Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
APPROVED BY TAFT
Administration Support for
Military Reform Bills.
C0NFERS WITH Mr.. HAY
Chairman Of House Committee Sub
mits Army Reorganization Plan.
HAWAIIAN PRINCESS CALLS
President Receives Numerous Invita-
tions to Visit Other Cities.
Two Trips This Week.

That the proposed reorganization of the
military establishment of the United
States. provided for in the four bills re-
Gently introduced in the House, will have
the support of the administration was ex-
pressed by President Taft today during
conference with Representative Hay OF
Virginia. Mr.. Hay is chairman of the
House committee on military affairs. and
was called to the White House by Mr.
, Taft, who favors the reforms contem-
plated by the democrats.
Gre of the reforms provides that the
enlistment of all soldiers in the army
shall be for term Of five years instead
of three years; another reform provides
that enlisted men replace civilians now
serving in the army. and another reform
makes the adjutant general and inspect
or general members of the general staff.
A fourth reform provides that a supply
corps shall be created.
Submits a Fifth Bill.
Mr.. Hay submitted a fifth reorganiza-
ton bill for presidential inspection, but
the terms of this measure were not
made public.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Taft was former
Secretary of War, and familiar with
the needs of the army. Mr.. Hay said
he felt gratif1ed that the chief executive
had approved the proposed changes in
the service.
The presence at the White House this
morning Of James w. Wadsworth, jr.,
former speaker of the New. York as
sembly. and Controller Prendergast of
speculation as to whom Mr.. Taft would
favor for the next chairman Of the
New York county republican commit
tee to succeed Lloyd Griscom, who re-
The rumors of President Taft's inter-
vention. in the fight between the two re-
publican factions in the Empire state
were soon dispelled. Mr.: Prendergast
only conversed with Mr. Taft for a few
minutes and did not discuss politics. Mi.
Wadsworth merely shook hands with the
President and was invited to have lunch
at the White House.
AS he was leaving the executive offices
Mr. Wadsworth commented upon the sit
uation in New York county and said
Samuel S. Koenig would make an ac-
ceptable county chairman for the re-
publicans.
Mr.. Wadsworth explained that mas
much as he had been abroad for the last
four months he was not in touch with
conditions in New York. The G. 0. P.
leader secuted the report that he is to be
the next ambassador to Germany.
Ambassador Hills Successor Chosen.
The President has selected the man who
will succeed Dr.. David Jayne Hill as am
bassador to Germany and is in communi-
cation with Berlin on the subject. This
fact became known today. but no spfor-
nation concerning the nominee was given
out at the White 4ouse.
Among the early callers at the execu-
tive offices was Representative Houston
of Tennessee, who asked the President
to grant a pardon to James r. Feeney, q
convicted bank official, now serving a
term in the Atlanta penitentiary. The
request was taken under advisement.
lima. with delegation of four lawyers,
saw the President in the interest OF
Charles P. Sanders, who Is a candidate
for the federal judgship of that state.
Princess David kawananakoa Of Homo
lulu, Hawaii. was today introduced to
the President by Representative Camp
bell of Kansas. The princess is on her
way to London to attend the coronation
exercises Of King George V. Princess
kawananakoa is sister-in-law of Prince
kalanianaoie. who is Hawaii's delegate
in the United States Congress.
Senator Warren discussed local cont1i-
lions in Wyoming with the President this
morning. The senator does not think
the farmers free list bill, in it's present
shape, could be passed in tire Senate Re-
garding the selection of the next presi-
dent pro tempore of the Senate Mr.
Warren is of the opinion that Senator
Gailinger is the logical candidate
Senator Gallinger is in constant at
tendance in the Senate, he does not live
far away and he Is the senior of the
active republican senator's said Mr..
Warren.