Evening star., 1899-02-09
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
The President Manifesting Relief
From i Former Strain.
MANY CALL&S aECEIVED TODAY
Senator PLAIN TMs About Sue
cessor to I. Young.
TRIP FoT osToN
RIP y a Bos TON

the recreation and exercise of which he is
SO badly in need Late yesterday after
noon he went out for walk and took
brisk one of considerable duration. He
enjoyed the braciug air thoroughly and
was up early this morning refreshed and
invigorated. The reception last night vir-
tually ended a few minutes after 10 o'clock,
so far as the President was concerned, and
he was thus permitted to retire earlier than
on former similar occasions. Senator
Spooner of Wisconsin and Representative
Hopkins of Illinois were the two earliest
callers this morning, hut they did not reach
the White House until 10 o'clock. Secre-
tary Alger came a few minutes later He
said, in reply to an inquiry that no addi-
tlonal adV1ceS had been received from Ma
Mia. Gen. John B. Gordon of Georgia was
an early caller, but could not wait to see
the President. He is strong advocate of
the selection of Judge Glenn of Atlanta for
the new circuit judgeShp, which includes
six southern states. Gen. Gordon was
much gratified over the ratification of the
treaty, and his present visit to Washing
ton was mainly due to his desire to be on
hand and work for ratification.
Gossip About the Librarian.
Senator Platt called, and as he was ac-
companied by Mr.. Thomas G. Alvord, his
visit was regarded as being in behalf of
tAc fStltci StIitI5Iidff appointment stS
librarian of Congress. They entered the
Presidents ante room together, and Mr..
Alyord conversed with the President for
fifteen or twenty minutes. on the general
subject of the library. President Mckinley
showed intimate knowledge of the institu-
ton, and displayed much interest in what
Mr.. Alvord had to say. He gave no inti-
nation of his intentions regarding the
selection of a librarian, but 1t is regarded
by Mr.. Alvords friends that his chances
are better than formerly. 1t is understood
that several protests have been made
against the appointment of Representative
Barrows, the western sentiment being de-
clared to be very strong against him on
account of his alleged sectionaiism. Then
again it is asserted that Mr. Barrows voted
for Cleveland, Russell and Quincy for Pres
idert, governor CT Massachusetts and
mayor of Boston respectively. Owing to
these developments, 1t is believed that the
President will further consider the libra
rian question, AND it may be that the ap-
point9e will be a dark horse who has not
yet been prominently classad among possi-
bilities.
Coming Visit to Boston.
Senator Lodge and Senator Hoar were
also among the ante-meridian callers. Their
visit was in reference to the Presidents ap-
proa aching visit to Massachusetts, where he
is to attend the Home Market Club BAN
quet, February 1e. The Massachusetts leg
islature has invited the President to visit
the capitol and make an address before it
during the-same trip. The journey will be
so hurried that the President is unable to
decide definitely whether he can ACCEPT the
invitation of the legislature, and therefore
will not reach determination until he ar
riVeS in Boston. ~ %
Senator Elkins was a caller He talked
over some affairs relating t,t$is state and
IT understood in in,
favor of Mr.. AlVord for librarian.
Col. Levi P Wright, eX-recorder of deeds
called to see the President in reference to
the appointment of his grandson. Douglass
Wright, in the navy. The young man is
highly indorsed and there are strong ex-
pectations that he will be successful.
Secretary Alger called at the White
House again at 11:3O O'clock this time ac-
Companied by Adjutant General Corbin.
Secretary AIser Has IL Conference.
Secretary Alger and Gen Corbin were
comforting with the President for some
time Both declined to divulge the purpose
of their visit. 1t was noticed that Gen.
Corbin brought a bundle of papers with
him, but was empty handed when he left
The war investigating commission will
submit its report to the President between
$3.50 and o'clock this afternoon. Its pur-
port was fully indicated in The Star yester-
day.
Secretary Long paid a brief visit to the
President to introduce Capt Ward, who
commanded one of the vessels of Admiral
DeWeyS fleet in the memora BILE battle at
Manila last May.
Acts Approved.
An important act of general interest was
approved by President Mckinley today.
Heretofore when persons brought claims
against any executive officers they were
nft 1o,n+
from office of such officials, to enter new
suits against their successors. The act in
question does away with this vexatious
condition and provides that any action or
other proceeding lawfully commenced by or
against the head of any department or
bureau or other officer of the United States
in his official capacity shah abate by rea-
son of his death or retirement from office
but in such event the court within twelve
months, on motion showing a necessity for
the survival thereof, may allow the same
to be maintained by or against nis success
SOr in office
The President has also approved acts to
authorize the construction of a bridge
across the Missouri river at or near Lex
ington, Mo-; for the relief of Samuel d.
Hubbard to remove the charge of desertion
from the record of Daniel Straw late pri-
vate, Company T, Goth Massachusetts Vol
unteerS; to adjust clothing account for de-
benefit of j. G. Rudh
Gen. Greene n Caller.
Gen. F. V. Greene, retired of the army
who was urged so strongly to accept the
position of commissioner of public works
of New York by Gov Roosevelt, called to
pay his respects tothe President.
Two Wedding Couples Presented.
Commissioner GeneralT Of Immigra ton
Powderly introduceH twJ wedding couples
to President Mckinley t4'iay Mr.. and Mrs
Frank. Carlucci and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ j.
Cadman, all from Scranton. Pa, where the
grooms are among the most enterprising
and prosperous business men, Mr. Car
luccis history is b reBarkable one He
came to this couhtryr pm Italian immi-
grant, In the latteE part of 1852 without a
cent. Embracing his opportunities he be-
came master stone mason, and now has
large yards at Scranton and employs a
large number of men. He is supplying the
stone and granite work for the Ellis Island
immigrant station.
Cant. LoeneT' gain on Duty.
Capt. Charlie toemer, who has been
the trusted messenger at the entrance to
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