The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
Significant Gathering of Promi-
ent Republican Senators.

Senators Foraker, Allison, and Beveridge
all prominently identified with the Porto
Rican Tariff bill. we're at the White House
yesterday morning in consultation with the
President The state Of the party disaffec-
tiou IN the Senate aroused by the tariff
clause OF the bill was, it is said, discussed
at some length. although none OF the trio
would give other than non-committal an
swers as to what was actually said.
Senator Foraker smilingly said he had
called to enquire after the President :
health, and Senator Allison was equally
reticent. Senator Beveridge, while admit
with the President and certain Senators
with reference to the bill would not say
that this was the purpose of his call at
the White House yesterday. He further
said that he had not changed his views
upon the principles Involved In the bill. and
was entirely in accord with the President
in this respect. II is stated or excellent
authority that Senators Foraker and ALL
son told Mr.. Mckinley that all was not
plain sailing for the bill in the Senate, and
it was very doubtful whether enough Re
publican votes could be secured to put il
through In its present form. Mr. Bever-
the free trade amendment which be in
troduced in the Senate later in the day,
and obtained his approval. Mr.. Beyeridge' 3
change OF front with reference to the i'm
position OF a Porto Rican tariff is acCredlt-
ed to the active protests OF his constitu-
ents who lately have been showering upon
him letters and kilograms deuCunciug the
House bill.
Three former Governors of Ohio were at
the White House at the same time yester-
day. 1t Vas while Senator Foraker was in
conference with the President both OF
whom have occupied the executive chair o.
the State. that former Governor Campbell
called
NO; there is no political significance In
my visit said Mr.. Campbell in reply 10
a question. Il am here on business with
the departments, and came around with
some friends to pay my respects to the
President" Mr.. Campbell considered the
prospects of Democratic success in Ohio
this fall excellent. such measures as the
Porto Rican Tariff bill and the Hay
Pauncefote Treaty" said he, are danger
Gus. They're ticklish things to handle. and
the people are watching them closely.
Sentiment generally in Ohio is against
these measures. The ratification or adop-
ton OF one or the other OF them means
increased chances Of Democratic success"
committee OF New England mauufac-
turers yesterday called to invite the Pres
ident TO attend the convention banquet Of
the National Association OF Manufacturers
which will be held in Boston April 2j Mr.
Mckinley said he should be glad to attend
If the public business permitted. lie will
give an answer in a day or two. Members
OF the committee were John HopeWeIl
Chairman; Secretary Long who presented
the committeeman 10 the President. Rep
resentatiyes Lawrence. Roberts and
Sprague. 5. II. Durgin, and Col. J. Lewis
Stackpole Of Boston
Other callers were Representatives GrOs.
eenor, Dolliver, Overstreet. and Alexander |
William r. Merriam. Director CT the Cen |
sus and Senator Martin.