Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-23

President Taft put in another day OF
seclusion in the preparation OF his speech
Of acceptance of the republican nomina-
ton for President. Canoeing his en-
gagements and retiring to the library OF
the White House he dictated right along
to a stenographer. working until time for
the regular cabinet meeting at IL O'Clock.
This afternoon the President planned to
play golf He has been playing often
as he could get away from the White
House and will continue to do SO. de-
claring that this recreation enables him
to stand up under the strain of his other
work.
The President has lately had a number
of letters from persons calling his atten-
ton to the fact that the Canadian rect-
procity treaty was enacted into law by
this country and still remains on the
books, while Canada rejected the treaty.
and suggesting that this country repeal
the existing law. The President has
talked with some Of his callers on the
subject. inquiring what they think best
to be done under the circumstances. 1t
Is said he believes the law ought to be
repealed, and the outcome Of his inquiries
may be special message to Congress
recommending such repeal
The only objection to the treaty con-
tinu.ng to remain a law is that 1t puts
this country in the attitude Of making
standing offer to Canada to take ad-
vantage of the benefits proposed at any
time that country desires. The Senate
has repealed the law. In an amendment
attached to the steel bill. but the House
has disagreed to the Senate amendments.
Secretary Thompson Visits Hilles.
Secretary Carmi Thompson is in New
York today comforting with Chairman
Hilles Of the republican national COM
mittee as to some OF the matters left
unfinished by Mr.. Hilles when he went
from the White House to New York.
The trip to New York was official rather
than political.
The announcement of the appointment
ington newspaper man. as assistant sec
rotary to President Taft. is expected
upon the return Of Mr.. Thompson. The
unofficial understanding is that Mr..
Brahany has been offered the place and
Will agree to accept
Thomas w. Brahany came to Washing
ton during the Fifty-sixth Congress as
private secretary to Senator Joseph Y.
Quarles of Wisconsin and correspondent
for the Milwaukee Sentinel. With an init
mate knowledge of the political game
within the limits of his state. he came
here well equipped to observe and COM
ment on national affairs.
Later on New York Newspaper.
When Senator Quarles returned home
after one term in the Senate. his secre-
tary remained behind. and was appointed
assistant clerk of the committee on rules
of the Senate. In 1907 he severed this
connection to take a position on the
Washington staff of the New York Even
ing Post.
Just after the Chicago convention of
bic int ott o1
the attention of the managers of the
Taft campaign. He was called to head
quarters of the republican national
committee and put to work to be w tn
Mr.. Taft as the representative of a
number of papers.
He STAYED with Mr.. Taft throughout
that campaign. Afterward he represent
ed the New York Tribune in the Sem
ate press gallery. In December, 1910.
he received appointment as executive
secretary Of the tariff board.