Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-02
At THE WHITE HOUSE
A Conference With Republi-
can Senators.
M ALTERS DISCUSSED
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA AND
ISTHMIAN CANAL QUESTION.
Probable Successor of Judge Bradley
White House Improvements j Mr..
Mudd Sees the President.

President Roosevelt believes that Congress
ought not to adjourn without enacting leg
islation for reciprocity With Cuba and look
ing to the making of an isthmian canal
The President considers these two subjects
Of equal Importance with Philippine legis-
lation, and he is decidedly desirous Of see
ing Congress take definite action on both
He expressed himself along these lines in
a conference held today with Senators Kit
tredge Gamble. Nelson and Foster. II is
understood that another conference on these
subjects will be held tonight with repub-
lican senator's, and the President from now
on will personally urge. when opportunity
offers, that Congress do not adjourn with
out passing upon the measures for the relief
OF Cuba and the construction Of an isthmian
canal. The President is greatly In earnest
In his views
There is excellent authority for the state
ment that the President would give his as
sent to cut Of 20 per cent in duties on
Cuban goods rather than see no legislation
In the way of reciprocity. That figure,
however. is the lowest one he thinks ought
to be fixed by Congress.
As to canal legisatio the President Is OF
the opinion that there should be decisive
action by Congress on some one of the Va
rious propositions that are pending. The
President would reluctantly consent to as.
sumo the responsibilities imposed on him by
the Spooner amendment. He would rather
not see this amendment become law. Sena-
tor Spooner saw the President today, and
understands the chief executives views in
the matter.
President Leans Toward Thompson.
President Roosevelt has about decided 10
nominate John C. Thompson as judge Of
the Supreme Court of the District of CO.
lumbia to fill the vacancy caused by Judge
Bradley's death. Nothing will change that
determination unless District people should
be able to convince the President that the
position ought TO go to District man.
The President is waiting for Attorney GEN
eral Knox to return to his office be fore
sending in Mr. Thompson nomination. Mr..
Knox has gone to Old Point Comfort for a
few days rest and nothing will be done in
either of the judgeship vacancies until he
comes back and talks with the President.
Proceeding on the belief that the ques-
tion of Mr. Thompson's nomination is GER
taiEly decided upon. the names or several
candidates for Mr. Thompson's present po-
sition have been put before the President.
Representative Littauer of New York to-
day spoke to the President In favor of p. J.
Finn, who is the first assistant to Mr..
Thompson in the office of assistant attor-
ney general. Mr.. Finn is from New York.
Tie President has under favorable con-
sideration the name of Morgan Beach.
Representative Pearre of Maryland saw
the President today 10 again urge the Sc
Supreme Court of the District.
For White House improvements.
Representative Cannon talked with the
President about the proposed alterations in
the White House and the erection of an
office building for the President and his ex-
eoutive force south Of the Executive Man
sion. Mr. Cannon consulted with the Presi-
dent to his wishes in the way of altera-
items and Improvements. The appropria-
tion for the work is now conference in
Congress and will undoubtedly be adjusted
by the two bodies. The two bodies of Con-
gress proceeded on different lines in maxi
ing appropriation, and there will have to
.be an agreement.
Charlemagnc Tower. the ambassador Of
the United States TO Russia. took leave OF
the President today. He will sail on Thurs
day for Europe to return to his post.
Mr.. Mudd Sees the President.
Representative Mudd of Maryland pre-
sented the President some papers bearing
upon the qualifications of A L. Bowling of
st. Mary's county to fill the position of
subtreasurer at Baltimore. Mr.. Bowling's
ability to fill the position has been ques-
toned, and Senator McComas and other
Maryland congressman withdrew their sup
port from him.
Representative Irwin of Louisville saw
the President, who congratulated him on
h. denomination by the republicans OF the
Louisville district
Wants New Material.
A protest has been made at the White
House against continuing ex-senator Henry
L. Dawes on the board of Indian commits:
sioners. 1t is alleged that Mr.. Dawes is
over eighty years old and has practically
done no work on the commission for five or
six years. 1t is declared that there ought
to be some blood in the commission
and that there ought to be a change to
get it.
Representatives Grosvenor and Steele saw
the President and congratulated him on his
speech at Arlington friday. The President
has received many kilograms and letters
approving his speech and COMPILING nting
him.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent these nomina-
tions to the Senate:
Navy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Uunior
grade) to be lieutenants. Walter ]. Manion
and George l.. Gelm.
Assistant Surgeon Francis NJ. Furlong to
be passed assistant surgeon.