Evening star., 1901-12-12
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Boer General Pearson Calls on the
President.
NO TALK ON SOUTH AFRICA
Condition of Republican Factions
in Alabama.
CHI ATTAIN INDORS E D

South Africa, and who is the Boer repreSen-
| tative in this country, called on President
Roosevelt this morning, presenting a letter
| of introduction from Robert B. Roosevelt of
New York, an uncle of the President. Gen.
eral Pearson had no talk with the President
about the condition of affairs in South Afri-
| ca and the President suggested nothing that
would lead to discussion of these matters.
1t is unde rstood to be the intention of the
Boer representatives in this country head
ed by General Pearson to some time in the
future present a memorial to the President
praying that he take cognZance of affairs
in South Africa. If possible this will be
presented personally; otherwise it will be
mailed. The rather faint prospect to the
Beers is that the President might let down
the official diplomatic bars sufficiently to
receive General Pearson or some other
prominent Boer and permit full and free
talk about the situation. This course by
the. President is so exceedingly doubtful,
however that there is practically little hope
among the friends and sympathizers of the
Boer cause. The President could probably
not AFFORD to for moment discuss the war
even with so unofficial a representative as
General Pearson, as that would be con-
strued as an affront to Great Britain So
the chances are entirely against the Presi-
dent taking up the South African question
In any shape or through any channel, Off
cial or otherwise.
Wants Light on Alabama.
Ex-Governor Oates of Alabama saw the
President this morning to ask the appoint
ment of DR.. j. T. Swan of Randolph
county, Ala, as the physician at the
Atlanta federal prison. The President
asked Governor Oates about some of the
republicans of Alabama. The President is
having lot of trouble about Alabama af-
1alrS. One faction of the republicans rep
resents the other wholly unfit for office
ana almost unfit for citizenship, and bad
fc
dent There has been such an utter lack
of general confidence in any one or two
men that the President is forced to con-
suit democrats as to the real situation.
Governor Oates did not go into details as
to individual republicans. but to the Pres
1dent and to others he has expressed the
nope that a better and abler republican
party can be built up in Alabama. Gov
ernor Oates said in conclusion:
Two active parties made up of respecta-
bic white men, will be of great benefit to
Alabama. One-party- can watch the other
and prevent many queer things happening"
An Endorsement for Cheatham.
A delegation of colored members of the
bar of the Supreme Court of the District
among whom We're James F. Bundy Reu-
ben S. Smith and Prof. VIM. H. H. Hart
waited upon the President to request the
reappointment of Recorder Henry p
Cheatham for another term. The MEM
bers OF the delegation entertain the high
est opinion of the recorder. and speak in
complimentary terms of the management
of the Office under Recorder Cheatham
They speak as active lawyers Of long prac-
tice, having considerable business with the
office. The improvements introduced by
Recorder Cheatham, the polite attention
given to members Of the bar and others
having business in the office We're men,
toned to the President.
"Pat" CARROTS Nomination.
The President today definitely decided
upon the nomination of ex-Sheriff Patrick
F. Garrett Of Las Cruces, New Mexico, as
collector Of customs at Ell Paso, Tex. The
President made the statement to a delega-
ton Of New Mexico people who called upon
him in the interests Of Garrett. This dele
cation included Solomon Luna, national
committeeman for New Mexico; Delegate
Rodey, Frank A. Hubbell, Thomas S. Hub
bell and Judge A. B. Fall. The nomination
Of Garrett was practically decided upon yes
terday, as exclusively announced in The
Star.
Governor OterO Here.
Governor Otero of New Mexico is in the
city and was at the White House to see
the President. He will call again tomor-
row by appointment. The delegation that
spoke to the President in behalf of Gar
ret. likewise asserted it's desire to see
Governor Otero have another four years.
The outlook is favorable to a renomina-
tion for Governor Otero, who is personally
popular with the President. Governor
Otero aided considerably in the organiza-
tion of the Rough Rider Regiment. his
territory furnishing four companies at the
beginning, and later contributing another
company at the Presidents express de-
sire.
Insular Legislation.
Representative Cooper Of Wisconsin,
chairman Of the insular affairs committee
of the House, talked with the President
about the insular possessions Of the govern
ment and laws that should be made for
them. 1t has been decided that nothing will
be done in the way of legislation until Gov
ernor General Taft reaches here from the
Philippines. He will have number Of con-
ferences with the President and with repub-
hcan party leaders, and out Of these confer
ences will grow legislation for the islands
that will meet the requirements Of the peo-
pie and Of this country.
Lost an Arm at Aguad0res, Cuba.
Representative Henry c. Smith of Mich
fgan saw the President, with number Of
constituents, one Of them being Don A.
Stark. who was a private soldier in the 33d
Michigan Volunteers in the Spanish war.
Young Stark lost arm at Aguadores
from the explosion Of a shell in fight with
the SpanlarQS. II Is desired TO nnQ a posi-
tion for him, and President Roosevelt said
he would be glad to see Mr.. Stark have a
place.
The President's Visitors.
Ambassador Won Holleben Of Germany
had an interview with the President in the
blue room.
Senator Perkins Of California presented
State Senator and Mrs. Belshaw of his
state. Senator Belshaw was in Harvard
with the President.
Representative Bartlett presented Mr.
and Mrs. o. III. b. Bloodworth of Georgia.
Mr.. Bloodworth has been the solicitor OF
the Flint circuit Of Georgia for many years
Ex-senator Chandler presented Col
Henry O. Kent, the recent democratic can
didate for governor Of New Hampshire, and
George II. Moses. editor OF the Concord
Monitor.
Representative Crumpacker presented
Robert Ross the postmaster at East Chi
cago, Ind.
Representative Morris and ex-Repre-
sentative Yost OF Virginia called together
Ex-senator Call OF Florida saw the Presi-
dent, and there were a host OF other official
ov,ds~ fy3n{o l<1oll