Evening star., 1897-03-18

missioner OF the District of Columbia.
They represented no particular section nor
| any society or organization. but belonged
| 10 Doth political parties, though represent
| ing neither. They spoke simply as citi-
zeps and business men. interested solely In
| good government and economic administra-
tion. they stated
They did not antagonze Mr. Ross in the
| siightest degree, but if he was or is TO be-
| reapponted, they would be satisfied and
| make no opposition, they told the Presi-
dent.
| Mr.. Cox has been a resident of the Dis
| ,rict Tor eighteen years. He is the son-in-
law of Matthew G.. Emery. eX-mayor of
| tne city: a.ld now president of the Second
| National Rank
Mr.. Cox is the chief clerk of the United
| States National Museum: is a good busi-
| ness man, accustomed TO dealing with
! public affairs and public men. ii was stated
| to the President. He was only few Gays
ago. without his solicitation. unanimously
| cncsen as secretary and executive officer
| of the United States government board for
| the tennessee centennial exposition lie is
Vi sood character and of untarnished rep
| utation. HIS administration Of the affairs
| OF me District would be wise and Just
| ana, as far as possible for any man. would
| give satisfaction TO the citizens it is urged
by the committee.
| Mr.. Cox is an Ohio man horn i'm zap.s
! Vile. He is a son of Brevet Colonel r. ]
| COX. VINO served during the war and is
| member of the Loya, Legion That his
| democracy Is of the more honorable and
1
| Iact OF his being the nephew of the late ex-
| representative 5. S. Cox. The President
after hearing the foregoing representations
| of the committee promised to Civ. The
| matter consideration.
Some Other Callers
! Ex-Representative Noonan of Texas nre
sehted the papers of Samuel L. Hahn, to be
| collector Of customs for the port of Cal
weston.
l W.
| Myram of Ada, Mimi Ex-senator Hender
| son and son of Missouri were visitors Rem
| resentatlve Catch!ngs paid his respects
senators Platt and Fairbanks were callers
| tX.Hepresentatfve Charlie" Woodman
| OF Illinois chatted again with the Presl-
| dent today about his application for su-
| pervising inspector general of shipping
| Mr. Woodman prefers to go as consul gen
| eai TO Cuba, being a great sympathizer
| with the Cuhans, but does not stand much
chance for that. and is willing to take the
| oiher place or any other.
Won't Go to ST. Louis.
The President decided today that he
| would be unable to attend the Grand Army
| celebration on Memorial day at st. Louis
| Representatives Joy end Bartholdt extend
| ed him tie invitation of the Grand Army
pests of that city. He informed them that
! as Congress would probably be in session
| May 30, the time for the celebration he
ulI utt leel 1Ndt ne cOuld properly leave
| the White House. He expressed his re-
grets at his inability to go to ST. Louis.
For Mr. Donnth.
The officers of the United German Ameri-
| can Societies of the District of Columbia
| Mr.. r. Saur, president; Mr.. w L. Elterich
| vice president: Mr.. B. F. Schubert, secre-
| tary: Mr.. Geo. Bessler, treasurer: Mr. Louis
Rosenan. member of the executive commit
tee, together with q number of prominent
an-American citiZens-by appoin tment
called on President VIM Mckinley to urge
the appointment of Mr.. August Donath for
the position of District Commissioner Mr.
| w. l.. Elterch acted spokesman of the
delegation, ana presented in neat little
| speech the reasons why the German
Americans should be recognized in the par
ticipation of the District government
Ex-Representative Mandell of Wyoming
had short talk with the chief executive.
The terms of the federal officials I'm Wyom-
| ing have not expired, and no appointments
will be made for some time. The only po-
sition which Will be vacant within a rea-
sonable time is that of surveyor general.
The Wyoming senators Will agree upon
appointments TO be made.
COlOred Men Call.
Thos. w. Chase, VIM. c. Martin, c. A.
Le mar. W. Bishop Johnson A. Mcintosh
anG Thomas Clark, colored business and
professional men of the District, saw Pres
ident Mckinley for a few minutes and
urged the reappGintment of Commissioner
| Ross They presented a short memorial
in favor of Mr.. Ross.
Rev. James l.. White. coloied, "agcnt for
the aged and intirm colored people of the
United States" saw the President to ask
his aid for the bill introduced in the Senate
Tuesday by Senator Thurston, providing
for a home for aged and infirm colored
people, to be erected in the District of Co.
lumbia.
Evans VIII Accent
A letter received here today from H.
Clay Evans of Tennessee, stated that he
would accept the proffer of commissioner
OF pensions. He has written the President
to this effect, and his nomination will soon
go to the Senate.
The Others of the Committee.
DR.. w. A. Croffut and the two other
n embers of the committee who refused to
indorse the memorial submitted by General
Birney and the members of the joint COM
| mttee yesterday In regard to the appoint
nent of Messrs. Ross and Dodge as Dis
trict Commissioners, saw the PreSiden; for
a few minutes this afternoon and laid their
! side of the matter before him. The con-
ference was exceedingly brief. Like all
other cases of the kind. the President prom
ised to give the matter consideration.
Other COlOred Delegations.
The memorial adopted by a mass meeting
of colored citizens of Northeast Washing
ton on March IL, in favor of the appoint
ment OF L. NJ. Saunders as District Com.
missioner, was presented by a committee.
which called to see the President late this
afternoon. The committee was composed
of Rev. E. p. Moore, Rev. w. j. Robinson
]. w. Wood, j. w. Crow, j. Monroe and
Robert c. Scoot.
A delegation of Virginia colored people
headed by Rev. J. Anderson Taylor and
John NJ. I.angston. called this afternoon
to urge the appointment of George w
Bowden as second assistant postmaster
general.
Shortly after o'clock this afternoon S
w. Woodward. A S. Wortnington, Charles
Glover ard John Joy Edison called to see
the President, il Is believed in the interest
of Mr.. TruesdelIs reappointment.