The Washington times., 1901-11-12

Competition for Gov crnment Com
tractS-PrcSIGcnt Discusses Pro
posed New Government Department
Shipbuilders whose interests lie in cities
on the Great Lakes are making an effort
t. secure "a modification Of the Rush
Bagot Treaty between this country and
Great Britain. which prohibits the
maintenance of more than one vessel Of
war on the Great Lakes at any time.
REPRESENTATIVE II. : Bouteil Of Illinois
called at the White House yesterday to
advocate revision of the treaty 1t is
not desired to Mace more battleships on
the lakes, but the shfpbuilders desire the
convention SO construed that they will be
able to build battleships for use in other
waters.
The wording Of the treaty now prevents
the coLstI uction of battleships. This IS
so because the treaty was drafted years
ago. to prex, nj the establishment of
lake navy by either country. At that time
there was no canal connection which gave
water outlet through the St Lawrence
TO the Atlantic, and construction of YES
sells meant their maintenance on the
lakes.
There are a dozen or more great ship
yards on The lakes well equipped for the
construction of battleships The pro
motors desire an opportunity TO compete
for Government contracts with the ship
building firms on the seacoast. The
movement. it is said, has friends in Can
ada as well as in this country, and it is
believed that Mr.. Boutell will have strong
support in whatever steps he may take
to secure a charge.
The President is favorable to the pro
ject but it is understood. wishes the
matter TO rest until the inter-occanic canal
treaty controversy between this country
and Great Britain is concluded.
The establishment of a Department of
Commerce and Industries, under a Secre-
tary. to be a member Of the Cabinet, was
the subject which brought a delegation
Of members of the business Mems League
Of Chicago to the White House yesterday.
The delegation is strong in advocacy Of
the proposed new-departmeut. The Presi-
dent. it is seid. expressed himself as in
accord with Nthe general movement. but
did not commit himself to any special
policy. The delegation consisted of Frs
kin W Phelps. Elliott Durand Laverne
". Noyes. Charles Truax, Henry J. Fur
Der. Charles F. Quincy, and =. F. Petit
bone.
Senator Nelson IS reported TO be
champion of the movement, and it is
said will introduce bill to effect the es-
adjustment OF the department at the com
ing session of Congress.
Jesse W. Tull OF this city a ca hdidate
for Police Judge Of the District of Column
bia, was presented to the President
yesterday by Senator Mason Of Illinois.
Senator Mason aud Mr.. TulI were accom-
panied to the White House by Frank Ma
son, Of Des Moines, Iowa. a brother Of tie
Senator Mr.. Mason is the manufacturer
OF an emergency tool which has been
adopted by the Russian navy. Senator
Mason continues 10 regard optim.stically
the progress of the senatorial light in
Illinois.
The subject of irrigation of the arid
and semi-arid lands is one in which the
President is much interested, and one
which he will give attention in his mes
sage. Senator Warren and Representa-
tive Jones of Washington talked with the
President on this topic yesterday. Both
gentlemen have number Of ideas as TO
plans to be pursued.
Representative Jones during his visit
10 the White House. asked the President
to accord some mark OF distinction to
Lieut.. o. Z. N. Hazard, L. 5. A. and
Lieut.. ]. n. Hazard, L. S. A, who were
with General Funston when he captured
AgCinaldo. The two officers are from
Oregon, and in addition to participating
in the capture OF the Filipino leader, they
are said TO have excellent records as to
service in the new possessions. The sub
ject Cf ship subsidies. in which Mr.. Jones
is interested, was also touched upon.
The President yesterday made the FOL-
lowing appointments: Thomas swobe, to
be quartermaster. with rank Of captain;
Robert w Thompson, to be second lieu
tenant of infantry, William W. BesseH,
TO Dc captain in the Porto Rico provisional
regiment of infantry; Emil Huebscher. to
be first lieutenant in the Porto Rico pro-
Vlsional regiment Of infantry.
Attorney General Knox yesterday morn
ing took Mrs Roosevelt for a drive be-
hind his fine pair OF trotters.
There is decided patriotic appearance
to the new White House livery, in which
the President : coachman and fOOtman
appeared for the first time yesterday. A
cOCkade of red. white. and blue is the
most conspicuous feature OF the uniform.
When Henry Perrin, the coachman, and
ReedeT. the footman. made their appear
ance yesterday afternoon on the box of
the new surrey which has recently been
added TO the White House stables to
drive Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt
they were dressed In the new livery.
which Mrs. Roosevelt selected some time
ago and which was made up by a New
York tailor
The uniform consists Of a long paddock
coat of dark blue cloth. 1t is military
cut" with snug waist and broad padded
shoulders. while from the smart, neat
fitting collar to the waist line there are
parallel rows OF silver buttons. On the
trousers Of the same material and shade
, there is white cord stripe on the outer
seam Of each leg. Underneath the driving
coat is worn tuniC Of the same material.
with long sleeves, buttoned with a single
row Of silver buttons. Dark gloves and
black shoes complete the costume, with
the exception Of the silk hat. which bears
the red white and blue cockade.
The President stil experiences difficulty
I in selecting horses for the White House
stables. His determination to have ami
mails with long tails remains mistaken.
Many animals have been found which are
correct in every other particular but Mr..
Roosevelt viii not accept dOcked tails.
Horse dealers are generally opposed to
the docking Of horses tails. They only do
it, as a rule, because it is the prevailing
fashion II is hoped by many that the
Presidents sensible stand the subject
will bring about a change of sentiment
and that the foolish and cruel practice
Will be abandoned.
| Secretary Long Invited.
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