Evening star., 1897-04-06

receive no callers tomorrow He Will not
get off his trip down the river until
some time in the afternoon but the morn
ing hours will be taken for a rest, and in
getting ready for the trip. He would have
left in the morning, at first planned
but for the fact that he apprehends that
Congress will act quickly tomorrow on a
resolution for relief of the Mississippi tirod
sufferers. He will remain at the White
House until the resolution reaches him.
Upon signing it. SO as to make the appro-
priation Immediately available the Presi-
dent will leave for the Dolphin. OF course,
there is possibility that the river trip
might be delayed until Thursday morning.
The President is at work today on the
message he will send to Congress. 1t will
not be long, but will contain more words
than at first supposed.
The question of the message was discussed
at the cabinet meeting this morning. and
the course the President Is taking was
unanimously approved.
The President has rot yet received the
resolution adopted yesterday by the Senate
relating to Gen. Rivera.
1t is officially announced today that after
his return to the city the President will
no longer attempt to maintain the pace he
has been going in receiving visitors and
able to dispose of the Office seekers by this
time. and limit. the attendance at the
White House. He has been mistaken, as
the crowds continue. The rules will now
be changed, and there will probably he no
hours given to Office seekers after l o'clock
each day, as has heretofore been the case
The President does not regret his handsfak-
ing with the public on reception day. and so
far there is no contempia ton of change
in public receptions. The office seeker is
the individual who is making the chief ex-
ecutive weary.
Last Pull for Elliott.
Senator Fairbanks and Representative
Johnson Of Indiana made last pull this
morning for William H. Elliott for assist
ant secretary of the navy. The President
frankly told them there was no hope for
Mr.. Elliott. Mr.. johnson asked that
something just as good be given the In
diana editor, and the President said he
would consider this.
The selection of Theodore Roosevelt was
foreshadowed in The Star as long ago as
last Saturday. 1t now remains to be seen
what Senator Platt will do. The threats
which have been made will get opportunity
to be carried out Senator Platt was at the
White House this morning. He did not
look dangerous as he went away. although
he was no doubt aware of the Presidents s
intention to nominate Roosevelt. 1t is said
that Senator Platt has given no indication
at the White House of his disappointment
at Roosevelts success. He smoothS the
frowns from his face when in the presence
Of the President, and Is the diplomatic poll
tician Ne is credited with being. 1t is safe
to say, from good authority, that Senator
Platt will swallow his chagrin and keep
on good terms with the President.
Some of Today's Callers.
Senator Burrows called at the White
House with a friend and asked the Presi-
dent to appoint Prof. Hamilton King of
Michigan as consul general to Greece.
Prof. King is an eminent scholar.
Senator Elkins introduced to the Presi-
dent ex-Representative Phil. Snyder of
West Virginia and George Sturgiss, a prom
inent republican of the state. Mr.. Snyder
wants a consulShip and is not particular
where it is.
Representative Ellis of Oregon was a
visitor accompanied by Charles H. Dodd
president Of the Portland chamber of com
merce
Col D. L. Sills, the Cleveland man who
wants Grant II. Burrows sent as consul to
Montreal, called at. the White House.
Third Assistant POstMaster General.
The position of third assistant postmas-
ter general has been switched around Col
Archie Baxter of New York. who was of
fered the place, has declined it, saying that
he prefers TO remain as clerk of the New
York assembly.
The place has now been offered to Lester
r. Stearns of Dunkirk, n. Y, and he will
probably accept. He is an organization re-
publican, but was Mckinley man He
was picked by President Mckinley and in
dorsed by Senator Platt Mr.. Stearns has
been in the city.
There Is a rumor that W. A. Jones of
Wisconsin has been finally picked as com
missioner of Indian affairs. He was the
candidate of Representative Babcock.