Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-04
WASHINGTON LETTER
Especial correspondence

with the chief OF engineers. n large
portion of the report enumerates minor
fittings and furnishings procured for
tant Improvements there are mentioned
the erection of two glass partitions in
the porte cochere of the east wing so as
to form an inclosure for guests waiting
for carriages and the installation of
large circular heater in this apartment
The report shows that 10000 persons
visited the top of the Washington mon
ument during the month, and of this
number $3.50 were accommodated by
the elevator. One of the interesting
facts stated in the report Is that this
number swells the total list of persons
visiting the top of the shaft since its
being opened to the public on Oct Q,
1888, to 2,222,3 ,315. This is larger num-
ber of people than inhabited the state
of Georgia in 1900, when the census
showed a population of 2,216,331, and
several more thousands than reside in
Kentucky, with population of 2, l47,-
ia, or Wisconsin, with 2,069,042.
The Presidents Western Trip.
The president is to be in St Louis
April 80 to take part in the dedication
ceremonies of the worlds fair. From
st. Louis he will set out on his western
tour, going through Kansas and Colo
RADIO into southern California.
The president has accepted an invita-
ton to attend a meeting of the Rail
way Young Mems Christian association
of Kansas at Topeka May l, but his
itinerary from there OH has not been
made up in detail.
1t is officially stated that the presi-
dent does not contemplate a regular
Journey. Rest and recreation are what
he is seeking more than anything else,
and hunting will not be attempted un-
less the temptation is provided day by
day and the president feels like indulg-
ing. AS now mapped out the president
hopes to get rest by a visit to Yellow
stone park, where his favorite horse
back riding and other outdoor exercises
would do much to bring back the loss
of strength and vitality occasioned by
hard work throughout the winter. 1t is
thought likely the president will be in
Yellowstone park two weeks or more.
Sayers For Canal Commission.
1t is regarded as quite probable that
Ex-Governor Joseph ID. Sayers of Texas
will be appointed as member of the
canal commission that is to have
charge of the construction of the 18TH
mian canal. Governor Sayers went out
of office in January, and the Texas SEN
ators and representatives have strong
ly urged that he be appointed. OF the
five members of the commission two
will be Democrats, and Mr.. Sayers is
almost sure to be one of these. Mr.
Sayers was in congress for many years
before he sought the gubernatorial
nomination of the Texas Democrats.
He served four years as governor of
the state, and his record i'll the office
was a fine one. In the house of repre-
sentatives he was Il Democratic leader
and had high rank on important COM
mittees. His experience in public life
and his executive ability eminently tit
him for u canal commissionership, it is
urged
Big Manila Franchise.
The largest single investment of
American capital in the Philippines yet
made is recorded in IA message received
ut the war department from Governor
Taft. This relates to the allotment to
Charles NJ. Swift of Detroit of con-
tract for the ownership and mainte-
nance of thirty-fve miles of electric
road in Manila and suburbs and the
operation and ownership of the electric
light, heat and power works. This al
lotment was made in conformity with
an act of the Philippine commission in
October last, and since the issue of the
advertisement at that time there has
been a spirited contest between various
American and foreign concerns for the
contract. Mr.. Swift represents himself,
Westinghouse. Church, Kerr II Co. and
G. G.. White & Co. of New York.
handkerchief Bureau Abolished.
Women of Minnesota are wishing
that women of Texas had not called
Mrs. Roosevelts gift handkerchief "a
cheap cotton rag" Mrs. Roosevelt has
politely but positively declined to send
II handkerchief to the bazaar which the
women of the Minnesota Territorial
Pioneers association expect to give in
April.
The handkerchief bureau which Mrs.
Roosevelt organized in order to meet
the demand of fair committees for
has been abolished. 1t
went out of existence Immediately aft
er the Austin women expressed their
opinion of the White House gift to
their bazaar.
Major Edwards to be Cared For.
The president has decided to give
n position in the department of COM
merce and labor or somewhere else in
the government service to Major a.
w Edwards, well known newspaper
man of Fargo, S. ID. Major Edwards
is one of the oldest and most intluen-
tial newspaper men in that state. Sen
ator Hansbrough has for long time