Evening Star Newspaper, November 12, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. ae agree PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEIT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. 11th St., by Tbe Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. paanietainimaeatatin Few York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. tes or Gunads—post t Washington. D. C., patd In adeance. mation | CARRIED HIS POINT. oner Peck Secured Addition- al Space at Paris. FOUGHT HARD FOR CONCESSIONS United States as Well Fixed as Any Country Now. FROM eg M. AMBON —Commis- regard- ure space at ovember nd Peck said tod: ion to Paris to si hibitic obtained are highly gratify- ing and beyond any expectation we had when we sailed early in September. When We reached Paris the situation was most aging, nd we were officialy in- formed in detinite terms that the final al- lotments to all nations had been made, and t the United States had its full propor- nd that no more space within or out- the buildings c: be given—the ald subject Was a sealed book; that we were too late In asking for a site for a national build as the entire area that could be dey to foreign 3, which w: upe posed of, a the j of other nations had coule ubmitted and no readjustment situation for ing that time many about a ntluences to bear and the arrival of Cambon from the United er with the return of De- in charge of foreign about a change which re- ion after concession until an increase in exhibit an addition of other grant we cure i States now has an area in other foreign nation. A mal buil was ned atic and size to that granted n or Germany. tries which st areas for their buildings urpose, and special facilities us in connection therewith. Site for Agricultural Pavilion iding, andan an- WO square feet au and much explana- e the official required to co Un d sh we machinery, All of grounds, various minor s in the m > of our would on with wh: to t is > APPOINTMENTS. PRESIDENTIAL Cousuls General and Reform school Trustee. 7T following appointments were made « President today: urd Guenther of Wis to be « general of the United States at Frankfort. Germany Frank H. Mason of Oblo, to be consul general of the United States at Berlin, Ger- | i | Curtis Hoyt Dickins of New Hampshire, t n in the navy Distriet of Co- hoo} Noyes of the f Frank H. Mason is sed by the death of | Mr. Mason was trans- Berlin from | ur. | r takes the place cf Mr. Mason. | r is an e€x-member of the tepresentatives and was cu: Mexico under President Ha PATENT FICE VISITORS. the state awcke the voters: his aan megciticent comp ign before Sintiag>, and ‘The New Siamese Minixter Much In- the coniidence of the people in terested and prixea. tent MeKinley’s administ minis) om Si callec , AY Shetchibesste dee ssh oe SS upon the | Country democ as not in of patents yesterday and | sympathy witn re to con- amining the workings of | the 4 would not allow the system of granting pat-| city of New York to run the state. ——— pplication for a pat- y stages and expressed perfection of the system. fs Hopwood, C. B., as- of the board of trade, the patent office and ex- workings of the system. He r ment was being importuned to a better system of granting patents, was for the purpot2 of looking stem im vogue in the United secretary visited the year while the southern line, terminatiny » secured a site for an agricul- | 4: port arthur, will give Russia a Pacitic vilion adjoining the main agricul-| port open the year around, both for mili- ‘nited States sec- and commercial purposes. sd so Bato ring Count Cassini's long ser. ai ed so as to be | Dexin he had an oppe iry to Emperor of China and to learn » of about 16,000] the em dowager, who sumed the direction of aff office has returned from Syracuse, where | he went several days ago to partici in the campaign. Mr. Duell is enthusiastic over the results of the election, and pre- No 14,261, ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA ndship Maintained Toward ‘his Country. — + REPORT AS T0 ENGLAND CORRECTED ——__+—- Consisteat Fri on Affairs in the East. > —-— Count Cassini ATUS OF PHILIPPINES The Russian amba who is just b ador, Count Cassini, ck from an extended tion at the seashore and in the moun was seen today at the Russian embassy, where he talked in a most interesting man- ner on international questions which have attracted attention of late, particularly the reported strained relations between Russia and Great Britain, growing out of condi- tiens in China, and also the attitude of the &! t powers of Europe during the recent Spanish-American war. Russia and China, When Count Cassini was asked concern- ing the recent reports that Ri had seized the inportant Chinese treaty port of Neu Chwang, followed by great activity in the British naval yards, wita a pros- pect of an open rupture between Russia and Great Britain, he said that teo much credence was given to these war ruinors and that present conditions gave assuranc¢ of continued triendly —relauc between n, There au been of the report that Russia had occupied Neu Chwang, and eeded lo point out that suea an vccu- by Hussia was quite unnec quired the nd mulitary va a a ary, most ad- tin taat Arthur, and a commercial Wan. Port Arthur was not only valuable as a naval and millitary bage e southern termi- nus of the gr ans-Sive: railw, when the project was carried throug It is being pushed forward rapidly, and the arnbassador says the present outlook is tor th2 comp! the y within three and one-half year Kine ru orth to Viadivostock, W © harbor o} the Pacific is closed for four months of a but it would s or fo} with the 3 who was of the emp y and in his to the impre plomatie corps. was generally k h ahilit S r the emp head of d greatly to ft is a eto Ri » probable, as he says not at all surpris at the should trong friendship two countries having a common border of some 7,000 mile Concerning the Philippines. Referring to the Philippines, Count Cas- sini said that Russia naturally felt much interest in the status of these i ing to their pri eastern pos of Rus: no warrant b orts com to bs with a claims of United States in the Philip- t appeal nad be to Russia or to foreign gov nts. T shout the recent w ad mintai ne most fri ward the Uni States, a i did not nd the United Stat Untrue Report Regarding In this cor asion to join Is : view 2 uous friendship for ing a critical state sland. ssini took oc- th a prevai ed her ¢ United Stat he war with in by declining to join the gr urope in a move for intervention. has heard this re it seems to be of th art of the history for much 2p- dat expense of the other great powers of Europe. But Count Cassini 3 at no such ae- on the pact of Great Britain ever took and the impeachment of the continued fri of the other powe is due to a mis p fac At no time, & purpose ent > part agal of At powers to of the States, for suck Count ¢ though ve ly ac that the story, circulated and ge! ct, is nothing les 2 . and that for the truth of history, as well as for the r2moval of this ground- less refle upon the attitude of the Evrop rs toward the United s 1 not be accepted as H» does not ¢ ion, but $ visits to T Petersburg upon any other n ambassador f>els that but simple justice to Russia and other ine powers that the consistent this merely « tablished fac and Bertin, While in no w Power, the Russ’ it i * maintained toward the i throughout every period of the war, and continue to mainiain toward t sat, should not he cured ntal fiction as to the excep- nation and the en- mity of others. WHAT ELECTED ROOSEVELT. Commissioner Duell Says Confidence in the President Was a Factor. Commissioner C. H. Duell of the patent s a fine administration for Goy. Roc Three things, he said, contributed to sevat’s election. His flying campa’gn through “ORMALLY ‘the Siamese Minister Presented to the President. Phya Visuddha, the minister from Siam to the United States. was formally received IMPORTANT TO SPAIN Her Peace Commissioners Preparing Paper With Great Care. THEY MAY ASK FOR MORE TIME ee The Gaulois Says Philippine Set- tlement May Cause War. —— + DAY: ee JUDGE BETTER PARIS, November 12.—It is now believed that the next meeting of the peace com- mission may be postponcd until Tuesday next, though no definite decision has been arrived at on the subject. The Spanish commissioners are still bu: ily engaged in the preparation of the docu- ments which they will submit at the n session of the commissions, and it is under- stood that their presentation will cover matters which render their careful prep aration unusually important. Some of the original papers and tran- scripts necessary for the next presentation of Spain's will probably not arrive here until too late on Monday to permit of a meeting that day, which, of course, Would necessitate the postpon next meeting of the comm Tuesday. Judge Day's Health Improved. The health of Judge Day, president of the American commission, was much improved this n orning. The Gaulois this morning, after referring to the Philippine question as presenting se- rious complications, say Phe thing to be ement of the ions until aced is no i n A: »wing to a rupture of the but a general European conflict. The incideat is oniy the prologue to a 2 which is s the ier of inte nd on reading, the papers und Madrid, one feeis that Spain 3 in the air, upon her part, isolat ho Chance of success, and she & for a friend in I Before defensive tates, of whict uiois, ance with the United ng to the Great Britain alone would reap the benefit. The Gaulois then says: “Her program i the followir will induce the United States to refuse any concession to Spa:n wud to refuse coaling s in the Philip- pine Islands to hussi i Germany. A contiict breaks out, intervenes, wh powers having intere: up arms. ‘The question becomes no ionger that of the Philippines, but that of China, and finally a Kurupean war breaks out. i, as Americ: forces the otner in the east to take A Report From udge Day. The State Department is uninformed offi- iy that Judge bay fs ill in Paris. A long report was received by cable from him this morning relative to the work of the sion, but it made no mention of the ition of tne sené whenc infers that he {s not ser supposed that he is im- ply in r It is be! the joint yield on at at the n the » by t to allow the que Spain over ty e from their refusal on of the sovereignty of Philippines to be ques ed. If this surmise is well founded, the two commissions will be brought to face with the adjustment of of a proposition for the transfer of the Ph the United S , & question sufli nt the X- pec ons of the joi be required for its aujustment. Insurgents Cause Uneasiness. The attitude of the insurgents in the Philippines has given the administration considerable uneasiness, for it is feared that if these insurgents are allowed to con- tinue their hostile activity there may be protests which we-shall be compelled to re- gard. The difficulty in the situation is that ing operating at points out- the Island of Luzon, where the United States has never been in actual possession, wh it would be difficult to place ntain the status quo. Never- eli ncumbent upon ething in this di- and naval au- a Will be so advis the situation with resp Regotiations at Paris is rec to be critical, there is no real arxiety the ultimate outcome. situation h Spain tinds herself dues not admit of a doubt that she will be compeiled to yield to the American demands, and even if she should break off the peace negotia- tions and the efforts to reach an agreement should prove “abortive, Spain would not undertake to hold any of the te y in but would endeavor to withdraw m: the contest, leaving the United States in pos on of everytning, just as she did with revolutionists in* the case of the Spanish-American republi rinany's Attitude a Matier of In- difference. is not believed that the visit of Em- and to m, and sat M therit as to in wh. 1 peror William to Spain is entitled to any more important significance than a demon- stration of friendliness toward Spain, pos- ily inspired by the hope that it will im- and in some way benefit negotiations. That Emperor attempt any interference or give active ascistance to Spain is not con- templated even as 2 remote possibilit se in paying this untimely vis y in harmony with the course of Ger- n, rem the beginning of our troubles Spain The presence of Emperor Will- tin is not expecied to have any influence over the peace negctiations the Spain in William will iam more than had the presence of the German fleet and in Philippine waters over our Military operations in that government is not deceived ments of Gertmany, but utter indifference, having no recognized bearing on the affairs of this government, whether the emperor visits Spain or not. The administration here is well enough in- formed as to the situation in Europe to have no apprehension of interference from aval 5 to the it is a matter of what the ultimate outcome will be. More Time Given the Spanish. President McKinley called his cabinet in- to specials session at 11 o'clock today, and for over two hours the advisers of the ad- ministration w2re in conference. It was admitted after the meeting that the first and most important question un- der consideration was the situation before at the White House today by President McKinley. Short and appropriate rema: were exchanged. Mr. Visuddha was companied to the White House by Sec tary Hay. the peace commussior® at Paris. I: was also admitted that the principal discussion was over the form of a dispatch to be sent to the American comn joners. It was stated that this dispatch involved “no new any quarter in our negotiation of peace ; terms, What the effect on Spain may be of | Is demonsira of sympathy, officials ye no means of determining, but there is no apprehension or doubt as to | i ! | cn of cor i sue | cannot fail to take promiment position in point and portended no immediate cris It is learned that the Spanish commission ers asked until some time next w in which to answer the last proposiis of the American commissioners. This time was granted by permission of the eadinet. The dispatch sent to Pa is believed to relate the American position after the spa: ards have replied. While it is averred that it is not an ulumatum, it is thousht to be stronger than any yet sent to Paris. The President Growing Impatient. There ar2 unmistakable evidences that the President is becoming somewhat impatient with the delays and quibblings of the Span- iards. His mind is made up that this coun- try will take the Philippines, and from this position there is to be no change. The Spaniards will hav2 to ascertain this with- out much loss of time or the rupture which s been expected may come from this ide The S rds must be made to re ize that the United States will pay a sum for improvements in the Philippines and that this sum is the only question in dis- It is among the possibilities that sum was fixed in the dispatch to be today and which was discussed this morning. It is thought this afternoon that the note to be sent (o the American commissioners will direct them to waste no further time in argument after the next Spanish note is received. They will be told to say that the American position is now absolute and must be accepted or rejected. Cienfuegos to Be Opened. The cabinet decided that it would take charge of a port in western Cuba and open it to allow sugar planters and others to get in supplies and machinery. to resume their werk. The opening of the port ‘would ma- te ly benefit ail classes of people. It is thought that Cienfuegos will be selected The Spaniards will he notified of the pur- pose of the administration, and will be asked to withdraw their forces by Decem- ber 1, the time when this country will take charge. The question to starving € of sendizg further rations bans was 2'so discussed. It has been agreed to send ta the Cubans something like a mullion rations. The de- are to be arranged by Secretary Al- He will obtain a ship and land an ribute the supplies. Some of these su F will be distributed from Cienfuego: the new port to be taken charge of by ceuntry. Cienfuegos is connected bj wi avana, and the occupation of t port by the United States will have signi Once in charge of American cance. it could, if necessary, be made a sof supplies against Havana if there should be a renewal of hostilities ree DEMOCRATS RESIGNED Admit Their Failure to Control the House of Representatives. Some Feel Relicved Prem Responsi- bility—Internal Disxensiens in the Varts. Democrats gencrally are resigned to their Inre to get possession of the House of nresentatives. Any claim that the ques nis not Cefinitely settled that the repub- '§ will have cohtrol is merely formal, don the idea tat it might affect the situation in scre particular districts. Many democrats feel a sense of relief, not that they did not desire the House: but because foresaw that if they got control at e the conditions within the party such that it would be threatened with ruption by internal diragreements. There Il be no speakership to fight over for them now, and they have some nope that in the abs-nce of responsibility for legis! tien they may he able to avoid an open d play of thir differences, It is understooc however, that they will not be able to en- tirely avoid a controversy over the !cader- ship. To Contest Mr. Uniley's Leadership. Efforts are now being made to insure a cutest of Mr. Builey’s leadership in cau- cus, with a view of directing the party inte a different line of policy from that which fs were da Mr. E Had the democrats suecee in electing a majority of the House several candidates would have con- ted with Mr. Bi r the kership. pe temptation to enter into sdch a contesi for the empty honor of minority nomination is not great, but lest candidates should abandon the idea of a contest efforts are made to insure the presenc st one riv r If efforts a up such a conte policy and the of the tern e@ ment in the democracy will play an impor at part, and it is likely that the ng of ‘opinion which exist. will | most asp) ere In a position of responsibil > question of fc enc played party A Shaking Cp of ine Party. Struggle to influence @he course of dem cy in the -future is al- ready foreshedowed, and it appears A the very probable that there will be a very decided shaking up in the party be- tween now and 1900. ‘The radical silver men are going to be attacked on two sides. First, by the eastern clement, “which will be very strongiy represented In the minori- in Congress, who will contend that the deraveratic hopes based on free silver the west have been blighted by the result of the election and that the future of the party will depend on the east being again brought inte line by the abandonment of the silver question. And secondly, they will be attacked in a more indirect way by the element which, while not hostile to silver, will be determined to give promi- nence to issucs growing out of the war with Spain and the adoption by the admin- istration of a policy of expansion. A good many democrats believe that an immense amount of political capital can be made during the next two years out of the course of the administration in dealing with Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. They rec- ognize that the problems eonfrenting the administration in this matter are very dif- ficult, and, that no matter, how widely they are dealt with, the President cannot escape criticism from some! quarter nor avoid some embarrassment which might be turned to political advamtage by an op- posing party. 7 A Tempting Prespect. This presents so tempting-a praspect that some who would not ‘willfully “a@wocate the abendonment of the free silver issue are devoting much more time to its considera- tion than they are to the @hieago plat- form issue. By some it is felt to be al- most inevitable that, the settiement of our colonial policy being the uppermost ques- eration before Congress, polit- il. be focused upow it and is- will srow out of the discussion which ical thought the politics of the next two years, and which will serve to agsist in th effort which will be made within the democratic Party to have the money question relegat- ed to a secondary position. ——_—__+«. Judge Day’s Condition. In answer to a personal inquiry from the President, Judge Day cables ihat his health is not severely attacked and that he is feeling reasonably well. | Os Brougit Back for Trini. Bradford Jaekson, colored, was this after- noon brought by Deteetives MeNamee and Helan from Baltimore, where he was ar- rested on the charge of stealing twenty-five yards of carpet, valued at from Agnes Posey of this city. a8 is ¢ = Calls at War Department and White House, SHOWS RESULT OF HIS LONG LABORS Brings Report of Porto Rican Military Commission. PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, the navai member of the Porto Rican evacuation commission, arrived in Washington last evening from New York bearing the official report of that commission. He arrived at New York yesterday morning on the cruis- er Newark, and came on to Washington on an afternoon tiain. He was accompanied from San Juan by Flag Lieut. Jas. H. Sears, Flag Secretary B. W.-Wells, jr. ard En- sign E. McCauley of his staff, and Mr. Charles W. Russell of the Deparunent of Justice, legal adviser to the Ports Rican ccmmission. They brought with them the official report of the commission in tripil- cate, on2 copy of which was deiiverad to the President, one to the Secretary of State and the third to the Secretary of War. These reports are bulky paresis, including a great m: of documentary =vidence, and each is estimated to contain at least 60,000 words. This report contains a complece record of the procedings of the cor from day to day; the important s of whic have been already publi In the ma it is nothing more th t of daily record of pro: zs of the commi sion, noting each proposa: mad> to Spanish commissioners and the coun proposals of the United St + mission- €rs, and winding up vith an account of th> ceremonies attending whe surrenmler cf Spanish sovereignty and the assumption of centrel by the United States for Needs a Rest. The admiral jooks thin and worn as the result of his layors afloat and ashore during the past summer. He is desirous of taking a rest in the mountains for a few weeks before urdertaking any active duty. As to his next assignment he says that has made no request and shall be content to allow the Navy Department to decide that question. Admiral Sehley partment at 1 sc thi. in mpany with Lieut. Sears and Ensign Me- morning, vey of His presence was an- hounced to Secretary Long and he chatted a few minutes with friends until he admitted to the Secretary's office. The con- nee between Secretary Long and the admiral lasted nearly half an hour, and at the end of that time the admiral quietly slipped over to the White House, eluding as far as he could a number of persons who were lying in wait in the corridors of the Navy Department to see him, The report was presented to the Prest- dent by the adm himself, who was a companied by several members of his staff. The cabinet was in session. when the ad- miral arrived, and he had to wait some time to see the President. Admiral Schley presented his operations by the ships under him ed to the Pri Jent and cabinet a on in Cuba and Porto Rico. report on out the He made good impression and his talk was much enjoyed. in conversation with friends, Admiral id the mectings of the commis- sion with the Spaniards had been harmo- nicus; the instructions, which the Amer- ican commissioners could not deviate from, were gracefully submitted to by them, and before the me 'S ceased the Spaniards bad a much higher respect for Americans from meeting the commissioners. The report contains a statement of the finances, the revenues and expenditure: the debts, the government and other cond tions of Porto Rico and iis population of pearly one milli Rear Admiral Schley finishes up the work of the commission in conveying the report to the President. Of the other two mem- bers, Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke remains as military governor of Porto Rico, and Brig. Gen. W. W. Gordon returned home two weeks ago. As Rear Admiral Schley was commandant at Porto Rico, he awaited the arrival of Commander Snow, who reached San Juan by the hospital steamer Solace from New York on Saturday last, with several officers. and stores and marines to establish a n: val station. A Great Future. The rear admiral says that Porto Rico has a great future, and has advantages fully equal to those of Cuba. The people are docile and amenable to law, and are just now carried away with love for the United States, and are showing intense loyalty. Flag Secretary Wells said that the Span- iards had almost entirely left the island, being mostly in the military and civil ser- vice, ard the small number left were those compelled to stay by their interests. The heat of the island is great, it being like our hot summer weather when the Newark left San Juan last Sunday, but the nights were cool. The island is a beautiful spot, vegetation growing luxuriantly; the roads are splen- did, being well-built sacadam military roads, lined with palms and other trees. In the fields are coffee plants and banana trees in abundance. He also said that the soldiers are now getting acclimated, so that the number sick in the hospitals its grow ing rapidly less. The men are gradually being housed, so that they will no ionger have to live in tents and sleep on the ground, which is another reason for im- proved health. Outrages attributed to the men were, he thought, not “true, being pos- sibly a little wildness magnified. The mcn were behaving well, and he spoke particu- larly of the Ist Kentucky Regiment the Ist Battalion of Volunteer Engine making a fine appearance. While in New York Admiral Schley was asked if he had anything to say concerning Admiral Sampson's report, and that part of it which referred to his belief that Cer- vera's fleet was in Cienfuegos when it was veally in the harbor of Santiago, and he replied: “I ean say nothing on that subject. 1 do not care to talk for publication. These mat- ters are not for me to discuss: As to the report of the commission, I can only say that the members have been successful in their work. I am truly glad to be back in the United States once more,” ee Report Received by Attorney Gen- eral Griggs, —-+--___ ACTION NOT NOW NEEDED In Future United States Marshals Wili Be Aided by Troops. Seas TO CRUSH CONSPIRACIES ——— FEDERAL Attorney General Griggs, who returned to Washington yesterday afternoon, this morning received the following telegram from South Carolina in answer to one sent last night: “ANDERSON, 8. C., November 11.—My information is that there was much’ riot- ing near Greenwood, at Phoenix, on Tu day and Wednesday; that several negroes were killed and wounded; that one white man was Killed and several wounded. Thursday there was also some rioting, but conditions were quieter. My information is that things are quiet there now, though the community is very much excited. From all information I have I think federal inter- vention teo late now. It seems the mobs were specially anxious to get the Tolberts, but I am informed that they are all safely out of reach. Intense excitement still pre- ils there, but no violence now. Will wire further tomorrow. Your telegram received too jate tonight to do much. Please give me further instructions RNEST F. COCHRA ‘Assistant Attorn Attorney General Griggs a long ference with President McKinley yesterday afternoon on the South Carolina situation. It was decited that no action could be taken in the case without official informa- tion. Accordingly, telegrams were sent to Mr. Cochran, who is the nearest’ United States cflicial to the scene of the recent riots, and to United States Marshal Mel- ton. The latter is in New York and was unable to answer. ‘The telegram of Mr. Cochran was pre- sented to the President t morning. The Attorney General, who visited the Pre: dent this morning about the matter, gave .. as his opinion that nothing could now be one. Attitude of the Administration. The Attorney General intimated in the strongest terms, however, that future oc- currences like those in South Carolina and North Carolina will not be permitted with- out the federal government taking a hand. it is probable that hereafter United States marshals will be despatched to the scenes of such atiairs, and it they are unable to restore order troops will be sent forward by the President. It is considered that the section of the Revised tutes quoted in Yhe Star yesterday confers the power upon the President to take such steps. But above tnis, the chief aim of the aaministra- uon is to break up what are looked upon as “conspiracies” and as interference with the rights of a class of citizens. ‘The South Carolina Case. The South Carolina case was picked out as more open to fed2ral interference than that at Wilmington, because it started at a federal polling place, and was an attack on the rights of the republican nominee for Attorney Ceneral at Wil- Ccngress, R. R. Tolbert. Griggs thought that the situation mington had settled down quic! though he characterized the procee there as disgraceful. The Attorney General said that nothing would probably be done about the case of the elder Tolbrt, who is in the Souin Car- olina penitentiary. The Attorney Generel ccnsiders that he is In prison voluntarily. 1f he ts interfered with when he le will b> protected, as he is the customs at Charleston, and a g official. R. R. Tolbert, who gave his yesterday's Star, visited Pre: jey yesterday afternoon and wld th x story of the riot. He was officials of the Dzpartment of by prominent South Carolina 5 who came to the city with him (> aid in pushing the case. Mr. Totvert later bad an interview with Attorney General Grit ngs republicars, again going over the story in detail. H much worried, as he do2s not know the situation with members of his family who v shot in the riot. MAY FINISH BY JANUARY 1. Reassembling of the War Investizat- ing Commission. All the members of the war investigating commission except ex-Governor Woodbury were present at today’s session, which was devoted to a discussion of work of the subcommittee which went to the western cities, and to preparation for the New York and Boston trip. There are eight or ten important wit- nesses to be examined here before leaving for New York, but they hope to go next Thursday night. A large number of com- plaints have been received from that city, and the opinion was expressed that two weeks’ time might be put in there. Among the witnesses who will be heard before leaving for New York are Generals Young, Humphrey and Breckenridge, Colonels Knox and Forward and Dr. Huidekoper, each of whem was identified with the con- duct cf the Spanish war in scme important capacity. General Young and Colonel Knox participated in the Santiago campaign, the latter being wounded in the fignt at El Cane} Dr. Huidekoper has been much criticised as an army surgeon, and he has sought an opportunity to go before the board for his vindication. General Dodge, Colonel Sexton and Dr. Ceaner gave the other members of the voard a great deal of information cencern- ing their western trip, which they consider was productive of important developments. General Dodge expressed the opinion that the commission would be able to conclude its duties by the Ist of January nexj. it is not yet decided whether the commission or any of its members will visit Cuba and Porto Rico. es Late Naval Orders, Capt. T. F. Jewell has been placed in charge of all naval vessels in reserve in the back channel of the navy yard, Leagve Island, and of such other vessels as may be placed in reserve at that yard. Lieut. T. W. Ryan has been dctachei from command of the Rodgers when ced out of commission and ordered to the New York navy yard. Lieut. H. G. Drexel has been detached from the Essex and ordered to the Zafiro; on the Asiatic station. The resignation of Assistant Surgeon W. S. Thomas has been accepted, to take effect immediately. “Mate J. Peterson has geen honorably dis- charged. ————— Col. Burr Ordered Here. By direction of the Secretary of War Lieut. Col. Edward Burr, 2d U. S. V. En- gineers (captain, Corps of Engineers, U. s. A.), will repair to this city and report in person to the chief of engineers, U. S. A. “Every newspaper reader is a buy- er;" but some renders require mach more than others, a herefore spend much more. Every buyer in Washington whose trade ix of uin- terial conseq ce to am denier ix a reader of The Star. Remember that SCHLEY IN THE CITY/QUIET AT PHOENIX/MR. REED'S COURSE A Matter of Speculation in Political Circles. GPPOSES ADMINISTRATION'S POLICY Necessity for the Establishment of Cordial Relations. TERRITORIAL LE ae ee sISLATION There is some interest in speculation as to the attitude that will be assumed by Speaker Reed both at the ecming session of Congress ani in the Fifty-sixth. Me Reed has been practically silent since the election, and has had very little since the war with Spain began. His atu- tude toward questions now uppermost in the public mind is well understood. He 1s not a beliver in the policy that the admin- istration Aas now adopted in the matter of Main the acquisition of territory. He opposed the war or any sort of interference between Spein and her colonies. He opposed the an- Lexation of Hawaii. He does not believe in carrying the American flag across salt ter to be plarted permanently. He opp any attempt at financial legislation Ly this Congress, and held generally to the id preservirg economic conditions which re- sulted immediately from the establishment of a republican administration. Reed's Characteristics. Reed is not a man to change his opinion when once formed. What he will do, with the drift of events and the trend of public opinion strongly set against bis very firmly a of fixed ideas of pol is a question of no little interest. He is the embodiment of individual force and power in the repub- lican party in Congress. No one sufficic approaches him even to present the ance of rivalrly, and men follow him who do not agree with him. In the Hou: though but a small minority holds views similar to his on the live questions of the hour, he domirates the whole body. Time and again the spectacle has been presented during his career as Speaker of men re- solving in the cloak rooms to oppose him and then cn the floor of the house, under his eye, hanging their heads and following him meekly. Carrying Out an Expansion Polic: In the next Congress, if not at the closing session of this, legislation will be demand- ed to give life aud force to a policy which Mr. Reed has most earnestly opposed. Ex- pansion in every direction must attend the acquisition of territory. Expansion of the military and naval establishments, exten- sion of our relations with foreign powers, a relaxation and extension of the quali tions of citizenship, a spreading out of our tariff, internal revenue and shipping laws and the expansion of the postal system to yver new territory and strange class of people, all of these things will have to be legislated for. It will be required of the repubiican Congress that it act in harmony with the policy of the administration, and if Mr. Reed adheres to the attitude be assumed toward expansion at the very be- ginning he will be like a rock ground which is a surging sea. In the next Congress the republican majority will be too small in the House to admit of any factions within the party, and the demand for legisiation will be too imperative to admit. of the pow- er of resistance being left in any hands where it will be used to defest the repub- lican policy If, as Speaker, Mr. Recd would © the policy of the adminis’ration, his pre ence in the chair would be an obstaci+ tolerable to the advocates of expa Yet if he were deposed besause of adh ence to his convictions his jy resenze on the ad of a small a sul greacor | floor of the House at the band of followers would be menace to the mrasures Which be micht cppose. In the char he wond cwe a re- sponsthtity to his party; on the floor, de- posed, he would te free. if he should de= termine to resist the p. which it 1s believed he does not approve, he wuld, tf standing alone cn the floor, so far over-tcp every cne about him that his power would SUll be felt. Need of an Understanding. The realization is forced w i sted that corsial blished between Mr. Ke aiministration, and that an uy must be arrived at if ser tir to be avcided. ‘The and at. pted, poli ry Mr. 1 ist but if danger- ss cn the chair, vuless om the speake ous to the floor th he had voluntarily re ership. os BRAINARD'S Manila Made a Supply Station and He ix Put in Charge. By direction of the Secretary of War, un- Ger the provisions of an act of Congres approved July 7, 1 efficiency of the subsist=n Manila, Philippine Islands, nated as one of the im which officers of that de; signable for the purpc shipping subsistence supplies, t» fect at once, and Lieut. Col. David CoOL, DUTY. nard, chief commissary of su U. s. is assigned to duty of purchasing and shipping subsistence supplies at that depot, and while on such duty will have colonel. SURPRISED THE REPUBLI the rank of Gen. Merritt Speaks of the Big Rooxe- velt Vote. Third Assistant Postmaster Genera’ Me ritt returned erday, after an absen of several weeks’ campaigning in Ne York state. Gen. Merritt is an active po! ticlan in Niagara county, and accompani: Col. Roosevelt on bis campaign tour of the state. He said this morning that the re- sull was grand. I aliy he never felt any doubt of Col. Roosevelt's ection. His county had given 45) odd majority, his town of Lockport had also given the gal- lant Rough Rider a majority. 1t was sur- prising io the republicans the large vote that was polled. This being an off year, the politicians did not look for much thusiasm, but. happi'y, were disappointed. Never in his memory had the republicans been. so successful in turning oyt large crowds at mass meetii The people were very much interested in this campaign. ree - MARIA TERESA LOOTHD. Natives Have Carried Of Everything Movable. NASSAU, N.P., November 12—The tug Potomac, from Santiago de Cuba, which came out tg the stranded cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa, off Cat Island, has arrived here in order to obtain a permit to work Cat Is! for temporary duty in his offlee, when L’eu Col. George McDerby, engineer Officer, U. 8. V. (major, Corps of Engineers, U. 5. A.). shall have reported for duty as chief engineer of the 2d Army Corps. on the ship. She will return to Cat Island. “The cruiser is lying one mile off shore, ani is ir two fathoms of water. The natives have destroyed the temporary deck and heve carried away everything movabie.