Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
BUSY ON MESSAGE
President Takes Up Reclproc-
ity Pact Matter.
NO VISITORS Received
Col. Dade Likes Selection OF Barnes
as New York Leader.
PLANS FOR TRIP TO OHIO
Mr.. Taft Will Leave Here February
9 and Will Speak at Column
bus and Springfield,

Senators. representatives and others
who called at the White House today to
see President TATE were disappointed. MI
Taft Cancelled all engagements ana spent
the entire morning and part OF the arter-
noon in his private Office writing tne
message which will accompany the Cana
dian reciprocity pact that will be ior-
warded to Congress for ratincatlon To-
morrow.
Ambassador Bryce Of Great Britain was
the only visitor received by the execu-
tive. 1t is understood they discussed the
nroposed treaty. Secretary Knox also
conferred with his chief for few MIN
utes. :.
There are a number Of attorneys IN
washington at present representing the
various industrial interests Of New Eng
land Representative Gardner ana Sena-
tors Lodge and Crane and members OF
Congress from Maine also are inIeresteo
in the situation, but 1t is UNDERSTOOD no
one except the ENJOYS and officials or the
State Department know the exact terms
of the proposed treaty.
New England Interested.
The New EngIanders are awaiting with
anxiety the publication OF the pact tomor-
row. 1t is known that the ratification or
the agreement will be opposed If the duty
on fish, lumber or coal Is reduced. Mr.
Taft will use all his influence to have
the treaty ratified by Congress.
Several of the republican leaders OF
New York called to see the President
today They conferred with Mr.. Norton
when it was announced that the execu-
he a eA-
ecutive office all day.
Col. Michael ]. Dady Of Brooklyn, repuo-
lican state committeeman, said the selec-
ton of William Barnes, tr' as party
the Empire state. The colonel also de,
clared that Theodore Roosevelt, as well
as all republicans in New York, would
support Mr.. Taft in 1912.
Bennett visited the White House before
noon and each assented to the opinion OF
fered by Col. Dady.
Think Him Ideal Leader.
In the opinion of Representative-elect
Henry S. De Forest and James II. Gala
han, postmaster Of Schenectady, Mr..
Barnes will make an ideal leader for the
G. o. p in New York. They added that
this move meant the redemption Of the
party and that Mr. Taft would have the
solid support Of their delegation at the
next national convention.
The letter containing the resignation oil
Mr.. Barnes as surveyor of the port OF
Albany had not reached the President al
a late hour this afternoon. 1t is ex-
p . ned by republican politicians that Mr.
Barnes is quitting the post to devote his
time to STRENGTHENING out problems that
will confront him as chairman OF the re-
publican state committee. Mr.. Taft Will
name Mr.. Barnes successor in a few
days Il is said.
Although it will inconvenience him,
Immediately following the Ohio Society
dinner the night Of February and go
to Columbus. Ohio, to attend the corn
products exhibit at that city. He will
make a speech in the capital Of the
Buckeye state and spend four or five
field. H.. where he is scheduled to make
an address at the Lincoln day exer-
cises February II. Monday. February
H. the President will be back in Wash
ington after three strenuous days and
three nights on a sleeping car.
Seek Pardon for Warren.
The plea Far pardon for Fred u.
Warren. socialist editor now serving a
term in the Leavenworth penitentiary
for sending illegal matter through the
| mails. is attracting the attention OF the
| President and Attorney General Wicker
sham. The case has been taken up out
| side the regular channels for pardon ap-
plications at the department.
Warren was convicted for publishing IL
his paper an offer of $1,000 reward fol
any person who would kidnap former
Gov. Taylor of kentucky and take him
| back for trial In connection with the as
| sassination of Goebel
The President let II be known yesterda,
that he would not withdraw the non1ina
| ton of Judge William III. Hunt of Mon
tana who was named as one or thu
judges Of the new commerce court. Al
| the other judges nominated by Mr.. TAT
| have been confirmed by the Senate. 1t Il
| rumored that the President may Civ
Judge Hunt a recess appointment shoult