Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

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the eastern district of North Carolina.
The President sent in also a large num-
her of appointments. which We're made
during the recess of the Senate and which
have heretofore teen announced.
Special Cabinet Meeting.
A special cabinet meeting was held today
to consider matters which have gone over
for several weeks owing to the Presidents
absence from the city. There was nothing
Of unusual public interest, however. The
meeting began at 10 o'clock and most of
the cabinet members had departed an hour
later. Attorney General Mckenna remained
two hours longer discussing legal affairs
with the President. Secretary Sherman re-
mained less than half an hour, and that is
thought to have indicated little talk in the
way Of foreign affairs. Secretaries Gage
and Wilson were absent. Secretary Gage
was at the Capitol talking currency.
Just before 10 o'clock there We're several
callers. Senator Mason, Representative
Hit and Representative Joy of Missouri
each had few minutes with the President.
The number of visitors for the next few
days will be limited, as the President has
all the work he can do. Many of the old
timers began their calls again today. but
they We're told plainly that there was no
chance to see the President.
Many of the foreign ministers and am
bassadorS have called at the White House
since yesterday to express their sympathy
in the Presidents bereavement. Minister
Toru HoShi of Japan called today for that
purpose.
1t is said that some of the friends of the
clerks who have been reduced owing to
their ages will call the matter to the at
tention Of the President. The G. A. r. of
the District will, 1t is said, particularly call
to the attention of the President the reduc-
ton of an old soldier in the Interior De-
partment because of his age. 1t will be as
serted that he is just as capable to perform
his duties as a younger clerk.
New Candidate for Marshal.
District politicians have very properly re-
Trained from pressing District matters so
far. 1t is alleged, however, that the Presi-
dent has favorable impressions of a new
candidate for the marshalship. He is Mr..
Aulick Palmer. whose home is in this city
and Rhode Island, and who is well known
In social circles. Mr.. Palmer has never
been a candidate for the position in the
strict sense Of the word, but several influ-
entail friends. who appreciate his abilities
and qualifications, have, 1t is said. given
the President a favorable impression of
him, In some quarters it is hinted that Mr..
Palmer will be very near the marsha.ship
when it is decided.
Kansas Patronage.
Kansas politicians are anticipating some
Quiet but clever work around the White
Horse before long. Cyrus Leland. ma
tional committeeman; Major Calvin Hood
and State Chairman Simpson are here with
the outward purpose. it is said, of trying
to have Kansas divided into two judicial
districts. 1t is alleged, however, that they
are after the scalps Of some of the friends
of Senator Baker. The marshalship of
Kansas will be filled in a few weeks. Sem
ator Bakers candidate is w. E. Stern Of
Topeka. Mr.. Leland and his friends are
said to be opposed to Mr.. Stern. and have
several candidates who would suit them.
Lit" Clum is one of these. Senator
Baker, it is said is determined to win out
this time
Major Hood, one of the men here, is said
to be slated by the Leland faction for the
republican nomination for governor next
year.