Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
At THE WHITE HOUSE
No Truth in Filibuster Expe-
dition Stories.
SOME PREDICTIONS
HOW THE SITUATION LOOKS TO
TWO WILSON'S.
Legislation Needed for Alaska, Accord
ing to Mr.. Ivey of That
Territory.
SOME PREDICTIONS

E. w. Trimmer United States consul at
Bluefields. Nicaragua for several years, and
now transferred to Cape Gracias, where
Columbus landed on his second visit 10 this
part of the world. called on the President
today. accompanied by j. DIETRICH. Mr..
Trimmer pronounced as the worst sort of
rot the recent stories of the organization
of revolutionary expedition at New Or
leans which was going to Honduras to wipe
out the government of that country in the
interests of Mr.. DIETRICH. who is pretty we'll
known in the United States as having large
mineral interests in South American coun-
tries. Mr.. Trimmer said that there never
was any truth in the stories, nor In many
others of the same kind.
The truth is said Mr. DIETRICH sthat
this whole thing grew out of an attempt to
blackmail me- 1t is known that 1 have a
concession from the Nicaraguan govern
ment of about 200 square miles of land
lying along the Honduras border. Honduras
also claims the land. and there is a dispute
gong on over the matter. There is no
doubt that Nicaragua owns the territory
and will probably secure it, although it
makes little difference to me which side
hnally wins, as my interests won't be HARM
ed. According to the stories that were pub
llshed an expedition of $50 men was being
organized in New Orleans in my behalf to
go down and wipe out the Honduras gov
eminent, so that some new power could
turn over the disputed territory to me- All
this is a veritable pipe dream.
Down in New Orleans is a man who
makes his living writing news supposed to
be picked up from passengers and crews of
fruit steamers reaching that city from
South American ports. He has most vivid
imagination. This man and the Honduras
consul in New York proceeded to discover
this alleged expedition and make great
deal out of it.
They worked some of the New York pa
pers for columns. to the financial better
ment of the space writer and the glorifica
ton of the Honduras consul, who has no
doubt impressed upon the president of
Honduras the fact that he succeeded in
nipping in the bud the most dangerous ex-
petition ever fitted out in this country
against neighboring republic. That is
all the glory the consul wants and will last
him for many years.
THE fact is that 1 have never needed
any small army to protect my rights in
my property. Myself and the twenty-five
American engineers who were with me
when were surveying the property
chased the entire Honduran army from the
place. and not an ounce of blood was
spilled. 1 have no doubt the matter will
be settled satisfactorily"
Indians of Royal Blood.
Mr.. DIETRICH recently brought to this
country a number of Indian children from
Nicaragua for education. They are now
in Washington schools. Among the number
is Prince FERNANDO, son Of King Andrew of
the Mosquito tribe and his sister, Princess
Isabella. These two were introduced to the
President yesterday by Mr. DIETRICH. and
accompanying them were two of their COM
panions, Matilda and Micheleno. The
prince is nine and the princess seven years
of age. The introduction of the Juveniles
was of more interest to the President than
to the youngsters who were so excited that
they forgot everything that had been taught
them. except to say. How do, President?"
when presented to him.
Two of the United States ministers abroad
were received at the White House today
They were Charles Page Bryan, United
States minister to Portugal, and Lawrence
Townsend. United States minister to Bel
GUM. Mr.. Bryan said that Portugal is de-
veloping faster than in many years. "TEe
king Is a progressive, able monarch" said
Mr.. Bryan. land under his direction more
railroads are being constructed in the king
dom than in fifty years"
Edwin H. Burr of New York presented to
the President DR.. Eugene Chariot inspector
of technical education in France and Louis
Roure of the same country, now serving at
st. Louis as member of the jury of IN
ternational award.
Secretary Wilson's Representations.
Secretary Wilson added today to the news
the President has been getting that New
York will elect republican electors in No
vember by large majority. The Secretary
OF Agriculture talked to the President for
some time
Il have been in Massachusetts, talking
to the people and in New Jersey and New
York speaking to the farmers. There is no
question In my mind as to the outcome in
either of these states New Jersey will go
republican by a large majority and the
President will carry New York by many
thousands
"Why?"
Because the people do not want a
change in the politics Of government, and
because they are well satisfied with Presi-
dent Roosevelt as the chief executive of
the country. These are the two reasons
that will determine the vote of the country
in November The President will run many
votes ahead of the state ticket in nearly
every state in the country. showing his
personal attraction for the people,
Views Of Another Wilson.
Ex-senator John l.. Wilson of Washing
ton called at the White House today He
has just come from the Pacific coast and
sees nothing but the most overwhelming
victory for the republicans next month
Washington will give over 10000 majority
for Roosevelt said Mr.. Wilson, land
Oregon will also give 10000. AS to Idaho
and Montana l can not speak so fully, but
/ am sure they will be found in the repub-
lican column. There are local complications
in each of these states which may affect
the state ticket, but republicans in both
states are for Roosevelt In Washington
Turner will not be elected governor by the
democrats There appeared to be a good
chance for him at one time, but he will be
beaten by at least 10000 as the situation
now stands"
Legislation for Alaska
j. w. Ivey of Alaska. who spent much
time here last winter with other Alaskans
working for the passage of various meas
ures for the benefit of Alaska. called at the
White House today. He is on his way east,
having spent a good part of the summer in