New-York tribune., 1902-04-17
At THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington April IS (SpeciaD-There were more
callers at the White House to-day than usual
amcng them being Santos-Dumont. the Brazil aero
naut, with the minister from Brazil, and party
of japanese officials. accompanied by their minister
to this country. The President received them in
the Blue Parlor. He had something to say about
the practicability of Santos-Dumonts flying ma
chine in the course of their conversation, which
lasted several minutes. Kogoro Takahira, the
japanese Minister. introduced Count Matsukata to
the President Count Matsukata's two sons and T.
Megota former official of the japanese Govern
ment. also accompanied the minister to the White
House. Later in the day, when these men were
asked about securing loan for Japan from New
York bankers it was said that If any loan was
made it would be small one New-York business
men who have been in Washington recently are
responsible for the statement that plans were on
foot for floating loan in japan. in accordance
with The Tribune's Washington dispatch of Feb
ruary IS. But attention is called TO the fact that
while Japan is exceedingly progressive and
prosperous nation, rapidly increasing her prestige
world power. the lending of money on her
securities at nominal rate of interest would in
volve risk than is necessary for Americans 20
assume when opportunities in this country for in
vestment much more attractive If Japan
wants to borrow money from New York or Chicago
it will be possible for her representatives to secure
as large is desired but according to good
authority. the premium for making the loan will
have to be increased.
There renewed gossip at the White House
to-day about the appointment Of Southern Re
publican to a place in the Cabinet. Senator
Pritchard leads delegation of Southern Congress
men who have appealed to the President TO choose
Southern for the next vacancy. After con-
ference with Mr.. Pritchard and Representatives
Moody and Blackburn. of North Carolina, the re-
port was circulated that President Roosevelt was
strongly inclined to favor such appointment. al
though at the present time there seems TO be no
likelihood of immediate change in the Cabinet
membership. Among the possible candidates for
this place Senator Pritchard 1t is said. although
it never reported before. that President Nc
Knley three times offered to Senator Pritchard
Cabinet portfolio. In high official quarters men
tioning Of candidates for this non-existing
vacancy is distinctly premature The rumor mon
gers seem to have overlooked the chance that a
new Cabinet office will be authorized. which would
give the President chance to appoint the most de-
President Roosevelt received two parties of visi-
and nse
Representatives Grosvenor. Calderhead- Boutell. S.
and Constituents. With Senator Gaiiinger was E.
G. Eastman, Attorney General Of New,Hampshire.
Of the Nsw-HamPshre Ia LegisatuTe ne & Repressnta s
Of Tbnmasve Ga Tbe President receved the
delegates to the meeting Of the National Academy
Langley. of the Smithsonian Institution. He also
had conferences with Senator Aldrich, Representa-
tive Hit. Senator kearnS and Senator Nelson.
Wilcox m has gbns M6In m trip to
and appealed to him. He called on the President
to-day to give him an III idea Of n his observations tons
tariff rates are much greater than people In this
country suppose.
Secretary Root bade the President farewell before
starting for Cuba this afternoon.
Henry L. Wilson, United States Minister to Chilli.
paid his respects to the President Senator Foster
Of Washington, with him. Senator Foster
has urged the President to send Mr.. Wilson TO
Madrid.
The proposition to construct an annex to the
White House for executive offices is likely to as
definite shape within the next few
days than before and IL is probable that a
working plan will be arranged which will receive
serious consideration The President and Secretary
Cortelyou approve the proposition of erecting a
building costing not more than $4,000 which would
be suitable office for the President and the force
of assistants At luncheon yesterday,
when Charles +. McKim, of New-York City, was
the Presidents guest. plans were tentatively dis
cussed by which the proposed building was TO be
a permanent structure, designed for White House
executive business and file rooms for years TO
come. Under this plan the eastern half of the
second story of the White House. which IS now
for offices would be converted into private