Evening star., 1899-02-01
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Sensational Report About the Presi-
dents Health Denied.
MERELY In NEED OF A GOOD REST
Preparing for His Coming Trip to
Boston.
MANY CALLER RS S E E n

IFrhe statement published in a New York
paper this morning that President Mckin-
ley was In a precarious physical condition,
owing to excessive work and worry attend
ant upon the vital national erSnts of the
past year, is denied at the White House
with much positiveness. 1t is true that he
is pretty we'll tired out because of the un-
usually numerous demands for private au-
diences over the peace treaty, the selection
of a librarian of Congress and the appoint
ment of incumhents for the several vacant
judgeships, which are in addition to the
consideration of the problems in Cuba, Por-
to Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. He
needs a good rest, but so far as physical
ailments are concerned he is free from
them.
Some Early Callers.
Senator Tilman of South Carolina was
, an early caller today. He urged the Pres
ident to order the mastering out of the I'd
South Carolina Regiment now on duty in
Cuba. He based his plea upon the ground
that most of the members of the regiment
were young farmers, and would soon be
needed al home.
Gen. Dumont, general supervising inspec-
tor of steam vessels, presented the members
of the board of supervising inspectors OF
steam vessels, now in annual meeting here,
to the President this morning.
Representative Lands of Indiana was
caller at the White House today. Convers-
ing with a group of newspaper men, Mr..
Lands remarked that senators who voted
against the ratification of the peace treaty
might as well go to the seashore as home
after Congress adjourned, as their people
would have very little use for them.
THE House of Representatives, of course,
has nothing to do with ratifying the treaty,
In,
feeling of the people, and the American
sentiment is practically unanimous in favor
of ratification. They believe that the future
will work out the problems confronting Us
in the present situation satisfactorily The
American people do not relish the idea adj
vanced by the antis, which virtually is to
lay down what we have secured because
Aguinaldo is shaking his fist at us. 1t is
not timely or proper for us to be Influenced
by any oriental snake charmer or sword
juggler at this particular moment"
Thought Mai. Pruden Was President.
An amusing mistake was made this morn
ing by a party of sghtseers. comprising
three ladies and gentleman, who We're
coming up to the White House by the east
walk from the Treasury Department. AS
they were moving rapidly through the
keen, biting air, Major Pruden also ap
preached the mansion from the avenue.
As he drew nearer to the party one of the
ladies calculated:
"Oh, isn't that Mckinley"
yes, that's him. responded the man.
You know he always takes u brisk walk
every morning. He looks right tired, don't
hep
Yes, indeedy," acquiesced the feminine
chorus hastily, and one added: But poor
man. he has enough to make him tired,
goodness knows"
Major Pruden entered the White House
ignorant of being again the subject of mis-
taken identity, but the visitors were barred,
the White House being closed today to all
except those having business with the
President. on account Of the preparations
for the Supreme Court dinner tonight.
Senator Lodges Visit.
Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts made q
brief call on the President this morning
The nature Of his mission was not de-
veloped, but he was credited with having
presented some additional Communications
of Representative Barrows in behalf of the
latters candidacy for librarian of Con-
gress.
Former Gov. Cheney of New Hampshire
was at the White House this afternoon on
double mission. He conferred with the
President over the arrangements for the
latter's visit to Boston to attend the annual
banquet of tie Home Market Club, Febru-
ary 49, and also presented objections Of
American paper manufacturers to the prop
osition advanced by the American News
admitting wood pulp and paper free of duty.
EpwOrth Leasuers Call.
Rev Edward A. Schell secretary of the
Epworth League, headed committee of
the organization which called on President
Mckinley this afternoon and invited him to
attend and address the international con-
vention Of the league, which will be held
in Indianapolis July % next The Presi-
dent received the callers pleasantly and
said he would go to indianapolis If he
could.
The Indiana delegation in Congress, in
cluding the senators, will add their efforts
to that of the leaguers in behalf of securing
Mr.. McKin1eys attendance. The conven-
ton is being looked forward to as re-
hgious event of great Importance. and 1t Is
expected that 100000 persons will be in at
tendance upon 1t.
The convention is expected to prove a
great factor in the work of reuniting the
two wings Of the M. E. Church in this
country which separated fffty-f1ve years
ago over the question of slavery, and 1t is
confidently believed by many that the old
differences will be harmoniZed in small
degree a result OF the Indianapolis con-
ference.
The New York Appraisers.
The President is still considering the Sc
lection of board Of appraisers for the
port of New York, but so far as can be
learned he has made no definite decision in
the matter. 1t Is believed that Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Howell will be
one and Representative Sherman of New
York another. The name Of ex-Representa-
tive Bynum of Indiana is also mentioned as
a possible appraiser. The positions carry
salaries of 81, 900 a year each
Officers Going to Manila.
The following named officers have been
ordered to report to the commanding off,
Ger of the United States transport Sheridan.