Evening star., 1897-03-25
THE WHITE HOUSE
Senator Tillman Has Chat With the
President.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR Mr.. PLATT
Andrew D. White to Be Ambassa-
dor to Germany.
HER VICTORY FOR Mr.. PLATT


Know VINO ne was when the senator LOOK
a seat in the lobby. Simmons found out
IL few minutes. and almost collapsed
Surprise showed in his good-natured black
face. So as it was 10 O'Clock Sim
mons hdstehed to invite the South Carolina
ritchfork man to enter President Mckin-
ley had ascertained that the senator was
waiting anu promptly sent word to have
him admitted The South Carolina man
was one OF the first men to talk with the
President, and they had chat OF ten
minutes. apparently of sreat interest to
each other.
The President inquired how the senator
Fixed his work. and whether things were
quiet enough for him: also desiring to
know II the pro1gs of the pitchfork were
sharpened- Then the President mentioned
tfle extra session OF Congress and express
ed the belief that the passage of a tariff
bili would do much to brighten things up
in the country
We'll. We Will see what il Will do said
the south Caroitnian. Il know that the
patient Is very sick. We will try yolr
pny$Ic, and if at doesh cure aim then
We VIII have to .ry ours. which, think is
the only thing which will cure him" 1t Is
needless to say tEat the senator's remedy
IS free silver, and the President fully u1l-
derSJuOd him.
The two Men parted with mutual pleas
ant words 1t is a weii-kn1wn fac; that
Senator 1illman hated ex-President Cl-ye-
rand so hercely tnat ne never spoke to
4iIl4l 'lbilIlS MS EtSt term. ana never In
dorsed an applicant who wanted dtfics un-
der Cleveland The senator : full # praise
OF the democracy of President Mckinley
More Who Want Office
Major Elijah J. Halford. ex-private sec
retary to President Harrison. introduced
Thomas Adamson 70 President Mckinley
this morning. MIR. Adau3s1n is from the
sixth district of Pennsylvania. ana wants
u 20 as consul general to Panama, a po-
s.tioE formerly held by him
t;eEEsSe Htative Walter Evans of ker-
tucky was caller with Dr. Chri=tiaa Of
Louis .ilie, Who viii Dt satisfied with
good position.
Sz@at-r Perkins R=pr l.atiVe Harhan
and Jtner republican members .r.rr. .-aIi-
icruia had a conference with the Presi-
dent as 10 California 1ffi -. Tn. deeEa-
4 on has recommended he appointment. OF
% J. = jackson as collector of the port
z San Franeisco.
The nomination Of Mr. Millak~n as mar
Of the western district Of North Caro-
iii4d mas been nc hi zap TO allow Representa-
tive PiersOn of North Carolina 10 present
th5 claims Of ii. f. Grant TO the position.
MI M:ilaken was recommended for ap-
P".Ht.n'nt by Senator Fritchard. Mr. Pier
son Is anxious to have Mr.. Grant appoint
cd and viii make a strong presentation
o! MS claims 70 tnt President. Both Sen
atcr Pritchari ana Mr.. Pierson saw the
President today.
Senator Cuiiom introduced 10 the Prcsi-
dent today a number Of Illinois men who
want to 20 abroad Senator Cullon did
NOT talk with the President regarding the
appuintme Mt of public printer. but from
other sources it i believed that the SEN
ator's candidate. F. W. Palmer, viii! ~
named
National Committeeman Cyrus Leland.
the celebrated republican leader OF Kan
saS. mad a conference with he President
today. Senator Baker with Mr..
Leland. eX-RtpreSentative FitZ-
patrick
Representatives Ray. Bennett. Flsch her.
OdeI and other New York members Of the
House had New York matters 10 talk with
the chief executive about.
Ex-tiov. SJannard called upoh the Presi-
dent 10 speak In favor of the appointment
OF DE- W. &. Boteler of Kansas city to an
authorship in the Treasury Department.
Tine ComHIissioner of Patents.
Representative Corliss of Michigan intro
dUcei to the President and spoke strongly
in favor of the apPointme.; of r. A.
Parker Of Detroit 10 the position Of COM
missioner Of patents IL may not be in
appropriate 20 say that the impression stiH
prevails that Representative Butter
worth will accept this position.
Cen Powell Clayton was with the Prrsi-
dent some time. He received his comrnis-
sion as minister To Mexico. Gen. CLAYTON
viii leave for Mexico about the second
week IN May He Will take mis- family with
him
COL John W Echois presented TO the
ff'siden; today petition In favor of the
n
VIC ONO. as deputy cJmInlss 'GUrr of pen
siols Mr.. DalIympIc is now IN me In
terror department, but his friends want TO
see him promoted Mr. Dalrymple has th,.
Endorsement OF Secretary of Stare sherman
and Senators Hanna and Foraker.
II is said today to be probable that the
weil-HHown Capt Jack Ellis VIII be- nornin-
a;ei as marshal Of the Indian territory
Representative Ellis Of Oregon who
wants John F. Capcrs appointed TO a CON
sulsafp. introduced mis- candidate TO Presi-
drat Mckinley today.
4 Petition From CIergymrn
number Of Philadelphia eIergymerl OF
various denominations representing 4
latge number of other ciergymen called
on the Presid-ut this morning and handel
TO him persoT ally the following petition:
Mr. President: We are committee
rerresen'ing large number Of Philadel-
INA e!ergyn:en Of various denominations
p.'aSsd 10 enGeavor TO promote the propo-
s-il. .a advocated by Mr. Dagii Iubin OF
CaLtofHlt- who Is al presen; carrying on
his .atGTs in The state Of Pennsylvania
fcu VII remember that Thanksgfy-
~ day l>J.'. IN the city OF Cleveland
ono this proposition submitted to
Eoi. - AR i5i.E In al interview lasting
ai't- an a0ur and a Hdlf. ana that you
'SIIesstd th= opinion that the matter was
gi sufficient Importance 70 warrant f,,-
ther Investigation You may also reroern
her that you requested him 10 send vo-,
iurtHer Information from time. 10 ti,n,4 or
'-''- 9S'J'|t. promising 10 acknowledge the
same personally, all Of which was dops
In view OF these facts and in yiev ar
the rev world condition in the prod1Irtior
ana disposition OF agricultural prolurfs
and Us significant bearing upon Amer,.a',
aSF'' allure directly and upon the America n
republic indirectly. we deem I, of H.. hiI
e>i Importance to receive from Won your
conclusion touching this imporfar: suh.
ject ''i'' SUD
A5 this question involves the rrinci,,,a, .,
justice and equity it is the uurnnss -
many OF the clergymen We represent 70 doi
we their ume aud energy to this work
and 10 deliver addresses in ,beir ~, ,r i N;
worship as well as through this and otber
states OF the Union, but before entert,s
upon TINS acuVe public work we deem !,
expefient 10 inform YOU of our nronos,
plan as your answer will Influence ~
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