The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
Clark. Clinton, Wayne, Hendricks,
Jennings and Putnam Counties
Are the Favored Localities.
RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH CUBA
TREATY REGULATING 1T WILL BE
NEGOTIATED SOON.
President and Governor General
Agree 1t Is AdvisabIe-Dividend
ON Failed Kentucky Bank.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-As visitors
come and go at the White House 1t is de-
veloped that the Presidents mind is TO-
cused on reciprocity. He seeks sidelights
on the great subject from all of his call
ers who have special acquaintance with
the subject. Ex-Secretary of State John
w. Foster, who knows as much about
treaties as any man in the United States
was eagerly questioned on this subject
The President disclosed to Representative
Babcock that il was not particularly diff
ficult to understand the doctrine of reci-
procity. but it's application in a practical
way is a different matter. Most of the
callers feel that President Mckinley had
clearly fixed in his mind how he would
proceed TO bring about reciprocal agree
ments with other countries, but no record
was left Of his plan or programme. 1t is
believed to be the intention of the Presi-
dent to wait for the arrival of the impor-
tant leaders in Congress and have talks
with them before he decides a plan of
action. This means that he will know what
Allison, Aldrich and others think before
he reaches conclusions. There are pending
reciprocity treaties with Italy, Argentina,
France, Russia and Jamaica. These may
be sent to the Senate or returned ito the
State Department for further negotiation
and revision.
President Roosevelt has let it be known
that he wishes TO meet the heads of the
different bureaus and divisions of the
various departments. He says he desires
to be on friendly terms with the men who
working with him. This unspoken in
vitation is being responded to with friendly
alacrity The chief officers Of the govern
ment are coming in groups Controller of
the Treasury Robert j. Tracewel, former
ly congressman from Indiana, was one of
the callers to-day, and the Pres-
dent took the greatest interest In
his visitor Assistant Secretary Allies,
who was in the party, eX-
planned that Mr.. Tracewell is the only Of
ficer of the government who has greater
actual powers than the President. This
is one of the time-honored sayings of
Washington, but the President had never
heard of ii before and wanted to know all
about it. Ii was explained by Mr.. Allies
that Mr.. Tracewell, as controller of the
treasury, had final action on all claims
presented for payment and has the power
to reject them, even when pressed by
President Mr.. Roosevelt wished to know
If the controller and the President ever
had any serious differences, and said ii
seemed to be his duty TO "stand in" with
this official. AS matter of fact, about a
year and half ago some of the bills of
Admiral Dewey were rejected by the con-
troller. despite the fact that it was under
stood that President Mckinley favored
their allowance. The President also took
a great deal of interest in Mr.. Allies He
is a Buckeye" from Sidney, about thirty
four years old, and although a Democrat,
he secured his position by a competitive
examination pressed his way to the top
without influence, and is now not only an
assistant secretary OF the treasury, but
ury matters.
Secretary Cortelyou has received many
attractive offers to write the history of the
Mckinley administration. He also has re-
ceived many offers to enter private busi-
ness enterprises. AS to the first he thinks
IT is best TO wait few years; then he
will write a history of the Mckinley ad-
minstration covering the period in the
White House. He will give the same pa
tient and careful attention to il that he
was accustomed to devote 10 the prepara-
ments. As to the other offers he is giving
none of them consideration.
President Roosevelt at the White
House early to-day, He walked over from
the home of his brother-in-law, Commander
COwles. Several officials appeared before
noon. nearly ali of whom called simply to
Iay their respects. Among those who
the President were Justice Mckenna Sen
stors Millard. of Nebraska: CockreIl, of
Missouri; McCumber. of North Dakota,
and Penrose, of Pennsylvania; Represent
atives Bingham. of Pennsylvania; Long, of
Kansas; Gibson, of Tennessee; Prince, of
Illinois. and Babcock. of Wisconsin,; Com
missioner of Pensions Evans. Commissioner
Youmans and Knapp and Secretary Mosely.
of the Interstate-cOmmerce Commission:
ex-senator Blair, of New Hampshire and
ex-Secretary of State John w. Foster The
bureau chiefs Of the Treasury Department
called i'm a body They were accompanied
by Secretary Gage ana Assistant Secre-
taries Spaulding and Allies. Secretary Gage
made the presentations The President re-
ceived the officials of whom there were
about nifty, very cordially, shaking hands
with and speaking pleasant word 10 each.
Representative Lester, of Georgia. was
another caller during the day President
ROOsevelt's mother lived at Roswell in Mr.
Lester's district, and several of his rela-
tives now reside at Savannah In reply
10 Mr.. Testers expressions OF the personal
interest the Georgia people felt in the sue
cess of his administration, President Roose-
Welt said he expected 10 be able 10 make
visit to Georgia before the expiration of
his term.
Postmaster General Smith spent an hour
with the President. going over I'm some de-
tail matters relating TO the Postoffice De-
partment The other Cabinet officers will
pursue a similar course. the President hav-
ing expressed "A desire 10 familiarize him
self far possible with the complex
machinery OF each Of the government de-
partments.
The President lunched at the White
House with Charles r. Miller, of New
York In the afternoon he saw Rear Ad-
miral Walker tretired) and former Senator