New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
KNOX TO SEE PRESIDENT
An IMPORTANT VISIT.
Postal Inquiry and Army GIoUe
Contract To Be Discussed.
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o,.e.a- Fav L. l. Aug. 10.-Attorney General
z,nox is expected here tomorrow to confer with
-, r,r,5e,t on various important questions
Ao,r these it is said. viii be the postoffice in
.r+,,-o.ion After the intimation OF Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, who has
t.rre Of the investigation. that little now re-
vno,,s 70 be revealed in the way Of corruption,
-. Attorney Generals visit, following so soon
after the visits of Mr.. Bristow and Postmaster
General Payne. is understood to indicate that,
while further indictments may be brought in,
che end of the inquiry is in sight.
Notwithstanding the belief here that the con-
,,iction of August w. Machen is practically
sured, Attorney General Knoxs visit is expected
10 be followed By important if not sensational
developments in the prosecution of the cases.
# is understood that the President desires TO
have the investigation end at as early date
as is consistent with his policy of searching
thoroughness. There has been no change in the
Presidents attitude toward the investigation.
He is still resolved that no pains shall be spared
70 sift the matter to the end and is determined
that every person found guilty shall be prose
cuted or dismissed.
Another question which will be discussed at
the conference, it is said is the army glove con-
tract investigation. in which further testimony
that any personal feelings of friendship the
president may have entertained toward any one
involved in the disclosures will not be permitted
20 interfere with the impartial conduct Of the in
vestigation.
BARON Won STERNBURG DEPARTS
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the new German
Ambassador 10 the United States who pre-
scented his credentials TO the President on Fri
sav. left here on the $50 train this morning for
his summer home at the Weirs, N H. The am
hassador had planned TO leave Oyster Bay on
Saturday afternoon. and his valet, with a con-
siderable portion of the ambassadors luggage
did actually take the train. The President
however it is said urged his guest so strongly
10 remain that at the last moment he consented
10 do so Two Of the Presidents children ac-
COMMANDED the ambassador to the station. Both
the President and the ambassador enjoyed the
visit thoroughly. All questions Of diplomacy
and international policy it is said. were excluded
The ambassador and the President spent most
Of the time out of DOORS riding on horseback,
4raulping through the woods together. attend
ing informal family picnics, playing tennis and
IN friendly rivalry indulging in target practice
at the Sycamore Hill butts The ambassador
resembles the President in his love of outdoor
sports and recreations Baron Won Sternburg
having departed, the President took advantage
Of the absence of visitors to spend most of the
day in his library where he transacted consider
able executive business and disposed Of a mass
# of correspondence.
THE NAVAL REVIEW.
The twelve biggest ships in the North At
Iantic Squadron will compose the feet TO be
reviewed by the President off Oyster Bay on
August Il
AS at present arranged. the fleet will be
divided into two squadrons Of six vessels each'
and these into two divisions Of three vessels
Rear Admiral Barker, in addition TO his duties
as commander in chief, will command the nrst
squadron and first division. Rear Admlral
Corhlan will command the second squadron
and its first division. Each of the other divi-
sions VIII be commanded by flag officer. The
ships 10 take part and the order in which they
will pass before the President are as follows:
First squadron first division-Battleship
Kearsarge flagship of Rear Admiral Barker,
and batteships Alabama and Illinois
Second divison-Battleship Texas, flagship of
Rear Admiral Sands, and battleships Indiana
and Massachusetts.
second squadron first division-CruIser
Olympia. flagship OF Rear Admiral Coghlan,
and cruisers Baltimore and Topeka.
Second division-Cruiser Yankee, flagship of
Rear Admiral Wise. and cruisers Prairie and
Panther.
The feet VIII arrive off Oyster Bay about sun
down On saturday, August II. The inspection
and review VIII begin at . o'clock on Monday
morning. August i. The President, in COM
pany with Secretary Moody and others will use
The auxiliary cruiser Mayfower.
General Robert Shaw Oliver, the new As
sistant Secretary of War, IS expected to arrive
here later in the week.
Il IS reported that the President will again
visit Lotus Lake. the Sayvile home of his
uncle. Robert B. Roosevelt, some time the lat
ter part Of this month On this occasion, it is
said, he viii be accompanied by Mrs. Roose-
welt.
II is understood that the President does not
care TO make any statement concerning the
manner OF the retirement Of General Miles. The
report that the President overruled the Secre-
tary Of War and had the retirement of General
Miles made unduy formal, is dismissed here as
absurd.