The Washington times., 1901-11-09


become law at a very carly day In the
new year.
Among the Presidents numerous Con-
gressional callers yesterday was Senator
Hanna, who, after attending the Cabinet
meeting and discussing some unimpor-
tant matters, remained with the President
all the afternoon. talking over questions
OF public Importance, particularly those
OF legislation rs outlined above. Senators
Aidrich and Allison, Chairmen, respective
ly, of the Finance and Appropriation Cola-
nittees, VIII consult with the President
IN -, a day or two, probably on Monday;
Ihe statement was made anthorltatlNeiy
yesterdays that President Roosevelt VIII
not make any of the Federal appoint
ments in New York until after the a.
sembling OF Congress next month me
same statement applies generally, ana
as rule, no important appointments out
side the army and navy will be mane
| within the next month. The tfeSideht
desires to have all his time for the prep
aration of his annual message and for
| holding conferences with leading Seha-
tors and members of Congress in regard
20 public policies and proposed ieglsia-
ton.
The present situation in regard to the
principal appointments in New YORK Is
such thar in case George II. Bidwell IS re
appointed collector of the port, lDuf
=. Wakeman will be retained as ap-
praiser.
The Cabinet meeting yesterday was un-
marked by discussion of any important
portions of his message to the officers of
the Cabinet, and the ideas and recon-
mendations therein contained were dis
cussed at some length.
Attorney General Knox remained after
the meeting and discussed the outbreak
at the LeaVenworth pepitentiary with the
President. Mr.. Knox had a telegram from
the warden, stating that one convict had
been killed, one guard severely wounded.
and that twenty-siX of more than Tour
hundred prisoners had escaped, but were
now closely pursued
The Attorney General characterized as
buncombe' the statements made by
the attorneys of Capt. Oberlin NJ. Carter,
formerly of the Engineer Corps, who Is
fnnds which should have been used
IN government work at Savannah, to the
effect that that officer was to be given
a new trial. Mr.. Knox says that the trial
the ownership of about 100000 of secnEt-
ties which have been located. and viii
not affect the decision of the court-uiar-
tial which sent Carter to prison.
Virginians are frequent visitors at the
White House these days, and have been
ever since the death Of Judge Paul, OF
the Federal Court of the Western district
OF Virginia. The field is full of candi-
dates for the bench position left vacant
by his death. The most prominent appear
to be i. l.. Lewis. of Richmond, and
Henry Clay Mcdowell, of Big Stone Gap.
II is said that Lewis can have the posi-
tion If he so desires but that he is re-
luctant to accept it, because it would in
yolve the sacrifice of a lucrative law
practice in the capital of the Old Dom1n-
ion, and would necessitate his removal
to Harrisonburg, the seat OF the court.
A delegation of prominent Xirginians
presented the name of a. p. Gillespie, OF
Tazowell County. to the President yes
terday Mr.. Gillespie is a lifelong resi-
dent OF Virginia. He Is a member OF the
Virginia Constitutional Convention. The
delegation which called at the White
~ sis ted of ND Irt
cph 5. Browning J. $. Gillespie. Henry
Boyne, Edgar p. Rucker. J. NJ. Harmon.
a. I. Mccall. and 7. e. George, all of
TaZcwell county.
Capt. J. H. Wood. Of Bristol. Va. has
become candidate for the vacant judge
ship lie called at the White House yes
terday. accompanied by Gen. Thomas
J.. RoSser. Captain Wood is a highly sue
cessful lawyer OF Bristol. and is said TO
have strong support in his candidacy for
the sOsition.8 4
Sir Wemyss Reid, of London, noted
Liberal political writer. was presented to
President Roosevelt yesterday by Secre-
tary Hay. Sir Wemyss is not in Parlia-
mcnt but is one of the most able politi-
cal writer's in Great Britain
Among others who called at the White
House yesterday were Gen. Martin T. Nc
Mah0n. Judge of the Court of Sessions of
New York; Rev. B. l.. Smith, Secretary of
tian Church; Judge G. D Alden, of Rich
port, Conn. and E. G. Morton, of Eus-
tace, Fla.
Members of the House Committee on
Ways and Means, Representative Payne.
Chairman. andrRepresentative Steele jof
Indiana. called at the White House yes
terday and both saw the President for
only a few minutes
The President made the following ap-
pointments in the army yesterday:
To be majors of infantry-William A.
Nichols, Colville p Ferrett Nat P Phis-
ter. Alexis Paxton. and William r. Aber-
Crombe
Montgomery NJ. Macomb to be major in
the Artillery Corps
Carroll F. Arn1istead, to be captain in
the Artillery Corps.
Earl w Taylor, to be first lieutenant in
the Artillery Corps.
Frank II. Titus, to he surgeon of Yolun-
teers, with rank OF major.
Matthew Leepere. to be surgeon of vol
unteers, with rank Of ma jor.
Luke B. Peck, to be assistant surgeon
of volunteers. with rank of captain
Walter Clifford s,hidester, to be assist
ant surgeon. with INK of first lieutenant
Reuben Boyd Miller. to be assistant sur
geon, with rank Of first lieutenant.