Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-07
DISTRICT |NCLUDED|N REbUKE BY TAFT
House Committee Will Report Reasons for Canoeing Indiana
Morrill, Fund Bill. Visit Not Political
Amendment IS ORDERED MAY GO THERE AFTER ALL
George Washington University De Depends His Ability Defer
gnated Receive Benefits. Other Engagements
THREE-YEAR PERIOD NAMED HEARS CASE OF STRIKERS
Representatives
IN Workers introduced
President
Reasons for Canoeing Indiana
Visit Not Political.
MAY GO THERE AFTER ALL
Depends on His Ability to Defer
Other Engagements
HEARS CASE OF STRIKERS
Representatives Of Bethlehem Steel
Workers introduced to the
President

President Taft today spoiled the 1uiciest
bit of political speculation that has been
indulged in for some time--that regarding
his Cancelled Indianapolis trip. There stu
remains. though, some interesting incl-
dents connected with the affair.
The President caused 1t to be made
known that he had not called Off the
Indianapolis tentative engagement be-
cause Of political conditions there, but
that he found it necessary to make en-
gagements In Washington that would
bring him back here by May 6. II he
found that he could defer these engage
ments he would try to go to Indianapolis
anyhow.
He has received many kilograms from
the most influential citizens of tho state
urging him TO make special efforts to
visit Indianapolis. He has delayed an
swering these requests until he ascertains
whether he can defer Washington en-
gagements so as to extend his trip long
enough to take in indianapolis and prob
ably give more time to Cincinnati and other
places. He has wanted to stay two or
three days in Cincinnati, instead Of one,
as now agreed upon. SO that he could
meet Ohio republican leaders and talk
with them as to conditions in the state.
Read Speech in Advance.
1t also became known today that Pres
ident Taft knew in advance of the In
dianapolis republican convention what
the speech Of Senator Beveridge would be.
He received copy OF the speech two
days in advance. although 1t was not
submitted to him by Senator Beveridge
nor was it intended for his approval OF
disapproval. Up to this time he has NOT
discussed il one way or the other.
The President does not yet know wnet
would be the subject of his talk should
he go to Indianapolis. 1t would mos.
probably be on the tariff. and he would
not hesitate, it is stated, to strongly ed-
vocate views directly opposite to those OF
Senator Beveridge. though not with the
purpose of crippling the Indiana senator
in his own state.
There is no doubt that the President
will be advised by regulars of the party.
both in Indiana and Washington, To go
to Indianapolis and there reiterate his
well-known tariff views, with aooitionA
facts that have been accumulated ior
his use Some of the regulars, on me
contrary will advise him to keep away
from Indianapolis and show his disp!eas-
ure at the political views expressed oy
Senator Beveridge. They hold that the
time has arrived to speak plainly ana
crush, if possible the continued ag1ta-
ton for further revision Of the taran
at an early date. Between the two ele-
ments of regulars the President Will
doubtless follow his own inclinations.
Strikers See the President.
Representatives OF the striking en-
ployes of the Bethlehem steel works had
their innings before President Taft to-
day. David Williams. chairman OF the
executive committee of the strikers, ana
John Loughrey, one of the officials. were
introduced to the President by Repre-
sentative Palmer. The strikers were also
accompanied by ]. Tazelaar and Arthur
e. Holder, representing the American
Federation of Labor.
Mr. Williams told the President that
conditions in the steel plant were unbear-
able; that the employees, who are un-
organized. are required to work twelve'
fifteen and eighteen hours each DAY Ior
from 9 cents an hour up: that the strike
was precipitated by the dismissal or three
men who refused to work Sunday Tor
almost nothing: that American !aoorers
are consistently and persistently dis
criminated against in favor of foreign
ers; that the steel people import foreign
labor in violation of the immigration
laws; that Charles NJ. Schwab, the con-
trolling spirit of that region had COM
PEELED business men to take MS slde OF
the case by threatening to shut down
his works altogether; that he had declar-
ed that it had cost him 81 100000 to land
the contracts for the construction or oat-
tleships for the Argentine Republic, and
that while American workingmen had
no prejudices against the foreigners
they did not feel that American ships
and other material should be built with
foreign labor employed to the discrimfna-
ton and detriment of Americans.
PraEidanf
whether he had received the report OF
the commission appointed by the De-
partment of Commerce and LABOR TO
investigate conditions at Bethlehem.
He said that the strikers were willing
to rest their case on this report, which
is understood to be In process or Wr1t-
ing The President said he had not
received the report, but would call Tor
it, He asked the strikers to submit
their case to him in writing, so that
he could give it formal consideration.
He said that If there is any PROOF OF
defective work for the government oy
the Bethlehem concerns he VIII tmne-
investigate
Progress Of Railroad Bill.
Representative Mann conferred with
President Taft today. but not regarding
the railroad bin pending in Congress Mr..
Mann said that the railroad bill is In
good parliamentary Situdtiol poth III hHO
House and Senate and that its final pas
sage will be accelerated by its cotem.
porary consideration in both bodies So
far as the House is concerned. he said.
plenty of time would be given for con-
The officers and members of the Brook
lyn base ball club were received by Presi-
dent Taft today, and the chief executive
was invited to the game to be played this
afternoon between Washington and
Brooklyn.
s. A. Cuneo. editor Of the Union-Repub-
lican of Upper Sandusky. Ohio. and
number of friends shook hands with the
President Included among them was w.
M. SmaIley, republican chairman of that
county. Regarding political conditions m
the state, Mr. Smiley said: "Ohio always
goes right in the fall II the republicans
Are badly scared in the spring. do not
think this wear will be an exception to
the almost invariable rule"
John J. Hemphill. president OF the CHEVY
chase Club invited the President to at
Tend the hunt ball Of tho club Frfday
night. The President said he would ao-
ca1t the Invitation If he could do 50.
Marshall for Supreme Court.
Mayer sulzberger and Jacob SchiR of
New York today urged President Taft to
appoint upon the Supreme Court bench