The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-11-16
JOE JEFFERSON
AT WHITEHOUSE
Veteran Actor Cordially Re
C0iV0d by the President.
CHURCH RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED.
PrOt5stants Object to Conferences
With Catholics Seth Low Re-
turns to New York - Mr..
ROCSeVeltS Callers.


Joseph jefferson called on President
Roosevelt at the White House this morn
ing. The veteran actor. when he felt the
vigorous strip Of Mr.. RooseyeIt's hand. re-
marked that his JNr. RooSeveItsl grand
father had called on President jefferson
at the White House l0e years ago.
Mr. jefferson encountered Senator Proc
tor al the head Of the stairs in the White
House. The former introduced himself
and then returned TO the Presidents room
10 introduce the famous Thespian who
has made the character Of Rip Van Win
kle famous
The President expressed great pleasure
at meeting Mr.. Jefferson. He is an adj
mirer OF the legitimate in drama ana has
often seen jefferson in various roles. but
the two distinguished men had never mrt
before.
Mr. jefferson in Good Health.
Mr. Jefferson appeared 10 De in perfect
health. although his age was eviuced by
the slCwness with which he mounted the
stairs. y number Of persons. cffce seek
ers, Senator's, Representatives, and others
stopped Mr.. jefferson and introduced
themselves. N!r. jefferson has been play
ing for the past week at the new National
Theatre.
Church REGULATIONS Presented.
Resolutions questioning the adyisability
Of the President ConferTiug with preIates
CT the Roman Catholic Church IN regard
TO its interests in the Philippines were
conveyed TO the White House this morning
by the Rev. B. +. Rattray. OF this city.
The resolutions were adopted al a mass
meeting held in Music Hail. Boston, Sun
day. November 3, which was attended by
0Il rl.relre NJ TtHff~n,- 4aEi,-.rs.7
address on that occasion aud a number OF
Protestant cIergymen voiced sentiments
adverse 10 consideration by the Federal
Government OF a church which the resO-
luton declared 20 be foreign Power.
Public school Patronage.
Among other points brought forth in
the resolution is the opposition among
Catholics 10 patTouiziug the public
schools. Secretary Cortelyou received the
resolutions and will turn them over to
President Roosevelt. The action Of the
meeting was prompted. IL is said. by q
conference which the President held with
Cardinal Gibbons at the White House Oc-
tober 26. At that time. however, il was
stated that the Cardinal called only for
the purpose OF paying his respects to
President Roosevelt.
Mr. Rattray. on leaving the White
House. said that the resolutions would be
considered by the President
The Visit of Mr. Low.
Seth Low, mayor-elect Of Greater New
York, who came 10 Washington yesterday
afternoon to confer with the President
Ieft for the Metropolis at I2;45 o'clock this
afternoon As "a result Of his conference
with President Roosevelt. il is said that
MI Lows mind is made up regarding the
kind Of a man he Will select for the posi-
uon Of police commissioner.
It is known that il was on this point
that the mayor-ClCct desired TO gain the
advice of the President who was formerly
police commissioner Of New York. But
If Mr.. Low has made up his mind ne evi-
IDENTITY does not intend to Jet anyone know
it. He refused to discuss in any way
his conference with The President or his
plans aPon his induction into Office.
John y. Partridge, State Superinten-
dent Of Public Works still continues TO
be frequently mentioned for the Office Of
Police COMMISSIONS.
Saw Washington Friends.
Mr.. Low left the White House about
the middle Of the forenoon. having par
taken Of breakfast early with the Presi-
dent After leaving the White House
Mr.. Low called on "A number Of friends in
Washington and then went direct to the
train time 1t is expected that Mr.. Low
Will publicly outline his policy when he
gets back 20 New York
Exclusion Of the Chinese.
J r. Dunn. Chief Of the Chinese Bu-
rcau Of san Francisco, was a caller at
the White House this morning. Discuss
ing the exclusion Of the Chinese from this
country. he said
Il believe the re-enactmcut Of the Chi
nesc Exclusion law is necessary for the
protection % American T. Dor and 20 pre-
vent the wholesale influx Of Chinese cool
fes into this countr--
''The law is now riEidly enforced. Il Is
thoroughly effective. Although ] have
seen some officials Of the Treasury De
partmeut quoted as being opposed TO the
act, ] know that its re-onactmeHt is IA
vored 10y Secretary Gage. Assistant Secre-
tary Taylor. and r. Y. Powderly. Commis-
sioucr General OF Immigration
Talked About the Canal.
Preparatory 10 submitting their report
the members Of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission, headed by Rear Admiral Walker
the chairman, conferred with President
Roosevelt today. Il is practically certain
that the Nicaraguan route will be selected
FOR the canal
The Commission has nearly completed
its report. and the call at the Waite
House today was made IN order 70 ac-
quaint the President with the status of
the deliberations Of the Commission
Mr.. Roosevelt talked 20 the members Of
the Commission for some time about the
proposed canal after which the Commis-
slouers visited the state Department.
The Presidents Policy.
The President discussed with the Rev
Dr a r. =. Albert. Of New Orleans, this
sI.OO TO Frederick HREerstOwn, and
winchester and Return.
From D. e. @. Railroad Washington Station.
a. u., SUNDAY, Nay, a., returning on special