The Washington herald., 1908-06-30

Oyster Bay. n. Y, June 29.-Assistant
/ Secretary of State Bacon came to Oyster
Bay this morning 10 introduce to Presi-
dent Roosevelt Senior Manuel Calero and
Mayor Maria Molina, OF Vera Cruz, Mex
icO
Other luncheon guests at Sycamore Hill
were Col William L. Marshall, of Am
brose Channel fame; DR.. Albert Shaw. OF
the Review Of Reviews, and Caspar Whit
ney. editor OF Outing.
Secretary Bacon declared on his arrival
this visit had no official significance. The
Mexican visitors brought with them a
verbal message Of good will from Presi-
dent Diaz, Of Mexico. and finding that
/ President Roosevelt had left Washington
journeyed to Sycamore Hnl to deliver it.
The Mexicans and Secretary Bacon left
the Hill Immediately after luncheon
Senor Calero and Mayor Molina seemed
greatly pleased with the reception accord
ed them. They had the usual remarks 10
make concerning Mr. Roosevelt's sur
prising knowledge of foreign countries
and affairs.
President Much Pleased.
Your president was much pleased with
Diaz's expression of good will" they
said. In return. President Roosevelt has
intrusted US with a message Of greeting
and goodwill for President Diaz, whom
he described as one Of the greatest fac
tors Of civilization in the western hemi-
sphere"
! Secretary Bacon refused TO discuss the
| situation in Venezuela or Mexico. and de-
clared that he made no official communi-
cation to the President while at the hill.
| The Mexicans said they were at present
out OF touch with affairs in that country
| but expressed belief that the reports OF
La threatened revolution had been greatly
| exaggerated.
After the departure Of the Mexican
visitors, Secretary Bacon drove over to
| his summer home. near Westbury, for
short stay. He left for Washington to-
night
May Succeed Mackenzie.
Col Marshall since the retirement OF
Gen. Alexander Mackenzie Chief OF Engi-
neers Of the army. on May p, has been
mentioned for that place. Il is under
stood that President Roosevelt invited
him down TO oyster Bay to talk matters
oyer.
Caspar Whitney was probably the most
eagerly looked for Of the luncheon guests.
He is familiar with big game hunting in
Africa. and that is the topic which holds
the most interest for President Roosevelt
at present Mr.. Whitney had so much
interesting information 10 impart that he
remained at Sagamore Hin after the
others had gone
The President is talking and correspond
ing with all the well-kn0wn African hunt
ers and explorers he can reach in order TO
plan successfully for his great hunting
"trip. on which he is 20 start about the
LIST OF next April
Plans Not Complete.
Secretary Loeb said to-day that the
! Presidents plans had not yet assumed
definite form, and that It would probably
be some time before the details could be
announced. The President is planning 10
hunt, both in British and German-Africaa
possessions.
rumors that Secretary Root had visited
the President yesterday II the intima-
tions given out here are correct. last sat
! urdays gathering Of political experts at
/ Sagamore Hin will be the last excitement
/ of that kind that oyster Bay will ex-
| perience for many a summers day.
Meanwhile President Roosevelt is to de
vote himself 10 wood-chOpping boating.
ard horseback riding 10 get into condition
for his hunt