Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
PLANT OF MUSICIANS
Attorney for New York Unions
Calls on President.
ALIENS VS.. HOME TALENT
Foreigners Brought Here to Displace
Americans.
OTHER WHITE HOUSE CALLERS
Gov. Hoggatt Here to Push Alaska
Legislation Before Congress.
Three Senator's Call.
THEIR WHITE HOUSE CALLERS

President Roosevelts visitors today
were so few that he dictated correspond
ence to Secretary Loeb until after II
o'clock before beginning his receptions.
He had long talk with f. ]. Gavegan,
an attorney representing labor bodies In
New York: Joseph N. Weber of that city,
president of the American Federation of
Musicians. and Philip Hauser, president
of the local union Of musicians of that
city.
Inc musicians claim that alien musi-
clans are being brought into this coun-
Try IN large numbers under contract to
displace American musicians. Amuse-
ment managers of all kinds are respon-
slble for the invasion. In New York city
whole orchestras of aliens have been
Drought to hotels. The same is said to be
true as to Chicago and other cities.
The President was told that the for
elSners. many Of whom are Mexicans, are
brought in under contract in violation of
the immigration laws. and that If these
laws We're interpreted differently by the
immigration service of the Department Of
commerce and Labor, the invasion could
be stopped. Not only are American must
clans losing their positions, he was told
nut the foreigners are cutting prices In
such way as to threaten the wages of
the home talent
The President gave his visitors a note
TO Mr.. Straus. Secretary of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, asking
that full report be made to him as to
the charges.
Hitchcock Going to Augusta.
Frank H. Hitchcock. who will leave
this afternoon or tonight for Augusta,
Ga, to confer with Mr.. Taft. made a
brief call upon the President today. He
said that headquarters of the republican
national committee would be maintained
both in this city and in Chicago until aft
er the inauguration. Secretary Hayward
or the committee being a western man.
prefers to remain at Chicago, and his
headquarters will be there.
Alaskan Legislation.
Gov. Hoggatt of Alaska, who spends
most of his winters in Washington seek
ing legislation for his territory. said today
that he hoped Congress would enact the
laws so necessary for the betterment of
conditions in the farthest strip of Ameri-
can land. Another judicial district Is
asked by Alaskans, and a bill to create
one is pending. 1t is believed to have a
good chance Of becoming law. Another
bill that is we'll along toward law is that
fixing a uniform license Of $1,000 for sa-
looms. Heretofore the license has ranged
from $500 to $500. according to the popu-
lation of the town or city.
The new bill, which is now on it's way to
conference, having passed both houses,
makes the licenses uniform. but prevents
the establishment of saloons In all places
where there are not officers of the terri
tory. In this way saloons cannot be es-
tablished at mining camps and at points
away from the protection Of United States
commissioners or marshals.
Gov. Hoggatt would like to see some
amendments made to the mining laws.
but doubts If anything in this line will be
passed by Congress at this session.
McCumber's Grain Inspection.
Senator McCumber's heart is set upon
getting through Congress at this session
a federal grain inspection bill He was
White House caller today, and when
asked about his bill said: Il will continue
to press It and hope to get report in
time for action at this session. Senator
Hansborough, the chairman of the COM
mittee having the bill in charge. Is i'll, and
Senator Warren. the next ranking men,
Der. is too busy with his military affairs
to give much time to the subject"
Libby Of Grand Forks to the President.
Mr.. Libby is secretary of the State His
torical Society Of North Dakota.
Senator Gamble introduced to the Presi-
dent the members Of the basket ball team
of Princeton. his son being among the
number. The President gave the boys
a cordial reception.
Senator Dixon Of Montana introduced
two friends.
Senior Barrios. the Guatemalan minister
babe the President goodbye today before
leaving on visit to his home.