Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

IN lts DISCUSSIONS To-Day, but did not def
aitely dispose Of anything talked of. The
situation in all the new possessions of the
country was touched upon including the
sending of supplies to Porto Rico to prevent
starvation, pending final action by Con.
gress
| New Philippine Commission.
There was considerable discussion as tc
the personnel of and instructions to the
new Philippine commission. The President
has sent request to Gen. Luke E. Wright
of Memphis and Henry c. Ide of Vernon,
to come on here for conference with him
and it is practically settled that they will
| become members of the new commission
| Either one or both may find reasons for not
| going on the commission after talking with
| the President, but this is not now consid-
| cred likely. Mr.. Ide is expected in Wash
| ington today and Gen. Wright may come
| here at any time. The instructions to the
| commission have not been put in black and
| white. but this will be done later.
| Messrs. Wright and 1de are lawyers and
| both are said to be gold democrats. Mr..
| lde is especially well posted in international
| laws.
| The Pacific Coast Member.
The fifth member of the commission, as
heretofore indicated In The Star, will be
| selected from the Pacific coast A man
most prominently mentioned now is Ber-
nard Moses. professor of political economy
in the University Of California. Prof B. l.
Wheeler. the head of the university was
| here a few days ago and talked with the
| President. His own name has been dis
cussed, but it is declared that he will not
go on the commission.
Several Delegations Received.
After the cabinet session today the Presi-
dent received several delegations. First
| were $50 delegates to the convention Of the
A,,,n Il
Next We're about sixty delegates to the
convention of the Theta Delta Chi fra
ternity, followed by about 200 delegates
to the tri-state Y. NJ C. A. convention,
which begins its sessions here today. The
convention is composed of the Young Mems
Christian Associations Of Maryland, Della
ware, West Virginia and the District of
Columbia. 1t is about thirty years since
the convention has met in Washington.
Andrew Carnegie n Visitor.
Andrew Carnegie paid his respects to the
President this morning. Mr. and Mrs
Carnegie have come on here to attend the
Bromley-Pauncefote wedding, and are at
the Raleigh. Mr.. Carnegie has in no way
changed his views on expansion, but he
and the President met most cordially and
remained in conversation some time. The
President has great respect for the opin-
ions of the famous iroMnaster and the
latter is courageous and frank enough to
freely express his views to the chief exec
utive, despite the fact that the two are
so greatly at variance. Mr. Carneeie is
Just as tenacious of his views as the Presi-
dent, and believes that the future will re-
veal the accuracy of his representations
Still Has Senatorial Ambitions.
Gov. Benton McMilAn of Tennessee was
at the White House for a few minutes A
recent story was published that Gov Nc
Millin had decided to stand for renomina-
ton and reelection governor and to set
aside his senatorial aspirations. Gov Nc
Mfllin said today that he had never au-
thorized any such declaration as to his in
tentions. He is candidate for renomfna-
ton, but declines to be considered as dis
posing of his senatorial ambitions.
Coy. McNillin said today that Tennessee
can be considered safely democratic in the
presidential election. Gov; McMillin and
w. j. Bryan are warm frsands, and those
close to me Tennessee executive say that
nc IN case Sc OF Mr: Bryan's election as Presi-
dent Gov. McNillin would hold conspicu-
Gus place in the cabinet if he desired such
an honor.
Political Talk is Beginning.
There has been considerable political talk
at the White House recently. Politicians
all over the country feel that the presideu-
tial campaign is really beginning, and the
republicans who believe they see weak
nesses in their own or their opponents
lines take the matter before the President
II the opportunity is favorable. The Presi-
dent likes to listen to a shrewd political
general talk. With few exceptions, he saws
little himself. and gives, his Syisitor full play
IN expressions Of opinion. With Senator
hanna, Senators Fairbanks, Spooner, ALL
son or other republican leaders the Presi-
dent will occasionally make suggestions.
President Mckinley will have as much to
do with directing the coming campaign as
ne did in the last. He is too much of a
DOlltlcal 2enar11 1Ia r,t,;
hight Is going on. He will not consider poll
tics In his public transactions or in his con-
duct of national affairs. 1t is only when
he is alone with the leaders of his party
and the party's policy is under discussion
that he puts aside that line which he draws
at other times Then he is the most con-
summate of all the republican generals.
He pays no attention to the details or the
execution of the plans he has proposed.
rms ne leaves in other hands.
so, between now and November, many
men Will talk to the President about the
campaign. He will listen to the great ma
1or1ty of them without more than passing
comment, never committing himself to any-
thing unless he has determined that thai
particular ~ thing Is necessary and proper
With his cabinet and with probably twenty
men in Congress and other positions will
the President talk freely, giving his views
and receiving theirs. When the opinions of
az are in he will decide what is to be
done. and the leaders in a large majority
OF cases will recognize the wisdom Of his |
action. If 1t is demonstrated to him later,
however. that his Judgment is wrong he |
Will quickly bow to the better wisdom of
some one else. While in most cases polit-
1cally and on the execution of government
business he relies upon his own Judgment |
exclusively he does not hesitate to accept |
the judgment of another If he considers ii |
superior to his own.
Today's Nomination.
The President today sent these nomina-
dons to the Senate: |
Francis H. Parker. to be attorney of the |
United States for the district of Connecti- |
cut.
Herbert Morrissey, to be collector Of cps-
toms district of Plymouth, Mass.
Col. Koerper Retires.
Lieutenant Colonel e. A. Koerper, deputy
surgeon general, recently stationed at /
Omaha, Neb., was placed on the retired list !
today on account OF age. Colonel Koerper |