Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-10
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Review of the Troops to Be Held in
New York.
GEN. NILES SEES THE PRESIDENT
Peace Memorial Presented by a
Committee of Friends.
AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND

Gen. Miles had conference with Pres
ident Mckinley this afternoon. and on
leaving said: We Will have a parade and
review of the troops in New York city"
Gen. Miles said that the President had
consented to parade of the troops which
took part IN the Porto Rican campaign.
and wo I'D consent to the Santiago troops
taking part if it is thought they are in con-
dition. Gen. Miles thinks it likely that the
Santiago soldiers will be allowed 20 take
part with the Porto Rican men in the big
parade.
BY next Saturday. the time now fixed for
the parade. there will be at New York
5000 of Gen. Miles men from Porto Rico.
Gen. Miles is confident that they will be
able to make a fine appearance, even if
they have just landed from steamers.
II is thought that the President Will try
10 arrange affairs to review the pa
rade. Gen. Miles will not take part, but
will remain in Washington.
General Miles did not remain long in con-
ference with the President He was ac-
CCmpanied by Lieutenant Colonel Michler
of his staff
some of the Callers.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina in
PRODUCED Major John Earle to the Presi-
dent. Major Earle is a son of the late Sem
atOr Earle. and belongs to the LIST South
Carolina Regiment, which has been mus
tered out He desires to continue in the
government service as an army officer. The
President will probably give him a place
when there is an opening
Acting Secretary Moore of the State De-
partment and Acting Secretary Allen of
the navy were among the officials to con-
fer with the President today. Mr.. Moore
has charge of the preparation of the case
OF this country in the settlement of the
war by the peace commission. Mr. Moore
PariS in
an important capacity. He will in a short
time resign as assistant secretary of state.
The question of his successor will be left
largely to Colonel Hay, the new Secretary
of State. who is expected TO take charge of
the department about the last of this
month.
The President has done nothing so far
about picking q man to succeed Ambassa-
dor Hay. Senators McMllin and Lodge
are still talked of
Peace Memorial.
William Woods. Edward Stabler, jr. JON
athan h Taylor. Emma L. Taylor, Anne
". JanHey and DIR. o. Edward Janney, a
delegation from the Friends Union for
Philanthropic Labor. visited President Nc
kinley today and presented 70 him a peace
memorial prepared by the union at re-
cent meeting in Richmond Ind. The me-
mortal is follows:
To President William Mckinley: The
Friends II MON for Philanthropic Labor
now assembled at Richmond, Ind. having
a membership in seven yearly meetings of
Friends. located mostly In ten states desire
to present TO thee an earnest appeal in be-
AaF1 OF Such policy and measures shall
maintain the position of the United States
as "a great and powerful representative of
peace among nations.
We believe that peaCeableness is enjoin-
cd upon US all as individuals and as ma
lions. by the Divine Master whose religion
We profess. and that unless men and ma
tons mean to abandon Christianity. they
.4fy
away from war and leads toward peace
'Confirmatory Of this religious conviction.
we perceive that great ornaments are q
standing menace Of deadly conflict that
they are costly and burdensOme: that they
eat out by excessive taxation the people
substance, that they turn mems minds
from The pursuits of industry to the de-
structiVe and wasteful operations of war.
We see that the nations of the world groan
under the war burdens which have been
placed upon them. and we believe it is
incumbent upon very one charged with
high responsibilit IS in our government 10
direct the nation away from the terrible
course which makes the nations of Europe
armed camp.
We have watched with deep concern be-
fore and during the conflict which unhap-
PLY marks our history for the year 1898
the course pursued by thee, and have
been encouraged in the belief that peace
not war, was thy preference and the OBJ
tect OF thy endeS vors. We hope. therefore
that in the measures Tow to be taken, re-
ferrtng To the war and its results. il will
be thy continued effort 10 establish a mag
Unanimous peace. which by its justice and
moderation shall be enduring; and that the
adjustments "a to new territory will not
lead the nation into adventurous and peri
lCus paths.
We desire the spread of civil as well as
religious liberty: We believe that the broth
erEOOt Of man dcma nds equality of politi-
cal rights and opportunities. and we there
fore shall rejoice TO see the United States
generously help forward this progress in
countries with which it may now be brought
into closer relations; but We are consi nccd,
also. that the perfection OF our own inSti-
tuti1nS. the publication Of or domestic
administration. the repression of venality
and waste. the elevation Of the mass of the
people. Is our first duty, as also il has been
AMI Is tine most powerful influence for good
which W. can exert upon The world. No
fleets OF armies, threatening the interests
and peace of other nations. can 50 power
1u4iy move them As WIZ the persuasive cx-
ample Of the maInta'ned order, prosperity
and happiness Of our government by the
people.
We believe that the present may be an
opportunc time TO i"naw the consideration
of an arbitration treaty with Great Britain,
providing peaceful means for adjusting diff
fsrrnCes which may arise with that country
and 50 helping u establish. through this
important example. a rule Of peaceable life
among nations
We have been alarmed at the efforts
openly made 10 reverse the policy Of our
fathers and 70 make the United States a
military power, binding the people 10 the
yoke or "2mpulsory military service. We
fear that such measures. following the de-
plcrable and fatuOus European example
are in the minds of some. and We are APP
plehensive that the conscientious scruples
against war, derived by Us and by other
peace-lOying citizens from the iniunCtiOns
% Jesus Christ, and heretofore generally
respected by state laws, may be ASA led
and possibly Overthrown under the warlike
policy which. in some quarters, seems u
be contemplated
Against such a reversal of the benign
legislation Of our country We most earnest =
~ ami urgently protest, and in conclusion
OF this memorial We appeal to thee on the
ground OF Christian obligation as well as Of
civic duty To helI to the utmost extent Of
my official and individual opportunity to
avoid the disastrous consequences which
surely lie in these directions
Gen. >haGter at the white House
Gen Shafter went to the While House
shortly after IL o'clock today and remained
in conference with President Mckinley
nearly an nour- He was accom- panied to
the White House Nv