Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-13
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Panama Situation Considered
by the Cabinet.
ISTHMIAN CANAL TALK
POLITICAL PLUMS SOUGHT BY
PRESIDENTIAL CALLERS.
Pennsylvania Veterans Received-ln-
vitation to Thanksgiving Dinner
Will Not See Foot Ball Game.

AT tOday'S cabinet meeting practlcaily
the only subject Under consideration was
the Panama situation. All of the members
arrived at tine executive offices early ex-
cept Secretary Hay, who was delayed for
half an hour by important engagements.
The birth of the new Panama republic, sig
rallied by the reception of its accredited
minister, M. Philippe Bunau Varilla, was
Announced by the President. In that con-
rection the whole Panama situation was
discussed briefly, particular attention being
devoted to prospective developments In
Congress Both the President and members
of the cabinet have taken up the matter
with members of the Serate and House
with a Wow to u reconciliation of any diff
ferences that may exist. and to the secur-
ing of harmonious action, If possible on the
istEmian canal question
1t can be stated authoritatively that
the situation. 1t now presents ITSELF Is
reasonably satisfactory to the President
and his advisers. Several days ago formal
inquiry made by the War Department
whether 1t would be necessary, IN any
probable event. to send troops to the
isthmus. The reply was that none would
be needed. In fact officials of the admin
istIation depreCate even a suggestion OIL
such action, as they state emphatically
that there Is no foundation for it,
The meeting today was brief. only few
routine departmental matters. in addition
Talks With the Party Leaders.
President Roosevelt talks frequently with
Senate and House leaders as to the Pana-
ma revolution and the canal question He
does not have much time during his office
hours for discussion of so important
question and finds that the best plan is to
have those he desires to consult to dinner
with him. to call in the evening. when
there is no interruption. Last night there
We're at dinner with the President Secre-
taries Hay and Wilson and Senators Hale
Hanna. Fairbanks, Platt of Connecticut
Spooner and Allison. The conference lasted
until midnight. and the prospective program
of the government on the canal question
from now was the most important sub
ject under consideration. With the formal
recognition of the new republic come a
dozen other questions that must be solved
before canal can be built. and it Is the
approach to these questions that the Presi-
dent is considering. asking and obtaining
the views of the leaders.
In all big questions arising in the past
year or two the President has freely and fire.
auently consulted with republican leaders
who were at one time most prominently
mentioned as his rivals for the republican
nomination for President. Senators Hanna.
Fairbanks, Allison and Spooner have taken
part in the formation of more important
policies by the administration in recent
months than any other four men in the
Senate. These. together with Senators
Aldrich. Cullom. Lodge Beveridge. Plat
and Hale, have constituted the principal ad-
visefs of the President in his movements on
public questions.
Kansas Judgeship Aspirants.
Chief Justice Johnson of the state SUI
preme court of Kansas was presented to
the President this morning by Representa-
tive Calderhead of that state. Mr.. johnson
Is one of the candidates for the judgeship
vacancy in Kansas, He has been a MEM
Der of the supreme court of his state for
many years and has the hearty indorse-
ment of many of the ablest lawyers of |
Kansas. MIR. Johnson is one of the leading |
candidates. While there a number of
candidates. the leading ones, besides Mr..
Johnson. are Associate Justice Pollock Of
the state supreme court. Charles Blood
smith and Nelson H. Loomis of Topeka
The Kansas delegation has held no meeting
to exchange views and agree upon one man
to put before the President who will under
the circumstances not select a judge until
he Kansas representatives have had time
10 determine who they want
Senator CullOm of Illinois saw the Presi-
dent this morning to present the name of a
citizen of Hawaii who would like to become
secretary of the territory in place of George
Crater. who will succeed to the governor
ship upon the confirmation of Gov Dole az
United States judge. The President in
dictated that he had practically decided
upon man for secretary
Senator Hopkins of Illinois paid his re-
spects. and Senator Dolliver of Iowa pre-
sented some friends.
Senator McComas and S. A. Williams
the recent republican candidate for gov
ernor of Maryland. were with the PresI-
dent this morning. The President spoke APP
provingly and encouragingly of the race
made by Mr.. Williams, and extended good
wishes for his future and the political
future OF the republicans of that state.
senator Hoar made call upon the Presi-
dent, and Senator Fairbanks spent some
time with the chief executive
Representatives Scarborough and Legare |
or South Carolina paid their respects Mr. |
legare is one of the new members from |
that state. He is from Charleston which |
city he represented in the state legisla- |
lure before becoming a candidate for Con- |
greSS. He Is one of the youngest men ever |
sent to Congress from that state, he and |
Representative Lever being about the same |
age
President Receives Veterans.
Subsequent to the cabinet meeting today. |
President Roosevelt received a delegation
of about a score of the survivors of the
I'D Pennsylvania Volunteer Veterans, who
are en- route home from the ceremonies on
the battlefield of Missionary Ridge incident
to the dedication of their regtmental monu-
ment. The reception was made the occa-
sion of an exchange of cordial greetings
senator Allison of Iowa was an early
caller on the President today. He was
accompanied by Edward r. Meek United
states district judge of the northern dis
trict OF Texas. whom he introduced to
Iowa and longtime friend of Senator
Allison.
Not Going to Foot Ball Came
Senator PenrOse of Pennsylvania today
extended to President Roosevelt an invi-
tation to attend banquet of the Fellow
ship Club of Philadelphia to be given on
the evening of Thursday. the 10Th instant
Thanksgiving day The President ex-
pressed regret that he would be unable
to attend the function. He has decided
not to attend the West Point Annapolis
loot ball game which is to be played on
Franklin Field. Philadelphia on the Sat-
urday Following Thanksgiving day.
Senator Stone Has No Candidate.
Senator Stone of Missouri tall, slim,
alert and cautious. paid his respects to
the President today, Like other demo-
cratic senators, he is on friendly per-
sonal relations with the President and
annually makes call of respect Some
democratic senators call oftener than
that but the most of them feel that they
he