Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-24
Another Host of Callers at the Ex-
ecutive Mansion.
DEMAND FOR The CONSULSHIPS
The Presidents Query Of Senator
Platt of New York.


The White House was literally bombarded
by congressman, Office seekers and visitors
todsy. The crowd equaled any of the days
following the Inauguration.
Senator Platt of New York called early
with Col. Charles N. Swift of New York
city, an applicant for the Belfast consul
ship.
Hasn't New York gotten considerable so
far?' pleasantly but significantly asked the
President of the New York senator, when
the case of Col. Swift was mentioned.
Il don't know about that" said Senator
Platt, but do know that we have plenty
of good men. New York city is the largest
commercial center in this country, and her
business men " ould like to have representa-
ton in the consular service"
The President said he would consider the
matter.
Senator Lodge and A. B. Breed of Mas
sachusetts called, and the claim of the
latter was presented.
Representative Wilson of New York in
troduced VIM. Griffin, commercial agent of
this country at Limoges, France Mr.
Gr1hin desires promotion.
large number Of other senators and
representatives called in the interest of
consular appointments, Representatives
Babcock Of Wisconsin and Hawley Of
Iexas being among the number. In addi-
ton regiment of candidates themselves
were on hand.
Senator McLaurin Of South Carolina call
ed to ask pardon for Philip Gerlack, con-
vlcted OF being short in his accounts in the
orangeburg, s.. c., post office. and SEN
fenced in April last to nine months i'm
prisonment
Representative Evans and W. A. Gaines.
the colo red applicant backed by Kentucky
Ior regis ter OF the treasury, mad an inter-
We" with the President. This position is
Delng fought for by host CT applicants
The colored people are especially interest
ed, as they hope to pull the place for one
OF their number.
1t was rumored today among the official
callers at the White House that T. V. Pow
derly is soon to be appointed commissioner
OF immigration, to succeed Herman Stump.
The rumor cannot be traced to an authen-
tic source, but it has been the belief for
a long time that Powderly would secure the
place.
Col. William r. Morrison is one of the
best and Oldest democratic friends of the
President He called today to say a kind
word for an Illinois republican who wants
place.
Conference With Minister WOOdfOrd.
Near the middle of the day Gen. Stewart
Woodfcrd was quietly ushered into the
cabinet room and spent some time with
the President. This was a great disap-
pointment to waiting throng. O.. it gave
the President al excuse to send out word
thar he would be unable to see any more
callers. Gen Woodford will be in WASH
ington about d week, familarizing himself
with the bar-Spanish situation. 1t is
thought that he will sail for Madrid not
later than July 20.
An alleged interview with President Nc
k1nley in London paper quoted the PreSi-
dent as saying that the Cuban policy of the
Cleveland administration would be main
tained by this administration. Tine Presi-
dent denies such an interview. AS mat
to-, ,I,;.,
country knows that the President has
never permitted an interview with him on
important tters to be published. He
talks freely at times with newspaper men,
but the distinct unde:s.au ling is that he
Is not to be quoted-that is, that his words
are not to be quoted verbatim. He has
never relished regular Interview.
Delegation From York.
delegation of young people from the
choirs of the Methodist churches of York,
Pa, was introduced to the President today
by Hiram Young, editor of the York Dis
patch The first Mckinley to come to this
country settled in Chanceford township,
York county, in 1745, and from him spranE
the family which gave the President. The
delegation presented the President with
photographs of the farm on which his an
cestor settled, the house in which he lived
etc. The house was built in 1747, and still
stands.
New York Appointments.
Wilbur F. Wakeman, who is slated for
appraiser of the port of New York, was at
the White House. It is said that the ques-
ton Of appraiser, collector, naval officer
and surveyor of the port Of New York
will be settled at the cabinet meeting on
Friday and the nominations sent in next
week.
MIR. Hollands Application.
NJ. NJ. Holland, the District of Column
bia republican leader. wanted to see the
President today, but was among the large
number who failed of that pleasure Mr..
Holland has put in an application for dep
uty sixth auditor, and has strong backing.
He Is personally popular in Ohio, and both
senators from that state are his friends
Senator Morgan was visitor at the
White House. He was accompanied by
several friends and for that reason it is
.nousht ne ana not talk over foreign rela-
tions with the President. 1t is possible.
however, that he obtained the Presidents
views on the bill introduced yesterday for
the annexation Of Hawaii.
Two Prominent Japanexe Call.
Massena Mazda, ex-commissioner of agri-
culture of Japan and Takenosuke Furuya.
a leading japanese Of Now York, were in
tSoduSed to the President today by As
sistant Secretary Vanderbilt Mr. Mazda
expressed his hopAs that the friendly rela-
tions between Il ID country and japan
might continue and that the trade rsla-
tiors might grow. The President also ex-
pressed his best wishes.
Representative johnson of North Da.
kota, accompanied by Major A., W. Ed
wards Of that state, saw the President.
Major Edwards Is candidate for assist
ant commissioner of Indian affairs
Senator Faulkner Of West Virginia. Rem
resentative Harmer and Representative W.
A. Stone Of Pennsylvania were visitors. Mr.
Stone has been on fishing trip in West
Virginia. and while over there encountered
some Of the seventeen-year locusts, SO much
dreaded.
A tradition Is that these locusts bear on
their wings either w." indicating war.
or "P.," indicating peace. The locusts can,
tured over in West Virginia, Mr.. Stone
says. contained a letter resembling IN :"
construed to mean McKinley-peace. nros-
perity etc. That was the way the peonIe
over there regarded the phenomenon. Mr
Stone says.
Ex-RepresentatIve Piekler of South Da-
kota has resumed his visits to the White
House. having been away some time He
Is looking after constituents Of his state
As for himself, Mr.. Pickler says he doesn't
know what the President will do with him
He has declined q diplomatic or consular
place. and the President doesn't see any.
thing open elsewhere.