Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17
Conference as to Prospects Of
Legislation.
ASSURANCES GIVEN
CUBAN TREATY AND ANTI
TRUST BILL WILL BE PASSED.
Two Virginia Appointments Deter
mined Upon-A Large Number OF
Visitors Called Today.

ImDOrtant conferences WeIS ASAo eON"S
at the executive offices between the Presi-
dent and prominent members OF the senate
regarding the legislative prospect for the
remainder Of the session. President Hoose-
yelt is anxious to have enacted some anti
trust lesisla ton and to secure the ratif1ca-
ton of the Cuban reciprocity treaty. Such
assurances as are possible at this time have
been given him that both Of his desires VIII
be fulfilled. -.
In course of an interview today, Senator
Burrows of Michigan, who last spring led
the opponents of the reciprocity legislation,
told the President that. with possibly one
exception. the nineteen senators who op-
posed that legislation would support the
pending Cuban reciprocity treaty as amend
ed. He had no doubt that the treaty would
be ratified. as he was assured that no cap
tious opposition was to be expected from
those democratic senators who regarded
the treaty with disfavor.
Senators Platt of Connecticut and Aldrlch
of Rhode Island discussed with the Presi-
dent the prospect of antitrust legislation IN
the Senate. Both were of opinion that some
measure perhaps could be passed at this
session. although 1t was pointed out that
with less than six weeks of the session re-
manning. it would be a serious problem to
overcome any very strenuous opposition TO
any measure. Leaders Of the House ana
o: the Senate are endeavoring to agree upon
some form of antitrust measure that will
command enough support in both branches
Of Congress to insure its enactment into
law. That they will be successful in their
efforts is regarded probable.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana told the
President that 1t was certain that the ON
nibus statehood bill could not be passed by
the Senate. He did not indicate what fate
awaited his committee statehood measure
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana. in a chat
with the President added his assurance
that the Cuban treaty would be ratified.
and that perhaps some legislation bearing
upon the trust question would be enacted.
Senator Quarles of Wisconsin extended a
cordial invitation to the President to visit
cities of his state during his western trip
next spring. The itinerary of the trip has
not been completed but the President indi-
Gated the likelihood that he WOULD visit
points in Wisconsin while on the trip.
Virginia Appointments Settled.
Senator Scott and Representative-elect
Slemp Of the ninth Virginia district had a
conference with the President today re-
garding some Virginia appointments. and
especially in regard to the collectorship OF
customs and postmaster at Norfolk. two Of
the best-paying and most important offices
in the state. The President has definitely
decided that he will reappoint the incum-
bents of both these offices. and the nominal
tions Will go to the Senate on Monday or
Tuesday of next week. Mai. r. G. Banks
Waddy Is the postmaster. An intensely
bitter fight has been going on over these
two offices. the old factional troubles be-
tween the Bowden-Agnew and Wise-Wa
elements of the Virginia party has been In
progress over the offices. Maj. Banks is
an adherent of the Bowden or organization
faction. while Col. Waddy belongs to the
other faction. The two offices have been
under consideration by the President for
some time
Senator Scott talked with the President
a hn mol fot,
Senator Scott is an advocate of the San
Bias canal route, and presented the Presi-
dent with a speech made in the Senate on
the advantages of that route
A Place for Major Edwards.
Senator Hansbrough saw the President to-
day about some North Dakota matters
One of them was to once again urge the
name OF Major A. W. Edwards Of Fargo
editor of the Forum, for some good posi-
ton in the government service. Major Ed
wards name was put before the President
some time ago, but no vacancies have been
found that would give what he desires.
The President said that he will take care
OF Major Edwards at the first opportunity.
Representative Wooten of Texas, who
visited Alsaka last summer to acouaint
himself with conditions there, saw the
President today and recommended the nom
nation of Thomas r. Lyons as attorney of
the first district OF Alaska to fill vacancy
caused by the death of the United States
attorney. Mr.. Lyons Is the present assist
ant attorney and has been appointed by the
judge OF the district to temporarily act as
attorney.
Had Great Many Visitors
The President had large number of WIS.,
itors today. Senators and representatives
had friends to present. and for some time
the President was engaged in receiving this
class OF callers. Among these were Senator
Bard of California and friends Senator
Foster of Washington and three friends
Representative Tayler OF Ohio and friend.
Senator Gibson of Montana, Representative
Erwin OF Kentucky and friend. Representa-
tlves Sibley and Bates of Pennsylvania and
Representative Boreing of Kentucky
Senator Perkins of California presented
James w. Ragsdale. United States consul
at Tfen Tsin. China. who Is in this country
on leave. Mr.. Ragsdale has recently done
some important work in China in the settle
ment OF claims growing out of the Boxer
uprising in China. Mr. Ragsdale is account
ed one OF the most effective men in the con-
sular service of the country and has a high
rating in the State Department.
Col. George L. Andrews commander;
Capt John r. Bartlett. senior vice COM
mander: Col. George w. Steele. Junior vice
commander. and Maj William P Huxford
recorder. called to invite the President To
attend the twenty first annual banquet OF
the District OF Columbia Commandery NJ
the Military Order OF the Loyal Legion. tt
be given at Rauscher's nthe evening Of
February IL next.
Mason Has No Sore Toe.
Senator Mason of Illinois was at tn,
White House to present Dr. Adoiph Dan
zfger. writer OF Chicago. formerly of Sal
Francisco. DR.. Danziger has been indorset
by the California and Illinois senator's TO
consulate. and Senator Mason presente,
him for consular position Of that kind
Good-natured and philosophical ever o.
political affairs, Senator Mason gave al
Idea OF how he feels about his defeat IL
senator by Representative Hopkins. Repl.
Ing to an inquiry from friend as to HOY
his spirits operated in view of his defeat. h
said: "Oh. I've got no grievance. 4
doesn't pay TO have grievances The worl
has no use for fellow with a grievance
i remember that when l a boy Their
was boy in our neighborhood who SCENE
10 hasten each spring TO get mis- big to
stumped so that he could go around com
planning about It, He always had his To-
wrapped up. and II he saw another bo
coming along he would sit down and beyi
10 unwrap his toe and complain about hi
troubles The other boys had sore toes
too. but cared little about them. I haven
any sore toe in political affairs Hopkir
beat me for the Senate all right. and IL
be with him when the next race come