Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Committee of Business Mems Asso-
citation Call.
PROPOSED CARNIVAL IN MAY
Fight Begun for Coming Vacant
Judgeship.
SOME OF TODAY'S CALLERS

William S. Knox, Frank K. Raymond and
S. B. Hege of the Business Mems Associa-
ton were given a satisfactory interview
by the President today. Mr.. Knox was the
chairman of the committee. He told the
President of the plans for a national peace
carnival in this city in May, and asked If
the projectors could be assured of the
moral support of the chief executive The
President answered that he was certainly
in favor of peace, approved Of celebrations
of the kind proposed, and would ue glad to
aid the committee. When the committee
suggested a public reception by the Presi-
dent as one of the features, he told them
to call again and talk over their plans with
him.
The committee asked that the participa-
ton of the arEy and navy be ordered by
the President. He directed that the men,
, bers first see Secretary Alger and Secretary
Long.
The committse informed the President
that the dates now selected for the car
nival are May 16. II and IS, a time when
the beauty of Washington is at its best.
Three eAnti-Expansionists Call.
One of the features of the days list of
visitors to the White House was the pres
erce of three of the leading republican op
ponents of expansion. These were Senators
Hoar, Hale and Mason. Senator doar was
accompanied by a Massachusetts friend,
who wanted to meet the President. Senator
Hale was alone, while Senator Mason was
accompanied by his eldest son. All Of these
men were graciously received by the Presi-
dent Senators Hoar and Mason remained
oEly few minutes. Senator Hale was
with the President fully half an hour and
was generously congratulated on his re-
election to the Senate. Both friends and
opponents of the Presidents plans and poll
cieS are alike warmly received at the Exec
utive Mansion. 1t is thought likely that
the President and Senator Hale exchanged
opinions on the wisdom of territorial eX-
pansion while they were together and part
ed better friends than ever before.
senator Mason's Resolution.
A coincidence of Senator Mason's visit
was that he had in his pocket, ready to
introduce in the Senate today resolution
reciting that the policy of this country is
against sovereignty over people who will
not consent to be governed by u.s. The
resolution begins with the Declaration of
Independence, which says that no govern
ment can exist without the consent of the
governed. The senator will speak on his
resolution early next week. He does not
oppose annexation where the people desire
it, and would be willing to place the Phil
ippines under the American flag if the peo-
pie expressed that wish. Senator Mason
will vote for the ratification of the peace
treaty.
Senator Masons resolution will act as
notification to Filipnos that their desire
for independence has backing in this
country
Resolutions Presented.
Capt James E. Graybill of the Confeder-
ate Veterans Camp of New York city this
morning presented President Mckinley
with series of resolutions recently adopt
ed by that camp. Captain Graybill was on
General Wheeler's staff during the civil
war and accompanied to the White
House by General Wheeler, who is an hon
orary member of the New York camp. The
resolutions express the grateful acknowl-
edgment of every man who wore the gray
of the President recent speech in the
south suggesting the care of confederate
graves by the national government The
resolutions recited further that the deeds
of courage and valor which characterized
both the men of the north and south are a
common heritage to this country"
The President expressed appreciation of
the resolutions and said that he had au-
thoriZed measures to be taken to ascertain
all the facts about confederate Genet cries,
that steps might be taken to carry out the
suggestion proposed by him in the south.
1T is said that half of the men composing
the big New York camp voted for President
Mckinley in 1896, although they had for
merly voted the democratic ticket with
regularity.
Secretary Alger Confers With the
President.
Secretary Alger was with President Nc
kinley for some time today. He said that
the conference related to customs matters
sin Cuba, and asserted that there is still no
word from General Otis either as to the
situation at Iloilo Manila. In this con-
nection it is learned that the administra-
ton will move cautiously in the mastering
out of the $4,000 troops some time ago de-
cided upon. 1t will be several months be-
fore half of that number get out of the
service. If the Filipinos have by that time
settled down to a more peaceful frame of
mind the mastering out of the full num-
Der decided on will proceed swiftly.
1t is not the intention Of the President
or War Department to be caught short of
soldiers necessary to suppress opposition
to this government. The hope Is ardent
however, that no larger number of troops
than now stationed in the Philippines win
be needed
Fight for Judgeship.
A bill passed by Congress permitting
Judge Foster of the federal district court
Of Kansas to retire on full pay, leaves a
good place for the President to fill The
fight has already begun. Senator Baker
and Cyrus Leland, the weighty national
committeeman. have indorsed Judge Will
lam Hook, Senator Bakers law partner.
Representative Curtis, whose influence at
the White House is strong has recon-
mended Judge A. H. Horton who was for
eighteen years the chief justice of the su-
preme court of Kansas. Other candidates
with strong backing are ex-Representatiye
Peters, who was in the House eight wears
and at the same time as the President.
Judge A. II. Alden, Judge William Thomn
son, who is now in the city and was at the
White House today, and Col. A B. Jetmore
of Topeka.
Judge ChiIds introduced.
Representative Hopkins of Illinois todav
introduced Judge Robert A. Childs to the
President. Judge Childs is candidate for
judge of the federal district court of Chi
cago. This vacancy will be made by the
promotion Of Judge Grosscup from the dis
trict to the circuit bench, to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Judge Sho-
walter.
4 Representative Foss of Illinois also talked
with the President about the district bench.
For a Public Park.
Mr.. Mcmillan in the Senate today intro
duced bill by request providing for the