Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1898, Page 1

a4 THE EVENING STAR. ee ge #UBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building. ee ge The Evening Sta- is served to subscribers in the ity Wy carriers. on their own account. at 10 cents 7 week. cr 44 cents yer mon:h. Coples at the By ms:l—anywhere in the da—postage prepald—60 cents postage added, $3.08. fered at the Fost Office at Washington, D. C. as second-clase mail metter.) €F AN mail subscriptions must be paid in advanee. dvet Rates of ising made known ou application QUESTIONS YET OPEN Problems of the War to Be Set- tled. CUTTING DOWN THE VOLUNTEER ARMY Discussing the Selection of Com- missioners. “HE OFFICIALS -— RELIEF OF A sense of gratification Was manifested this morning In every department of the governme There a relaxation al- most amounting to languor. This was only momentary, however, since administra- tion is about to enter upon the period of the war w d to be most aiffi- cult and d gh free from the physical hardships of hostilities. Though it is assumed that hostilities will not again be resumed, the war cannot be said to be over until after the treaty of peace has is to be done before been attained. The ing of the protocol yesterday was not @ signal for the disbanding of the army mor the relief of the navy from a war basis. The period between now and the ‘time when the treaty of peace is signed or fatis will be devoted by both the War and Navy Departments to increasing the effi- ciency of their forces to the utmost. The raising of the blockade of Cuba and Porto Rico will enable our vessels to avoid the period when severe storms prevail off those nds, which would make it ex- tremely dangerous for the smaller vessels if compeiled to remain in those waters. The time has come when heavy storms are due in that quarter, and it would not be safe for even the large war vessels to re- main on the line of blockede. They would have either to » harbor or else put far out to sea, and a continuance of the blockade would be rendered impracticable. The nsion of hostilities enables the department to relieve the vessels from this @angerous duty, and all of the vessels of the navy, great and small, will be put in the very best of condition while hostilities @re suspended. Meanwhile the War Department will con- tine with activity to improve every branch of the service and to put the army in the best possible condition, so that if, contrary to all expvetations, hostilities should have to be resumed we would be In better con- @ition by reason of the respite. It is possi- ble, however, for the work to proceed with more deliberation. Even after the treaty of peace has been signed it will not be pos- sible to disband the army until after Con- gress has made provisions for an army of suitable size to afford the necessary gar- Fisons for the territory acquired and to maintain government in Cuba until a stable government has been established. The Cu- ban protmem is not one that can be speedily disposed of, and it is expected to be some time before the army can be reduced safely much below Its present size. The problem of settling the peace terms is Viewed with gravity. It is expected to be beset with difficulties, and the conflicting opi fons in this country as to the policy to be adopted with regard to the Philippines are likely to be perplexing to the adminis- tration. Little 1s known of the personnal of the Spanish peace commissioners who will as- semble at Paris. The general belief is that Senots Leon Castillo, the Spanish ambassa- dor at Paris; Moret, minister of the colo- mizs; Duke Almcdovar de Rio, minister of foreign affairs, and Polo y Bernabe, the late Minister here, will be considered when the ames of commissioners are chosen. The Peace Commi. The selection of the peace commissioners is being studied by the President with great It is generally understood to be the of the President to avoid having to possession of the entire group of the Philippines, and yet not to shrink from any Fesponsibility in the matter which the con- ditions growing out of the war fairly im- jioners. Fetai Pose upon us. It is regarded as desirable that the men selected for the commission should be men of svfficie breadth not to be subject entirely to their own precon- ceived id of a pelicy for this country, and whose decision will command the-re- the e: 8 before them. Some Gifference with Cc s is anticipated at the start, and it is desired that the person- nel he commission shall be such as to give all possible weight to their action. The pres elief is that, with Secretary Day th n will be con orman and Allison, Root or Joseph Choate of New York her a member of the Senate foreign 23 committee promine: al of the army, who is being consid- The President will appoint Senator Davis if he will accept, but it is understood that Mr. Davis does not want to serve. Senator Frye is spoken of, but it is under- Stood that he also does not care to under- take the task. Senator Lodge, it is said, would serve, and it is understood that he 13 being strongly urged for the position. If, however, it is decided to put an army offi- eer on the commission, there will be but the two senaters appointed, and these are most certain to be Allison and Gorman, one of them declines to serve. Work of Preparation. With peace proclaimed, ail of the energies of the military and naval 2stablishments, which for the last three months have been under such tremendous pressure were to- Gay directed 1 pacific channels. The sudden chang> from war to a suspension of hostilities was manifest at the War and Navy Departments. There was no further expectancy of dramatic developments, of battles or of new campaigns. The orders given last night for th: immediate cessa- tion of hostilities brought all military and naval movements, except of a preparatory cbaracter, to a halt. In this, however, the @uthorities were acting on the theory that the protocol of yesterday was but th> first step toward peace, and that not until a final and lasting peace was secured could there be an entire return to a peace basis. This was particularly true as to ths Navy Department. In that branch it was ac- or else a ered. “cepted that permanent peace would un- dcubtedly be made, and yet instead of stripping our warships, redistributing them into squadrons on a peace basis, and he- turning th?m to their old channels, the naval- authorities acted on the principle that the present armistice might end in a Tesumption of hostilities. For that reason the four battle ships and two armored z (Continued on Second Page.) Che Loening ne = ae 7 Star. No. 14,183, AT THE WHITE HOUSE The President Relieved From the Strain of the Past Few Months. CONSIDERING THE COMMISSIONS Personnel of the Military and Peace Bodies Being Discussed. THE VOLUNTEER ARMY President Mextniey fests relieved thet the tension in the strain of the last few menths has been lessened, and his callers tcday noticed and commented upon his cheerful disposition. The President is grateful for the kind words he is receiving and shows his appreciation in many ways. Since the wires first flashed the news of the signing of the- protocol hundreds of telegrams of congratulation have reached the White House. Democrats and popu- lists have vied with republicars in sending commendatory prds to the chief execu- tive, who has conducted the war so suc- cessfully. No one outside of official circles has any idea of the immense amount of work the President has done for four months. He has kept track of even the smallest details. From 9 o'clock each morning until past midnight of the same day he has remained in office seeing and talking with his rs and receiving and sending mes- A Vacation Hoped For. While the responsibility will not be so heavy until the actual close of war, the President will remain at his post at least another month without taking a rest. His intention is to take a brief vacation when he has appointed the various commissioners provided for and has given them their in- structions. He will hardly find things in shape to do this before the middle of Sep- tember. There has been no relaxation of the President's work since yesterday. Today he heid conferences with Secretary Day, Secretary Alger and Acting Secretary Allen of the navy. These conferences were all for the purpose of carrying out the many things which remain to be done. The Military Commissions. The President will today take up the question of the appointment of the military commissions to sit at San Juan and Ha- vana, respectively, to arrange for the evac- uation of the Spanish troops in Porto Ricu and Cuba. The commissions will probably not be announced before Tuesday of next week. The President intends to give study to the fitness of the names proposed for this work. Adjutant General Curbin, whose name has been mentioned in this connec- tion, says he will not be a member of either of the commissions. The Peace Commissioners. After making the appointments for this work the President will take up the per- sonnel of the peace commission to meet in Paris. He will be in no haste about making up this commission. The protocol provides that the peace commission shall meet in Paris not later than the Ist of October. It is thought, however, that the American commissioners will be ready to leave this country by the 15th of September. After the selection and appointment of the com- missioners they will remain in Washington some time, receiving the instructions of the President and securing data for the mo- mentous work in which they will be en- gaged. The President will instruct the commissioners carefully and in detail. These representatives of the United States will be the custodians of the position ef this country on the Philippines and on a hundred things which will come before the body which meets in Paris. In addi- tion to the instructions to be given by the President, the commissioners will post themselves thoroughly on every question which will come up. They will have their hands full in coping with the Spanish rep- resentatives. May Be No Extra Session of Senate. It 1s not now thought that an extra ses- sion of the Senate will be called. It is not believed that the peace commissioners will conclude thelr work before some time in November. Congress will meet in regular session on the first Monday in December. It can then take up the treaty drafted at Paris. Should the commission Teach a speedy Conclusion, Which 1s not anticipated, @ special session of the Senate may be called by the President. In accordance with the agreement of the protocol, the President had his officials to send word in every direction suspending hostilities. He was prompt in having this done, but at the very time these messages were going out it is reported the navy was engaged in pouring shot and shell into the Spaniards at Manzanillo. The work would have been resumed this morning, but a tel- egram to stop fighting reached the com- mander of the ships at daylight. It would not surprise the President to find that there has be2n heavy fighting at Manila. This fighting may take place before the tele- grams sent to Merritt and Dewey reach them. Fighting of the severest kind may be going on today, or may taks place to- morrow. It may have been in progress at the minute the protocet was signed. Captain General Blanco was badly situ- ated to get news about the signing of the Protocol. Every cable line from Madrid as #hut off by Gen. Greely some time ago and Blanco. was isolated. Gen. Greely felt sorry for Blanco, and last night sent a tele- gram about what had occurred. Gen. Greely also permitted a telegram to go from here to the French censul at Havana. Blanco learned the situation from this also. No Immediate Dissolution of Army. President McKinley will not definite- ly take up the question of the dis- solution of the volunteer army for some time. He™has not yet decided whether any of the regiments can be released from service for a good while. It is among the probabilities that every regi- ment will be kept in service until a treaty of peace is signed at Paris. The Philippine question may prove to be a grave one end there are possibilities of trouble over it with some of the countries of Europe. Un- ll these possibilities are removed the Presi- dent may deem it prudent to keep the army intact. If any of the regiments are dis- missed any .time soon those which saw ective service will be the ones, The details of the reduction, whsther it comes sooner or later, will be left to the War Depart- ment. Invited to Pittsburg. z Invitations were today extended to Presi- dent McKinley and members of his cabinet WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, AUGUST. #3 1898_-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES TWO CENTS THE STAR BY MATL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to ary eddress in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-oftice to another should | Sive the last address as well as the cents new one. AQUA FRANCE IS THANKED United States and Spain Express Their Gratitude, CHOICE OF PARIS APPROVED Mr. McKinley Glad Negotiations Will Occur There. AS TO THE PHILIPPINES bi a,m,—Duke Al- - | modovar de WW, minister of forclén aitalts, has asked M. Patenotre, the French am- bassador at Madrid, to transmit to his gov- ernment the thanks of Spain for the good offices which have resulted in the earliest possible signature of a protocol of peace with the United States. The Liberal, commenting on the gravity of the situation as regards the Philippine Islands, says it appears certain that the Peace cofmmission will accord to Spain sov- ereignty over almost the whole of the archipelago, but that Spain will lose more than she will gain if Aguinaldo’s insurgents do not make submission. The Tiempo urges the government to hasten in every way possible the comple- tion of peace negotiations. MADRID, August 38. 10 a MeKinley Thanks France. PARIS, August 18.—After the signing of the protocol of peace between the United States and Spain at Washington yesterday President McKinley asked M. Jules Cam- bon, the ambassador of France, to thank his government for its good offices in bring- ing about the rapprochement between the two nations and leading to a cessation of hostilities, SPAIN “pM OFF” President McKinley added that he was Pleased that the final peace negotiations are to be conducted in Paris, SS Ss KENT’S DIVISION ALL GONE. Slight Fracas Among the Immune Soldiers at Santiago. Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star. (Copyright, 1898.) SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August 12.—With the departure of the steamer Mobile, with the 2d Massachusetts this evening, together with the 22d and 8th regulars, went home al! the volunteers first landed with the army. The volunteers had been complain- ing of a preference in the matter of return to attend the triennial conclave of the Knights Templar in October next in Pitts- burg. The President told the committee which invited him that he would attend if he found affairs in shape to do so. The committee which extended the invitation was composed of Gen. J. S. Gobin, who ts to be grand marshal of the parade; Col. H. H. Kuhn, grand commander of the sir knights of Pennsylvania; J. B. Youngson, James 8S. McKean and Eli Edmundson, jr., heads of various committees. Position for Gen. Lee. The President's intentions as to General Fitzhugh Lee are not known. General Lee may be made military governor at Havana, he may be put on the military commission which goes there, or he may be placed in command of the troops which will garrison the island. It is thought to be more likely that he will be military governor or com- mander of the United States forces, which will not go to Cu¥a in large force until fall. The Question of an Office. Senator Deboe of Kentucky called at the White House today to have a talk with the President regarding the appointment of an assistant district attorney for that state. The serator wanted ex-Representative Jno, H. Wilson given tke position, but learned that the President would probably select Mr. Fitzpatrick, who was urged for the Place by Representative Colson and others. ———————_+-+____ REPORT OF BOMBARDMENT. Assistant Secretary Allen Sent Word to Stop Fighting. Very indefinite information has been re- ceived regarding an engagement at Man- zanillo, Cuba. Dispatches were received at the White House last night stating that a naval bombardment was in progress. Ef- forts were at once made by the War and Navy Departments to get information to Manzanillo that the protocol had been signed. Assistant Secretary Allen sent a dispatch through Havana to the naval commander at Manzanillo to tease hostilities, Advices received this morning stated that Captain General Blanco had sucéeeded in getting word to Manzanillo of the present peaceful status of affairs. A dispatch has been received stating that the orders of Acting Secretary Allen reach- ed the naval commanders at Manzanillo this morning, and that hostilities then ceased. +o +_____ WAR COST 150,000,000. Expenses of the Army and Navy Since Hostilities Opened. Although the war with Spain lasted only 113 days, it is estimated that it has cost the government so far $150,000,000, of which $98,000,000 has been actually paid out of the treasury. Beginning with March 1, when the first increases in the expendi- tures in anticipation of war became ap- parent in the dafly expenditures of the treasury, the actual disbursements on this account have been approximately as fol- lows: March—Army, $600,000; navy, $2,400,000; total, $3,000,000. April—Army, $1,200,000; navy, $9,800,000; total, $11,000,000. May—Army, $12,000,000; navy, $7,000,000; total, $19,000,000. June—Army, $16,500,000; navy, $6,500,000; total, $23,000,000. July—Army, $29,500,000; navy, $5,500,000; total, $35,000,000, To August 13—Army, $5,500,000; navy, $1,- 500,000; total, $7,000,000. Total charged to War Department, $65,- 300,000; total charged to Navy Depart- ment, $32,700,000; grand total, $98,000,000. The appropriations made by Congress on account of the war aggregated about $360,- ee, and cover the time to January 1, pt + Two District Officers Well, 7 In response to an inquiry the following dispatch was received by the adjutant gen- eral today from General Shafter at Santi- ago: - “Ideutenants ‘Bell and Herron, 1st Dis- trict of Columbia Regiment, are well.” + 0+—_____ Lieut. Shaw Was Promoted. Through an SEGURANCA AT NEW YORK Only One Death Since the Transport Left Egmont Ear. ae Health OMicer Doty is Pleased With the Condition of thé Men, NEW YORK, August 18—The United States transport Seguranca, which arrived late last night from Egmont Key, near Tampa, Fla., was inspected by Health Offi- cer Doty shortly after 6 o'clock this morn- ing. All convalescents were reported great- ly improved. There had been one death on board during the voyage, that of Privat Ellis of the 83d Michigan, who died of paralysis on August 10. The health officer expressed himself as betmg much pleased with the condition of all on th transport. It is expected all the conyalescents will be transferred to Governor's Island or to some of the city hospitals. Many of the men are in condition to go to their homes. The following 1s a complete list of officers and passengers on board: Major V. C. Vaughan, surgeon in chatge; Major R. M. Townsend, commissary and quartermaster in charge of ship; Drs. Cronin, Laurison, Fonde and Lesser, the latter a son of Dr. Lesser of ths Red Cross; Mrs. Julia Helen Bull of the Red Cross, Major Gen. O. O. Howard (retired), Col. H. A. Thacker, 16th Infantry; Major William G. Lattimer, 34th Michigan; First Lieut. Henry W. Sprague, signal corps, Massachusetts; Capt. Fred. A. Smith, 12th Infantry; Second Lieut. Ban Holladay Dorey, U. 8. V., commissary de- partment at Tampa; Lieut. F. T, Stetson, 4th Intantry; Lieut. John McNaughton, ad- jutant 34th Michigan; Lieut. Charles P. George, 16th Infantry; Lieut. Col. Lawrence J. Logan, 9th Massachusetts; Major W. H. H. Liewellyn, ist U.S. V. Gavalry; Major Edwin B. Winans, 34th Michigan; Lieutan- ant Stout, 6th Cavalry; William’ C. How- land, General Howard's secretary; Richard S. Porro, U. 8. A.; M. G. Burgess, M. D., U. S. A.; William Schwat, quartermaster ser- geant, signal corps, Massachusetts; James O'Shaughnessy, ‘jr., Chicago Chronicle; J. Herrings, New York Staats Zeitung; Dennis O'Donahue, Evening News, Detroit; Willis P. King, jr.,: Kansas City; C. L. Myers, Southern Express Company; William J. Glackson, McClure’s Magazine; John Fitz- gibbon, Detroit Evening News; Henry Mar- cotte, Army and Navy Journal; Jose De Ar- mag, New York; J. J. Sullivan, Mestre Ant- abilo; Kathleen Blake. Watkins, Toronto Mail and Express; John 8. Barnes, St. Paul, Minn., and George Bronson Rae. * CO SOLDIERS GLAD AND SORRY. Feeling .of the’ Mex Unifer - Camp, Thomas. * CHICKAMAUGA-CHATTANOQGA » NA- TIONAL MILITARY-PARK, Tena, August 13.—The news that peage had been Weclared was received at "Camp Thoms todiiy in va- rious ways. Some of the mése enthudiastic arrang44 small “demonstratféns - #nd ’ cele- brated the event. Others plitniy manifest- ed their regret that they jd ae no act- ive service after their long’ ané@ ‘tresom> training here. ; : ‘The majority seem to be liirboring hopes that they will be mustered ut aul sent to their homes in the near futute. The health of the camp has‘mate#ally im- proved during the last few days. it is probable that another general review of the army will occur before any regiments ar2 sent away. 5 sts for the re- view have come to General ridge, ae it is believed he will act favorably upon —.__— f IN CASE ENGEAND SIGHTS. _ to _ VANCOUVER, & Athenian: are be given to the regulars. The 9th and 10th Cavalry will embark tomorrow on the steamer Rio Grande. The 4th and 5th Infantry will go day after to- morrow. General Kent's division has now all gone. ‘Phe town is quiet. There have been no disturbances save a slight fracas among soldiers of the 2d Regiment of Immunes last night, resulting this morning in the closing of four cafes and the issue of an order by General Wood that no liquors Save wine and beer shall be sold to the American officers and soldiers. ——— SPANIARDS SHOT PRISONERS. AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY. The Ambassader Receiving Many Congratulations Upon His Work. The French embassy has resumed its nor- mal aspect after threexweeks of excite- ment and almost incessant werk, night and €ay, incident to the details of closing the peace negotiations. .. Ambassador Cambon 18 Yecetving many <congratulations ‘on the successful result of the work initiated by him, but he ts most gratified at the agsur- ances conveyed by the President, at the close of the ceremony yesterday, when the President expressed his thanks not only te the ambassador, but to the government of-France, for its good offices. The Madrid government was fully notified by cable last night of the signing of the protocol and the Proclamation of peace, and the Spanish copy of the protocol has gone forward to Madrid by mail. There is little further to do in the diplomatic field. When the few remaining formalities are disposed of M. Cambon will probably take a trip of several weeks to Niagara and through Canada. His son Roger, who is here on his college vacation, will accom- pany him. The embassy officials will also have an opportunity to get a needed rest. > e+ BLOCKADE THROWN DOWN. Fate of 150 Who Were Sent to the Island of Guam. TACOMA, Wash., August 13.—The steam- er Victoria, just arrived, brings the follow- ing from the orient: A Japanese paper prints a story to the effect that the Americans at Guam found a number of unburied corpses. The gov- ernor innocently explained they were bodie of prisoners sent him from Manila. Pro- visions were short and some 150 of them were ordered shot as the easiest way out of the difficulty. An Englishman who recently visited the rebel camps near Cavite says the rebels are ill-treating Spanish prisoners. They are said to be fed on nothing but rice an? water aud are starving. The Englishman says he and his party threw them food and cigarettes, which were fought for as wild beasts scramble for meat. SSS ae GEN. MERRIAM’S PREPARATIONS. Trade With Ports of Cuba and Porto Rico to Be Resumed. ‘The merchant vessels of the world are now open to enter and leave all Cuban and Perto Rican ports, as it is held by the State Department that no further proclamation is needed raising the blockade of these is!- ands. The orders issued to the military and naval commenders and the President's preclamation of reace are said to be suffl- cient in themselves to end the blockade and open all ports to the shipping of the world. Tis means much, not only to Spain and the beleaguered islands, but to the mer- chant shipping of Great Britain, France, Germany and other countries having com merce with Cuba and Porto Rico. The mer- ckant ships of these countries have been in enforced idleness for many weeks, or have Been subject to seizure on attempting to enter Cuban or Porto Rican ports. Now all this trade will be reopened. ——_—_—__+o.__ MR. BABCOCK'S RETURN. Not Until He Gets Orders Will He Stop the Manila Expedition. SAN FRANCISCO, August 13.—The ques- tion of whether or not the sending of troops to Manila after the signing of the peace protocol will be continued is being dis- cussed in army circles here. General Mer- riam referring to the matter said: “I shall make no change in the present arrangements unless so ordered by the au- thorities at Washington. Every man of the expeditionary forces will be sent to Manila if I am permitted to do so. I can- not say whether the journeying of troops to the island would be construed as an in- fraction of the protocol. With peace an assured fact, the troops would be merely guards to preserve order. Still I look for orders from Washington settling the mat- ter in one way or the other.” —>—_—_ 5,000 PEOPLE BURNED OUT. It Will Be Delayed Until After the Wisconsin Convention. Representative Babcock, chairman of the republican congressional committee, has telegraphed Mr. Fred F. Schrader, as as- ant secretary of the committee, that he cannot return to this city until after the ith instant, when his state convention Left Destitute by Destruction Large Part of Wheatland, Cal. WHEATLAND, Cal., August 13.—The en- tire business portion of this town was de- of stroyed by fire yesterday. Only one small grocery store is left standing, and there are 5,000 people, including transient hop pickers, to feed. The floating population became riotous and began plundering the town, A large force of deputy sheriffs were sworn in to protect property. Last night two attempts were made to burn other portions of the town, leading to the belief that the fire was incendiary. One Chinaman was burned to death and @ number of persons were overcome by the heat. The total loss was $185,000, of which $40,000 was on grain. Insurance about half. meets. Shortly after this event takes place Mr. Babcock will resume his duties as chairman of the committee and will see that the campaign work with which it is charged progresses rapidly. DEFENSES AT AIBONITO. American Reconnoitering Party ‘Went Clone to Spaniards’ Position. Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star. right, 1898.) AIBONITO PASS, Porto Rico, August 12, via St. Thomas, W. J., August 13.—A recon- noitering party started today to find a route to flank the hills on which 2,500 Spanish ere strongly entrenched. Capt. Clayton, with Troop C of Brook- lyn, went, with one man, close to the ene- my’s position, and discovered the lay of the land on the othar side. There are four fortified peaks commanding a zigzag road with five different bends, and there are other earthworks. The artillery is moving up to a point within 1,700 yards, selected by Gen. Wil- sen, for the location of the dynamite gun and light artillery. A deep valley inter- Venes, and except for the distance, the enemy is a fair target. One can see the whita-uniformed Spanish troops sitting an the ridges of the trenches with their feet hanging over. - Troop. C has been ordered to retire to Ccamo, giving way to the infantry and pa Seca SRS =<. OLD GLORY ROUND THE WORLD. An Ilinoisian Will Carry a Flag the President Gave Him. CHICAGO, August 18.—A Chicagoan has been presented with a silk flag by President McKinley, and will carry the American col- ors around the world. Edwarni Page Gaston of Harvey has just returned from Washington, and on Monday ‘will leave on’a trip to cover several years, having been given the starry token at the ‘White House lyy the chief executive on Wednésday, to be unfurled in the wild lends of the underworld. : i i F i (EL ———— THE FUTURE IN CUBA Food to Be Distributed by American Officials, CONFIDENCE WILL BE RE-ESTABLISHED Care Will Be Taken to Avoig Friction, THE PRESIDENT’S Se POLICY With the coming of peace the commissary department of the army will not have itt labors lessened in Cuba. For a whils they are likely to be increased. It is understood to be the purpose of the administration to supply rations to the Cuban troops which have been under Gomez and Garcia. Thts will open the way for a wider distribution to the starving population of the island, to relieve which was impossible after the dec- laration of war in April. How many of the reconcentrados survive is not known. Many of those who were receiving aid when he tilitizs broke out have undoubtediy perish- ed, yet after the Spanish troops were with- @rawn from the interior to the seacoast towns it is believed that a portion of the re- concentrados were able to return to the country, and that they have since found subsistence there. At Cienfuegos, on the south coast, they received some suppliss when the blockading vessels were Since then word has been received naval commanders of the great ¢ Which prevailed and of the need of early assistance. Had not peace been assured it was Admiral Sampson’s wish to take some vessels of his squadron and land su under cover of arms. That necessity no longer exists, and Cienfuegos will probably be among the first places to recetve relief. Matanzas, Sagua and other points cn the north coast will follow quickly. Havana presents a situation in itself. Moral Effect of the Aid. While the aid to be given will last only long enough td enable the people of Cuba to help themselves, it will undoubtedly tend to increase their confidence in the triendship of the United States. The in- fluence is likely to be especially marke@ on the men who have composed the Cuban ermy. They will receive rations as allies of the United States, the same as will the American troops who will remain during the period of military government es gar- isons in the island. This will continue after their disbandment, for that is expected to tollow quickly on the hesls of peace. It is recognized that the problem of the Cuban soldiers is one of the most serious that has to be met. Three years in the insurgent ranks have left them without means of support of any kind. As members of a locsely organized army, acting in co-opera- tion, they have been able to secure some means of subsistence, though often Close to starvation. When they cease to act as a body and each individual has to look out for himeelf their immediate resour. be of the most limited character. Many ot taem have no homes to which to return, tnd for a time there will be little prospect of living off a land which has become “a Gevert- The issuance of rations by the United States through the commissary de- partment of the army will meet this diffi- culty as well as it can be met. Friction With Net Lookea No friction is anticipated in bringing hos- tilities to a close on the part of the Cu- bans. Nor is there likely to be a repeti- tion of the misunderstanding which aros2 between Gen. Shafter and Gen. Garcia at Santiago. While the military control of the United States will be complete pending the establishment of a stabl> government in Cuba, this will be done in a way not to offend the sensibi enable their enem of the Cubans or to th to say y are to be deprived of the fruits of their long strug- gle. After the ill-feeling which was de. veloped at Santiago, President McKinley, it is stated, gave his personal attention to the policy which should be followed when Spain surrendered the whole island. The result, it is expected, will show how much can be eccomplished by tact. Al the Cu- ban commanders will be officially notified that peace has been agreed upon and that are to cease. Gen. Go- . ognized as commander- in-chief of the Cubans, and he w com- municated with in that capacity now. As to the part which he will have in future events no statement is made at this time, but there is reason to believe it will be a recogrition of his share in freeing Cuba from ‘Spanish rule which will be tory to him and to the Cubans wh shown their trust in his lea not likely that th> full diplomatic corres- pondence and the minutes of the confer- ences between resident McKinley and retary Day on one hand and Ambassador Cambon as the representative of Spain on the other hand will ever se publicity. However, enough of the correspondence may in time appear to show what has been th: guiding prindfple in arranging the terms of peace. It will then be demon- strated that one Spanish assumption has been rejected with sternnes This was the eM™ort to dictate what should follow in Cuba after Spain's dominion was 2nded. That is treated solely as the concern of the United States. The hope of continuing Cuba as a Spanish colony with a change of flags is not encouraged. Spanish subjects will be protected in their rights, like the subjects of other foreign powers, and the Spanish classes will have a chance to join in establishing stable r nt, “but neither they y deluded with the notion that Spain still owns the island. ————$+ 2+ SECRETARY OF STATE. Judge Day May Not Resign, Though a Peace Commissioner. The general understanding in official eir- cles yesterday was that Juéye Day would resign as Secretary of State as soon as he enters upon work as a member of the peace commission. It is reported today, however, that the President has asked Judge Day to remain as Secretary of State until the conclusion of the workin Paris. It is now understood that Assistant Sec- retary Moore will soon resign and return to his work as lecturer on international law in Columbia University. He was se- lected, at the time of his appointment, for his fitness for the work, and, it is said, ac- cepted with the understanding that he would resign at the close of the war. Ambassador Hay is the man now most spoken of to succeed Secretary Day. Mr. Hay is an Chio man, although he