Evening star., 1897-03-17
THE WHITE HOUSE
The Crowd the Biggest Since MIR. Nc
Kinley's Inauguration.
4 SPECIAL CABINET MEETING
Large Number of Senators and
Representatives Called.
EX z RES SIDENT HARRISON

held, beginning at 1O o CLOCK anu not emu
ing until near noon The holiday of the
House and Senate gave the members of
Congress what they considered an oppor
tunity. which they had not had since the
new chief executive sworn in. and they
were all prepared to avail themselves of II.
II was iocularly remarked that Congress
had adjourned to the White House. There
was also an unusually large rush of the
unofficial from the city and outside. They
waited patiently to see the President, after
the members of Congress had finished their
work with him They had no idea that
cabinet meeting was in progress, and won
dered why the officials who were in the
secretary's room had not got through and
come out. The fact is that not half of the
members OF Congress saw the President
They became tired of waiting, and de-
parted with the understanding that they
would call again. Those who did see him
had only a few minutes, and their visits
were very short. Among those who did not
see the CHEF executive were Representa-
tives Joy and Bdrtholdt of Missouri who
called with William Peterson of st. Louis.
Nj Peterson is the representative of the
combined Grand Army posts of that city.
He is here to formally invite the Presiden.
10 attend Grand Army celebration at
Jefferson barracks on Memorial day, May
30 Last December the President, il Is
said. partially promised to attend the ceS-
bTaticn If his duties would permit Mr.
Peterson and the delegation accompanying
hiiI made IN engagement to call tomorrow.
state Delegations.
In accordance with the apparent desire
of the President that congressional deieg1-
tons MOULD 1ettle upon applicants and
turn in their recommendations to him.
many of tne congressman who called to see
the President today were in bodies.
The Iowa men, headed by Senator's ALI
son and Gear and Representatives Hender-
son. Hull, Lacey, Hepburn, were foremost.
NerTcnt was represented by Senators
Proctor ard Morrill, and Representatives
GTOut and Powers. They did not remain
leog. and went to the departments. In
thin2 was represented by Senator Fair
hanks and the republican members of the
House. Senator Fairbanks stated that the
delegation wanted to see the President
about the patronage Of that state.
The Indiana men pushing a number
or the faithful for positions. They have
Editors Elliott and McWerley and Jack
Gowdy and a host of others in charge
Rumor still mentions Mt. Gowdy as a prob
ability for the consul generalship at Paris
Illinois had the faithful and persistent
senator Mason, Senator Cullom, Repre-
sentative Hit and others.
Senators Mcmillan and Burrows repre-
sented Michigan. Senator Nelson was on
hand Tor Minnesota, together with Repre-
sentative McCleary, who was with ex-Rep-
resentative kiefer, pressing the claim of
the latter for commissioner of inlmigra-
ton- Representative Tawney was also on
hand He had a private talk with the
President Senator Wilson of Washington
senator Foraker of Ohio Senator Penrose
of Pennsylvania, Senator Hansbrough of
North Dakota. Senator Wolcott of Colo
radc. Senator Pritchard of North Carolina
Senator Carter OF Montana, Senator Lind
say OF kentucky, Senator Gray of Della
ware, Senator Mills of Texas were seen in
the crowd which passed in and out of the
doors.
Rs.r.r Gerlfa i've I.rnE .f 1,t,Io
early conference with the President Rep
reSentat1ves from the same state present
we're Northway and Taylor. Mr.. Northway
presented Burt Dunlap. who wants to be
governor Of Arizona Mr. Dunlap was born
81: Niles, the birthplace OF President Nc
K!nlcy. He has been resident of Arizona
for fifteen years
Another Candidate for Public Printer.
Representatives Bingham. Brosius AM;
Stone Of Pennsylvania were with Senator
Penrose when he called. The Pennsylya-
mans presented Col. Thomas of Cumber-
land county as a candidate for pubic
printer. There are about twenty-five car
didates for this place.
Representative Gibson of Tennessee saw
the President in favor of the appointment.
Of James F. Rule OF Knoxville as consul
to Calcutta. Mr.. Rule is the private secre-
tGry OF Mr. Gibson.
Senator Pritchard of North Carolina
called to say to the President that the
North Carolina republicans in Congress
would mold a conference this afternoon and
make a recommendation upon the matter
Of local Offices The term Of the marshal of
tie western district has expired and that
VIII be one Of the first appoin tments made
The conference will decide between the
following candidates for that place: A. b.
Fortune. w. A Bailey, Sheriff Call of
Nilkes county; j. NJ: Millikin OF Ran
dolph and ex-Sherif Hayes With Senator
Pritcheri this morning was ex-Represen-
tdtive Cheatham. colored
There were several members of the Cali
lorna Delegation present. They wanted 10
see the President in behalf of ex-C;ov
Pacheco of their state, who wants to go as
cUnsul general 10 Mexico. Mr. Pacheco was
Present.
ExRepresentative Woodmaa went IN tho
White House today to file an application
lor the position of supervising inspector
general Of shipping. He says that this
place Is now held by man who has been
In the position for thlrty-five years
What Mr. PickIer Now Seeks.
Representative Curtis OF Kansas called ,o
present the name Of Thomas Ryan for as
sistaat secretary of the interior. This DO
siiion is said to be sought by ex-Repre-
sentative Picker
The South Carolina men who want Office
presented themselves today for the first
time, but did not get an opportunity To
tax over their affairs. Ex-Representatiye
Murray was among the number Lawson
3i=!ton. who wants TO be district attorney
Tor the state; Lromis BlaiOck who wants
10 De marshal. and eX-Postmaster Cla}t
WHO wants 10 be postmaster at Columbia
again, were others IN the delegation
alton composed of the following
District OF Columbia people called to see
sle President in the interest of L. G, RetIey
Tor recorder Of deeds: Major James II
Reeve. Robert H. Terrell, David Warnar
David Moore, Lewis II. Douglas. l.. l.
Johnson. $ J. Block, Geo. w. Poe p n
McCary, +. E Cooper Aaron Horn Nj
Bailey IS treasurer of the Capital Savinga
Bank on F street. His claims were nre
sen;ed by Mr. Terrell in behalf of the deie-
cation. e
Georse r. Graham. Capt. Noble II Cratic
er. Capt John r King and Capt. Horace
Noble. delegation from the Union Vet
Grams Association of Maryland. called unon
the President to invite him to attend tha
annual banquet Of the association 10 he
held on April 0. The delegation will er-
tend the invitation to members of the cab
met and prominent men. Among those
who have already accepted invitations are
Secretary of War Alger. General Niles