Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-01
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s. Streeter and George Turner. the Ameri-
can members of the commission.
Hugh M. Smith of Washington is to be
the fish commissioner, under the Depart
ment of Commerce. The incumbent,
Commissioner George M. Bowers, has re-
signed, to take effect April 10.
No Decision as to China.
Recognition of China was discussed at
length at today's cabinet meeting, but
no decision was reached. 1t is very prob
able that the United States will recog-
nize China as a republic when the con-
stituent assembly meets, April g.
While. this government is said to de-
sire to be the first to show it's faith in
the stability of the new Chinese re-
public. there are many indications that
action will be deferred until the con-
stituent assembly organizes.
Secretary Bryan has been in confer
Fence lately with the Chinese minister
and President Wilson and his cabinet
are taking the deepest interest in the
Chinese situation.
Assured of Women's Support.
Miss Alice T.. 'Foy Of California, prom
inent among the democratic woman
voters of that state. brought to the
President the assurance that the
democratic woman voters approve his
general political and economical views,
and are prepared to stand back Of him
with their votes at the polls.
She did not discuss woman-Suhrage leg
islation, or present any proposition for
recognition of woman's right to the
ballot
Representative Raker of California ar
ranged for Miss Fay's interview with the
President lie arrived at the White
James p. Logan, editor of the Newark
TVening News, with Arthur Sinnot, the
Washington correspondent OF that news
paper discussed New Jersey politics with
the President. The News is advocating
Legislative measures Of the program in
augurated by President Wilson when gov
ernor of the state.
Visitors Talk Patronage.
Patronage was discussed with the Pres
ident by number of his visitors. SEN
ators Martin and Swanson Of Virginia
saw him regarding minor appointments
in the state. William r. Wallace, ma
tional committeeman from Utah, dis
cussed patronage in that state.
Frederick NJ. Smith, president OF the
Latter Day Saints, called on the Presi-
dent today. His mission was to pay re-
spects.
President Wilson took his first walk
into the business section of Washing,
ton Yesterday afternoon Jimmie
sloan chief of the White House secret
service staff, was his sole companion:
Many of those on the street recognized
him. but no CROWD coiiecteu, e
walked down G. street, bowling TO pass
ers-by who sought his recognition.
AS result of the determination of Sam
Gordon not to leave Trenton even to
come and be a national figure In wash
ington. application has been made by
washington artist for the post of barber
to the President. Who he is, Secretary
TumuIty will not reveal, but he gives
out the following paragraph from the
letter asking the appointment;
.Since your intimate friend Mr.. Gordon
is unable to accept the appointment as
tonsorial artist I hereby make applica-
ton for the position"
Two Days a Week for Press.
Ten o'clock Monday mornings and
o'clock Thursday afternoons have been
set aside by the President for inter-
views with the members of the Wash
ington press corps. The meetings will
take place in the White House or ex-
ecutive offices.
Official washington is talking OF
President wilson's severity in dealing
with people who seek ONCE, TOR tneH-
selves 1t has become known that an
of3iceseeker evaded the President
rule against seeing applicants for Of
flee in person. The mans name was
not disclosed at the White House, but
Secretary Tumulty said he had obtain
ed an engagement with the President
on the assumption that he would talk
of other subjects
When the officeseeker reached Mr.. VIII
sons private office he began setting forth
his own merit. The President is reported
to have said. sternly: ;,
THAT will do. sir; you know my rule.
Shows Visitor to Door.
Then the President arose and showed
the visitor to the door,
Mr. Wilson never has had any sympathy
with persons who seek office for them
selves but believes he can detect cases
| in. which applicants launch hooms fol
themselves among their friends.
In the days preceding his inauguration
when his mail contained mostly recon-
mendations for Office, he often found un-
questionable evidence OF concerted move
ments among friends of Office seekers.
| which he invariably traced to the Office
seeker himself. So far as known the in
stance reported today Is the first viola
| ton of the rule barring Office seekers
from the White House.