New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. Feb. 26 (SpeciaD.-After two holt
days spent in celebrating the visit OF Prince
Henry President Roosevelt resumed official busi-
ness in the executive office at the White House
this forenoon. There was an extraordinary ac-
emulation of mail to be read by the President.
which consumed much of his time. Postmaster
General Payne called this afternoon to see the
President about the work of the committee of the
Mckinley Memorial Association. which held meet
ings in this city to-day. In the forenoon II met at
the Arlington. and this afternoon the members
were invited to meet at the home Of Senator Fair
banks. Mr.. Payne said that the association was
making progress with its work. and that the Presi-
dent was greatly interested Governor Murphy OF
New-Jersey and Judge William r. Day were
among those who attended the meetings. The sub
scriptions paid satisfactorily, Mr.. Payne said
and while some States had done better than others
the general work Of the association was in good
shape.
Postmaster General Payne said that Harry s
New. Editor of THE Indianapolis Journal, had not
yet accepted the office of First Assistant Post
master General, which was rendered to him day
or two ago. He expected Mr. New to accept the
office. and hoped he would do so. This place is now
occupied by William NJ. Johnson, of New-Jersey,
who decided to resign it TO resume active manage
ment of his personal business.
Booker t Washington. president of the Tuskegee
Institute, called on the President this afternoon
and had conference lasting about fifteen minutes
He said that political affairs were not discussed.
Senator Plat. of New-York, was one Of the cali
of Nebraska, paid their respects to the President
and discussed matters pertaining to their
State. Secretary Long and Representative Grosve-
nor, of Ohio called together, and were for some
time in conference with the President. Among the
other callers were Senator McCumber, OF North
Dakota: Senator Kittredge. of South Dakota: Rep
resentative William Alden Smith. of Michigan; Rep
resentative Burke. of South Dakota, who presented
Judge ]. X. BueIon of Pierre. and Representatives
BristoW and Douglas, of New-YOrk. Representa-
tive Rixey of Virginia, called in the interest of one
of his constituents who desires to be appointed
postmaster at Culpeper. The President declined to
take the matter up at this time. and referred MT
Rixey to the Postmaster General.
Still other callers at the White House IN the
forenoon Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers Keller. OF
Deadwood. S. D., who in Washington on
their wedding trip. Captain Bullock, of Deadwood,
Mrs Keler's brother. is an old personal friend OF
the President. The President made many inquiries
about the captain and sent his kindest regards to
him
Secretary Cortelyou. who has been confined to
his home with an attack of grip, is feeling much
better to-day ard may go to the White House to-
morrow.
Theodore Roosevelt. jr. is steadily improving.
being able to spend several hours each day sitting
up In his room.
Sgnora des Planches, wife of the italian Ambas-
sador called On Mrs. Roosevelt this afternoon She
the first time that Signora des Planches has
visited the White House. She has only recently ar
rived in this country from abroad ,. -
Tonight President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave
theatre party at the National 70 see Ethel Barry
President Roosevelt was able 10 go for a long
horseback ride this afternoon for the first time IN
President greatly misses his usual afternoon ex-
IL is said at the White House that new ar
rancements have been made relative TO The. pro
posed trip to the Charleston Exposition. IL Is ex
pected that the date for the trip Will De announced
this week.