The Press., 1902-10-16


which hs says the presence of the federal
troops is essential to the protection Of the
miners who desire to work. President
Roosevelt cannot send troops to the scene
until they are called for by Gov. Stone,
but there is felt In Washington hope
that the governor will not make such
requisition. 1t Is not believed that even
the presence of the troops will make pos
sible the operation of the mines, and their
presence would serve to disprove the
claims Of the operators, and, 1t is be-
lieved, public opinion would then force
them to reopen the mines, even II they
had to make some agreement with the
union. The president has not yet aban-
doned all hope of promoting the settle
ment Of the strike, and 1t Is considered
probable that he will appoint commits
sion to investigate the situation and re-
port to him. He has expressed the desire
forfurther light before writing his mes
sage to congress.
The crown prince OF Siam arrived In
Washington on Saturday and was re.
ceived at the white house, the president
now being able to get about by the use Of
crutches. In the evening the prince was
the guest of honor at banquet given by
Secretary of State Hay. To-day he goes
to Annapolis, where he will be entertained
| by the director of the naval acade ny.
Official announcement has finally been
made OF the transfer of General Bragg,
consul general of Cuba, from Havana to
Hong Kong, where he will fill a similar
position. The generals transfer was
made necessary by the indiscreet publica-
tion of an expression he made in letter
to his wife, He said, 1t will be remem-
bered, "Uncle Sam might as well try to
make whistle out of pigs tail as to
try to make something out of the Latin
race.n The letter appeared In the Cuban
newspapers, and naturally made many
enemies for the general. The new posi-
ton carries salary of $4,000 per annum
and fees, which will doubtless make it
more profitable than the Havana consul
ship.
All last week Washington devoted to
the Grand Army encampment, and from
the numerous expressions of appreciation
| there Is reason to believe that the veter-
ans enjoyed their visit to the capital.
The weather from Monday morning to
Saturday evening was perfect, and the
open air program was carried out to the
letter. Among the especially enjoyable
events of the week was the reception Civ
en- by Mrs. Roosevelt to the lady dele
gates IN the Corcoran art gallery. 1t had
been Mrs. Roosevelt's desire to receive
the ladies In her own home, the white
house, but the delay In the renovation
made that impossible.
The great parade of veterans came of
without hitch, and for six hours the vet
Grams of '61-'65 marched past the white
house. The president, although not strong
enough to review the parade from stand
drove down the line and back, giving not
only the veterans, but the spectators as
well, an opportunity to see and cheer him
which they most heartily did. His drive
was a continuous ovation.
The Grand Army elected General Thorn
as j. Stewart commander-in- chief for the
ensuing year. Resolutions were passed
endorsing the attitude of the president
towards the q. A. r. and calling for as
sistance from the memt ers for the home
for confederate soldiers at Mountain
Greek, Ala. Resolutions were passed
urging legislation or executive actor
which would make easier of access to ole
soldiers positions on the civil rolls of the
government, and San Francisco was go
lected as the place for the encampment o
1908.
The Union Veterans Union had a stormy
session, during which an attempt was
made on the part of one faction to i'm
peach Commander -in-chief General r. G.
Dryenfolth, while the attempt was siren
uously opposed by another. The execu
tive committee, after giving the general {
hearing on charges made against him by
the judge advocate general, brought In &
resolution favoring his suspension. Tht
general, having learned the nature of thu
/ report, declined to hear the committee
and the widest disorder prevailed. Two
elections were simultaneously held, thu
opposing faction electing General Hutch
inson commander -in-chief, and the Dry
enforth faction electing their leader. Tht
convention broke up with great dissatis
faction expressed on both sides, and thu
threat OF the Hutchinson faction that {
new union would be formed.
Many interesting and curious souvenirs
were carried away from Washington By
the veterans and their friends, chile
among them being tiles taken from thu
now thoroughly dismantled white house
and one lady was seen Juggling bricl
taken from the wall. An interesting sou
venir which was left behind consisted o
: cane presented to the president by DIR
|, Thomas Hagertp Of st. Louis. The sticl
came from tree on the battle-ground o
Wilson Creek, Mo-, the ferule Is made o
, railroad iron taken from cars dumped In
to creek by Gen. Marmaduke, and th'
) head is composed Of pieces Of wood takel
I from the frame Of the liberty bell, Grant,
! log cabin, Sherman's mansion, the hous,
J In which Lee surrendered and the h6m,
aof Lincoln In Springfield.