Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-18
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
State and Navy officials Have an
Early Conference.
ADMINISTRATIONS CHINESE POLICY
PerryCarson's White Plume Catches
the Presidents Eye.
THE BOARD OF CHARITIES

Before 10 o clock this morning Secretary
Hay and Assistant Secretary Hackett of the
Navy Department were at the White House
in conference with the President over the
telegram from Admiral Kempff, telling of
the surrender of the Taku forts The con-
ference did not last long, however The
administration officials did not find much
in the telegram to clear the atmosphere.
Secretary Hay said that there was no word
from Minister Conger and nothing of a dip
kmatic nature. The State Department was
therefore, in ignorance as to events in any
portion of China Its official information
came through the Navy Department.
The conference did not, it is said, result
in any new action or change of policy.
While Admiral kempff has been shut OFF
from direct communication with Washing
ton, his telegram shows that he has not
lost communication with Admiral Remey
at Manila. The process may be long
one, but it is far better than none.
Position of the Administrations.
Whether additional troops will be ordered
to China will depend on the news of the
next few days. AS heretofore stated, the
administration has developed no definite
policy as to China. Each new phase of the
delicate situation will be met promptly as
il arises. Right now the efforts of the adj
ministraton are directed, like those of
other nations. to protecting lives and prop
erty. Tic other nations may be running
over with intentions as to China's future,
but this is not the case with this country.
President Reviews Local Clubs.
President Mckinley had an appointment
at IL O'Clock to review the Blaine Invinci-
bes and the Calvin Chase Club, both of
this city, on their way to Philadelphia
Owing to the conference over Admiral
Kempff's telegram the two organizations
were halted in the White House grounds
for few minutes until the President could
appear.
With bands playing flags flying and
gaudy umbrellas twirling the two clubs
marched under the White House portco
and received the salutations of the Presi-
dent. Calvin Chase rode at the head OF
the club named in his honor while Perry
Carson walked briskly at the head of the
Invincbles. A big white ostrich plume
curved over the top of his felt hat. HIS
was such a striking figure that the Presi-
dent turned to watch it.
There We're no other political organiza-
lions and no politicians at the.White House
during the day. The President had his
hands full last week receiving the politically
inclined. Toward the last of this week the
republican tribesmen will begin to return
through Washington, and will call on the
President.
The Board of Charities.
President Mckinley said to a District
caller this morning that he is still wrest
Eng with the subject Of the local board of
charities, but has about solved the problem.
The caller desired 10 recommend Prof. Geo.
II. Cook for a place on the board. The
President has consulted the District Com
missioners as to this board, and will act
largely on their recommendations.
A number of members of the Train Dis
pa tchers' Association We're received by the
President They are on their way east from
Atlanta where the annual session was held.
With the party was J. r. Lusk of New
Castle Pa. He is the newlyelected presi-
dent Of the organization. F. n. Schultz.
the retiring president, was also with the
party