New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-05
VISITORS AT OYSTER BAY.
ARCHBISHOP RYAN. Mr.. AND MRS.
WHITELAW REID AND OTHERS EN-
TERTAINED BY THE PRESIDENT
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuxE.I

Oyster Bay y Y Aug 4-After an interview
that Archbishop Ryan of the Diocese of Philadel
phia had with President Roosevelt this afternoon
it was definitely learned that American priests
would supersede the present friars in the Philip
pines He informed the President that as soon
it was learned that the United States deal
ing fairly with the Vatican the excitement in the
Catholic Church would cease. The high papal Of
fcals entirely satisfied that Governor Taft
dealt fairly in his negotiations with the Vatican
it was learned. and there is no cause now for any
further friction the question OF Withdrawing
the friars. 1t is Archbishop Ryan's opinion that
the trouble over the proposals of this government
was due to a misunderstanding, and that de-
sirable agreement will be made without difficulty.
1t is reported here that Archbishop Ryan also
talked to the President with respect to the Shenan-
6oah mining troubles.
At luncheon to-day the President entertained
Archbishop Ryan Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid,
Clifford Pnchot and Commodore and Mrs. Elbridge
T. Gerry Mr.. and Mrs. Reid came 10 oyster Bay
aboard Mr.. Gerry's steam yacht Electra. AS the
yacht steamed into Oyster Bay a salute was fired
from the Sylph. The party came ashore near the
town of Oyster Bay and drove to Sycamore Hill.
They departed from the Roosevelt pier in the after
and went New-York. Mr.. Reid made a
fun report to the President concerning his mission
special ambassador TO King Edwards corona
ton.
Clifford Pinchot chief of the forestry division Of
the Department Of Agriculture. arrived al Oyster
Bay in the forenoon to discuss his proposed visit
TO the Philippines. where he Will explore the for
ests. When he returns he will make report on
the woodland fields in the archipelago. which are
estimated TO be OF great value They also discussed
the forestry conditions in the United states.
After talk of length. the President sug-
gested that they should have practical lesson IN
forestry. and the two men walked into the woods
large beech tree. a short distance rom
Sycamore House. The President and Nj Pinchot
carefully cleared away a space about forty feet
square, where there heavy growth OF sap
lings and brush. They worked for nearly an hour.
in which time they prepared a place in the woods
where the President and family may spend the
warm summer evenings
William Whitfield Mckinley. Douglas McCaTy and
Robert Terrell, three negroes from the District or
Columbia, tried the President about the APP
pontment Of a member OF the Board Of Commits
soners. They told 10 send their recommends
ticnS in writing
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will leave Oyster
Bay late TOMORROW afternoon aboard the govern
ment yacht Svlph for Gardiners Bay to witness the
target practice on the Mayfower. They will go
aboard the Mayfower on Wednesday morning. and
have luncheon with Commander Geaves. They OK
pect to return on Wednesday evening. a visit 10
Newport has been included In the Presidents New
England trip.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Cortelyou called at Oyster
Bay to-day to see the President and Mrs RQose.
welt Afterward they called Mrs. Loeb. wife of
Assistant Secretary Loeb.