New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. Feb. 20 (SpeciaD-This afternoon.
about o'clock. Attorney General Knox drove to
the White House and took President Roosevelt for
a long ride in his runabout. drawn by two fine trot-
ting horses. In about hours the President re-
turned to the White House by himself, having left
the Attorney General in Pennsylvania-ave., just
outside the gate of the White House
DIR. Hill, the Assistant Secretary of State, called
see the President to-day just before he started
for New-York to take part in the reception of
Prince Henry.
Vassin Verestchagin. the we'll known Russian
painter, was introduced to the President to-day by
the Russian ambassador. VeTestchagin purposes
paint a scene of the fight of San Juan Hill.
where the President distinguished himself
The President received number of kilograms
to-day atuatng him on his conclusions on the
appeal made to him by Admiral Schley A number
of his callers also expressed approval of his dis
position of the case. Representative Littleheld,
Of Maine, especially hearty in his commenda-
ton.
Secretary Cortelyou's condition improved to-
day. and il was thought that he would be at his
office tomorrow or next day He has been suffer
ing from cold. and his physician consid-
cred ii safer for him to remain in bed several days
James T. Bradford. a Maryland colored man. was
with Representatives Wachter and Schirm, who
talked with the President about office for Mr..
Bradford; After the interview with the President %
in the telegram that originated in New-York. and
has gained wide circulation, placing me among the
numerous candidates for the Haytian mission:
True, I have been approached by number of
friends who we're willing TO urge my claims for this
all 1 have positively refused 10 consider such a
proposition. ] am interested In my party in my
State How this telegram originated cannot con
ceive, except that perhaps some candidate thought
chances or perhaps hurry the President to a de-
clsion. am candidate for an audltorshlp. MY
support convince the President OF the fitness of
it is reported that President Roosevelt will ap-
point a minister to Hayti TO succeed William F.
for the place have come to the front I. Thomas
said that Senator McComas. OF Maryland mas a
strong candidate in II. 5. Cummings. or baltlnoIe
Anderson Of New-York City. The New-YorS col
ored Republicans declare that their vote is poten
tial and that they ought to be fully recognized
Ex-Governor NJ II. McCord, of Arizona. had an
interview with the President to-day Colonel Nc
Cord was United states Marshal Of Arizona at the
time Benjamin F. Daniels was selected for that
place, and there was nothing against his RECORD.
mate Colonel McGord for marsha & As the lniiG S
satisfied with his conduct of the office it is thought
TO be probable that Colonel McCord stands good
chance Of succeeding himself.
delegation OF representatives Of boards Of trade
on the President to-day to discuss reform in the
Miss elizabeth Harrison. of West Union, Iowa,
who has been attending the convention OF the Ma
President and invited him to visit Iowa and take
long hunt on a fine game preserve in Fayette
County.
RegTeseptatiye Lamb Of virginia presented to
me ne PreSjdent T request rom the EIgginia Gsleg @
E. Pickett, son of the late General Pickett,
names are submitted to congress for medals Of
honor for gallant and meritOriOus conduct
Prepare tions have been begun at the White House
for the entertainment of Prince Henry at dinner
Monday evening Every effort will be made by the
White House florists and electricians to decorate
the dining and reception rooms as attractively as
possible
General Horatio c. King chairman; General Rug
EleS and several other members OF the FrederiCks-
burg National Park Association called at the " Whte
House to-day and had conference with the Presi-
dent on the subject OF making the ground in and
around Fredericksburg national park. The PreSi-
dent expressed the view that the historic bat
tiefelds OF the country should belong 10 the na-
tion, and said he in hearty accord with the
project The association is composed of ex-Union
and eX-Confederate officers many OF whom took
part IN the battles around Fredericksburg
General Terrence, ander-ln-chief OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic, and the members OF
the executive committee called on the President
to-day.