Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-18
Name of Former New York
Governor Presented by Mr..
O'Gorman to President.
IMMIGRATION ACTION
NOT FOR THIS SESSION
Senator Smith Finds Little Consola-
ton at White House for Legis-
lation Now-Other Callers.

The next governor general Of the
Philippine Islands may be ex-Gov John
A Dix of New York. The name Of the
former governor was suggested to
President Wilson today by Senator
O'Gorman of New York. who believes
that Mr.. Dix would be an able man in
that position during the time the demo-
cratic administration is trying to work
out the problem of giving Independence
to the islands
The President has been searching the
country for class of men he wished
to send to the Philippines as the COM
missioners representing this country
ex-Gov. Dix is said to have impressed
him.
Senator Smith Of South Carolina, who
has worked hard for years to bring
about immigration legislation, and last
winter saw his efforts go to naught by
President Taft vetoing the bill that at
last got through both houses OF Con-
gress, talked with 1.-The President today
about the advisability of pushing i'm
migration legislation at this session.
The President is unable to see that there
will he opportunity for legislation of
this sort at the special session. and SEN
atOr Smith himself is inclined to agree.
No Reception at Cornish.
Senator Hollis Of New Hampshire
asked President Wilson today to hold
a short reception at Cornish. n. H. the
day after the arrival Of the presidential
family at Windsor, Vt, just across the
river from Cornish. The President said
that he feared Mrs Wilson and the
family would be SO thoroughly tired
out from their trip that it would be
better to postpone the handshaking to
another time. Mrs. Wilson has been
working hard since coming to Wash
ington, devoting many hours Of time
to improvement of alley and other con-
ditions here, and the President is glad
that the time for her vacation period
Is drawing near.
The family is expected to leave here
for Windsor the eth of June. arriving
there the 18th, unless the program Is
changed.
Representative Beakes Of Michigan
took UP with the President today the
bitter patronage fight that Is develop
sents the Wilson element of the state
f. o. Wood, democratic national com
mitteeman, was a Harmon man In the
last campaign, but he has the support
of Gov. Ferris. who was a wilson man
all along.
Representative Bartlett saw the Pres
ident to urge A. o. Blalock of Fayette-
Vile for collector of internal revenue
of Georgia. Blalock is backed by Sem
ator Smith.
Word of Cheer From Marshall.
II just called to bring the President a
word of good cheer from the people"
said Vice President Marshall today. II
have been visiting some Of the states
and l felt that the President was en-
titled to be heartened by what l heard.
The people are back Of him and believe
in him. In the midst OF his trials and
tribulations with Office seekers and in
OtNe ways II ought to please him to
know that he Is loved and admired
The District Commissioner fight brought
no further developments today, although
the President Is said to be almost ready
to make announcements of his selections.
A number of local people called to ease
themselves of troubles on their minds.
Mr.. Tumulty was the victim. He listened,
and when the President is ready to select
the Commissioners Mr.. Tumulty will have
| much to tell him.
The histories of a good many local
people are pretty well known at the
White House by now. The correspond
ence there has not neglected to bring
out everything concerning all the men
mentioned for Commissioners or the ex-
else board and those trying to influence
the White House for and against candi-
dates
Members OF the Cleveland American
League base ball team today paid their
respects to President Wilson. Larry"
the bull terrier mascot owned by Jack
Graney, trailed the base ball players into
the Presidents office. AS the big play
ers filed by the President smilingly re-
marked thai he was a bit cautious about
the base ball grip. but was glad always
m shake hands with visiting DlayerS.