Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-09-08

His counsel is desired, although the
Presidents advisors have the fullest
confidence in DR.. Parke, who also
enjoys the, highest reputation as a
surgeon. Indeed he is considered
by far the ablest surgeon in this par,
of the state.
Legislation Against Anarchists.
There is no truth in the reports
that the cabinet yesterday discussed
the question of the wholesale arrest
of anarchists in different parts of the
country, although in an informal
way they have naturally talked over
the danger from those advocates of
the destruction of all governments
and the advisability of possible leg
islation upon the subject. Neither
have they canvassed, SO far as can be
learned, the advisability of procla-
nation to foreign countries concern
ing the catastrophe. The necessity
for such a notification would seem
useless, as every government in the
world has already taken cognizance
of the crime, as is evident from the
cables from all parts of the world
that have poured in here.
Expression From Every Government.
Either directly or through the
prime ministers, every government
in Europe has expressed its sympa-
thy. Not only did King Edward
and Emperor William cable direct
in their own names, but the King OF
Portugal, King Oscar of Sweden,
the Sultan of Turkey, President
Loubet of France and the King of
Italy have sent personal messages.
These monarchs have not hesitated
to denounce in the strongest Ian
guage the deed of the assassin. The
bulletins concerning the Presidents
condition are being sent to all these
inquirers abroad.
Disability of the President.
Should occasion arise, a contin-
gency only considered very remote
possibility, for the Vice President to
discharge the duties of President
during the latter's disability, the cab
met would have to determine and
proclaim the necessity for such a
course.
The present situation has called
prominently to the attention of the
members of the cabinet and of other
distinguished statesmen and pub
licists who are gathering here to the
vagueness of the Constitution upon
this point. 1t contains no word or
direction as to who shall determine
the existence of the disability which
would render it incumbent upon the
Vice President to act, but it appears
to be the general opinion that the
cabinet is the only body which could
proclaim the disability within the
meaning of the Constitution. 1t is
considered probable that the hazi-
ness of the Constitution upon this
point will lead to agitation for an
and, if necessary, for
constitutional amendment to define
exactly what shall constitute disa-
bility of the President and to provide
for the temporary exercise of the
functions of chief magistrate by the
Vice President.
Great Encouragement Felt.
Secretary Wilson, Senator Proc
tor and Major General Brooke were
admitted to the Milburn residence
about II o'clock and appeared great
ly encouraged by the news they re-
ceived. Secretary Cortelyou saun-
tered over to the newspaper reserva-
ton about 80, and when ques-
toned stated emphatically that he
felt much relieved that no unfavor-
able symptoms had appeared.
He said the bulletin issued this
was without doubt the most
favorable yet issued.
Mayor Diehl of Buffalo today re-
ceived the following cablegram from
FREDERICK Elgura, mayor of Lima,
Peru:
Learned with greatest indigna-
tion infamous attempt against life
Of President. On behalf municipal
corporation and all citizens this capi-
tai beg you to convey to the Presi-
dent our deepest sympathy and ar