The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-08-12
SPANS STRAITS.
The Cuban War Embittering Spain
Against the United States.
PENSION ATTORNEYS FEES.
A Decision by Assistant Secretary Davis
The Russian Mission rendered to Ethan
Allen Hitcbcock-President Mckin-
ley Favors the Nicaragua Canal

The Russian Mission IeHuereu TO bthnu
Allen Hitchcock president McKin-
ley Favors the Nicaragua Canal
WASHINGTON, Aug There Is a grow
Ing belief, strengthened by the actions
and statements of high officials, that
the highest powers of the diplomatic
branch of the government will be re-
quired to prevent serious issues with
Spain or Japan, or both. The true
statement of affairs, as 1t confronts
the administration to-day, is not real
lied by the superficial observer of
events, but there is no doubt what
ever that the experienced men who
are at the head of the state depart
ment are prepared TO use all the re-
sources OF diplomacy before settle
ment of the Cuban question or the an
nezation of Hawaii is realized. Sena-
tor Morgan, while talking two days
ago of his expected visit to Ha-
wall, expressed the opinion that
Spain is almost ready to take
n desperate step in the Cuban
matter, by open hostility toward this
country. The opinion expressed by
Senator Morgan has been steadily
gaining ground in Washington for
some time. Under the circumstances,
the administration is looking for a
hopeful turn of affairs, resulting from
the arrival and early negotiations of
Minister Woodford at Madrid. The
impression has got abroad that
Gen. Woodford bears a definite propo-
sition from this government for the
settlement of the Cuban question,
and that IL this is refused the admins
tration will be prepared for any emer-
gency. IL Spain really is contemplate
ing desperate move involving open
hstilities with this country she could
wish no more favorable opportunity
than period when the Atlantic naval
squadron is depleted by dispatches to
the Pacific ocean. On the other hand,
Japan may be made the bolder by
recognizing this very thing. 1t is
reasonable to suppose, in the opinion
of prominent members of the govern
ment, that Japan has already shown
a bolder hand on account of the recog-
milton of our delicate relations with
Spain. Probably both Spain and Japan
realize that they jointly have us at a
disadvantage 1t is a recognition OF
this situation which it is believed will
lead President Mckinley to bring the
Cuban question to very speedy set
tlement, If it is in his power to do so.
The agitation of the Hawaiian annexa-
tion question will be on in earnest as
soon as congress convenes in Decem-
Der, and then Japan's hand would be-
forced.
Pension Attorneys Fees.
WASHINGTON, Aug. THE issue as
to whether an attorney has the right
to collect fee for services rendered in
preparing and filing evidence under a
rule to show cause why pensioners
name should not be dropped from the
roll, in cases under the famous act OF
June 81, 1890, is involved in a case de-
cided to-day by Assistant Secretary OF
the Interior Davis. He holds that, for
the prosecution of all claims other
than those where application is made
for pension, in which fee agreements
are not recognized by the commission
er of pensions, the compensation of an
attorney shall be such sum as the com.
missioner shall direct to be paid to
him, not exceeding S25 in claims filed
under the general law, nor over S1(
under the June % act. Proceedings to
show why names should not be dropped
are held to constitute prosecution of 9
claim for pension, but in no sense ar
application for pension. All conflict
ing decisions are overruled by this
ruling.
The Russian Mission.
WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Russian
mission has been rendered formally tc
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, of st. Louis
More than that, the president has ex
pressed to Mr.. Hitchcock the reasons
why he is particularly desirous tha'
the appointment shall be accepted.
business man of wide experience /,
wanted for this post. Relations be
tween Russia and the United States
which will call for business rather
than legal qualifications are foreseen
1t is fact that the president hal
ruled out of consideration for st
Petersburg several lawyers and mem
bers of the professions on the grount
that the duties which the new minis
ter will be called upon to perform dur
ing the next four years will necessitat'
a business training.
The Nicaragua Canal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IA prominen
official of the administration and
close personal friend of President Nc
Kinley said yesterday that Presiden
Mckinley had decided positively to as
sist by every means in his power tn
Nicaraguan canal enterprise. He said
"The Nicaragua canal will be bull
and all the force of the administration
will be thrown in favor of the project
| know whereof ! speak, and whel
congress meets next December you viii
find that the report of the commission
of which Adm. Walker in membe
will be ready for presentation to con
gress and will be taken up at once an
acted upon favorably."