The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS

Representative William Suizer. at Cham
berIin's last night. said to a group Of Sen
atoTs- New York VIII swing into the
Democratic columns next fall. The Demo-
Gratis in the Empire State are united and
harmonious. and viii work together in the
coming campaign to restore the Govern
ment to the people Yes" said Mr. Sulzer,
''the delegation from New York TO the
Kansas City Convention will be for the re-
nomination OF William J. Bryan he will
be nominated On the first ballot
VIII Governor Hill be with US this
time?" asked one OF the party.
Yes said Mr.. Sulzer. Governor Hill is
good Democrat, and viii do all he can for
party success.
Mr.. Croker will return about the mid
die Of June. and VIII be a delegate-at-large
to the Democratic National Convention He
is Mr. Bryan's friend. and believes he will
be elected. There is no doubt about Bry-
ans success. He will carry all the States
he did in 1895, and In addition, New York
New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland, West
Virginia, Kentucky. Indiana. Illinois. and
others that are now doubtful"
When Mr.. Sulzer left, several 0f the Sen
and most available man to put on the tick
e. as the running mate with Mr. Bryan
THE finances Of the United States are in
healthy condition said Isaac Seligman.
the eminent New York fnancier. at the Ar
lingtOn last night. '-OveT-Jrading in
stocks and the too high prices which have
prevailed in the past are conditions which
are now finding a level The continuing
increase in the amount OF exports is the
best indication Of the sOundness OF the
prosperity Of the country. ] consider that
the greatest success Of the present Admin
istration is IN passing the Currency bill
The value OF this measure in giving
permanency and solidity 70 business enter
prises cannot be overestimated- The fact
that gold is being exported now cannot be
regarded with concern. as both the Treas
ury and the banks of the country are in a
strong condition as regards gold reserve"
Mr. Seligman is in Washington on matters
OF private business. Mrs Seligman ac-
companies him
William R. Trigg. OF Richmond. Va. Is
a guest at the Raleigh Mr. Trigg repre-
sents the William r Trlgg ShiDbuliding
Company. which has several contracts with
the Navy Department for the building or
war ships. He Is in the Capital on this
business
Chevalier Francois Pangaert d'Opdorp Is
a guest al Chamberiin's. The Chevalier is
one Of the most prominent noblenen Of
Belgium. and has the rank OF marquis.
The King is in as good health as at TWEEN
ty-ive. and his lameness IS less prOn0unc-
ed than formerly HIS Majesty is six feet
four inches in height" said d'OpdoTD. Il
IS expected that the King OF Belgium will
visit the United States this summer
Charles ?. Clark. President CT the New
York New Haven, and Hartford Railway.
is a guest at the Arlington.
A dinner was given last night az Cham
berlin's 20 a number OF representatives CT
the arnoT plate interests Among those
present were; R. ". Davenport, Of the
Bethlehem Steel Works. and Is. r. Bal
singer. Who represents the Carnegie inter
ests.
4 an an agnostic this minute" said
Judge Dennis J. Mccarthy. Of New York.
al the Raleigh last night 4 do not know
anything. I don't know why an in
Washington. and do not know anything
about New YCTk pOlitics-tonight.'
Ny Office is a matter OF the past. said
J. c. Schurman. Of Ithaca New York for
meTly OF the Philippine Commission. at the
Arlington last night. And I have no
views 10 express on the present situation
In the Islands There is no political sig
nifcance in my presence in Washington
Andrew Devine, OF New York. President
Of the Phonograph Company, is guest At
the Shoreham.
Edward P. Mea-y formerly Judge Advo-
cate General OF New Jersey for ten years.
is a guest al the Arlington. General Mea-
~ is passing through Washington on his
way 10 New York where he now resides
The recent death Of his mother required
his attendance in the West and he is now
on his return from the funeral.
George H. Dunn of CapetOwn. Cape Col
ony. is registered al the Arlington Mr.
Dunn is a member Of the firm OF Findlay
Co. who are prominent and wealthy
merchants in South Africa. engaged in the
general ironmongery business