New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
Abouf People and Social Incidents.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[From Tho tribune Bureau.l


Washington Dec 6.-President Roosevelt this
afternoon entertained at luncheon Mr.. Takanira-
the Japanese Minister: ex-Lieutenant Governor
Timothy /. Woodruff of New-York and Judge
William n. Cohen, who represents the Britlsn
creditors of santo Domingo. Judge Cohen Is in
Washington a mission for his clients, and e1-
presses the hope that the Senate will speedily
ratfy the Santo Domingo treaty.
Until that treaty or some treaty like it is rat-
fed" he said there can be hope of peaceful
times on the island Just at present. of course IN
der the American administration, everything is
lovely but II the natives thrown back on their
own resources chaos will again result
Representative OIcott of New-York. called at the
White House to invite President Roosevelt to at
tend the Mckinley dinner of the West Side Repub-
lican Club of New-York on the 18th
II hardly thought he'd promise" said Mr.. Oh
colt as he left the Presidents Office without the
Presidents yes" but I thought there might be
just chance that my persuasive eloquence would
prevail"
Your persuasive elOQuence does not seem to be
working very strongly upon the President these
days" observed Mr.. woodruff who was standing
in the anteroom. In the laugh which followed this
sally Mr.. Olcott withdrew. IN addition to Mr..
Woodruff, who to talk over federal appoint
ments. the President discussed New-York politics
with Representatives Calder and Bennett, of Brook
Ign, and Serene E Payne
Before noon when Senator'S and members OF Con-
hurry away for roll call. the President held
a two-hour reception in which he shook hands with
Congressman from every section OF the country.
Senators Perkins and Flint. Of California, told
him that they would stand by the nomination of
Franklin Lane, Of San Francisco. Interstate
Commerce Commissioner, III spite of the fact that
he is a Bryan Democrat; the Republicans of the
Missouri delegation, headed by Senator Warner,
called to pay their respects; Representatives
Humphreys and Cushman. OF Washington.
to talk about irrigation; the Utah Congressman
discussed the need of moro money for the Straw
berry Reservoir project in their State and the
advisability Of establishing national park the
Kiabab Plateau of the Colorado River; Surgeon
w c. Gorgas Of the army. talked with the Presi-
dent about the excellent health conditions the
isthmus and Senators Lodge and Crane called to
recommend the appointment Of Asa French as
United States District Attorney for the district
of Massa chusetts to succeed Melville o. Adams
who has resigned
Among other callers were Senators Frye, Mil
lard Dubois. Burkett. Gamble, Blackburn. Clapp'
Nelson. Warren, Spooner and Long At least
twice many Representatives came to pay their
respects introduce friends.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained
dinner party at the White House tonight. having
and Baroness Hengelmuuer, Senator and Mrs
Hale Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Senator and Mrs.
Wetmore Captain and Mrs Morton Henry, MT
and Mrs Gordon Cumming, Miss Roosevelt, MISS
Tuckerman, Miss Mcmillan, Miss Foraker, Miss
Carow Mr. Hansen, Representative Nicholas Long
worth, Captain Winslow, Ronald c. Lindsay and
Captain Fftzhugh Lee. Bridesmaid roses and
white hyacnths were used table decorations.