The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-21


dents official residence was closed to Wis
.tors this morning. and will be for thirty
days. an atmosphere Of activity pervaded
the White House that has not been seen
there for many weeks. a stream Of call
crs. Senators. Representatives and Gov
ernment officials filed into the offices OF
the President during the entire morning.
The greater number Of those calling sim
ply went to the Executive Mansion 10 pay
their respects 10 the President. and but
few business matters were discussed.
The President arrived at the Mansion
about $3.50 o'clock having left the home OF
his hrother-iu-Iaw, Commander CowIes,
shortly before that hour. and walked. un-
attended. 10 the White House. He enter
I'd the White House Grounds from the
west entrance. A few persons had col
Iected in the grounds and President
Roosevelt returned their salutations.
raising his hat 20 those Of the gentler
sex. waving his hand 20 ths men. and sa-
luting. in military fashion. few ex-soI-
diers who gave him the recognition Of a
soldier.
Arriving at the Mansion President
Roosevelt went at once to his private Of
fee. dOfCcd his hat and coat. and took up
his work where ne left of yesterday.
Among his early callers were several
Cabinet officers. Secretary Gage. accom-
panied by nator MiIlard Of Nebraska.
was the first Cabinet member 20 arrive
Mr.. Gage merely called 10 present the
new Senator who desired 10 pay his re-
spects TO the President
Secretary Hay and Secretary Long were
also early callers. Both stayed a few
moments with the President. when they
took their departure. Col Binger Her
mann. C0mmissi, ~er Of the Land Bureau.
who paid his respects 70 Mr.. Roosevelt
this morning, has but jest returned from
CreE0u. where be has been engaged on
business connected with his Office.
He stated that when ne heard the news
Of the Presidents death. he took a train,
hoping 10 arrive at canton I'm time for the
funeral ceremonies. Failing in this. ne
participated i'm tho demonstration in mem
ory of the dead President held in ChicI-
go. and then continued his journey 10
Washington.
Senators EIlins and Scott OF West Vir-
ciuia called at the White House TO pay
their respects 20 the President Mr. FL
Ilins desired to offer his congratulations
as a business man 10 Mr. Roosevelt upon
his utterances, promising a continuance
OF the policy Of President Mckinley Sen
ator ELkius had remained in the city over
night. deferring his proposed departure
in order 20 wait upon Mr.. Roosevelt and
To thank him for his determination TO
pursue the policy Of his predecessor.
ecutiye Mansion for q short time today,
was accompanied by his successor. Sena-
tor Clark, whom he introduced To Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The Aoatanans chatted
pleasantly with the Presioent for twenty
minutes and then left S-l1tOr PritChard
OF North Carolina was another caller dur
ing the morning. He was followed short
~ by Carroll d. Wright the Commission
or OF Labor.
Representative Dayton Of West Vir-
uinia. McCIeary Of Minnesota. Stevens Of
Minnesota. Storm Of New YORK. Kcarns
Of Utah. Livingston Of Georgia. HCatwoIe
OF Minnesota. Gibson Of Tennessee and
host OF others called TO extend greeting
20 the President and wi-n his Admiaistra-
ti0u one Of happiness and prosperity.
Perhaps not the least interesting caller
at the White House during the day was
Captain Ayers who commanded the
Tenth Cavalry during the Santiago cam
uaisu- The Tenth Cavalry distinguished
itself during the IT ClUcy fight and Cap
tain Ayers and Colonel Roosevelt formed
a warm attachment for each other as
cumpaui0us-in-arms-
Shortly before noon GoezaIo De Qucsada.
Secretary Of the Cuban Junta. accom-
panied by General Emilio NunsZ and j.
D. pe.Eado. left their cards for the Presi-
dent and spent a few moments in couver-
satiou with Secretary CorteIyou- They did
not see the President General Nuuez is
The Governor Of the Province Of Havana.
and NJ DeleaIo is the father of Dr. Del
gado. who served with the Rough Riders
during the Cuban campaign. lie was
awarded a medal Tor distinguished con
duct.
Despite the fact that much Of the Presi-
dents time today was devoted TO receiy-
ing callers h. found opportunity 10 attend
to some affairs Of state Officials from
the various executive departments called
at all hours Of the day, 10 bring matters
Co his attention. Colonel Sanger, the
Assistant Secretary of War. was at the
White House Co confer with him on bust
ness pertaining to the War Department.
and almost before he had gone away
Cen Leonard Wood, Governor General
of Cuba. arrived 10 taIa with the Presi-
dent about the terms OF Cuba's new con-
stituuou, and the adoption OF measures
90 carry 10 into effect The latter decIin-
cd TO disclose the results of his Interview
with the President
General Miles who returned yesterday
from Canton with the President. spent
some time in consultation with Mr
Roosevelt
Two commissions were signed by the
President this morning William b.
EJdgeIy was appointed 20 be Comptroller
OF the Currency, and Edward T. Hopes
20 be an assistant paymaster in the navy
with the rank Of ensign.
The appointment of Mr.. RidgeIy TO
succeed Charles O. Dawes as Comptroller
of the Currency VS. decided upon by
President Mckinley shortly before he met
his death wound al Buffalo, and iu ac-
CurdauCe with Mr. RoOseveIts announced
policy The selection was approved by him.
Senator Culom Of Illinois was at the
White House today in the interest OF this
appointment. being the father-in-law OF
AIr. EIdgeIy.
Mr. Dawes resigned several months ago
Co enter the race FOR Cuit,d States Sen
atur from Illinois. HIS resignation VIII
take effect October T. The new Comp
truLIeT was endorsed by both Senators
from Illinois and by other leading Re
pubiCaus
William Barret RIdEelv was a close
friend of the late President Mckinley.
who mad. him postmaster at Springfield,
49,. I'm which office he served until the
latter part OF 1899 when De- was elected
secretary of the Republic Iron and Steel