Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28

is generally understood to have been de-
voted to consideration of the tariff ques-
ton.
Bryan Sees the President
Secretary of State Bryan. back from the
west. after TRIP through the flood dis
trict in Ohio and Indiana this morning
discussed some matters OF state with the
President before the meeting of the cabi-
net. He left on the 1890 o'clock train
for Trenton, y. J.. where he will make
an address before tie Trenton Chamber
of Commerce tonight returning in the
morning.
The food situation as Mr. Bryan saw
IL. was appalling enough. although he IS
gratified that the latest reports reduce
the estimates of lives lost and damage
to property.
Bryan did not see the worst of the situa-
ton II was bad enough. though, he
said. as il came under his observation
He would not discuss the resignation OF
his FORMER assistant secretary of state.
Huntington Wilson. nor the choice OF
successor.
Silent on Chinese Question.
He also had no comment to make on
the reported peevishness OF the English
press because of failure to notify the
British government and the governments
OF other powers of the change in the Chi
nese policy of the United States before it
was given to the press.
The Trenton engagement Secretary
Bryan spoke OF as the last engagement
he had made when he was afraid not
to make engagements for fear OF being
misunderstood
The letter to the President in which
Assistant Secretary of State Wilson an
nounced his immediate resignation be-
of h.a of In a
nese policy In variance with the opinions
OF Mr.. Wilson. was given to the press
at the White House, ii was explain
today, and not by the retiring assistant
secretary of state.
Miss Lath.op to Be Retained.
Miss Julia Lathrop will be retained as
head of the federal children's bureau.
This has been practically decided upon
by the President. who probably will be
announce her denomination when Con-
gress reconvenes.
| Mrs. Robert Wyckiiffe, widow OF Rep
| resentative Wyckliffe. who was a victim
| of railroad accident near the Highway
bridge. was prominently put forward for
the succession to this position. She had
| wide Endorsement In and out Of Congress.
Miss Lathrops record. however, was
strongly in her favor. The President is
considered to De in favor of reappoint-
/
services are satisfactory. Miss Lathrop
has proved herself adequate, and In set
| ting in motion the business of a new divi-
sion of government interest has shown
special efficiency.
| Mrs. Littleton q Caller.
/ Mrs. Martin Littleton, wife OF former
Representative Littleton. hopes to in
terest President Wilson in her project
/ cal Ia
into custody the home Of Jefferson.
| Monticello. With her son, she was at
the executive ofices this morning, and
| arranged to see the President next We'd
| nesday.
Mrs. Littleton has apparently not
| abandoned any part of her efforts In
| the movement she has undertaken. The
opposition OF Representative Levy,
| owner Of the property. does not deter
her
There is still much to be done. and
| it will be done, and it ought to bo
done, in spite Of Representative Low
don't you think so?' she said.
Leach Wants Gun Returned &.
The gun taken away from him by
United States troops guarding the
Mexican border, A. Leach, jr., wants
| restored to him SO that he can guard
| bag Of money for his pay roll that
| he wants to carry through dangerous
| 1QU1 territory 10 the mlue tudt no
manages in Sonora Leach appeals TO
| the President in a telegram.
| He says he is mining engineer and
| manager OF the Sonora mine, and that
few days lay he viii SAT- ai. r .Sr ,h is
$50 miles long. he recites, and lies
| through territory occupied by hostile
| and treacherous Yaquis.
Congress, was introduced to the Presi-
dent by Senator Shelly Of Indiana Mr.
Miers is q candidate for commissioner OF
pensions. His name has strong congress
| sional Endorsement.
w. A. Gamble Of the Panama Canal
Zone j. n. Camden of Kentucky. chair
man OF the state committee; and Sena-
| tor Bacon were other morning callers
| In the afternoon the President received
| in the east room OF the White House
party of sixty Toledians under the
chapefonage of Charles II. Gates. and
| the senior class of Harrison High School
| of Newark, N. ].
To Congratulate President.
To extend congratulations to the Presi-
dent a deputation from the Baltimore
| conference of the Methodist Episcopal
| Church, now in session in Baltimore, Will
call upon the President. either tomorrow
or Monday. President Wilson Is held IN
high esteem by the Baltimore conference
The committee was designaed by Bishop
Cranston. 1t is composed of Rev. Hugh
Johnston of Baltimore, Rev. c. w. Bald
win Of Baltimore, Rev. James DAWSON
formerly Of Washington, now Of Hagers-
town; Rev. Joel Brown of Baltimore. Rev.
J. C. Nicholson, pastor of Dumbartou
Church of Washington, and Rev. Frank
NJ. Thompson of Maryland, formerly or
Grace Church.
DR.. Cyrus Adler, accompanied by DR..
Herbert Friedenwald OF the Jewish con-
yention were cioseted with the President
| a considerable time this morning. They
refused to discuss the subject or their
conference The Russian passport ques-
| ton and the selection Of an ambassador
| to Russia who will be acceptable to tbs
| government are understood to have been
| considered.