Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Situation in Cuba Discussed by the
Cabinet.
INVITED TO PEGRIA
Several Southern Women Who
Are Candidates.
TRI-w EEKLY RECEPTIONS

There was nothing of grave import before
the cabinet today in its discussion of Cuba
and the situation on the island. The situa-
ton, far as this country is Immediately
concerned, Is said to be unchanged. The
President has not advised his cabinet Of
ficers that he has any plan which he will
spring in the near future for the solution
of the difficulties. If there is no material
change of the situation in Cuba there will
be no change in the policy Of the President
for long time to come.
Those who are expecting the President
to take action of some kind base their ideas
on the threatening situation on the island.
Government officials including members Of
the cabinet. are daily looking to hear of
more trouble in Havana. From this trou-
BILE. If 1t is more serious than that Of a
short time ago. will come steps on the part
of the President. One thing will, it is ex-
pected lead to another, and this country
and Spain must then come to definite un-
Outstanding without the delay which has
characterized the dealings in the past.
While the foregoing may be regarded as
contingent policy, not furnishing much
hope to the friends of Cuba, there is said to
be much back of the expectations that has
not come to light. The President is thought
TO nave information which he has not i'm
parted and which leads to the belief that
Havana is on the brink of dangers deem
and troublesome repetition of the recent
scenes In Havana. on a somewhat larger
scale, is almost certain, it is said to lead
10 intervention on the part of this country
hrst through the appearance of American
men-of-war in Havana, and later in other
ways.
Women as Candidates.
Several southern women are candidates
lot POSITIONS in their respective states
Mrs. Olive B. Lee of Dallas, Texas. is here
seeking the post office of that city She is
doing so in the face of the opposition of
Texas leaders. She is the editor and pub-
Usher of Texas magazine and a member
OF the Natioral Editorial Association She
Is an officer of the Press Association of
northwestern Texas.
Mrs. Lee is Endorsed by ex-President Har-
rlson and host Of prominent men. Many
members of the Texas G. A. r. have also
given her their hearty support
National Committeeman Grant and State
chairman Green are after the position, one
OF the best in the state, for constituents of
theirs Mr.. Grant is supporting George
porting Mr.. O'Leary The fight between
Messrs. Green and Grant is as bitter over
TINS office as over others. This gives Mrs.
Lee nope that she may be selected as a
compromise. Her Endorsements are such as
to attract the attention of the President IL
he desires to pick out compromise candi-
date.
Mrs. Anita Mckee of Jackson. Miss. is a
candidate for collector of internal revenue
OF the district embracing Louisiana and a
part Of Mississippi. She is strongly in
dorsed. Senator Hoar of Massachusetts,
has urged the President to nominate her
President Harrison appointed Mrs. Nc
KEGS husband register of the land office at
Jackson, Miss. Mr.. Mckee died during the
term OF office and President Harrison broke
all records by appointing Mrs. Mckee to
the vacancy. p. F. Herwig chairman Of
the state republican committee of LOUISE
ana, Is a candidate for the collectorship.
Invited to Peoria.
Peoria was the first city In Illinois to
hoist the Mckinley banner in the campaign
for the republican presidential nomination
two years ago. For that reason the people
out there feel that the President Is close
to them. They are insisting strongly on
the President visiting their town when he
refusal.
Charles S. La Toilette, a prominent citi-
zen of Peoria, today presented the Presi-
dent an urgent invitation to visit that city
whenever he goes west.
Among the days visitors at the White
House were Don NJ. Dickinson, ex-Post-
master General, Senators Mason, Kyle and
Harris and Representative Fowler of New
Jersey.
The Trf-Weekly Public Receptions.
There is much inquiry as to when the
President will resume his tri-weekly public
receptions in the east room. While there
has been no announcement of the Pres
ident's intention. it is thought he will re-
sumo the receptions rext week. or as soon
the pressure of executive business grows
lighter. These receptions furnish the only
chance the public has of coming in con-
tact with the President, and are attended
by from 200 to GOO persons. The receptions
are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at pm, and the President shakes
hands with all callers. The receptions were
suspended after the death of the Pres
iGent's mother.
Postmasters' Nominations Sent In.
nominations to the Senate:
Postmasters-New jersey James J. Rus
ling, Hackettstown; Chas. r. Robinson,
Princeton; Charles H. Ricnman, Woods
town. New York, Michael Gleason, Car