Evening star., 1900-10-10
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Some of Those Who Saw the Presi-
dent Today.
MATTERS OF STATE DISCUSSED
Pressure to Be Renewed on Turk
ish Government.
TALK WITH A FILIPINO

The President had conferences with two
cabinet officers today and received a num-
ber of visitors. among them being ex-Sec-
retary Herbert, DR. B. F. Sunderland, Chief
Justice Fuller, DR. Jacob Hollander. treas
urer Of Porto Rico; Hopeweli Darnelle
District assessor and ]. c. Abreu, brigh,
young Filipino lawyer. Secretary Hay and
Attorney General GrIggs were the cabinet
officers. The former remained in confer
ence with the President some time talking
on four or five matters pending in the State
Department. The various questions relat-
ing to China were chiefly discussed. The
answer to the French note. partially agreed
upon At the cabinet session yesterday, was
talked over again. The Secretary stated
later that the answer had MOI been made
The Turkish indemnities are still before
the State Department, and it IL said to be
quite likely that the pressure upon the
Turkish government will he renewed and
kept at the right point until il is effective.
The President has done nothing about Sc
lecunS new minister in place of Mr..
Strauss. who does not want TO 60 back.
He may not do anything until Turkey
shows some intention of settling the many
claims against her by citizens OF this coun-
try, thus leaving the diplomatic relations
OF the two countries practically suspended.
Talk With a Filipino.
dents callers. reached this country about
three weeks ago from Manila In his ma
tive city he is lawyer, and his family is
one of the most influential in the islands
Believing that the United States will al
ways retain the islands Mr. Abreu has
come to this country to study law, and has
entered Columbian University as a student.
He came here in preference tn New York
and will be in Washington several years
Mr.. Arbeu is one of many Filipinos who
believes the retention of the islands by the
United States is the best thing that could
happen for the people and the country. He
intends TO study American institutions and
laws and equip himself TO live in Manila as
fuli-fiedged American citizen.
Mr. Abreu talked for some time with the
President about conditions in the Philip
pines. Later, to q representative OF The
Star. he said that the renewed fighting by
the insurgents was about the last stand of
Aguinaldo and his officers. and was planned
to influence the coming presidential elee-
ton. They hope" he said, that by max
ing a few attacks here and there the Amer
lean people will believe the insurrection
still exists and will continue. 1t Is all in
the hope that Mr.. Bryan will he elected"
Mr. Ahreu says that Aguinaldo is sup
posed to be living somewhere In the noun
tains of LuZon.
He says if President Mckinley is
elected the rebellion will cease in a very
short while and peace again be restored.
The better element among the Filipinos, ne
says, perfectly satisfied with the course
this government has pursued since It's oc-
cupation of the islands, ana it is only
among a few that dissatisfaction is felt.
In speaking about the visit IF SiXto Lopez
to this country, Mr.. Abreu said that he has
never been regarded very highly in the esti-
nation of the better class of Filipino citi-
zens. Abreu scoffs at the idea of Lopez
coming 10 this country for the purpose OF
acquaintng this government with condi-
tionS they exist on the island and OF the
neeus of the Filipinos. He says that Lopez
has not been near the Philippines for ever
three years, ana that he knows nothing Of
affairs on the island as they are ~ me
present time.
4 Case Of DescrtioH.
Park Agnew r. T. Thorpe and c. NJ
Gibbens of Virginia called on the President
regarding the case of a young Virgfnan
who enlisted in the army before he was OF
age and deserted. They also referred TO
political conditions In the state. All three
believe that if a hard fight could be made
Virginia would vote for Mckinley. Busi-
ness men throughout the state, they say.
are quietly fer the republican nominee. and
do not care to see change OF administra-
ton. Mr.. Asnew says he has never seen
conditions more favorable TO the republican
ticket and believes Mckinley and Roose-
welt will make a showing in Virginia that
will be surprise in all directions.
Admiral Sampson "a Caller
Admiral Sampson was at the White
House today. He was accompanied by Ad-
miral O Neil of the ordnance bureau. His
call was to pay his respects and TO talk
with the President about a personal mat
ter. Admiral SIMPSONS health is not good
1t has not been good since the Spanish
war. but it is hoped that his condition will
improve.
Presidential Postmasters.
The President today appointed Samuel S.
Wright postmaster of Montrose Pa, and
Gilbert l.. Dupre postmaster of Opelousao.
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