Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-29
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Chairman Shonts and Mr..
Dolan Confer With President.
ON AN INCREASE OF PAY
For Steam Shovelers Employed on thu
Isthmian Canal.
IN MEMORY OF M'KINLEY
Pink Carnation Generally Worn by
Clerks and Employes-Nomina-
tions Sent to Senate.
ON AN INCREASE OF PAY
F MEMORY OF M'K1NLEY

Chairman Shonts Of - :-'----'- 800,
commission, who has just returned from
a western trip, conferred with the Presi-
dent and Ihomas d. Ipalan. st.,,. ,.
Steam Shovelers and Dredgemens Inter
national Union, today about increasing the
salaries of those engaged on the many
steam shovels I'm use on the canal. Mr..
Dolan, on previous visit to the Presi-
dent, was requested to prepare and present
figures as to the pay of men in New York
and elsewhere and the reasons for IN ad-
vance in the present wage schedules Of
those at work on the canal Mr.. Dolan
handed these figures to the President and
Mr.. Shonts, and they will he considered
along with the numerous requests that have
been received from other classes of work.
men on the canal for better pay.
Chairman Shonts said that the entire
question of increased compensation for the
skilled workmen on the canal is to be taken
up by his commission, and that decision
will be announced after careful considera-
ton. 1t is said to be unlikely that any
class of workmen will receive increases and
the pay of others remain as now. This
would create dissatisfaction, and II any
raises made they will have to be gem
eral. AS this will involve a large add
tional expense to the canal pay roll, the
matter is being handled with elaboration.
Chairman Shonts said that he did not yet
know when he would be able to severe his
connection with the canal. His resignation
was to take effect whenever President
be dispensed with. He had not spoken to
the President about the time for going,
and would not do so for some time to come.
Few Visitors Before Cabinet Met.
There were few visitors to the White
House before the cabinet meeting today.
Senators Hansbrough and Warner present.
ed friends, and Representative Mondell
talked with the President about some APP
pointments in Wyoming.
Representative Hale of Tennessee intro
duced Edward T. Sanford, the Knoxville
torney general and who has just entered
upon his duties. Mr.. Sanford took the
place of J. c. McReynolds, a Tennessee
lawyer who resigned his place in the De-
partment of Justice to resume the practice
of law.
In Memory of Mckinley.
This is the sixty-fourth anniversary of
the birth of William Mckinley. AS such
anniversary and as "Carnation day it is
being observed generally in the nations
capital Government officials, members of
Congress and private citizens are wearing
the Presidents favorite flower in silent
in the interest of patriotism and good citi-
Zenship.
President Roosevelt had his desk to-
day a great vase of fine carnations, and
a similar bunch of carnations adorned the
desk of Secretary Loeb. Members of the
cabinet each wore one of the handsome
flowers as they appeared at the cabinet
melting. Early today Postmaster General
Cortelyou,. one of the founders of the Car
nation League of America" presented to
each of the bureau and division chiefs and
to each member of his own executive staff
beautiful carnation to be worn during the
day.
In a circular sent broadcast by the trus-
tees of the Mckinley memorial 1t Is indf-
Gated that the purpose of the "Carnation
League of America" is to lnstill into the
hearts and minds of the people a desire for
a real patriotic observance of all of our
national days.
"Carnation day, in it's simplicity and deli
cate sentiment" the trustees continue, lis
peculiarly appropriate as a memorial to
William Mckinley, the man, and in its
broader purpose of fostering genuine ma
tional patriotism and good citizenship. it Is
imbued with the spirit of William McKin-
ley, the statesman"
Civic Federation.
Ralph M. Easley, secretary of the
Civic Federation, which is to hold meet
ings here in February. at which en-
ployers and employed will have heart
to-heart talks with each other, called
on the President to arrange for visits
who will be present, especially w. H.
Mallock, the English lecturer on social
conditions.
MIR. Easley says there is need for as
much improvement in Washington as in
other cities of the country SO far as the.
work of the federation is concerned, es-
pecially in the sanitary environments of
business houses and government build
ings.
Today's Nominations.
Among the nominations sent to the
Senate today were the following:
War-First lieutenant to be captain,
Clyffard Game, 18th Infantry
9Treasury-To be surveyor of customs
for the port of Albany, N. Y, William
Barnes, jr.
Navy-Lieutenant to be a lieutenant
commander, Edward H Campbell; as
sistant paymaster to be a passed assist
ant paymaster, Neal B. Farwell.
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