The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-09-17
WASHINGTON LETTER,
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington, Sept. 18th. 1898.
President Mckinley does not believe
that the war was badly managed. On
the contrary, he knows that it was as
whole, well managed,-so well managed
as to surprise the world by the results
accomplished in an incredibly short
time. lie has no idea that the most
thorough invest igation Of the conduct
Of the war viii uncover any mysterious
evil, or that it is necessary to find
scape-goat for some great wrong. Eut
he does believe that a di.nifed, dis
passionate and scientific inquiry, made
j" men of broad guage minds and ac-
complishments, will be valuable in
showing up weak spots in our present
system of running the quartcrmastrr,
commissary and medical departments
OF the armv-a system intrcnChed in
laws that, right or wrong, under exist
ing conditions, must he carried ont un-
til the laws are changed. In other
words, that a thorough inquiry will re-
suit in pointing out the changes that
should be made to improve the system.
1t was because of this belief that Prcsi-
dent Mckinley concluded to order the
inquiry made that was requested by
Secretary Alger. The commission en-
trusted with the duty of making this IN
quiry, will be composed of men who
are widely known and whose findings
will be accepted by the entire country
Generals Miles and Shafter, who are
both in Washington, say they will wei
come the closest scrutiny OF their every
act. and the same sentiments are eN
pressed by Scrgt. Gen. Steruberg, and
Gen. Eagan, head of the Commissarv
Department. The latter is go confident
that his department is all right that he
says he wishes the President would
have the inquiry made entirely by his
political opponents.
Owing to the rapidity with which
money is accommodating in the Treasury,
Secretary Gage has notified the holders
of the old currency "sixes," which will
be payable Jan. next, Of his willing
ness to redeem them whenever pre-
scented. There are about Sl4. 900 900 out
standing in these bonds. lie has also
offered to anticipate the October inter
est on the four per cent. bonds. 1t will
he the special aim of Secretary Gage TO
see that the money is st back into cir
cu,ation fast enough TO prevent any dis
turhance in business circles
Coy. Shaw, Of Iowa, came to Wash
ington to see about getting the volun-
tcers from his state mustered out, but
the matter had been determined before
lis arrival, 10y the decision of the War
Department to muster out one half .!
the troops from each state. In reply to
question as TO the political outlook IN
ms state. Coy. Shaw said: The polit-
cal situation in Iowa is about as satistac-
torv TO the republicans as they could
wish. An election * to be held in Nuy-
embcr for state Auditor, Treasurer. At
torney General, and two members o.
the Supreme Court. and the verdict
will be in favor of the republican ticket
by 4 rousing majority. Oar State Con
rention this year adopted about the
most emphatic sound money plank tina,
has been promulgated anywhere
Representatives Cousins, who was with
t;oy. Shaw, said the state would send 4
solid republican congressional deiega-
ton. aS a matter uf course.
Commissioner Exams has issued
statement in answer tothc charge made
~ Kansas Iopulsts, that Ills admins
tratiun Of the Pension bureau was harsh
and unjust. He shows that the average
number of pensions allowed under h1m
has been much higher than under lis
predecessor, and the average number
Of reflections much lower. showing
winch would not be possible if the
charge was true. One source Of grum-
hhng has been that Commissioner
Evans has. from the day he assumed
office, given applications for original
pensions precedence over applications
for an increase, on the ground that
those who had no pension should he
waited upon before those who had a
pension that they wished increased.
but no amount Of grumhling can make
that an unjust policy.
The five American Peace Commits
sIoncrs-Secretary Day. Senators Davis.
FRYE, and Gray, and Hon. Whit,law
Reid will hold a conference with Pres
ident Mckinley this week, for the pur-
pose of receiving their instructions
They are 10 sail from New York on the
18th, inst. No official announcement
las been made. or Will be made. Of
what demand this government Will
make, but there Is a strong belief in
Washington that 80 far as the philrf,-
pines Is concerned. it Will be- confined
% the absolute possession of the island
of Luzon, the largest and most PROSPER
Gus Of the group, and the establishment
Of a guaranteed fair government Tor tie
rest Of the islands. with open ports for
eonmercc. Wui'e ;ac rre>i6gu. VII