Evening star., 1899-07-17
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Colored Leaders Assure the President
of Their Support.
REPRESENTATIVE OF GERMANY
Senator Chandler Complains of
Commissioner Brewer.
AFTER ARMY COMMISSIONS

Mr.. Lyons, register of the treasury; Mr.
Cheatham, recorder of deeds of the Dis
trict, and John P. Green. United States
stamp agent, the three leading colored men
in the administration, had a conference this
morning with President Mckinley during
which they presented several matters of
interest to their race. They mentioned the
Boston effort to array the negro race
against the administration because of it's
Philippine policy. and assured the Presi-
dent that the effort would amount to little
Mr.. Lyons said that the colored men of
the United States would quickly learn that
So per cent of the natives of the Philippines
were with the United States and that
Aguinaldo is a small factor. He also added
that the colored men of this country would
be willing to trust the republican party to
give good government to the Filpinos
Germany's Representative Presented.
Mr. Mumm Won Schwartzenstein. who is
to act temporarily as German ambassador
to the United States, was presented to
President Mckinley today by Ambassador
Won Holleben. DR.. Won Holleben entertained
Herr Mumm and the attaches of the en-
bassy at dinner last night.
Herr Mumm also called at the State De-
partment and then, accompanied by Ambas-
saCor Won tolleDen, mace his round on the
ambassadors and ministers.
Ordinarily the arrival of a charge daft
faires is not of special significance, but in
this case it has been though that Herr
Mumm had special mission to reciproc-
lily. He made no mention of this during
his calls today, as they were entirely social
All the indications, however are that he
VIII not make any active effort for the
present, at least. This view appears to be
borne out by the fact that he will leave
Moreover.
State Department is not anxious to take up
further reciprocity negotiations during the
hot months.
Complaint Against Brewer.
AS sequel to the sensational scenes
which occupied the hearing before Civil
Service Commissioner Brewer last week in
New Hampshire, when Senator Gallinger
of that state was charged with having
violated the civil service law in soliciting
campaign subscriptions from federal Off
GERS, Senator Chandler il is understood
has lodged a formal complaint with the
President against Mr.. Brewer. All infor-
nation as to how far the complaint goes,
whether it asks for his removal or not is
refused at the White House. In fact it is
not even admitted there that Senator
Chandler has addressed communicat ton
to the President on the subject.
During the progress of the hearing in
New Hampshire Senator Chandler openly
denounced Mr.. Brewers course, and was
quoted as having said that he would de-
mand his removal
Seeking More Commissions
The West Virginians have been given
their quota of appointments in the volun-
ueer army, but Senator Scott was at the
White House today endeavoring to secure
commissions for bright and brave young
privates and non-commissioned officers who
have been in the regular army for years
Some of these are not even from his state
and he has no interest except to see merit
rewarded. On the recommendation of the
West Virginia senator the President today
ordered the appointment of Allen Lefort as
second lieutenant. He is now a sergeant
in the Sd Artillery, and is in the Philip
pines.