The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
ALASKA TRIP IS OFF
Mrs. Taft's Health PrecludeS
Tour This Summer.
INFORMS SENATORS
Says Far North Trip Is Doubtful,
but He Expects 10 Attend Seattle
Exposition Late in the Summer.
Admiral and Baroness Uriu Pay
Respects at the White House.

There Is strong probability that Presi-
dent Taft will find II necessary to post
pone until next year the Alaska tour
which he has been planning FOR next Au-
gust and September.
The President yesterday called to the
White House several Senators who have
had in hand the matter Of an appropria-
tion for the Presidents travelling ex-
penses this summer. and he explained TO
them that. although he still expected 10
attend the Seattle exposition, he felt the
Northern trip might have to be sban-
doned.
The principal reason for this change In
plans is Mrs. Tafts health. although the
prolonged session Of Congress and various
incidental reasons have helped 10 bring
it about
Mrs. Taft has been in a more serious
condition since her recent breakdown than
was al first given out. although a COM
plete rest is expected 20 restore her
strength.
Recovery VIII Be Slow.
The President has been told that Mrs.
Taft viii not be completely recovered
until well along in the summer. and he
does not, Of course. care 20 undertake
such long trip as the one 10 Alaska IN
less Mrs. Taft has wholly regained her
health. he would probably have 70 wait
until September and that would be too
late TO start on the extensive trip he had
planned in Alaska.
The President yesterday received Vice
Admiral Uriu. Of Japan. who was pre-
sented by Ambassador Takahira. They
conversed on matters Of interest.
Later In the day the vice admiral and
Baroness Uriu were guests Of Assistant
Secretary and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop
aboard the yacht Sylph. which made a
trip down the Potomac, landing al Mount
Vernon.
Those who made the trip with vice ad-
miral and Baroness Criu were Postmas-
| ter General Hitchcock, Attorney General
Wickersham. Admiral CowIes. and the
naval attaches OF several foreign en-
bassies.
Last night the distinguished japanese
visitors went 10 Annapolis, where they
attended a hop at the Academy. Early
this morning they will leave for New
York on the private car OF c. W. Thomp-
son. who guests they will be while in the
Metropolis
To Visit New Haven.
They will visit New Haven early next
week. where the admiral and baroness
have a host Of friends.
President Taft has instructed the War
Department 70 look into the burial Of
fifty old soldiers in pO1ter's neld or New
York, and 10 take such action as neces-
ssry to accomplish the removal Of the
remains OF the veterans TO a more suit
able resting place.
The matter was brought 10 the atten-
ton OF the President by Rev. DR.. s. V.
Leech, OF this city. a former resident of
New York
Luther COnnnt Nominated.
President Taft sent 10 the Senate yes
terday the nomination Of Luther Conant.
jr., Of New York. as Deputy CoEmis-
sioner Of Corporations. succeeding E.
Dana Durand. who was recently appoint
ed Director OF the Census Bureau. For
the last five years Mr.. Conant has been
a special examiner OF the Bureau Of
Corporations. and had charge Of the in
vestigatlon Of the cotton exchanges OF
the country which was made BY the
bureau some time ago. He also took an
active part in the Standard Oh investiga-
ton. Prior to entering the government
service he was financial editor Of the
New York Journal of Commerce. He Is
a graduate of the Massachusetts Insti-
tute Of Technology. and is about thirty
eight years old
The nomination Of William r. Harr. OF
the District Of Columbia, to be an assist
ant attorney general. was also sent 10
the Senate.
IN reply 10 the cable message sent by
President Taft feIicitating the members
Of the Masonic lodge. composed entirely
Of Americans. IN London, England, the
President yesterday received the follow
ing:
Your cablegram, instinct with national
feeling and Masonic brOtherly love, lust
read. much appreciated, at first BANQUET
Of American Lodge. attended by repre-
sentative gathering OF the grand officers
Of the Grand Lodge Of England. with
Most Worshipful Pro-grand Master Lord
Ampthill at their head, who re-echo your
kind and cordial greeting"
The message is signed by Frederick Y.
Van Duser, worshlpful master.