The times., 1897-05-12
"A GUNBOAT FOR ALASKA
One to Be Sent There to Prevent
LawIesSnesS.
PRESIDENT McKINLEY'S TRIP
He VIII Leave For Philadelphia FRI
day Afternoon, Accompanied by
the Vice President and Members
of the Cabinet-Deboe's Good
Work For His Constituents.

The Cabinet meeting yesterday was un-
Important, although long -drawn-out. Law
lessness in the Alaska mining districts
was discussed, and it was pointed out
that there is a large element among the
miners, which the peaceabIe citizens OF
the towns have reason TO fear almost
constantly.
1t was decided at the meeting to send
Jnited States gunboat 10 Alaskan waters
One OF the gunboats now being constructed
III California, either the Whiting or the
Marietta, will be sent to the Territory y
i'll July.
Willie the osIensible object OF this action
has nothing TO do with our sealing in
terests, gunboat In that section VIII
undoubtedly be convenience.
Chief Justice Fuller, OF the Supreme
Court, and his son-in-law, Mr.. Hugh Wal
lace, were among the late callers at the
Executive Mansion yesterday afternoon
Mr. James E Boyd, OF North Carolina.
the national committeeman for that State,
is said to be slated for Assistant Attorney
General.
Immediately after the meeting of the
Cabinet Friday President Mckinley and
the members of the Cabinet will pro-
ceed 10 the Penns ylvania station and board
a train in waiting TO convey them u Phila-
delphia The distinguished travellers will
be the guests OF the Union League Club
at dinner Friday night, and on the following
day will be present at the unveiling OF the
Washington monument
Saturday the President and Cabinet will
be the guests OF the Society Of CiDcin-
natus OF Pennsylvania at "A dinner TO be
given at Horticultural Hall 1t mas not
been determined whether the Presidential
party will return to this city Sunday
or Monday.
The Presidential nd part OF the Cabinet will
stay at the Walton, and Vice President
Hobart and the other Cabinet members
at the Continental. This dividing OF the
forces is that both hotels may be honOred
with some of the distinguished guests
Rev DR.. Johnston, pastor or the Metro
poiitan NJ. f. Church, President McKin-
Iey's pastor, was at the White House yes
terday.
Judge Ulysses L Marvin, of Ohio. an old
friend of President Mckinley, and who
closely resembles him. paid his first visit
YESTERDAY Judge Marvin presented the
who wishes to be consul at Stuttgart
Mr. o. NJ Denny. OF Oregon, is the lat
est applicant for the mission TO China.
He has the Endorsement OF several Of the
Senators from the North west, and his ap-
pointment would, it is said, be very ac-
ceptahle TO the people Of the western and
extreme Northwestern States, who are
particularly interested In our relations with
China. Senator HansoroUgh Of North Da-
gota saw the President about HIM.
Senator Deboe continues his good work
for his Kentucky constituents. Not day
passes that he does not make his visit at
the White House He is coming 10 be con
sidered one of the successful applicants,
too. He and Congressman PUgh called
in the interest of Mr. Brutus j. Clay,
! the son OF Cassius II. Clay, who
wishes the mission to Switzerland. Mr.
Clay accompanied them. They also pre-
sented the name OF Mr.. d. Y Comingore,
OF Covington. for collector of the Sixth
district. Senator Berry of Kentucky
was also one of the many callers
Senator Deboe said that he had no news
OF DR.. Hunters chances of minister to
Brazil
Senators Quay and Penrose saw the Presi
dent. hut had no news when they came out
that they wished TO give up Senator Quay
says he has signed Broker Chapman's ap-
plication for pardon
Senator Wellington introduced Mr.. c. B.
Trail, of Frederick, Md. who wishes to
go as consult Hamburg. Mr. Trail has been
in the consular service twice before at Rio
and Marseiiles. Senator WellingtOn's can
iidate for subtreasureT at Baltimore, Mr.
sloane. will get the position
Ex-Secretary Foster spent some time with
President Mckinley before the Cabinet meet
ing this morning