Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
Washington Filling Up Preparatory
to the Coming Session of Com
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES New
BOok-OkIahoma Judi.
cial Appointments.

publican nomination for president at the
next convention.
In Washington there are many people
who do not believe that Mr.. Reed would
contemplate such a step, but owing to the
persistency with which this story has come
to the front several times in recent years.
the rumor is being looked upon as authori-
tative. 1t was commonly reported several
years ago that Mr.. Reed would make this
very move in order to stand in with the
Republican party a little stronger. Some
of his close friends in this city, while de-
Ginning to say definitely that Mr.. Reed had
a up his mind to transfer his residence
to New York. intimate that he could not
do better than to follow that plan. In fact,
the story has gained SO much credence in
Washington that it is commonly expected
by most people that before many months
Mr.. Reed will be domiciled permanently in
the metropolis. Those Republicans who do
not believe that Mr.. Reed would at this
early date take a step which would in
evitably array him against President Nc
k1nley at the convention in case the presi-
dent desires to enter into competition for q
second term, declare hat it is impossible
that Mr.. Reed would provoke an open
breach with the president But to this. the
answer Is made hat the president has al
ready treated Reed with little considera-
ton. Since last March, Reed has made ex-
actly four recommendations to the presi-
dent regarding appointments, and in each
case his recommendations lave been dis
regarded.
The city is already filling up with men,
bers and society people, incidental to the
opening Of congress on the 9Th of December.
Contrary to common belief. this session of
congress is not likely to reach out to the
usual length of 'long sessions" AS a rule,
the long session reaches out until July or
August. but this year it is hardly likely
that the session viii be prolonged later than
extraordinary session Of the Fifty-ifth
congress has already been held, and that it
adjourned only. a few months ago. In adj
the usual bugbear to draw out sessions, as
that was settled at the extraordinary ses-
sion last summer. Unless something un-
foreseen arises In congress. therefore,, 1t Is
probable that the adjournment will take
place early in May.
The programme for the official receptions
at the White House. and the state and
diplomatic dinners given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinley during the season. has just been
issued by Private Secretary Porter. The
four leading receptions will be held on -four
Wednesdays in January and the early part
Of Fsbrqary. On January s. the diplomatie
preme court and the judiciary, part OF the
congress and Ss part Of ! The iSs press semv win LIB be a rei
a part Of the press. viii pay their respects.
place lac ION On Febrasry 8. When tn the di Tia ATTIC
corps, the judiciary, part of congress-, part
of the press and government officials will
be received.
It will be noticed that the diplomatic
corps. which heretofore has always had
the first evening reception offered to itself
t atSne w i h d egaatu from a we'll eI1 tri a,i' rule
Is likely to cause some dissatisfaction
among the punctilious representatives Of
kingdoms, empires and republics. The Gus
tom of receiving congress In installments is
also a new idea which had its origin with
Private Secretary Porter. and is not likely
mem IS Of the senate and house. "
The first week Of the new year will also
be an especially trying one to the hosts
Of the nation. as the public reception on
New Years day Va. when hen, the 4 president n td is
morning until 8 o'clock in the afternoon:
the diplomatic, congressional and judicial
state dinner, on January :. are all to
occur within the week. There is a radical
change also in the way of issuing invita-
will be required for each evening.
sss
Washington has been much interested
during the past week by the publication
OF a book by ex-Queen Liliuokalani. of
Hawaii, who is still in Washington hold
ing a miniature court of her own. She
has occupied herself in preparing for pub
LEGATION q book on Hawaii. which was
announced for publication some time early
urmised that the book was to be Of po-
litical significance. and that 1t would take
some fhf form nnh that IN TG SsSa fen st Hsw an appeal PEAL
book has just appeared, and Is wofully
disappointing SO far as anything sensations
tilon' Of a great epic poem Of Hawaii. Which
a nss 0f family fh' Of f1 aaWsil f R5ep eight q sen sae
ord or history of Hawaii. the book is inter
esting: 1t is an account of the Hawaiian
t n;iinokaIan of e ehe frsat i1 a Of preface efs wq 9ha;
it was translated from exclusive documents
inherited when she assembled the throne,
performed in 1895 while Imprisoned at
iolani castle: Hawaii. by the present rul.
ers of that domain, Immediately after the
Representatives of the Trans-MississippI
exposition at Omaha next year are trying
to arrange for a trip by the Washington
correspondents to the exposition some time
during the first month after it opens. The
plan is to arrange for a special train from
Washington to Omaha somewhat similar
Wav which carried the Correspondents tc
way
Nashville last summer.
go
At the department Of justice it Is stated
that tho judicial appointments for the ter
ritory of Oklahoma are not likely to be
taken up by the president until after con-
gress assemblies. 1t was thought several
times that the president was ready to con-
slider them, but in each case he has beer
so occupied with other matters that they
have been held over. The past two weeks
he has devoted every spare moment to his
message, and only those influential per-
sons who wished to see him on business
of the utmost importance could obtain a
hearing. He expects to complete his mes
sage by Monday or Tuesday Of next week.
and in the few days then remaining before
the opening of the session, it is barely pos
sible that he may settle the Oklahoma
matter.
It is commonly believed in Washington
that Postmaster General Gary. who halls
from Baltimore. is preparing to make a
strong light to succeed German in the SEN
ate, Governor Lowndes. of Maryland, mas
been looked upon as the legitimate can
dictate, but 1t Is now said that shoulo ne
fail to develop sufficient strength TO carry
the legislature, Gary Will be agreed up
on. 1t is known that Gary would IKE
TO go to the senate very mucn. In case
this is carried through. President Mckin-
lev will have two new cabinet appoint.
ments on his hands. as Attorney General
McKenna is to 60 upon, the supreme court