Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-14
Flag Day Caused a Falling OFF Of
Appointments.
CALLERS ON THE PRESIDENT
No Truth in Story Of Mr.. Mckin-
ley Going to Philadelphia.
NEW BOARD OF CHARITIES

Flag day was significant at the White
House because it was the first in many
months that the President. while occupying
the mansion, did not have some engage
ments previously arranged for and noted
down. in accordance with the rule. to the
hour and minute He was a busy man,
nevertheless, as he always is. but such a
relief from callers permitted the transac-
ton of a large amount of executive busi-
ness.
There We're callers. OF course. but these
We're few in comparison with the constant
crowds that have thronged the mansion.
Even parents who want cadetships for their
sons We're noticeaby absent. and altogether
it was a listless day when the preceding
ores are contemplated.
Ex-Speaker kefer paid his diurnal visit
and Representatives. Thropp of Pennsylva-
MIA, Rodenberg of Illinois. Jones of Wash
ington. who conducted party of sight
seers from the slope: Representative Cush-
man of the same state, VINO called with a
young man who seeks an unimportant ap-
puintment near home. and Representative
Mondel We're callers. Senator McComas
the President briefly, but said there
was nothing of public interest in his visit.
EX-Representative Breckinridge. who
was also minister to Russia, called to pay
his respects. 1t was thought in some quar-
ters recently that Mr.. Breckenridge might
receive the appointment. to the vacancy on
the codifying commission occastoned by the
death of ID. b. Cuberson of Texas. but 1t
is understood that he never had aspirations
for the place which was filled yesterday
evening. as long expected. by the appoint
ment of William ID. Bynum of Indiana.
A Ridiculous Statement.
Several newspaper men made inquiries
today at the White House regarding a
ridiculous announcement published in the
several morning papers throughout the
middle west that President Mckinley would
attend the Philadelphia convention. Us
course. there was no other foundation for
the statement than a vivid imagination.
The President will transact his business
next week usual, and with Secretary
Cortelyou will follow the usual daily course
at the Executive Mansion. He will be kept
informed. as Presidents always are of the
proceedings at Philadelphia. just as he is
kept posted on other leading events of the
day. and no additional facilities to the al
ready complete ones of the telegraph and
cipher room will be made, as they are not
required. So far could be learned today
none of the Presidents immediate official
family at the mansion will attend the con-
vention.
Board of Charity Selected.
Under the act to establish a board of
charities for the District of Columbia the
President is authorized to appoint five
members, all residents of the District, and
under the sundry civil bill provision is made
for defraying tine expenses of the Louisiana
purchase exposition commission when ap-
pointed the number of such commission
ers not being mentioned. 1t can be stated
on good authority that the members OF the
board of charities, well the latter
board, which will probably consist of the
number usually composing such bodies,
have all, or nearly all. been selected, and
their appointments will be shortly
nounced.
An Artistic Invitation.
DIR. ]. B. Gregg Custis and DIR. r. Kings
man, representing the American Institute
of Homeopathy, called on the President to-
day and presented to him an artistcally
peparad invitation to the exercises in
nection with the unveilng of the Hahne-
man statue. The cover is occupied by an
ment to the founder of the school of home
opathy and so closely resembles a fine
engraving as to be readily mistaken for
one. AS heretofore announced. the Presi-
dent will be present on the occasion.
Two Callers.
Secretary Long called to show the Presi-
dent the cable dispatch from China an
nouncing the movements Of the troops, as
munication had been established with Pellin
he replied that the message referred to
was all that had been received today.
Senator Butler of North Carolina con-
yersed with the President over the eitua-
ton in North Carolina and the threatened
disfranchisement of the blacks. The future
consideration of this question by the ad-
ministration promises to be as careful and
deliberate as the seriousness of it demands.