Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-09
At THE WHITE HOUSE
John Mitchell Talks on
Mining Troubles.
s. P EAK ER CANN0N
SOME VIEWS AS TO HIS VICE
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY.
Col. Moseley Makes Call on the Presi-
dent-Action in Pardon
Gases.
s P EAK ER CANN ON

John Mitchell, president OF the Miners
Union, accompanied by Daniel J. Keith Of
the Lonsshoremen's Union, called on the
President today, and while there talked
about the serious situation in the mining
regions Of Colorado where the military
authorities still have control Of affairs. Mr..
Mitchelrs talk was not, he said. with the
object Of trying to have any action taken
by the President, as that was out Of the
question as matters now stand but merely
recital Of facts as he knows them. Both
the President and Mr. Mitchell say the situ-
alton is dangerous one.
Some Views as to Cannon.
Il am strongly opposed to the talk OF
Speaker Cannon for Vice President" said
Representative Curtis. IT do not want to
see him nominated and cannot believe he
will be in the face OF his expressed opposi-
ton. He has been great Speaker and his
services will be needed in the House. That
ls where we want and need him and where
he can be OF the most service to his coun-
try. Reed and Cannon have been magnifi-
cent presiding officers and each has ruled
the House and retained the respect of mem-
bers."
Representative Sherman of New York had
different views about Mr.. Cannon i am
undoubtedly In favor of Mr.. Cannon for
tic VICE ptcSiucucy anu SQall continue "
feel that way. No better man could be
nominated And right here ! might say
that am NOT candidate for Speaker In
case he IL nominated. The republican tick
ct will be successful in New York think
we will carry the state by 6OOOO The DEM
Ocratic majority below the Bronx cannot
possibly be over 1900 and we will go down
to the bridge with at least 10000. This
makes 5000 majority certain Mr.. Sher-
man spent some time with the President
Senator Elkins Of West Virginia saw the
President to present John w. Mason, FORM
er commissioner of internal revenue, and
Fairmont Judge Kendall wants to be
Judge in the Philippines and Senator
Eikins has urged his appointment
White Lot Athletic Grounds.
Col. Symons, the superintendent Of public
buildings and grounds, said at the White
House today that the base ball grounds
prepared on the ellipse south Of the White
House had proven such a success that it
had been determined 70 establish q loea<
tfon for Quoit pitching and to lay of the
grounds for that purpose. The quot
grounds will be in the northwest corner Of
the Monument grounds, near 14th and B
streets, under the shade trees there, and
will furnish playground during the sum-
mer for many QUOT gamesters. Archery
grounds have been laid off near the Smith
sohfan. Colonel Symons thinks there will
be great interest in the White Lot athletic
grounds before the end Of the summer sea-
son.
Col Mosby Makes Call.
Col. John s. Mosby of confederate guer-
rilla fame called on the President today to
pay his respects. He is now a special
agent Of the Interior Department, and has
been down in Alabama investigating some
affairs there. Colonel Mosby has been in
Washington and near Washington under
many varying conditions. When he was
guerrilla and was annoying many people
he rode up near the Chain bridge, cut off a
lock OF his hair and gave it to woman
who sold vegetables in the city and had a
pass to go in and out. He told her to take
the hair to President Lincoln and say that
he would be in to visit him in a short time
Lincoln got the hair and merely laughed
After the war Colonel Mosby became a
warm personal friend of General Grant,
and was appointed as United States con-
sui general at Hong Kong by President
Grant. I think was the first man in the
United States to propose General Grant
for third term, said Colonel Mosby. II
did this in an interview in Washington
paper in August, 1878. Consequently
could not oppose the nomination of Mr.
Cleveland on that ground only. I talked
to General Grant about third term at
Hong Kong in the spring Of 1870, but he
did not commit himself. He was splen-
did listener"
Representatives Curtis and Scott of Kan
sas were at the White House with ex-Rep-
resentative Blue Of Kansas Mr.. Blue is In
Washington looking into the official rec
ords Of the Cherokee freedmen. Some of
these freedmen were put on the rolls and
some did not get on. 1t is to look after the
on the records that Mr.. Blue is here.
Senator Gamble of South Dakota intro
duced to the President his son, who win
probably be appointed cadet at West
Point In short time.
Pardon Cases Acted Upon.
The President has denied thirteen appli-
cations for pardon and has exercised Glenn
ency in twelve.
He has pardoned Henry c. Perry, convict
ed in North Carolina of having in his pos
session empty whisky barrel upon which
the revenue stamp was not Cancelled, and
sentenced December 8, 19O3 to imprison-
ment for one year. His pardon was recon-
mended by the district attorney and Judge
and by the Attorney General, because the
ofense was technical and because there
was serious doubt OF the guilty intent of
the prisoner.
He has pardoned Mary J. Tilley, convict
ed in the western district of Virginia OF re-
| failing liquor without having paid the spe-
cial tax, and sentenced on February IL.
1904, to pay q fine OF 800 and to be impris-
oned for thirty days in Jail. The judge sus-
pended execution Of the sentence for four
for pardon to be considered. and he and
the district attorney recommended par
don in which Recommendation the Attorney
General concurred.
civil rights of Henry NJ. Owens. convicted
in the eastern district of Virginia of en-
bezzling post Office funds and sentenced to
Imprisonment for six months, from which
he was discharged about seven years ago;
Of Thomas r. Kendrick. convicted in Mis-
souri, of passing counterfeit money and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for two years,
which he served more than year ago. and
of Samuel M Cabell who was convicted I'm