Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-15
AT THE White HOUSE
The President Selects a Number of
Postmasters.
A SMALL CABINET MEETING
Next Weeks Trip to PhiIadel-
phia.
CONSIDERING THE OFFICES

The President today sent these nominal
tons to the Senate:
Postmasters-New York: Edwin B. Hard,
Cobleski!l; Edmund S. Hollands, West
Troy; Jarius s. Chase, Windsor; Robt. w.
Warner, Ilion. Pennsylvania: Festus Lloyd,
Ebensburg. New Jersey: James J. Hunt.
Vinefand. Maine: Samuel F. Davis, South
Paris; Willard H. Pike Calais. Arkansas:
Ferdi1and Havis. Pinebluff. California: 1.
N. Hoag, Redlands. Illinois: f. c. Kreider,
jacksonville; Philip Rodenberg, Mount
Olive; James r. Morgan, Maroa; John w.
Maginnis, Abingdon; Lewis A. Castle, Wy
oming; John r. Marshal, Yorkville. In
diana: Frank W. Carver. Angola: Alfred
Welshans. Danville; Morton Kilgore, Good
land; Harry A. Strohm. Kentland. iowa:
}. B. Blake, Avoca. Kansas: Seymour L.
Billings, Marion; w. c. Perdue Beloit; N
b. Needham, Clifton; Ernest p Karr, VAL
ley Falls; u. r. Detwiler, Wamego. Michi-
gan: VIM. McClery, Bay City; H. B. Laing.
G'adstona; s. r. Allen. Homer; E. S. Will
Minnesota: Edgar B. Shanks, Fairmont:
Charles c. Storer, Shakope. Mississippi:
Annette Simpson, Pass Christian. Mis-
souri,: John NJ Glen. Sedalia; Jackson
Whiteman. Marceline; Alden Lyle, Golden
City: R. N. Shanks, Clarence. North Caro-
lima: John L. Mathesoa. Nadesboro'. Ohio:
w. s. Hissem. Loudonvtlle. South Dakota:
I. A. Stevens. Chamberlain. Tennessee:
Andred NJ. Wills Nashville. Washington:
+. A. Davis, Oakesdale. Wisconsin: Elisha
w. Reyes. Madison; Ole Olsen, Oshkosh
Virginia: ]. W. McBroom, Abingdon; A. P.
FGakhouser, Harrisonburg. Also, Walter
b. lizard of South Carolina and David Pot
ter of New Jersey to be assistant paymas-
tiers in the navy.
Small Cabinet Meeting.
Only four members of the cabinet were
present at the session today. Secretary
Sherman Is indisposed and was absent for
this reason for the first time since the ad-
ministration obtained control of the gov
eminent. Secretary Alger is at Fort Mon
roe. Secretary Gage is on his way here
from Chicago and Secretary Bliss was out
Of the city.
President Mckinley. it is stated did not
refer to the De LONE incident or the situa-
ton in any way, and every member of the
cabinet who was spoken to said the mat
ter is about settled. 1t Is stated that the
President is awaiting news from General
Woodford. II this news had arrived on
time he would probably have made state
ment to the cabinet.
Rumors in circulation today that the
President will soon send message to
Congress could not be verified by men,
bers of the cabinet or from other good
sources. The expectation that the papers
which have been called for by the House
would be accompanied by some statement
from the President is not borne out to-
day, although the President may con-
clude that he will have something to say.
The Philadelphia Trip.
The trip which the President will make
to Philadelphia next week will be to at
tend the ceremonies of University day.
The President will deliver an address to
the students of the university at the Acad-
envy of Music at IL O'Clock. He will be
the guest of the university during his stay.
and will be entertained by The trustees and
faculties of the institution. Mrs Mckin-
ley will accompany the President and will
be the guest of Mrs. Charles c. Harrison.
A Colored Delegation Calls.
A delegation Of fifteen or twenty colored
republicans of Louisiana called on the
President today to talk over the political
situation in their state. Col. C. w. keet-
ing and r. L. Desdunes were at the head Of
the party. which was accompanied by
Henry Demas colored, who was appointed
naval officer of the port of New Orleans
last summer during the recess of Congress.
Demas' confirmation is being held up in the
Senate because of charges against him.
The delegation also spoke to the Presi-
dent in favor Of the nomination Of A. T.
Wimberly as collector of the port Of New
Orleans. This nomination has been I'M
acted upon for months, because of charges
from various sources against Wimberly,
VINO IS the republican national committee
man of Louisiana. The term of the demo-
cratic incumbent expired months ago. The
President has been awaiting a report by
Senator Hanna. from the national commit
tee. as to the situation. After his election
senator. Mr.. Hanna was beseged with
vast amount of work as head of the La
tional committee. He has had his hands
full Of southern contests and has been I'M
able to reach the Louisiana case. He Is not
in good health and lately has done moth
ing about settling the disputes.
The delegation which called today came
all the way from Louisiana 70 urge the
President to make the appointment of
Wimberly without delay and to insist upon
the confirmation Of Denas.
The Public Reception.
The change of GATE Of the public recep-
ton from February % to February II was
to permit the President to go to Phila-
delphia to fill an engagement. The re-
ception Thursday will be the last public
function at the White House for the sea-
son. This reception takes the place of the
New Year reception, postponed because Of
the death of the Presidents mother. The
expectation is that an immense throng
will be present. AS it is not dress-suit
occasion. and as invitations are not sent
out for 1t, there Is no limit to the attend
ance. No attempt will be made to limit
the attendance, and all will be welcome.
Next week the President will resume his
regular tri-weekly receptions at o'clock
The Baltimore Collectorship.
There is considerable talk of the removal
of Collector Shaw of the port of Baltimore,
and the appointment of William F. Stone
as his successor. If Mr.. Shaw Is asked TO
resign is removed within short time
the action will be much earlier than orig
inally contemplated, Mr.. Shaw's term
does not expire for fully two months.
Complaint Is said to have been made at
the Treasury Department that Mr.. Shaw
has recently begun to neglect his work,
leaving 1t in the hands of subordinates.
Up to the last few months there was moth
ing in the service of DR.. Shaw to cause
complaint. Secretary Gage has been asked
to take action. 1t is understood that he is
considering the matter by having an in
vestigation made. 1t is also understood
that he is favorable to removing DR.. Shaw.
The removal is said to be urged by Senator
Wellington and Representative Mcintyre,
both advocates of The appointment OF Mr.
Stone. There is some talk that If Dr. Shaw
is removed Senator German will oppose
the confirmation of his successor long
enough to allow the full term to be served.
Mr.. German has manifested no intention
of opposing the Presidents selections for
Maryland Offices but this has been with
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