Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-16
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Many Members of Congress Coming
to the City,
SOME CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT
Senator Harris Gives His Views on
Political Situation.
OTHE r CALLER S TODAY

The fact that Congress Will soon assemble
and that its members are Iast gathering
here for their wolk was easily seen at The
White House today in the number OF con
gressional callers. Among the democratic
leaders Were Senator Harris. Representa-
tive Champ Clark ami Representative
Springer. The republicans were represented
by senators Cullom and Lodge, Representa-
uves Steele. Indiana, Hepburn. Iowa; Bou-
telle Of Illinois, Morris and Eddy of Min
nesota-
De Almond Minority Leader.
To a Star reporter who asked him about
| the minority leader In the House Mr Clark
said:
The Missouri democratic members win
press the candidacy OF Judge De Almond.
and We believe he viii be selected Ths
race will probably be close between Rich
ardson and De Almond. but the outlook is
favorable for tn latter"
what Senator Harris Thinks.
When Senator Harris was asked about the
political situation in Kansas he said:
I'VE viii beat the republicans in Kansas
next year beyond question. The situation
was never better for r0pubIican defeat. In
the county elections his month We made
! important gains. The best part is that we
have patched up all our differences and are
firmly united.
Yes Bryan will ahain be nominated.
He will carry Kansas sure, ana think his
prospects for election are splendid.
Then you think he can bc elected on an
anti- Philippine policy
My attitude is to hold Manila and har-
bOr and taVite, allowing the natives to
govern the islands as best they can. We
can give them some assistance. l do not
see any reason why the Philippine ques-
lion should he a paramount one IN the
presidential election next year We ought
to be able to enact legislation at the COM
ing session which viii practically settle
the question. If we do not, however ] do
not think Mr.. Bryan Will fear 10 meet The
republicans on the issue to be made
Then you want free silver as the issue
next year,
Il believe that the fundamental money
question viii be whether The peupl" the
banks shall control the currency and its
volume. The free coinage OF silver Is "A
part of that issue. but viii not be foremost
The power Of the banks is growing more
dangerous each day. We viii also night the
trusts, and that will be an important issue
neNNyear. The republicans may also pre-
tend 70 oppose trusts. but II Is doubtful II
| The people will believe in their sIhSerity.'
Senator Cuiiom Wants Change.
On leaving the White House Senator Cul-
lom noticed workmen busy placing in the
vestibule the rusty and cumbersome hat
and cloak cases which do duty at every for
llietI VI AllloIlldl luIlclleil al lEe fNt'uAlNt
Mansion. They were being put In place for
the reception to be given tonight to the
distinguished Methodist body now In see-
sion here. The senator looked over the row
Of cases, and, turning TO several attend
ants. said: That is a shame. Every winter
season this beautiful Vestibule, which should
be used for the purpose it was built, Is
filled with these cases simply because the
White House is too small. and consequently
lacking in accommodate If live 1 will
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made here, that 1t will not be necessary
TO have this kind of thing done every tims
a reception is given
Representative Hepburn also noticed the
aggregation of pigeon-hole cases and char
acterized the whole thing as a "deform-
ity which should not be allowed to exist
Uncle Sans Indian Friends.
Six ancient and queer Indian friends OF
the United States were permitted 10 shake
hands with the President They were
Pueblo Indians and live in town of ,hcir
own at Iseta. Mexico. The governor or
the town, Vicente Jirom, headed the SIX
Pueblos this morning. Three of the six
were wise men OF the tribe and carried
with them walking canes presented 10
them in 1863 by President Lincoln. The
canes are never brought out except on
state occasions ana 70 lrlShteh offenders.
Even farther back than the 01's the Pu-
eblos were good friends Of UnDle sam, and
aided in suppresslng uprIsIngs OF other
Indians. President Lincoln recognized this
friendship 10y ordering three siiver-headcd
canes to be made fOI distribution TO the
three leading Indians Of the tribe The
canes were appropriately inscribed. They
are held in awe and reverence by The
Pueblos, who look upon them as gifts from
the Great, Great NniJc Father" II
young Pueblo becomes vicious he Is quick
ly curbed by the guNornU. bringing OUT
his cane.
Coming to Washington.
Judge Springer introduced his son, al
army officer, to the President. Judge
Sprmger's term as judge Of the northern
district of the Indian territory. and as
chief justice Of the court OF appeals OF The
territory, Will "Xpire December IL. when
President Mckinley VIII appoint a renub-
hcan To succeed him. Judge Springer said
today that he will make MS home in this
city after the expiration OF his term on
the bench.
Wanted 80 See the President.
\ big. gawky country lad walked up 10
the White House today just as the Fresi-
dent had gone out for morning stroll
Il wants ter see thu President he an
ueunced TO the first man he met.
We'll. there goes the President now.
said the man addressed, pointing To the
President retredJius form.
.'Dern my time the young man eJacu-
lated He walks just like any other
man." and the fellow struck out so that
he could get close enough to see the Presi-
dent well.
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