The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Special Attention VIII Be Given
the Chinese Question.
Present Status of the Situation
Causing Mr.. Mckinley and
His Advisers Anxiety.

That portion OF the Presidents forth
coming message to Congress relating to
Americas future policy in China is receiy-
ing good deal of consideration by Mr Nc
Kinley. The delicate situation created by
the demands Of the Powers for an indenl-
nifty. which il is apparent cannot be met
by the Chinese Government, has placed the
United States at a Disadvantage The poll
ey advocated by this Government has been
along the lines Of the preservation of the
territorial entity Of the Chinese Empire,
and al open door" to the trade Of the
world.
At the outset all the Powers subscribed
to this policy, but as negotiations progress
ed the lines Of policy between the United
States, on the one hand and the Powers
Of Europe On the other, slowly diverged IN
til the United States is now practically
fighting a single-handeG battle for the
open door,
The position of the United States and the
probable outcome of the present situation
viii, it is said, occupy a considerable space
in the coming message. The question of
the punishment Of ihe Boxer leaders is es-
peeially embarrassing, owing to the fact
that in demanding the beheading of these
officials, the Powers are, according to some
critics. placed in the light of Christian na-
tions sinking to the level of barbarians.
The President is hard at work on his
message and the document will probably
be ready for final revision before the end
of the present week.
Pennsylvania has a candidate for the
position of Chief of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing in the person of ex-
Representative Brumm. Governor Stone
today presented the claims of Mr. Brumm
to the President and stood sponsor for his
fitness for the position, and it is under
stood that the President was given to IN
derstand that Mr.. Brumm had the back
ing of the entire Quay faction of the State.
The impression is that Governor Stone
received scant encouragement for his
candidate, merely receiving the assurance
that the matter would receive due consid-
Grafton
Speaking of the coming contest before
the Legislature for the Senatorship Gov
ernor Stone said: Senator Quay has made
his fight before the people Of the State
and won it, and I believe that he will be
the choice OF the Legislature by a safe
majority. I am not making any estimates
on the vote, but will only say that Senator
Quay deserves the honor and, in my opin-
ion, viii get it.
Captain Meredith, former Chief of the
Bureau of Printing and Engraving, was
also on hand to look after his Interest in
the contest for the position. Captain
Meredith did not see the President, but he
still thinks he has the best chance for the
place. The fight is now three-cornered
one, and on the surface it looks as
though Mr. Sullivan, the present acting
chief, had the best chance Mr.. Sullivan
is believed to have the backing of Sec
retary Gage, although the fact is not ad-
mitted.
Representative Gillette and ex-National
Committeeman Hyde, of Springfield, Mass,
Director of Census Merriam, and ex-Mayor
Malster, of Baltimore. paid their respects
to the President.
Hon. William Vaughn, Republican boss OF
Alabama, called, but stated that his con-
versation with the President was of no
public interest. It is generally believed
however, that Mr.. Vaughn is here for the
purpose Of arranging the postofiee ap-
pointments in his State during the com
ing term.
a Maryland delegation, headed by Rep
resentatiye William B. Baker and Repre-
sentative-eleet a. N. BIakeney, called at
the White House today to present the
claims of Colonel McKeilip, who is an ap-
plicant for consuIship.
A delegation from Typographical Union
No 101, consisting of z. A. NJ Lawson.
president; William II. Garrett, secretary;
James NJ Robinson, Edwin C. Jones. E.
". Bonney, and B. W Bowen called to
endorse the application of Captain Mere
dith, but owing 10 the large number OF
visitors we're unable to see the President.
Secretary CortelyoI, however. received
hem and promised that the attention OF
the President should be called to their
efforts in Captain Meredith's behalf