Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
RELIEF BILL SIGNED
Appropriation Of $4,000 for Dis
tressed Americans in Cuba.
NO DISCORD IN THE CABINET
A Report to the CONTRARY Pro-
nounced False.
CONFERRING WITH MIR. DAY

The resolution appropriating $4,000 for
the relief of American citizens in Cuba
reached the White House at 1890 o'clock
today. just as soon as 1t could be sent up
after being signed in both houses while
they were In open session. The President
signed the resolution Immediately, and will
proceed at once to consult with the
officers of the State Department respect
tnS the adoption of measures of relief il
addition to those taken last week. when
Ccrsul General Lee was authorized to
draw upon the State Department for 10000
for the procurement OF immediate supplies
Inc State Department officials are of the
opinion that it will not suffice to send
noEey to Cuba. but believe that in view
OF the high prices for provisions prevail
ing On the island 1t will be best to pro-
cure at least a portion of the stores in
this country and send them by freight
steamers to Cuba
The Cabinet in Harmony,
story that the cabinet is badly split on
The subject of the Presidents Cuban poIicv
Is ind snantly denied at the White House
today. The closest friends of the President
nave pronounced the story absurd too
sensational for even the average citizen to
take seriously. On the other hand if is
positively and officially asserted that the
Iaplnet Is entirely in harmony with the
- -desiueht views Secretary Gage has
.eNtT; as mas been reported intimated to
the PRESIDENT the possibility of this cour
ny hdElnS 70 go to silver basis in case of
h ndr win spain Not only do members of
- Sapinet themselves pronounce the story
ialse but the President himself looks unon
IL as one of the most extensive yarns
sprung since the administration came into
power. Aii'o
II is still announced that the Presi,a,+
lh I,,,l,r
missioner Calhoun returns That fxas the
time at several weeks off unless necessitv
makes earlier action necessary
Juuse Day was with the President again
toudF' ana they went over papers from the
state Department. They are daily study
ing the Cuban situation, and especially
Wen mag all the reports from Consul Cen
eral Lee.
similar to Canadian Autonomy.
1t Is stated, from an unofficial source.
that the President is contemplating an au-
tonony for Cuba on the lines of Canadian
autonomy. He thinks. the story goes, that
by skillful diplomacy this may be brought
tbout- This autonomy, il is believed would
ultimately result in complete home rule for
tuba Falling by diplomatic resources to
ihduce spain TO reiinquish her government
Of the islands, the Presidents final step
would be intervention, which would be
taken with reluctance
How soon the tender of the good offices
VI tiIlS country Will be mace 10 SPAIN Is
speculative Some believe that negotiations
are already in progress, while the best in
formed say no steps will be taken until
Commissioner Calhoun returns.
Mr.. Mc,iiliin's Resolution Referred
Representative McMillin of Tennessee to-
day introduced in the House resolution
providing for the consideration of the SEN
Ate resolution recognizing the beIlgerency
Of the Cuban insurgents from day TO day
Until disposed Of
Inc resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on rules, but il is not likely that
the committee will consider it, The ma
tority leaders will decide for themselves
Nhen ~ IS proper TO act on the resolution
MI McRae of Arkansas introduced a res
eiutlon similar TO that of Mr.. McMillin.
sfdctrnckinE the Senate Resolution
1t IS not the intention of the managers
Oh the House that the Morgan resolution
fhaH come up for consideration in the
house until a message is received from
the President recommending action with
relation to Cuba.
1t is understood to be the intention of
the Speaker not to give an opportunity for
the Senate resolution to he nreseDtea to
the House until the House is ready IN re.
eeive it. ~
ICday the presentation of the resolution,
from the senate was prevented by the an
rouhceInent Of Senator Earle's death bv
M f!loft in Advance of the announce
ment ol this death by the clerk of the
Eehate IN the usual way. 1t is understood
mat the announcement was thus male AT
opeaKer Reeds suggestion.