The evening times., 1901-10-14

view " 18th hr. SeVelt-EncOur-
aGement of Labor Unions in Porto
Hica-The II. Clay Evans Matter.
In accordance with the Ions established
custom in connection with the assembling
of the Supreme Court Of the United
States the justices Of that tribunal were
today received by the President.
Immediately upon the adjournment Of
the court, which occurred after "a brief
session, the justices entered carriages and
were driven 20 the White House, where
they were greeted by President Roosevelt
in the Blue Parlor. Their visit was brief
and purely formal
Secretary Long called on the President
this morning to present Rear Admiral Ev.
ans, who VIII leave Washington tonight
for San Francisco and the Samoan ISL
ands- Admiral Evans viii preside over
the court-martial which wiz try Capt.
b f TiIey, commandment Of the Tutuila
naval station, in case the charges against
that officer appear 20 warrant such
course.
Rear Admiral Evans VIII sail from San
Francisco oIi the transport SoIace.
Secretary Long today also introduced to
the President. Colonel GoodaIe. who is
about to be placed on the army retired
list and wishes first to attain the rank Of
q brigadier general
Samuel Gompers, President Of the
American Federation Of Labor, today
called at the White House and introduced
to the President Santiago IgIesias. a M
tive of Porto Rico Mr.. Iglesias is to re-
turn TO Porto Rico as the representative
Of the American Federation Of Labor for
the purpose Of organizing the working
men Of the island into trades unions
similar TO those existing in the United
States and affiliated with them.
Mr.. Gompers explained to President
Roosevelt that the movement was intend
cd 20 improve the condition Of the work
ing people OF the island, and he asked the
President that such instructions be issued
10 the insuIar authorities as would insure
a perfect understanding Of Mr.. Iglesias'
mission.
sympathy with rational organization Of
labor, and assured Mr.. Gompers that the
work of the Federation-s representative
IN Porto Rico would not be interfered
with. Mr. lglcsias was a prominent fig
IRE during the days OF the Spanish DOM
I inatiou IN Porto Rico.
Mr- Gcmpers win soon present data TO
/ the President concerning the Chinese EX-
clusi5n act. which expires next year.
Mr. Roosevelt VIII, it is said. probably
mention the subject I'm his message
Messrs- GOmpCrs and Iglesias were ac-
companied 90 the White House by a son
OF the former. samuel Gompers. r.
Rev. J. NJ. Schick. pastor Of the Presi-
dents church. the Grace Dutch Reformed.
paid a parish call at the White House to-
day. Rev. Mr. Schick departs tomorrow
for Huntington, Pa, where, at meeting
4 Of the Potomac Diocese Of the Dutch Re
formed Church this week $4,000 viii be
voted 60 Grace Church Tor the erection
Of new church building. This viii in
crease the building fund Of Grace Church
I to about 81 0)J. There is already about
$4,000 in the building fund. and the sum
Z Of $4,000 was recently pledged by the Pitts
/ burg synod The church, when completed.
viii have cost 5000 Plans for the pro-
[ posed edihvo viii be prepared IN the near
future
The appointment Of ex-Gov. Thomas G.
Jones, Of Alabama, 20 the Federal bench
IN that State was warmly commended by
+ Bishop Grant, of the African NJ f
Church w-c saw the President today.
| Judge Jones friendship for the negro and
/ his strenuous opposition Of lynch law won
/ him the support OF the colored leader,
| Booker r. Washington.
Bishop Grant suggested to the President
| that he call into conference several lead
/ ing men OF the African race before recon-
mending any legislative matters bearing
on the race question President Roosevelt
/ IL is said. received the suggestion favora-
/ bly. Rev ID. c. HILL pastor Of the Met
ropoIitsn A NJ F. Church, of this city.
also saw the President today.
Senator Frye President pro TEN. Of the
! Senate. was in conference with the Pres
/ ident for some time today and remained
at the White House for luncheon. He
called by appointment, but declined to
/ disclose the nature Of his interview with
| Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Frye did not deny the report
that he had prepared new Ship Subsidy
I bill, but smilingIy remarked if ne had
he was not going to tell anyone about il
II. Clay Evans, Commissioner Of Per
I sions, saw the President today, but said
his visit WAS in connection with dcoart-
mental affairs In view of Mr.. R0oscveITs
! statement that he would not withdraw
I Evans under fire. IT is quite probable that
/ Mr. Evans viii continue in that position
Israel W. Stone. Commander Of the De
partment of the Potomac, IS authority for
| the statement that President Mckinley. on
September J. rendered the position Of
Commissioner Of Pensions 10 ex-Represen-
| tative Peters. Of Kansas. According 10
Captain Stone. the appointment Of Mr.
| Peters was not made ut that time for the
reason that he could not get his business
affairs in shape soon enough to take the
| office on the date desired by President
Mckinley.
The Presidents three new carriage
horses, purchased last week in New York.
arrived in Washington this afternoon.
! Mr. Roosevelt viii inspect them person
ally later. The horses were taken at
/ once 20 the White House stables.
The pair which will draw the Presi-
dents carriage are closely matched. They
are Kentucky thoroughbred trotters. six
teen hands high, with long names and
tails. and jet black legs. A brougham. a
Victoria, and a landau will also be in
/ stalled In the White House stables
POWERS JURORS CHALLENGED.