Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-10
Kentuckians Discuss the Situation in
the Blue Grass State.
THE PRESIDENT FULLY INFORMED
A Representative of Hawai- Among
the Callers.
OPENING THE HEMP PORTS

Judge Walter Evans of Kentucky, ac-
companied by Robert f. Woods. A. E. Will
son and Robert c. Kinkead all of the same
state called on President Mckinley this
morning and remained with him a long
time talking over the critical political situ-
ation IN the blue grass state. The three
men, with Judge Evans, are all attorneys
for Gov. Taylor and the republicans in the
contests still going on. They have repre-
sented the anti-democratic forces through
the fights in the county and state boards,
and are now looking after the same inter-
ests before the legislature
1t is stated that the call upon the Presi-
dent was one of respect. After the visitors
had been seated however, the converse ton
naturally led up to the situation in Ken
lucky.
How Matters Stand.
Judge Evans could not take part in this
by reason Of his judicial position but
Messrs. Woods, Wilson and Kinkead were
able to tell the President exactly how mat
ters stand. They did not hesitate too, to
describe the situation critical. They re-
lated that the republicans have never been
more determined to maintain what they
believe to be their rights no matter what
the cost.
1t is denied that the possibility of the
eventual use of federal troops was touched
upon. That is said to be the last thing
the republicans want They are confident in
the justice of the laws and people of the
state, it is said, and declare that ma
1ority of the voters are with them. On
the other hand, IT is believed that Governor
Iayior has the power to call upon the
President and receive aid from him Il
necessary. Under the federal laws the Pres
ldent is not warranted in sending United
States troops to a scene of riotng unless
n ha toto 1.,,
less to restore peace with the means at
hand. II the legislature decides to expel
Governor Taylor and a conflict ensles on
ms refusal to vacate, the President in
case OF an appeal from the governor, might
be compelled to recognize Mr.. Taylor as the
only lawful authority in the state and an
sWer his summons. The President could
not. it is said. recognize a request from
any other source.
A Last Resort.
1t is declared that Governor TAYLOR would
not resort to this method unless all legal eff.
forts employed by him to restore order had
failed, and he will not even now contem-
plate the possibility. He Is aware that there
is prejudice against federal interference
in his own party, and he would hesitate to
the last minute to take this step.
II the matter were ever submitted direct
~ to PRESIDENT Mckinley it would be looked
aP9 apGn be- by Wod Rm as qf utmost sravg
Nc partisan consideration would for mo-
ment enter into his decision. But in no
state and in NO place in many years has
the situation ever looked more grave. Re-
puDHcahs and democrats are contemplating
the outcome with dread, and possibilities
of all kinds are not omitted from private
consideration.
An Order as to Hemp.
Representative Pierce of Missouri called
on the President today and laid before him
the request of various interests in his state
that something be done to bring about the
shipment of hemp to this country that the
prices Of binding twine and other articles
may be reduced. The President said that
orders have been sent to Gen. Otis to do
everything possible to facilitate the ship
ment of the hemp. This means that GER
tain hemp ports will be opened and that
troops Will be placed at interior points to
encourage the natives in taking the hemp
to ports. Owing to the unsettled conditions
ana closed ports hemp growers in the Phil
ippine Islands have not taken their product
to the markets. Hemp is grown in the
mountainous portions of certain islands
1t is sold at interior points in bulk and
after going to the ports is compressed in
bales of about $50 pounds. 1t is shipped to
this country in that form.
New Mexico Asking for Admissfon.
Representative Pedro Perea Of New Mex
leo is trying to enlist the active interest of
President Mckinley in his efforts to obtain
the admission Of New Mexico a state.
He called on the President today, and will
talk with him again. He hopes to be able
to have Congress take action at this ses-
sion.
Many Other Callers.
Alfred s. Hartwell, who represents the ex-
listing government in Hawaii, presented to
the President a statement of the public
land system of the islands from it's tncep-
ton to this time. The statement was pre-
pared by President Dole at the request Of
this government, owing to contentious as
to land grants.
Attorney General Grfggs recently decided
that under the Newlands resolutions passed
at the last session of Congress the Ha-
Waiian officials have no authority to dispose
Of public lands. This decision holds good
until Congress again acts.
Mr.. Hartwell said today that the present
land laws were designed to keep the pub
lie lands out Of the hands Of spectators
and to encourage small settlers. The Gull
lom bill now before Congress aims at the
same purpose"
Chief Johnson, representing an important
Indian tribe in Alaska, was introduced to
the President by Senator Fairbanks.
Named to BE Rear Admirals.