Evening star., 1902-03-25
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Large Number of Persons
Received This Morning.
TAYLOR WILL REMAIN
WILL RETAIN HIS POSITION AS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Friends Of Irrigation Legislation
Want the President to Aid Them
Trouble for Postmaster.

much business. He had several confer
eECes and talked on a variety Of matters.
In the east room he shook hands with two
hundred teachers Of the city schools Of
Buffalo. who are in Washington on an ex-
curson. They were presented by Repre-
sentative Alexander. He discussed irriga-
ton with Senator Hansbrough: Chinese ex-
clusion with Edward Livernash, one Of the
representatives in Washington of the Pa
cific coast states; political matters with
half a dozen senators and representatives,
and social and personal affairs with
dozen or SO callers Of all kinds Then he
entered the cabinet room, Joined his ad
visers and discussed with them for hours
the most important subjects now before the
government. This gives a brief and In
complete outline of President RooSeNelt'S
daily duties
MI. Taylor Will Remain.
There has never been the least doubt in
the minds of persons who have any inside
knowledge of affairs at the White House
to the Presidents intentions toward H.
A. Taylor, assistant secretary Of the
treasury 1t can be stated on the best au-
thority that Mr.. Taylor will not go out Of
his office and that the Presidents desire is
to keep him in his position. The reports
as to Mr.. TaylOr's possible retirement are
largely the outgrowth Of hopes that such
may be the case. Ii is declared by his
friends. 1t Is asserted that these stories
are circulated by democrats who would
like to see Mr. Taylor become involved in
the immigration difficulties that are going
to lead to the retirement of T. Y. Powder
ly, Mr.. Fitchie and Mr.. McSweeney in New
York InsinuationS are made among Mr..
Taylor's friends that persons in Mr.. Pow
derly's office are partly responsible for the
attempt to involve him and have his scalp
taken when the others are secured. The
influences behind Mr.. Taylor are stronger
than those behind Mr.. Powderly and the
others. and the President, 1t is said. IS be-
ginning to think that some politics are be-
ing injected into the matter for political
capital.
The Irrigation Outlook.
The outlook for irrigation legislation Is
not as good in Congress as the western
congressman would like, and they are look
ing around to see what can be done to bet
ter the prospects. Senator Hansbrough
wanted to talk with the President about
the apparent lack of interest in the subject
of irrigation by those republicans of Con-
gress who are more or less responsible for
consideration Of legislative subjects. The
President is known to feel most friendly to
national aid for irrigation. and the western
people would like to see him give his aid
to having something done.
Some of the Pacific coast and western
who are here working for
Chinese exclusion are not just satisfied
with the way affairs are going. and Mr..
Livernash saw the President today to give
him a few points as to the attitude Of GER
tain men in Congress. Mr.. Livernash de-
clares that big lobby has recently been
put to work at the Capitol to try to defeat
the measure presented by western con-
gressmen and indorsed by them, and to Sc
cure the passage of a less stringent meas
ure.
Married the Presidents Parents.
Rev. James Bullock Dunwody is vener-
able pastor who has charge of congrega-
tion at WATERFORD, S. c., not far from
Charleston, where the President will soon
go on a visit to the exposition. Mr.. Dun
woody Is the minister who married the par
was Miss Martha Bullock of Georgia. Rep
resentative Lever Of the congressional dis
trict In which WATERFORD Is located,
wanted the President to visit Mr.. Dunwody
the White House today for that purpose.
The President is afraid that he cannot
spare the time to depart from his scheduled
itinerary to Charleston. but intends to
make long personal visit to Mr.. DunwOdy
at some future time.
Customs Office in Jersey City.
Col. Samuel D. Dickinson. the deputy COL
lector Of customs at Jersey City, N. j., has
been made secretary of state Of New Jer-
sey and has resigned his federal position.
Senator Kean was at the White House to-
day to recommend the selection of Edward
Fry to this position. Mr.. Fry Is a citizen
ton is practically equivalent to selection.
Senator Millard and Representative Mer-
Ger presented Vice President Cornish of the
Union Pacific railroad. Senators Mcmillan,
McCumber and Foster were among the
other visitors
Trouble for a Postmaster.
J. w. Mullen the postmaster at Char
lotte, N. c., the best-paying office In the
state, is in distress as a result of charges
filed against him Of personal indiscretions,
and his case Is being considered by the
President and Postmaster General Payne.
Mr.. Mullen is strongly indorsed by promi-
nent business men and manufacturers, and
they have asked the President to ignore the
charges.
The President and Postmaster General
have agreed to give a denomination to Mr.
Mullen, the present postmaster at Char
1Otte.
The Alexandria Post Office.
President Roosevelt and Postmaster Gen
eral Payne have decided to give another
term to J. L. Crupper, the postmaster al
Alexandria, Va. The nomination will be
sent to the Senate without delay. The de-
cision settles a case of much interest. There
were no charges against Mr.. Crupper and
nothing against his record.
The name Of Lawrence Washington. a
relative of George Washington. was con-
sidered for the post Office wholly on senti-
mental grounds When the case came up
for settlement 1t was decided that Mr..
Washington Is well placed in the Congress
sional Library in this city. where his son
is also employed, and that he is receiving
consideration in these two places. Mr..
Crupper had the Endorsement Of his party,
was republican Of influence and standing,
while Mr.. Washington was known as q
democrat. Postmaster General Payne was
favorable to Mr.. Crupper from the begin
ming.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent the following
nomination to the Senate:
War-Archibald G. Hutchinson of Mis-
souri,, to be second lieutenant Of infantry.
Navy-Commander Frederick NJ. Symonds,
to be captain.
Tie,rtenant Hunior prade1 Hutch Cona