Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-25
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Chicago District Attorney Calls
on President.
John R. WALSH CASE
Announcement by Attorney General
Expected Soon.
REQUEST OF SAN FRANCISCO
City Wants Soldiers to Remain Awhile
Longer-Presidentia Nominal
tons Sent to Capitol.
REQUEST OF SAN FRANCISCO

Conferences have been held for the last
two three days between Charles b Nor
rison. United States attorney for the Chi
cago district, and officials of the Depart
ment of Justice on various matters in his
district. The prosecution of John r. Walsh.
the banker is one OF the matters under dis
cussion. and It is intimated that some an
nouncement in regard to further action
against the beef packers may be expected.
Mr.. Morrison called at the White House
this morning. but as the cabinet meeting
was in progress he did not see the Presi
dent. He Is expected to call there later In
the day, mainly TO pay his respects.
In regard to the investigation into Mr..
Walsh's affairs, Mr.. Morrison said to a
Star reporter:
THE bank examiners are still working on
the bank accounts, and as three banks are
involved. it is a slow process. / can not
even make guess as to the time when the
examiners will complete their work. Many
railroad corporations are concerned in the
accounts of the several banks, and the in
vestgation Involves an examination OF some
of their books. When the examiners re
port is completed 1t will be inspected by the
Department of Justice and the course of
action will be decided upon. In the mean
time. of course, no Indictment can be
framed. Mr.. Walsh is now under bond he
having been arrested on the charge of mis-
approprlating moneys of the United States.
AS to the plans of the government in re-
gard to the beef packers, Mr.. Morrison had
nothing to say. Attorney General Moody,
who left the cabinet meeting before noon
today, was also non-commttal on this sub
tect. The Department of Justice Is partic-
ularly busy at this time in the prosecution
of cases against various corporations, and
II has been said each day for several days
that an important announcement in regard
TO one of the trusts was to be expected al
any time 1t is believed that the announce
ment will have to do with matters based on
the recent investigation of the Standard
OIL Company and of railroads concerned in
the granting OF rebates and other violations
of the interstate commerce law.
Want Soldiers to Remain.
Senator Flint Of California today present
ed TO the President J. w. Byrne of San
Francisco. Mr.. Bryne came to this city to
urge the President to permit the United
States soldiers doing guard duty IN San
Francisco to remain where they are. He
said there had been suggestions that they
be taken away and the city left to the
police and county OfticialS. He declared
that the people of San Francisco hoped
there truth In the possibility of this
being done. The President said that as the
people of the city desire the soldiers to
remain they will not be disturbed for the
present at least not until the last of June
cit is absolute necessity said Mr.
Byrne. that the soldiers stay where they
are as long as possible. In the disrupted
condition of the streets of the city the best
sort of protection Is needed against thugs,
thieves and murderers. Just the other day
there was an attempt to loot the subtreas-
ury. Thieves and thugs commit crimes and
dodge behind piles of bricks other OBJ
struCtiOns 1t would be practically impos-
sible under present circumstances, for the
police TO handle the city. We appreciate
the Presidents determination TO let the
soldiers remain awhile longer
Invited to Encampment.
Representative Fletcher of Minnesota
called on the President today and extended
TO him an invitation to visit Minneapolis in
August on the occasion of the annual gath
ering OF the c. A. r. The President said
he would like to be present with the vet
Grams of the civil war, but he did not think
he would be able to do so.
Vice President Fairbanks introduced to
the President the pastor of his church in
Meridian Street NJ. E. Church. Mr.. STAINS
field was accompanied by his wife.
Representative Burton of Delaware talked
TO the President about politics In that state.
DR.. Burton Is satisfied that the fractional
troubles among the republicans are about
TO be settled.
Presidential Nominations.
The President sent to the Senate today
the following nominations:
Consul at Para Brazil George II, Picker
ell OF Ohio
Chaplain, with rank of first lieutenant,
Rev. Washington William h. GLADDEN., Col
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