Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Trouble With Indiana Political
Factions.
MEYER VISITS PRESIDENT
Brought Messages From Emperor Will
liam and King Edward.
INVITED TO MASONIC FAIR
Committee Asks the President to At
tend the Fair on the Open
ing Night.


If the Indiana political enemies of Repre-
sentative Cromer of that state can have
their way with the President, Cromer will
not be nominated as postmaster at Muncie.
Cromer was defeated in the last election by
democrat, despite the fact that his dis
trict is normally republican by something
like 5000. His defeat was due to faction
which has long opposed him, and, falling to
defeat him in the primaries, knitted him at
the polls. With the exception of Senator
Beveridge, the entire Indiana delegation is
working to have Cromer made postmaster,
which pays 5000 year. Their efforts
are being met with an avalanche of pro-
tests from republicans of Cromer's dis
trict, his inveterate enemies.
The President today discussed the matter
with Speaker cannon, Senator Hemenway
and Representative Watson of Indiana, who
urged that the nomination of Cromer be
sent to. the Senate. What action will be
taken by the President was not stated.
1t is pointed out by the enemies of Cromer
that they thought they would eradicate him
from the politics of the district when they
defeated him last November and that his
appointment as postmaster at Muncie would
re-establish him to such an extent that the
fight would continue, to the great prejudice
of the party in that district
Representative Fred Lands, who was de-
feated last November because of fractional
differences in his district, has been urged by
a number of friends for appointment to
some good position, but he has not given his
approval to these efforts and there have
been no demonstrations of dsapproval from
his district. The President may, it is said,
select him for a good place some time in
the future.
Meyer Confers With the President.
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| day take the oath of office as Postmaster
| General, spent some time with the President
| today He arrived from Europe yesterday
| and reached Washington last night Repre-
| sentative OVerStreet of Indiana. who is
| chairman of the House committee on postal
| affairs, was with the President and Mr..
| Meyer part of the time, and all three dis
cussed phases of postal affairs.
Messages From Crowned Heads.
But it was not postal matters that kept
| Mr.. Meyer with the President. 1t was the
delverance of messages from two of the
great rulers of the other side of the At
lantic. On his way to this country from
his post at ST. Petersburg, Mr.. Meyer
stopped at Berlin and London and talked
with Emperor William and King Edward.
Each of the monarchs sent messages of
greeting to President Roosevelt. In both
instances the messages were more than
formal. After these messages were con-
| veyed Mr.. Meyer remained to tell the Presi-
| dent about what is going in Russia,
| where the elements in politics continue to
| struggle for the mastery.
There Will Be Modification.
Senator Smoot of Utah laid before the
President today a resolution passed by the
Utah legislature asking a modfica ton of
the order withdrawing supposed coal lands
from entry. The President indicated to
Senator Smoot that he intends to make
modification OF this order, which has
caused widespread opposition in the west.
Senator Hansbrough thanked the Presi-
cent for letter the chief executive has
written to the North Dakota senator con-
graduating him on getting through the
Senate the House bill amending the dena-
tured alcohol laws SO as to permit the
small farmer to make this alcohol. The
President considered that the fight of SEN
ator Hansbrough was good one, and
wrote him letter expressing his congratu-
lations. Senator Hansborough believes that
the House will accept the few amend
ments made by the Senate.
Senator Elkins on the Canal
Senator Elkins talked to the President
today about Panama canal matters and
told the President that he thought h had
| acted wisely in turning over the construc-
| ton of the canal to the engineers of the
United States army. "These men are able
| and honest said Senator Elkins, land
|
| with the army engineers in charge.
| made a speech in the Senate a number of
| months ago advocating the turning over
| of the canal to the engineers, and 1 am
| glad to see that these ideas have at last
! been put into effect
| Representative Wylie of Alabama intro
duced Edmund H. Dryer of Talladega, one
| Of the democratic candidates for federal
| judge. The President, as heretofore stated,
| will not pass upon the judgeship until after
| Congress adjourns. A number of new can
| being r. W. Walker Of Huntsville
| Representative Bartholdt saw the Presi-
| dent to recommend the appointment of DR..
Hexamer of Philadelphia as a member of
| is president of the National German-Ameri-
| can Alliance. He is not candidate, but
| Mr.. Bartholdt thought that he we'll
| qualified for a place. The President will
ganization like that headed by DR.. Hexamer.
| A Porto Rico Appointment.
| At the request of Delegate Larrinaga of
Porto Rico the President today teegraphed
| to that island the appointment of Francisco
| De P. Acuna a member of the executive
| council of the island to fill the vacancy
made by the retirement of Andrew Crosas.
| Representative Olcott of New York intro
duced some friends So did Representative
| Law of Brooklyn.
Omaha Indians Make Call.
Representative Burkett of Nebraska in
| troduced to the President three Omaha In
| dians-Wajapa Hascabka and Tahotonba
| These are their tribal names, however as
all three speak English fiuently and are
better known by their English names Two
of them, Wajapa and Tahotonka, graduated
from the Carlisle Indian School as Lever
ing and Warner. The Omahas have a
grievance. The tribe was removed some
years ago from a reservation that contained
600 acres and placed upon one contain
ing 100000 acres. They have since been
trying to get the difference in value from
| the treasury.
Invited to Masonic Fair.
| A committee from the board of control Of
tine Masonic fair to be held at Convention
Hall from April Is to May / was at the
White House today to bespeak President
Roosevelts attendance at the opening
| night. The committee included B. F. Smith,
the president of the board of control; Frank
| H. Thomas and Harry Stamford. They