Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-27
The President Thinks That ths Worst
is Over in China.
LOOKS FOR an EARLY end OF TROUBLE
Views Expressed to Visitors at the
White House.
COMING TRIP TO CANTON

President McKinleys opinion Is that the
worst of the trouble in China has been
passed. He looks forward hopefully to less
gravity in the situation and speedy set
tlement of the disorders, thus restoring
order and furnishing protection to Ameri-
can citizens and interests.
The President further asserts that the
interests of this country in China are
wholly unselfsh, and that the work of the
United States so far is based wholly on the
broad policy of protection to Americans
wherever they may be. The President em-
rhasizes that although this country Is pro-
ceeding along the same lines as the rest of
the civilized world there is nothing hidden
or obscure in its motives and purposes
China has nothing to fear from this coun-
try unless she is careless of consequences.
The President expressed these views to
several of his callers this morning. Whether
his hopes as to a clearing up or the dah-
gerous conditions in China are based on
official Information is not known. The
opinions were given after a conference with
Secretary Hay this morning the secre-
tary of State was at the White House early
and was with the President probably thir-
ty minutes, one of the longest conferences
he has yet held.
Pressure for Aggressive Attitude.
The President has given most earnest at
tention and study to the deplorabie and
grave state of affairs in the Chinese en-
pire. He has received many expressions of
opinion from all over the country These
vary, many going so far as to recommend
most aggressive action by the United
States, looking finally to the requirement
of territory should the European nations
conclude that the time for partition mad
arrived. In fact, a strong undercurrent OF
sentiment for territorial acquisition In
China has made Its way to the WMte
House The Presidents conservative dis
position. however, prevents his giving
weight at present to this sentiment If the
undercurrent of feeling in this direction
may be called sentiment
The French Ambassador Calls.
Mr. Cambon the French ambassador, ac-
companied by First Secretary Thiebault,
called at the White House while Secretary
Hay was with the President, and remained
In the blue room until the President had
time to see him. There was no conference
OH the Chinese situation and no exchange
of views
Mr. Cambon said he called to say good
bye prior to his departure for France, and
that there was nothing political IN MS
visit He did not see that there could be
anything in the diplomatic field as to emma
at this time The affairs there, he said,
are for the present in the hands of the
war branches of the different governments.
The fact that the President. In a few
DAYS. Is TO leave for his home in Canton,
Ohio notwithstanding the apparently acute
situation in China. most favorably Impress
ed the ambassador. He takes 1t as 1ndi-
eating that the United States government
regards the situation as not so serious as
during the past few days it has appeared.
After taking leave of the President, Am
bassador Cambon called upon the secretary
of State and had brief Interview with
him. Then he returned to the embassy to
for h hic eXDCCtS
be absent from Washington for several
months, although 1t is just possible he may
return at an earlier date than he expects
to now.
Some of the Days Visitors.
The President was engaged with many
visitors during the day. Two cabinet Off
GERS besides Mr.. Hay, Secretary Hitchcock
and Attorney General Griggs, were with
the President. Senators Penrose warren
and Mason and Representatives Steele and
Dalzel were other visitors.
Senator Penrose is here on departmental
matters and Senator Mason wanted to talk
with the President about several things.
The senator remained with the President
thirty minutes and several interesting mat
ters were discussed.
snys Wyoming is for Mckinley.
Senator Warren says that Wyoming is
sure to cast its vote for Mckinley and
Roosevelt this year. -Four years ago the
state gave a small majority for Bryan.
THAT majority will be easily overturned
this year" said Senator Warren. A lesis-
lature Will be elected this year which names mes
a successor to Senator Warren, whose
friends say he will be returned here.
Representative Steele has come here d.
rect from the west 1.-The republican ticket
creates enthusiasm everywhere" he said.
Going to Canton Friday Night.
II was stated at the White House this
morning that President and Mrs. McKtn-
ley will leave here for Canton, Ohio, at
7:45 o'clock Friday evening on special
car attached to the regular train of the
PENNSYLVANIA road. They will be accom-
panied by DR.. Rixey, Secretary Cortelyou
and Assistant Secretary Barnes, and they
will probably remain in Canton month
During the absence of Secretary Cortel-
you the executive Office will be In charge
of Assistant Secretary Pruden. Only the
most important matters will be trans
mitted to Canton, and, while the President
will be at all times in direct communica ton
with the White House and members of the
cabinet. he will be relieved as much as
possible of matters which should properly
be disposed of in Washington.
r. G.. Dyrenforth, commander r-in-chief Of
the Union Veterans Union, had talk with
the President on political matters. The Or
ganizatiOn will probably take a prominent
part in the coming campaign. Commander
bSTenIOTtH health rs sttlu 10 De H1uCn I'M
proved. and he proposes to have something
to say in the campaign. He has Issued a
number of circulars to members of the
Union. He states that $50 new commands
were organized during the months of May
and June
Latest Report of Casualties.
Gen. Macarthur today notified the War
Department of the following casualties in
the Philippines:
Killed-February 2, Tabaco. Albay, Frank
Hughes, Company E, 47th Volunteer In
fantry.