Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Senator Pritchard Again a
Caller Today.
HIS TALK WITH QUAY
HE WOULD CUT REPRESENTATION
IN THE CONVENTION.
Indianians Pushing for Representa-
ton on the Board of Appraisers
Some of Today's Callers.

| Senator Pritchard called on the President
| today relative to several North Carolina
| places. He recommended the nomination
| of W. B. Steele as postmaster at High
| Point, N. c., to fill a vacancy caused by
| the death of the postmaster, and laid be-
| fore the President the name of Daniel w
| Patrick as collector of customs at New
| berne, n. c., to succeed Mayer Hahn, the
| incumbent. Senator Pritchard did not bring
! up the case of Postmaster Wick, at Wilson
| N c., which is still pending. Senator
| Pritchard went from the White House to a
| hospital to undergo an operation, and 1t Is
| probable that he will not be able to return
| to his seat in the Senate until after the
| Christmas holidays. It is regarded as PROB
| able that both of the names put before the
| President by the senator today Will be sent
| to the Senate by the President mayer
Hahn would like to succeed himself as COL
| lector at Newberne, but Mr.. Patrick, VINO
has been named for the place, Is man OF
such high standing that no successful nght
| could be made on him, it is said.
Senator Pritchard was standing at the
White House door when Senator quay oA
Pennsylvania walked out.
"Well, how are the lilly whites? askeo
| the Pennsylvania senator.
I'm splendid shape" answered the North
Carolina senator.
What do you think now about represen-
tation in the next national convention?
asked Senator Quay.
We'll 1 am going to support any effort
to reduce the representation OF the SOUTH
ern states in the national conventions ac-
cording to the vote polled by them, salo
Senator Pritchard Il believe that IS the
only fair method, and 1 am for 1t: Let
the representation be according to the re-
publican vote polled.
sr coid Onav.
"and / am glad you have taken that posi-
tion at last"
The statement of Senator Pritchard was
somewhat of a surprise. Heretofore soutn-
ern republicans have unanimously opposed
the reduction of their representation In
convention, and the change Of sentiment
by SO influential a republican of the south
will cause CONSERVATION IN the ranks oi
the party in that section.
II do not favor cutting down the repre-
sentation of the south in Congress- said
Senator Pritchard, las I do not believe
Congress has the right to do that under
the Constitution"
Invited to Visit Virginia.
Senator Daniel today presented to the
President Mr. Julius D. Dreher, president Of
Roanoke College, Salem, Va. The college
will celebrate its semi-centennial when the
annual commencement exercises are held,
June Gil, and Mr.. Dreher desired, to ask
the President to honor the institution with
his presence. The President expressed him.
self as having many engagements early
next summer when the exercises Will be
held, and doubted his ability to be present.
but said he would take the invitation un-
der consideration.
II remember having invited the President
to nv college under different circumstances
from these" said Mr.. Dreher. 1T was
when he was assistant secretary of the navy
that l asked him to attend the commence
ment exercises at Roanoke College. l re-
member his reply well. He said: 1t will be
impossible for me to go. The outlook is
that there will be war with Spain and If
war is declared I am going to the front as
quickly as / can get there. l asked him
why he preferred going TO the front TO re-
naming where he was. 1t always pays to
be a man, was his quick answer, and
will never forget It,
The New York Appraisership.
Senator Beveridge called on the President
to present James P. Goodrich, chairman Of
the republican state committee of Indiana
Mr., Goodrich desired to add to the efforts
of other Indiana men to secure the position
on the board of appraisers In New York for
Charles S. Hernley, former republican
state chairman of Indiana.
Senator Spooner presented Prof. Paul s.
Reinsch Of the University of Wisconsin,
author Of book on oriental politics.
Senators Quay and Penrose presented to
the President a delegation of Delaware In
dians who wanted to lay before the Presi-
dent petition regarding their lands.
General Leonard Wood called to present
a friend.
North Dakota Post Offices.
Representative Marshall of North Dakota
called on the President in reference to two
post offices in his state-Fargo and Pork
River. George McEwan. candidate for
postmaster at the latter place, and backed
by the North Dakota delegation, was with
Mr.. Marshall, and was introduced to the
President. The postmaster at Pork river is
R. L. Loomis, and he wants to succeed him
self. The North Dakota delegation has
recommended c. E. Eddy as postmaster at
Fargo and Mr.. Marshall urged that the
nomination be made. Senator McCumber
recommended Mr.. Eddy few days ago.
Commissioner West had a short confer
ence with the President about District
matter.
Cadetship at Annapolis.
Representative Bingham of Pennsylvania
introduced Richard Sommers Galloway a
son of Lieutenant Galloway, United States
navy. retired, of this city. General Bing-
ham asked that the young man be ap-
pointed a cadet in the Naval Academy.
Senator Gallinger called with Representa-
from New Hampshire.
Postmaster General Payne called with
President Warren of the Merchants Asso-
clation of Milwaukee
There were a large number of members
of Congress to call upon the President dur
ing the day, among them being Senator
Dolliver, who will leave in few days for
the west; Representative Scott Of Kansas
and friends, Representative Knapp of New
York and friends, Representative Foster of
Vermont and friends, Representative Nc
Rae of Arkansas.
In the Interest of Workmanship.
Colonel Sanger, assistant secretary of
war, Saturday afternoon presented to the
President Gen. Bird w. Spencer of New
Jersey. president; j. A. Haskell. chairman
of the committee on promotion of rifle prac-
tice; Gen. E. ]. Dimmick and Capt. h c.
Aspinwall. all Of the National Rifle Asso-
ciatien.= They desired to enlist the interest
of the President In promoting systematic
rife practice among the members OF the
National Guard throughout the country
President Roosevelt entered heartily into
the plan and promised them all possible aid
tn carFxinG the scheme into effect.