Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
The President Has Mapped Out a
Tentative Program.
NO ADVICES CAME FROM MADRID
Few Official Visitors at the White
House.
DELEGATIONS OF CALLERS


deal Of consideration to the nature Of the
ultimatum to be addressed t. Spain on the
adoption of resolutions by Congress. He
has, II f. said, mapped cut something like
4 program. the chief fea ture of which In n
quick notification to Spain Of the demands
of this country. The words and the tone
Of the ultimatum remain to be settled, de-
pending entirely on the resolution agreed
upon by Congress.
The presence at the White House today
OF Attorney General Griggs. Secretary
Sherman, Assistant Secretary Day and
Secretary Long gave rise to a belief that
an ultimatum conference was under way.
but this was denied by some OF those en-
gagged. The officials had not been sent for
by the President and their reaching the
White House together was accidental.
No advices from Madrid were received
by the President during the day. Alto
gether the day was uneventful at the
hite House.
Large Parties of Visitors.
The President mad few Official callers, and
there was time enough at his disposal to
receive two large delegations of visitors
who wanted to shake hands with him.
Senator Frye and Representative Hull rep
resented the congressional contingent. Sem
ator Frye expressed the opinion that the
House would accept the Senate resolution
with the recognition of Cuban independence
stricken out. 1t is also represented that
this would be satisfactory to the President
Close friends Of the President insisted that
he would probably veto any resolution
taken to him containing a recognition Of
the independence Of Cuba. He does not
object to forms Of expression, That the
Cuban people ought to be free" etc.
The regular meeting Of the cabinet is to
be held tomorrow. II Congress has not
acted by that time no extra session of the
cabinet will be called. The President will
deal with the situation alone, although he
will confer separately with cabinet men,
bers as to the course he will pursue.
Wires to the White Housc.
large force OF workmen was engaged
this morning in digging a trench in the
White House grounds between the execu-
tive mansion and the State, War ana Navy
Departments. Colonel Bingham. superin-
tendent of public buildings and grounds,
was asked maay questions about the work
during the day. all kinds Of speculation
about mysteries being INDUCED in. Colonel
Bingham explained that telephone and tele-
graph wires connecting the several depart
been strung over the top of the White
House, causing Inconvenience when repairs
or additions were to be made. He had de-
cided. he said. to place the wires In con-
duits, and that was why the trench was
being dug.
1t is understood that extra wires for tele-
graph and telephone instruments are to be
laid between the White House and War
and Navy Departments to facilitate the in
creased work that will be necessary in
case Of war with Spain. Every arrange
ment will be made for quick communica-
ticn between all executive departments
few DAYS ago private telephones were
put in between the White House and the
offices of Secretaries Long and Aiger By
this the President will nave instant con-
nection with the cabinet officials who will
have to be conferred with most frequently
in the event of hostilities.
In a few minutes after the vote in the
House a bulletin giving the result was sent
to the President. 1t was taken to him by
Secretary Porter. 1t Is believed 10 have
been satisfactory.
Thought Senate Would Concur.
Senauor Wilson went to the White House
shortly after O'Clock this afternoon lie
drove up to the Executive Mansion i'm haste
and left in The same Way, exciting general
comment to his mission. He had a
short talk with the President. While get
ting into his carriage he said he thought
the Senate would concur in the a ton Of
the House.
Representatives Henderson and Dalzell.
House leaders, had a conference with Pres
ident Mckinley at O'Clock this afternoon.