New-York tribune., 1902-03-13
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, March Il (SpeciaD-No word has vet
been received at the White House of the intention
OF Ambassador Meyer to resign his post for the
purpose of running for Congress to succeed William
H. Moody of the With Congress District of Massa-
chusetts, who has been chosen to succeed John D.
Long Secretary of the Navy. Friends OF Mr.
Meyer give credence 10 the press reports and
pect that Mr.. Meyer will return to this country in
a short time to enter the race in his district.
General Terrence, of Minnesota. chairman OF the
Pension Committee of the Grand Army OF the Re-
public. who spent several days in Washington
Gently, is expected to send report TO the Presi-
dent within the next two weeks In regard to the
management OF the Pension Bureau. There is
to believe that the recent investigation OF
sion matters by the Grand Army committee has
suited in reducing the i'll feeling which existed
against Commissioner Evans few months ago.
After the committee completed its examination
many of the who had formerly been bitter
against Commissioner Evans were foremost in
praising his administration. Mr.. Evans still has
enemies in the Grand Army, and the report Of
General Torrence's committee will have much in
fuence with the President.
The authoritative statement be made that
there is foundation for a story from Sioux Falls
S. D.. that the Right Rev. Thomas O'Gorman
Catholic Bishop OF South Dakota, has received
notice of his appointment by the President as
member OF a commission to visit Rome and con-
fer with the Pope and other officials OF the Cath
Ole Church for the purchase of the lands owned
by the friars IN the Philippines. On the same au-
thority the statement be made that the selec-
tion of such a commission has been proposed to
the President and has been under consideration by
him. He has not been able to take any action
however, owing to the fact that Judge Taft has
been kept exceedingly busy and has had little time
discuss this matter with him.
President Roosevelt received and had pleasant
talk with Colonel Andrew Jackson Houston. OF
Texas a grandson of General Sam" Houston
Colonel Houston introduced by Representative
Burleson. President Roosevelt told his callers that
he intends to write history Of Texas aftsr me ne
Houston was commander OF the regular torces or
sentative Burleson was comma nder- OF the
volunteer forces. When General Houston became
President of Texas General BuresOn became Vice
Representative Underwood and ex-RePresentatiye
Shelley, of Alabama asked the President to ap-
point John Bandin cadet at the Naval Academy
was Killed in the explosion on the Maine in Havana
Harbor Lieutenant Blandin appointed to the
when the latter a member of Congress.
ADMIRAL m WskeT m Was 55 Not b4ese1t az fn
connection with isthmian canal affairs Admiral
he done about route until negotiations for both
routes have been completed D..
White House With Major a. w. Edwards. Of Fargo.
y. d. The North Dakota delegation desires a good
place in the government service for Major tdwaT1S
and the members told the President that their
s{ats deserves recognlti,Gn or ,o.,u,,,too .,
Representative Rixey introduced committee rS oI
citizens of Alexandria Va; 10 the FTeslGent. M ne
committee consisted of ex-Mayor r. D. Downhan.
hers were sent to see the President by Andrew
Jackson Lodge OF MasOus, of Alexandria. The
lodge wanted the President attend a meeting and
dinner, but he expressed his regrets.
Representative Moody. who will succeed John u.
Long as Secretary OF the Navy. had conference
with the President this morning. Mr.. Moody Will
return To his home at the end of the week to at
tend private affairs.
John G. Mburn. of Buffalo. called on the Presi-
dent this afternoon.
Mrs. Roosevelt gave delightful musical this
evening "A company of three hundred people.
asked for 10 O'Clock. The guests seated in
the East Room, which fragrant with spring
flo on he upq quI 10
there were tall palms. 4 piano, song and violin re-
cital given by Mrs. Dyas-Standish. Miss Cor
nelia Dyas and Miss Louisa Dyas. Besides the
Cabinet and army. navy and Senatorial circles,
there many guests from the Diplomatic Corps,
twenty-six Of the twenty-nine legations being rep
resented by ministers. many of whom We're ac-
Companied by their wives. The Minister of China
and Nine WI, in their Oriental dress Of rich bro
cades, picturesque figures. Among out of
town guests Lord and Lady Algernon Cor
don-Lennox, of England; II. H kohsaat, of Chi
cago. and Miss Pauline Kohlsaat Miss Ellen DreXel
Paul of Philadelphia: Mrs. Charles Phelps, OF
New-York. and Miss Phelps.