Evening star., 1911-05-31
Koening Says G. o. P. Will
Carry New York in 1912.
HAS TALK WITH PRESIDENT
Col. John 7. Heard Notes Progress
in Capital Improvements.
ENGLISH CLERGYMAN CALLS
Wants Aid in Project to Interest All
Churches in Worldwide
Peace.

Samuel s. Koening. who succeed Lloyd
Griscom as president Of the New York
county republican committee, was in
vited to luncheon with the President this
afternoon. Secretary Hilles also took
lunch with the President. and it is under
stood the political situation in the EN-
pire state was discussed at length.
This was the first opportunity Mr..
koening has had to talk with the Presi-
dent since he succeeded Mr.. Griscom.
Mr.. Koening said the republicans in New
York are optimistic and that they are
sure of the success of the G. o. P. in the
coming presidential election.
Col. Heard Sees President.
Col. John T. Heard OF Missouri, for.
mer chairman of the District OF Columbia
committee in the House. called on Presi-
dent Taft today in company with Repre-
sentative Hamlin of Missouri. The colo
mel said he had never before met Presi-
dent Taft, but that he had known every
one of his predecessors since President
Arthur's time
The rapid progress made in the beauti-
f1cation of Washington won praise from
the former District chairman, and he
complimented the President for his efforts
in urging a greater and more beautiful
Capital city.
Col. Heard said he still takes an inter
est in District affairs. and has been agree.
| ably surprised since coming to this city q
few days ago by the improved park sys-
| TENS and extended drives. He believes
that Mr.. Taft's idea Of a park with wide
driveways. to extend in circle about
q o,rfcl nf he
carried into effect speedily.
Representative Slayden of Texas, an
other caller at the White House this
morning, believes that IL Mr.. Taft de-
cides to go west in the fall he will GER
tainly visit the army camp at San An
tonic. Mr.. Slayden incidentally express
ed the opinion that the troops would be
kept in Texas all summer. He explain
ed that it is cheaper to keep the soldiers
along the border than to maintain garri-
just outside San Antonio with an eleva-
ton of 1,50O feet above sea level, and il
is here that Mr.. Slayden would have the
troops remain.
Distinguished Minister a Visitor.
Very Rev. w. Moore EIDE. d. D.. Dean
of Worcester, England. held long con-
ference with President Taft this morn
ing to interest him in the international
| movement for the improvement Of rela-
| tions between all churches.
The dean, who came to this country to
attend the peace conference at Lake Mo-
honk, said Mr.. Taft will support the prof.
ect to bring all religions together to aid
| in the movement for worldwide peace.
DR.. Eide said the President is IN favor
| of the plan to have an international con-
| ference of all the churches In the civilized
| world prior to the next Hague confer
ence.
Il have found so far that Roman Cath
| olics as we'll as various denominations of
Protestants are heartily in favor of such
a program" said the clergyman
Representative McMorran of Michigan
today invited the President to be his
guest when he visits Port Huron, Mich,
in September.
j. r. Sheffield, an attorney of New
dinner to be given in honor of Secretary
of War Stimson in New York the even
ing of June 0. The President. owing to
previous engagements, was obliged to de-
cline the invitation.
Diplomats Received.
Mr.. Taft this afternoon received the
new ministers from Colombia. Honduras
and Uruguay. There was a brief reception
In honor of the new members Of the dip
lomatic corps in the east room of the
w mite House.
How is my fellow citizen?" said
President Taft this morning. in greet
ing Tyrus Cobb. premier batsman of
the world, who is in Washington with
| the Detroit team.
Mr.. Taft has met Cobb several times
when he was in Augusta Ga, the
home town of the ball player
'Ty Cobb was accompanied to the
White House by II. z. Lively, one of
the new pitchers of Jennings team
They were taken to the Presidents
Office by Maj. Archibald Butt, also a
native of Georgia.
The President today declined an in
vitation to attend the first annual con-
vention of the American Association
| for Highway Improvement. to be held
at Richmond, Va. September 12 to Is
next The invitation was extended by
| Representative Lamb and a delegation
| of Virginians.
| The President yesterday accepted
| mem mbership in the association. He
was told that the convention at Rich
mond would be preceded by Good
| Roads week" throughout the United
States, for the furthering Of the good
roads movement.
Frank Pierce. who recently resign
| ed as assistant secretary Of the in.
| terror, paid his farewell visit to the
White House today.