New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Jan. Is (speciaD-Secretary Gage
was at the White House this morning He talked
to the President about ofnces under the treasury
which must be filed
sacretarv Long presented Mr. Gargan, a friend
from Boston. and Postmaster General Smith pre-
sented J. G. Darlington, the president of the Union
League of Philadelphia. Mr. Darlington invited
the President to attend the annual dinner of the
club on founders day." in November next. The
President did not accept the invitation thus far in
advance. but he will probably CO.
Governor Crane. OF Massachusetts,. to whom the
President rendered the office OF Secretary Of the
Treasury was one OF the Presidents callers this
morning. Governor Crane the President while
Mr.. Payne. the new Postmaster General, and Sena-
tor Spooner in the executive office. Governor
Cranes visit to the White House gave rise to
ports that the President desired to consult him
regarding a place in the Cabinet. This report Is
denied the best authority The Governor feels
that 1t is not becoming for him to talk on the
subject for publication. but privately to his friends
he promptly dispelled the idea that he had been
consulted by the President in regard to a Cabinet
office by saying there was no basis for the rumors;
that he had not been sent for by the President.
reported. and that his visit to Washington at this
private reasons only
Ambassador Choate was early morning visitor
at the White House to-day. He called to bid the
President goodby previous to his departure for
England
George Washington called at the White House to-
day to shake hands with President Roosevelt
When he was very young his parents sold Mount
Vernon to the association that now owns 1t and
moved West George Washington is now Mayor of
Sharlestown, W.. Va He was accompanied by
Colonel q. w. T. Black of Charlestown. The Presi-
with relative Of the Father Of His County s H-'o'
Senator Mitchell and Representatives Tongue and
Moody or Oregon. had talk with the President to-
day about legislative affairs of interest their
state. Senator Mitchell is not pleased with the
PhtippiRe tariff bill reported by the Ways and
Means Committee of the House. and gave the
President his views of what ought to be done.
Representative Lacey. chairman OF the House
committee on Public Lands, had talk with the
president about legislation for the protection of
forest reserves and the game in the reserves Mr..
Lacey intends draw up a bill covering the
recommendations Of the President on these sub
tects. The question has been to what power
the United States could exercise over the reserves
and the game within them. An opinion sought
from the Department OF Justice. and the President
and Mr.. Lacey have copies OF this.
AT luncheon this afternoon the President had as
his guest Horatio King, OF New-York
AT O'Clock, just as the long lines of department
White House front lawn. the President emerged
from the front door. apparently 10 take a walk.
he wore no oyercoat, although II cold and
clustering. Before he reached the west gateway,
which was ordered there for OF the secretaries
and after giving the driver directions went
away IN the carriage. He was taken to a friends
house, and then he went for a long walk.
Washington tonight. says that he has come TO
Washington to invite the President TO be present
In Indianapolis on May 10 at the dedication of a
monument TO soldiers and sailors. The invitation
Will be given TO the President tomorrow.
Tomorrow evening, from to 1880 o'clock, the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will hold reception
In honor OF the judiciary. About two thousand in
vitatlons have been sent out.