The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-10-02
THE PRESIDENT APPEALED TO.
Protest of representative COrIiss TO
Granting Cable Privileges.

The President was called upon at the
White House today by Repre- sentative
Corliss Of Michigan, the object Of whose
visit was to protest against the granting
by the United States Governments of land
ing rights at Honolulu, Guam or Manila
to any cable company.
In speaking Of the matter. Representa-
tive Corliss said. For ten years be-
fore 1895 companies attempted 10 obtain
large subsidies for this enterprise In
lNyJ the proposition was defeated in the
House Now. they don't want any sub
sides They merely want landing privi-
Ieges, realizing the toll rates viii make
the enterprise a paying one from the
start They could cut the rate 20 one
eighth Of what it is at present and be
succe ssful- 1 think that a cable so i'm
portant as one between San Francisco
and Manila would be should be owned by
the Government and controlled and ope-
rated similarly TO the Postofice Depart
ment"
The President has not committed him
self on the matter. but il is known that
he is giving il close attention. Attorney
General Knox viii soon render an opin-
ion on the precedents in such matters.
after which, it is expected, the subject
Will take on definite shape
Friends Of Mrs. Mckinley regard the
return 70 Washington Of Dr. Rixey. who
arrived this morning, as most favor
able sign It is well known that Dr. Rix-
ey would not have left Canton had Mrs.
Mckinley's health been precarious She
is now under the care Of DR.. Philips Of
Canton. the Mckinley family physician,
and Or. Portmann. also Of Canton.
George b CorteIyou, Secretary to the
President. returned from Canton on the
same train with Or. Rixey. and was at
his desk in the White House again this
morning
During his absence the duties Of the
Secretary were discharged by William
Loeb, the assistant secretary.
Representa- tive John NJ Allen, Of
Mississippi one Of the Government Com
missioners Of the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position, called upon the President to-
day. Mr.. Alien expressed high opinion
OF the ability Of Ex-Governor Francis.
President OF the Exposition Relative TO
the mention Of Ex-Governor Francis as
the Democratic nominee for President in
1904. eN-Representative Allen said
It's rather early TO make predictions.
Ex-Governor Francis is a big man in ev-
cry way, and If the exposition proves the
success it promises TO be, he VIII be
very available candidate"
Adjutant General Corbin saw the Presi-
dent for half an hour today War De-
partment matters were discussed. General
Corbin gave the President much informa-
ton concerning his recent trip 10 the
Philippines.
Rear Admiral A P. Tadema. J. H. van
RoiJen, j. r. Rappard. and J. Winthoes.
all officers OF the royal Dutch navy. ac-
coHranied by Mr.. Hackett, Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy. and Admiral
CrowninshieId, were received by the Pres
ident today The officers Were in fun
dress uniform They are visiting this
country TO gain knowledge Of the work
inEs Of the United States Navy. Within
the near future they Will witness a trial
Of the Holland submarine torpedo boat.
Rev. Henry y. COHdon. the blind Chap
lain Of the House Of Representatives.
called upon the President today.
Just before the luncheon hour today all
the members of the office force al the
White House were called into the Cabinet
room and formally presented to the Presi-
dent.
Among others who saw the President to-
day were Senator Mitchell Of Oregon.
Secretary Hitchcock, Colonel Sanger. As
SlstaHt Secretary Of War; L. 5 Grant of
California: Senator Mallory Of Florida
John Eagan, United States Attorney for
the Northern district Of Florida Miss
Mary Eagan, Miss Cora Mallory. Miss 7
Ellen Foster. Ellis H Roberts. ex-ReD-
resentative Levy Of New York. and Gen
era! Haywood. commanding the United
States Marine Corps.