Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
At THE WHITE HOUSE
sss;1R
Important, !, Meeting of the
Cabinet Today.
VENEZUELAN QUESTION
THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED, BUT NO,
CHANGE oR POSITION.
No Unfriendly Action on Part Of Eng
land or Germany Expected-some
Of Today's Callers.
VENEZUELAN QUESTION

| President Roosevelt and his cabinet had
one Of the most, extended and important
meetings today that has been held this fall
| Foreign affairs practically consumed the
| entire time Of the session The Venezuelan
| situation was discussed in all Its phases,
| but no conclusion was reached different
| from that which has actuated the Pres1-
dent and his advisers throughout the con-
sideration OF tho troubles between Vene-
| zuela on one side and Germany and Eng
land on the other.
From an authoritative source the informa-
ton is obtained that there will be no re-
cession on the part Of this government with
respect to questions involving Venezuela or
any of the other governments of South or
Central America. as laid down by the Presi-
dent in his message to Congress. The situa-
ton as to Venezuela is not regarded with
great anxiety, but every detail Of the de-
velopmentS In the matter is being Scrutinlzed
with utmost care.
The character of the advices in Secretary
Hays possession from Venezuela was not
disclosed outside of the cabinet room, where
close to two hours was spent in considera'
ton of all phases of the outlook. 1t was
quite evident that nothing indicative OF the
possible movement of the navy in any I'M
usual direction was under long or serious
adyisement as Secretary Moody went away
from the White House some time In ad-
vance of the other members. secretary day
was the next to go away, and postmaster
General Payne was the last. He remained
to talk over post office nominations
The President, 1t Is declared on excellent
authority. cannot see anything menacins
to the Monroe doctrine In the situation at
this time and refuses to allow himself TO
become worried about something that is
prophesied in some directions, but may
never become true.
III a will VIZ or n
the historic policy Of this country and then
act quickly and decisvely, but he sees ut
tie reason to be throwing out official init
nations to Germany and England that TINS
country has fixed a dead-line. which they
must not cross, until they have actually
begun the crossing.
It may be stated that the administration
does not expect any unfriendly act on the
part Of either of the countries that is now
giving Venezuela trouble.
He is confident they will keep within the
limits of the agreement made with this
country He Is likewise confident that
neither country wants to do anything that
would gain the iN-win of this country. The
President in BRIEF is standing by the agree
ment made by Secretary Hay with England
and Germany and is satisfied Mr.. Hay did
not leave any loopholes for an attack. direct
or indirect on the Monroe doctrine.
Cuban Reciprocity Treaty.
The treaty with Cuba, which was nego-
Bliss, and which arrived in Washington in
General Bliss hands to-day, was presented
to the cabinet and considered in detail. 1t
Is ready for presentation to Congress and
probably will be transmitted to the Senate
within twenty four hours.
1t is regardedgas Shghiy important that
1t should be ratified promptly, as the pres
ent Venezuelan situation emphasizes the
necessity for coaling stations in Cuba
While definite action upon the treaty by
the Senate, or by Congress, II the necessity
arises to present 1t also to the House of
Representatives, is scarcely to be expected
before the holiday recess, the administra-
ton Is hopeful Of prompt consideration Of
1t after Congress reconvenes.
The Nomination Of Crum.
It is expected that the President will IN a
few days send to the Senate the nomination
Of DR.. w. D. Crum. colored. as collector OF
customs at Charleston, 8. c.. to fill q
vacancy that has existed for number Of
months. The President has been carefully
investigating the charges that DR.. Crum
changed front at the Minneapolis republican
convention, but he has not been able to
secure facts substantiating the charges.
Should there be no additional evidence cor
roborating the charges the President will
soon take action.
1t is quite likely thet the President will
nominate DR.. v. P. Clayton as United
States marshal of South Carolina to fill The
vacancy caused by the death of the late
Marshal Cunningham. DR.. Clayton IS the
acting marshal of the state at this time.
He was formerly postmaster at Columbia,
8. c.
The Presidents Callers.
Representative Moody Of North Carolina
called on the President with @. w. Craw-
ford. postmaster at Marion, N. O.: A. T.
| Cooper Of Brevard. and ]. l. Bird Of Mar
| ion. Mr.. Crawford Is candidate to sue
coed himself as postmaster at Marion, and
will probably be nominated. He Is op-
posed by j. c. Poole.
Joaquin Miller, the poet Of the Sierraa
and John p Irish Of California were with
| the President today. The President dis
| cussed literary matters with Mr. Miller
who insisted that when the President visits
California next summer he shall spend
| some time In the Sierras.
Senator Burrows presented H. McMor-
| ran Of Port Huron, who is the representa-
| tive-elect in the next House from the sew
enth Michigan district.
Secretary Root, Senator Proctor and Rep
resentatives Hull and Dick discussed with
| the President the militia bill pending in the
| Senate and upon which a favorable report
| has been made.
Representative William Alden Smith
talked with the President about a Michigan
matter.