Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
SAW THE PRESIDENT
Agoncillo, Aguinaldo's Representa-
tive, at the White House.
DIVESlED OF OFFICIAL SIGNIFICANCE
Republican Leaders From North
Carolina Call.
HALL GAME A ISITO r

Felipe Agonci11o. the representative OF
AguinaldO and his alleged government, saw
President Mckinley his morning. but ac-
complished nothing in the way of officially
bringing Philippine affairs to the attention
of the President.
Agoncillo vas accompanied ty his secre-
tary and interpreter, Sixto Lopez, and by
Gen. Greene, who has just returned from
the Philippines.
The Filipino delegate was received On
condition that his visit should be solely as
private citizen, having no requests to
make On behalf of anybody or any sup
posed government. Under these conditions
the visit was practically without signifi-
cance. except as showing that the Presi-
dent was extremely cautious in not giving
any official status TO his callers or any
standing 10 their alleged government.
The positive statement can easily be
II ade that Agoncillo simply paid his re-
spects and expressed gratitude for what
had been done for his people by the Ameri-
en- < We rnment. This and the Compli TentS
usual on such occasions occupied nearly
all Of the time in which the visitors were
present. AgOncillo's Interpreter speaks En-.
glish with difficulty and was slow in his
translatiOns.
Gen. Greene took little part in the inter-
view, except to occasionally explain some
feature which the Fiiipinos wanted to
bring out. Gen. Greene's presence was re-
assuring to the little FiipiEos, who at
times appeared nervous.
II i said on the best authority that Agou-
clio has not received the kilograms he has
Eeen looking for from Aguinaldo. There is
something wrong with the cable line, ard
communication is not easy.
Ae"nciIIo's Intentions.
Failing to he able to make representa-
tiCns to the President. il is said that Agon-
clio Will attempt, before leaving here, TO
get some kind of recognition at the State
Department. He will at least try 70 secure
permission TO lay before Judge Day, at
Paris. the Philippine side Of affairs. He is
anxious TO get opportunity st Paris to bring
out I'll. Philippine story.
AEoUrilIo and Lopez were dressed in the
most Iashionbie manner. They Wore light
striped trousers. frock coats and silk hats.
Both are small and look much like we'll
dressed Japanese. General Greene said
that they belong to the better class Of
Filipiuos who are small in stature.
Ag"nciIlo does not Yet know what auto
graph hunting *. He was asked for his au-
toeraPh today. The request was explained
to him. but in nervous manner he said.
"hesta manaua' tomorrow. and hurried
out Of the front door Of the White House.
North Carolina Republican Leaders.
Senator Pritchard and Chairman \. T..
HoIton Of the republican state committee OF
North Carolina were visitors at the White
House today This is the third campaign
Chairman HoIton has managed in North
Carolina. He thinks this will be the most
successful one of the three for the repub-
Hcars. To u Star reporter Senator Pritch-
ard said: We are going to gain two seats
in the House Of Representatives. We now
have three members of the House. l doubt
If the democrats will carry a single dis
trict. The republicans and pOpulists will
probably sweep every district. We have
the most complete fusion ever known in a
campaign in the state
Tho democrats have been trying to draw
the color line but that is proving to be a
boomerang. l believe the democrats will
abandon that issue within two weeks
Nearly every assertion that has been made
aLoHt negro domination has been proven
lGISc- he democrats want to get control
oi INC state 50 as to attempt TO dsfran-
chs" Thousands Of neGro votes and estab-
Esh Themselves iE control forever
Senator PritChard has made number of
speeches and proposes 10 make many more
before the campaign closes.
Gen. GrceIy and Col. Allen Call.
General Greely went TO the White House
today with Colonel Allen. who had charge
OF tn" signal corps work in Cuba, and
Major Squires. the war censor in New
Of these soldiers. Colonel Allen sent many
telegrams TO the White House from ST.
b"Ley during the campaign which ended
IN the capture OF Santiago These teIe-
ETamS were often awaited with anxiety by
lhe President. who sat in the war room
ara Stidled the positions of the troops
=" nile getting and awaiting news from Col
CIel -hlien- The first news Of the destruc-
nGh oil terveras 5 fleet came from Colonel
Allen.
Other Callers.
Han Caine, the author. was a visitor at
the White House today.
Secretary Long and Assistant Secretary
Metklejohn Of the War Department were
with the President today
Representative Fleming ard ex-senator
Walsh Of Georgia were visitors at the White
HOL So. " "
Mrs Bagley. mother of Ensign Bagley.
VINO was killed in the naval cnRagement at
Cardenas. visited the President today.