Evening star., 1902-01-16
AT THE White HOUSE
Senator Morgan Confers With Presi-
dent on Canal Matters.
SURVEYOR GENERAL FOR new MEXICO
Special Ambassador to Attend King
Of SPANS Coronation.
SOME OF TODAY'S CALLERS

Senator John 7. Morgan, chairman of
the Senate committee on interoceanic
canals, had conference with the President
today about canal matters. 1t is stated
that Senator Morgan was instructed by his
committee to ascertain from the Presi-
dent whether he has received any definite
offer or information relative to the sale
of the Panama canal, and whatever infor-
nation there is that would be useful or
valuable to the committee. Senator Nor
gan declined to make any statement re-
Sardlng the purpose of his conference or
the outcome.
New Mexico Surveyor General.
President Roosevelt has selected Morgan
o. Llewellyn of Los Cruces, N. NJ, as sur
veyor general of that territory to succeed
Quinby Vance, the incumbent Mr.. Level
lyn is a son of Major w. H. H. Llewellyn,
who was a major in the Presidents regi-
ment in the Spanish war. He was also a
mepber of the regiment serving in the
ranks Mr.. Llewellyn's relation to Major
Llewellyn had nothing to do with the selec-
tion, it is said. He was recommended by
Governor Otero, Delegate Rodey and the
republican organization because of his fit
ness for the position.
He is practical surveyor and engineer
having been specially educated for that
profession. The selection disposes of hot
fight. and about settles the New Mexico
offices unprovided for.
Courtesy to a Representatives
Representative Broussard of Louisiana
called upon the President today to ascer-
tain whether the nomination of Thomas R.
Morse as postmaster at New Iberia, Mr.
Broussard's home town, had been made
lrnn
Postmaster General Mr. Broussard thought
that the courtesy of naming the post
master at his home town should be accord
ed to him. and he had renominated Mrs
Durand for the position. The President in
formed Mr.. Broussard that the local repub-
lican organization had indorsed Mr.. Morse
and that he had not seen fit to disregard
their wishes in the matter.
Beet Sugar Representatives.
Representative William Alden Smith of
Michigan introduced Charles NJ Head
president of the Pere Marquette railroad Of
Michigan. Mr.. Smith, made an appointment
for delegation of beet sugar people of
Michigan to call upon the President. They
are here to appear before the ways and
means committee of the House in eppo-
Sitfon TO reduced duty on Cuban sugar
They belong to the large number of beet
sugar people from different sections who
are coming here to appear before the ways
and means committee.
Representative Alexander arranged with
the President for the reception on Satur-
day of the delegates of the American AS
sociation Of Masters and Pilots of Steam
Vessels now in session in this city.
Representative Russell of Connecticut
talked with the President about the vacant
district judgeShip in his state caused by
the promotion of Judge Townsend to the
circuit bench. No candidates have yet ap-
peared for the judgeship.
Marshal for Utah.
Senator Kearns of Utah introduced B. B.
Haywood Of Salt Lake to the President.
AIR. Haywood has been recommended by
Senator Kearns for marshal OF Utah. to
succeed Glenn Miller. whose term is about
to expire. 1t Is understood that Mr.. Hey
wood will receive the nomination.
Senator Deboe presented some Kentucki-
ans to the President. They were NJ. r.
L, L. Brebout, postmaster at Paducah and
candidate for denomination; Clarence Mat
thews, postmaster at Maysville, candidate
for another term.
Representatives Joy and Bartholdt of
Missouri introduced Ben. Westhus, who has
been appointed COLLECTOR of internal rev.
enue at St. Louis.
j., G.. Harris, postmaster at Barnesville
Ga, left with the President today some
papers bearing upon his fight for renomina-
tion as postmaster at Barnesville. Mr.
Harris has not received the Endorsement of
the Georgia organization for the position,
and that Endorsement has gone to b. H.
Lifsey. Mr.. Harris feels that his record as
postmaster undcA' President Harrison and
President Mckinley ought to be sufficient
to retain him in office.
DR.. Curry's Appointment.
Official announcement was made at the
White House today of the appointment by
the President of Dr. j. L. NJ. Curry as spe-
cial envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary to represent the President and
this country at the coming of age of the
young King of Spain. DR.. Curry was the
minister of this country to Spain when the
king was born and his relations at the
Spanish court have ever continued warm.
Mayor Smyth, ex-Mayor Ficken and j. c.
Hemphill of Charleston called at the White
House today to arrange for the Presidents
trip to the Charleston exposition February
II. They will have a conference with Sec
retary Corteyou this afternoon, when many
OF the details will be agreed upon.
Senator Burton presented Governor w. f.
Stanley Of Kansas, and they talked over
some Kansas matters.
Ex-Postmaster General Smith had a talk
with the President and said farewell.
The St. Louis Exposition.
Ex-Gov. David R. Francis Of Missouri
and Adolphus Busch of st. Louis, who are
here on business connected with the Lou
isiana Purchase exposition, saw the Presi-
dent today to consult with him about the
detail Of army officers to the exposition
and the dispatch of agents abroad for the
exposition. They wanted to explain some
other matters about the exposition. They
are visiting the departments in connection
with government exhibits.
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis, chairman of
the United States delegation to the pam
American congress who has just returned
from the City of Mexico, called upon the
President today. Mr.. Davis said that the
report of dissensions in the congress had
been exaggerated. The influence of the
American delegates in the congress was
large Mr.. Davis said, and he looked for
benefit to our commerce with South Amer
fcan countries to result from the congress.
The Case of Elliott Woods.
Representative Olmsted of Pennsylvania
was one among number of congressman
who spoke to the President today to urge
the selection of Elliott Woods as arch,tect
of the Capitol. The President gave no In
ttmation Of his intentions as to this posi-
tton.