Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-08
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Richard Olney Callsand Stalks
Gloomily Out.
WILSON ON BEET SUGAR
BRIEF CABINET MEETING AND
NOTHING MUCH DONE.
Widow Of Virginia Republican Wants.
Post Ofice-President's Strength
in Ohio Said to Be Undoubted.
WILSON ON BEET SUGAR

Richard Olney Of Massachusetts, called on
the President today at the conclusion of the
cabinet meeting. paid his respects and de-
parted. Quite stiff1y and briefly he avowed
that he had nothing to say, either about his
visit what brought him to town, or how
long he expected to remain here Some Of
the members Of the cabinet were going out
of the White House grounds as Mr. Olnsy
walked away. He passed them without ex.
change of greetings The interview with
the President was exceedingly short, and
was apparently nothing more than one Of
courtesy on the part of Mr. Oiney, who 10
mentioned as a possible democratic oandi.
date for President next year In opposition
to President Roosevelt. There Is strong
talk that the Massachusetts, delegation In
the next democratic national convention
will present the name of Mr.. Olney, but
outside of Massachusetts the name of the
former Secretary OF State under President
Cleveland does not seem to have awakened
any enthusiasm.
The Cabinet Meeting.
Secretaries Hay and Root and Attorney
General Knox were absent from the
cabinet meeting today, which was not a
long The cabinet officers present
talked with the President about matters
in their departments. Secretary Wilson.
who has returned from the beet sugar fields
of Michigan, gave his observations of that
region
When the farmers have learned inten-
sive farming. have learned to produce tom
mage" said Mr.. Wilson. this country will
produce all of its own sugar. The beet
sugar industry is developing fast, and be-
coming great one, and it's only a matter
OF time when We will not buy any sugar
from other countries" He was much
pleased with his trip
Secretary Cortelyou's annual report to
the President will be made public Thurs
day.
Before the cabinet met this morning
he did not hold any important confer
ences. Among his visitors were Senator
Ankeny of Washington and friends, Rep
resentative Davis Of Florida and friends,
Hemenway of Indiana and
District Attorney Joseph b. Healing OF
that state and Miss Elise McLaren,
daughter Of Sir Charles McLaren, NJ. p,
and Miss Margaret Hunter, daughter of
Sir Robert Hunter. M. p. The two En-
glish ladies are in this country on a visit
Representative Gillet of New York had
a brief talk with the President. Mr.. Gil-
let has been in Congress ten years but
next year promises to have more opposf-
ton for the republican nomination than
ever before. j. Sloat Fassett, q prominent
figure in New York politics for years, has
come out as a candidate against Mr.. Gill;
let for the nomination, and it is declared
that the fight from now on will be a hot
one.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Carnegie were
guests today of the President and Mrs,
Roosevelt at luncheon. MIR. Carnegie is in
the city on business connected with the
Public Library, of which he Is
the founder.
8. w. Woodward and Charles F. Weller
extended an invitation to the President to
introduce his friend. Jacob A Riis of New
York, who will discuss "Washingtons Con-
ditions and Needs" at the annual meeting
of the Associated Charities, in the First
Church, Tuesday night. De-
cember Is. Mr.. Riis and the President
have been close personal friends for many
years. and If the President has time he
will make the presentation.
Office for Mrs. Hoge.
Mrs J. Hampton Hoge widow of the late
J. Hampton Hoge of Virginia, was presented
to the President today by Representative
Slemp Of Virginia. She had an interview
with the President yesterday. The friends
Of Mrs. Hoge and Of her late husband have
asked the President to appoint her as post
master at Plattsburg. Va. small Office
with a moderate salary. The ONCE is now
In charge Of Postmaster Elliott, and Rep.
resentative Slemp, who Is the only repubh-
can congressman from Virginia. has recon-
mended that Elliott be nominated for an
other term. His action in this direction has
been rather severely criticised.
The friends of Mr.. Hoge point out that
he did more to build up the republican
party than any man in 1t, and really sacrf-
feed property and time making campaign
for governor a few years ago. When he car.
ried every white county in the state. He
to work after his defeat for the
OF his party and made
speeches throughout the country in 1900
and 1902.
Senator Scott of West Virginia, who re-
garded ]. Hampton Hoge as one of the
ablest and brightest republicans in the
south. is doing all he can to aid In bringing
about the appointment that Mrs. Hoge
seeks and he hopes that the President will
reward Mr. Hoge's party work by the rec
ignition of his widows claims Mrs. Hoge
has six children, and her husband did not
leave much property, having devoted time
and money to his party. Had he lived he
would have been appointed to position
that would have remunerated him Tor MS
osses.
Postmaster Elliott Is said to be well to do
and to have no need for the salary of the
offce The President has the appointment
what he can for Mrs. Hoge Representa-
tive Slemp, however. is regarded as the
proper one to make the recommendation,
and for this reason the PRESIDENT is dls-
posed to obtain his consent before acting
contrary to his wishes, IL he concludes to
10 this.
Ohio for Roosevelt.
Rev. DIR. Homer ]. Smith, pastor Of
prominent church in Ironton. Ohio. was
.aller at the White House today. Dr. Smith
,ec,ares emphaticaIly that Ohio republicans
ira for Roosevelt for the nomination next
rear, regardless of who may be candidate
or the nomination
There is a widespread and genuine feel
ne in Ohio that President Roosevelt ought
$al fhn
,earer next year." said DIR. Smith, "and
here is no doubt in my mind that he will
,e.'
.Eyeu II Senator Hanna should be a cam
,idate for the nomination.
.sWell. don't care to discuss Senator
4anna: but I have stated that the DELE
gates from Ohio will be for Roosevelt for
he nomination. I was friend Of Presi-
lent Mckinley, knew him intimately and
vas his pastor at one time when he was
,overnor of Ohio. McKinIey's friends are
or Roosevelt for President and will stand
" him. The republican state convention
,as pledged itself to Roosevelt, and the