Evening star., 1901-12-13
EFFORqSTO RELIEVEEMBARRASSMENT
Secretary Wilson'S Proclamation
Excluding Philippine Animals.
INDIAN TERRITORYMARSHAL


the understanding that the bonds should be
held for fifty years and should not be con-
vertible, which would beyond doubt, make
the government an interested party in the
steel corporation for half a century. 1t is
believed, however, that Mr.. Carnegie had
no idea when he made the offer that 1t
would embarrass the administration, and
that he will consent to change Of the gift
in such form as will be entirely acceptable.
For Mr.. Carnegie to persist in the condi-
tions of his gift would beyond doubt cause
the President to decline the offer. It Is be-
1eved that Mr.. Carnegie was sincere when
he made the offer and that no thought oc-
Cured to his mind other than the philan-
bequests. If Mr.. Carnegie does not come
to the city in few days for conference
with the President the position of the ad-
ministration will be submitted to him either
by letter or through some friend.
Indian Territory Marshal.
President Roosevelt and Attorney General
Knox today decided upon the nomination of
B. H. Colbert as marshal of the southern
district of the Indian territory, to succeed
John s. Hammer, the incumbent, whose
term will expire about January 10. Colbert
was a member of the Presidents regiment
during the Spanish war and was admired
qualities.
Prohibition of Philippine Animals.
/ Secretary Wilson informed the cabinet
that he had issued a proclamation direct
ing that horses and cattle from the Philip
pines be excluded from this country. The
agents of the Department of Agriculture
have made an investigation of diseases in
the islands and find that the horses are
affected with surra, a disease contra cted
horses of the Indian regiment serving in
China The Philippine cattle have rinder-
pest, the worst of all diseases among rumi-
nants. The Secretary does not propose to
allow either of these diseases to get into
this country.
Invited to Visit California.
Representative Needham of California
extended to President Roosevelt this morn
ing an Invitation from the Department Of
California and Nevada, G. A. r.. to at
tend the annual encampment of the or
ganization to be held in Hanford, Cal. next
May. The President expressed pleasure at
receiving the invitation. He said that his
intention is to visit California and the Pa
cific coast some time next year, but that
he cannot now say what time of the year
he will be able to make the trip.
A Fight on "Pat" Garrett.
The decision of the President to nomi-
nate ex-Sheriff Pat Garrett Of Las
Cruces, N. M, for collector Of customs at
Ell Paso. Tex, has caused a most vigorous
opposition from Texans. Ex-Representa-
tive Hawley, the republican national COM
mitteeman of Texas is in Cuba and cannot
personally conduct the fight, but the repub
lican leaders of Texas are doing all the
execution possible to Garrett by means Of
kilograms They represent that Garrett is
unfit for the place, and, moreover, that his
oiy,af finY, ha
the character Of the republican organiza-
tion of Texas.
The Texans declare that there Is plenty
of material in Texas to fill this office with
out having to take a man from New Mex
leo, especially a man who has no superior
qualifications. FL Paso Is on the border
of New Mexico and Texas being really the
gateway to old Mexico 1t is a city of
1900 people, many of them republicans.
Garrett who killed "Billy the Kid lives
just forty miles from Ell Paso and is in
the latter city great deal of his time.
Ex-Representative Hawley recommended
State Senator Waller T. Burns for the col
lectorship and believed that the appoint
ment would be made. 1t is declared that
the republican organization in Texas is un-
like that in other southern states, being
of men. While the President had not con-
suited the organizations in some of the
southern states about filling offices. it was
expected by the Texans that their organi-
If the nomination of Garrett is suspended
long enough the republican national COM
mittee will likely take hand in sustaining
the organization Of Texas in it's contentious
Postmaster at Long Island City.
The President and Representative Storm
of New York have agreed upon the renom-
ination Of George Ripperberger as post
master at Long Island City, which Is in
the Presidents own congressional district.
There was hot fight for this place, and
for while Ripperberger had his hands
Long Island City yesterday and indorsed
Ripperberger This settled the matter. Mr..
Storm added his Endorsement. and the
President disposed of the contest by agree
ing to the denomination Of the present
postmaster.
Mail for Mr.. Carnegie.
Eight or ten letters for Mr.. Andrew Carr
negie have been received at the White
House and are held there for him. These
Carnegie Is going to visit the Executive
Mansion in few days, although this is not
unlikely, but they show that people all
over the country anxious to reach Mr.
Carnegie write to whatever point news
paper dispatches indicate he is likely to
visit. Most Of the letters are marked "con-
fidential. Mr.. Carnegie Is daily pursued by
people begging for anything he may see
j IL
letters, turning them over to his secre-
tary.
Extra Clerks Are at Work.
The volume Of correspondence at the
White House has increased SO much re-
Gently that six extra clerks have been trans
ferred from the departments to assist in
disposing of the accumulation and keeping
track of it. The writing Of invitations to
the social receptions of the winter has also
begun, requiring the services Of three or
four handwriting experts These men are
excellent penmen, among the best in the
government service, and annually they are
detailed to the White House for the social
SEASON. -.
I Captain Gilmore of the army has been de-
tailed to the White House for the season,
and has taken up his work there.
ComDromiae In 8lissoari.
i The belief is spreading that the Presi-
dent has finally determined upon. the lire
Of action he viii take IN the Missouri nomi-