Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-26
Secretaries Long, Root, Hay, Wilson, and
Gage TO Be of the Party
MELVILLE, HICHBORN, AND CROWNINSHIELD.
Attorney General Grggs, General Smith,
and Pension Commissioner Evans Also to Come II
Possible-The Presidents Niece, Miss Barber Pro-
bablv to Accompany the Chief Executive.


time. but the invitation appeals to me
very strongly. and if YOU will give me a
little time to consider IT ! will return you
definite answer Richmond is the only
city from which I would, consider such
an invitation at this time
He asked until o'clock to give reply.
WAYS AND MEANS.
The interview then took a more in
formal turn. and the President discussed
with the delegation the programme for
the celebration. and the arrangements
that could DE made for the journey from
this city to Richmond and return. Mr..
W. y. Taylor. traffic manager Of the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac.
informed him that he just received "a teie-
gram from the general manager of the
Pennsylvania road TO the effect that a
special train would be provided, and that,
while the city would Doe pleased to have
him and bis party ass its guests over
NIGHT. Doe could easily return TO Washing
ton on the same day. IF he desired TO do
$50. AIR. Mckinley said he would be
obliged 10 return the same day. ON ac-
count Of the pressure of public business.
MISS BARBER MAY COME
An urgent request was also made that
Airs. Mckinley would accompany him on
the trip. but the President replied that
he feared She was too much fatgued
from her recent long journey. lie said
that Miss Barber would probably be able
90 accompany him. Judge Waddul who
is we'll known TO the President. made
very eloquent and effective address. urg-
ing him TO accept the invitation Of the
people Of Richmond. and to go there by
all means if possible.
Judge Waddilrs talk made a visible
impression on Mr. Mckinley. and fl was
plain Go a number Of members Of the
delegation that he was won over by the
tactful manner i'm which ne was address
ed 10y the leaders Of the delegation.
INFORMAL TALK.
Tn reply to questions AIr. W. r. Trieg
and Mr.. $. w. Travers entered into n
very pleasant colloquy with tho Presi-
dent who threw off all reserve and
Formally. and conversed pleasantly with
the members. Mr.. Trigg explained what
an important matter TO the city of
Richmond the building Of five govern
ment torpedo-bOats was The President
asked How many?" Five. he was told.
and he seemed 20 be greatly impressed.
Mr.. Trige. also. i'm the course of his re-
marks. said that there would be five
thousand iron-workers i'm the procession.
which also made q decided hit Turning
10 Captain Lamb. he said: you must
have fine district. and I suppose an
Hese gentlemen are your supporters"
MI Lamb replied that he supposed they
We're. but however that might be. he
knew an were a unit I'm promising the
President genuine Virginia welcome TO
Richmond
PARTY DIFFERENCES SUNK.
The President was then introduced TO
all of the members of the delegation.
shaking hands with each of them when
Colonel Cowardin was presented. he said.
as hc took the Presidents hand: I'm
stiff-necked Democrat. but all the
same. when You visit Richmond. we will
have nothing bat songs OF praise for
YOU"
Il hope" replied the President. Chat
when 1 leave. you Will have nothing but
songs Of praise for me-" which evoked
a hearty laugh.
SECRETARY WILSON
After leaving the White House the
delegation went TO the Agricultural De-
partment. where they We're accorded "a
hearty welcome ana a Misunderstanding by
that sturdy old "hayseed." Secretary
Wilson. He was very cordial 10 iudi-
Nidual members of the committee; wanted
10 know who were farmers: insisted
that eX-Chicf-Of-thc-Firc- Department G..
watt Taylor was a typical agricultural
ist and asked him what interest the
brethren were taking i'm the subject Mr..
Taylor was rescued from an embarrass-
ing position by a friend. and the Secre-
tary. who is a Woodworking official. pro-
missed 10 go to Richmond If possible.
HITCHCOCK ABSENT
The next cali was made at the IN
terror Departmcnt-half-way across this
city OF magnificent dis--"ces. tniortu-
notcly. Secretary Hitch, was absent.
and % pressing invitation was left win
his chief clerk that he should come to
Richmond ON the ast.
COMMISSIONER EVANS.
Tho Pension once being near. call
was made upon Commissioner n. clay
Evans. who received The delegation I'm /
most agreeable manner. and gave express
sion 10 quite "a number of pleasaniries. |
for which sort of thing he Is noted. lie /
remarked that ne had never been 10 !
ltlCIDlnnl. captain l4hliib i'iiAAiih'N iAt'''
that fl was an easy place 90 reach IN /
time Of peace but very difficult IN time /
of war. and hence a good place TO build /
warships. lie promised 20 90 to Ricn- !
moad If he could, on the 3lst
THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL
The next drive was along r street TO |
Fifteenth. and cut TO the Department OF |
Justice. where Attorney-General Griggs |
received the delegation in a most cordial
manner. I'm reply 10 the pressing Invita- /
ion extended by Nir. Caskie and Judge
,Vnddm Mr. Griggs. upon being informed
mat the President had signihod his in
.ennon Of going 90 Richmond. said; III
me President can spare the time 10 60
certainly can and VIII
SECRETARY GAGE.
Back down Fifteenth street to the
Treasury. and here. after leaving The
,arriages. there was long tramp
through The gloomy corridors ~ Uncle
SANS cash register before secretary
Gage was found He was delighted 10
meet again several old acquaintance ne
lad formed in Richmond. and remarkru
10 Colonel Cowardin that he wished ne
CONCLUDED ON YEcoND PACED /