Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-29
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
The Presidents Birthday Remembered by
His Friends
Many Messages of COngratuIation
Received-Some of Today's
Callers.

This is President McKmley's birthday.
Fifty-seven years ago, January 20, 1S43. he
was born at Niles. In Trumbul county,
Ohio. He received many congratulations
today from visitors and a large number of
kilograms felicftating him upon the occa-
sion. A great many floral remembrance
were also sent him.
Among the early callers on him were
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin. He
was accompanied by Mr.. s. N, Hawkins,
ex-mayor of New Richmond, Wis. Within
the past year Mr.. Hawhtns has been visited
with sorrow beyond ordinary comprehen-
sion. In the cyclone which devastated New
Richmond last summer Mr.. Hawkins lost
his wife. two beautiful daughters. a favor
lite son. his father and niece, who was
his adopted daughter. The servant girl en-
gagged in the household was also killed.
Mr.. Hawkins himself was seriously injured,
two ribs being broken and an ankle crushed
while he was also shockingly bruised and
cut. He was in the hospital several months
and now is travelling in the endeavor to
find relief from his awful memories. Rep
resentauve Jenkins suggested Washing on
with its numerous attractions as a spot
where he might gain at least some mental
relief, and Mr.. Hawkins is now trying its
efficacy.
Senator Perkins of California also called
to introduce friends. They were Mr.. Rob-
ert Bruce, who is recognized as the leading
capitalist on the Pacific coast, and his wife
and family.
Mormon Callers.
Other early callers were Senator Shoup
of Idaho, Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts
and Representative Dolliver, who saw the
President upon matters referring to their
constituents.
Senator Shoup, however. was accompa-
MED by Messrs. Claussen and Smith, two
high representatives Of the Mormon Church
who reached here the day the vote was
taken excluding Mr.. Roberts. He introduced
them to the President. 1t is understood
that the purpose Of their coming to WASH
ington Is to seek to allay further agitation
of the Mormon question, in order to pre-
vent possible governmental interference
with the practice Of that faith.
Free Trade for Porto Rico.
There is much agitation in both houses OF
Congress over the question of whether or
not customs duties Of any sort shall be col
lected between Porto Rican and United
States ports.
The statement has been made by those
seeking to have duties collected that the
President was disposed to yield to their
wishes and abandon his recommendation
of tree trade with the island.
There Is the best Of authority for the
statement that this does not correctly rep
resent the attitude Of the President.
As late as Saturday the President stated
to leaders Of the House who will have to
deal with this question that he still ear
nestly adhered to his recommendation Of
free trade with Porto Rico, and would ad-
here to 1t. In response to inquiry at the
White House this morning it was stated
that the President had not changed his
position in the matter at all.
Nominations Sent In.
The President today sent the following
nominations 10 the Senate:
State-Edwin N. Gunsaulus of Ohio, to be
ccrsul at Pernambuco, Brazil.
Postmasters-Frank 8. Huckins, Ashland,
N. H: Samuel H. Hurst, Chillicothe, Ohio;
VIM. H. Mosby, Bedford, Va.
Also number of nomina tions for ap-
pointment and promotions in the regular
and volunteer army