Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

phases on the situation directed them to
think over all of the matter and recon-
mend wh4t is found to be best in their
Judgments a.
1t is believed at the War Department that
oo,o0o neh wiHahe sufficient to garrison the
various places occupied by the United
States Bpt II It is found that more are
recessaryoa larger army win be retained.
The Waos Department has also considered
the subject of taking care of the Spanish
soldiers iH CuhA and Porto Rico if they
shall be f9pnd In want. These soldiers are
in sense1 prisoners of war, and while the
United States government Is not bound to
care for item uffder the terms of the pro-
tocol, yet in the cause of humanity neither
Spanfards nor Cubans will be allowed to go
without food. In case 1t is found necessary
TO furnish supplies to the Spanish soldiers
the Spanish government would be expected
to reimburse this government for its out
lay.
Many Questions to Settle.
The State Department finds that the ter
ni:nation of the war brings before 1t many
far-reaching subjects for determination.
Probably most important of these is the
establishment Of plans of government for
the various possessions acquired by the
and Manila temporary, with the chance Of
permancy. There Is the attending question
of dealing with the people of the various
az quired territory, the Cubans in Cuba,
the Porto Ricans in Porto Rico. the FLIP
pinos about Manila. These larger ques-
tons are bsing considered with great care
and elaboration, Eand there Is not likely TO
be any haste in reaching conclusions. The
q r
nient Of commissioners to arrange terms of
peace at Paris and the military commits
sion to meet at Havana and San Juan. -
1t is said at the War and Navy Depart
ments that many important questions. nat
urally arising on the return Of peace, will
not be decided Immediately, as their deter
miDation will come slowly after due de-
liberation. For instance, the establishment
of naval stations in our new possessions,
the future disposition of our squadron, the
working out of the details for the govern
ment of Manila and Porto Rico, are likely
to be of mature growth The disposition of
Admiral Cervera and other Spanish prison.
ers is also question brought to a direct
issue by the close Of the war, but this, too,
is likely to go over until the more pressing
details of the peaes settlement are closed.
The President desires to appoint Adju-
tant General H. c. Corbin member of the
military commission, and it is probable that
he will be selected. The matter is being
considered in reference to the duties which
will come under General Corbins direction
in relation to the suspension of hostilties.
Being familiar with every bureau of the
War Department and having handled the
yvb tpI md
knowing more than any other man all the
details of the army. he will be valuable to
the department in the place he now occu-
pies. If 1t should appear, however, that the
duties which he will be called upon to per-
form can be assumed by another officer
without detriment to the service General
Corbin will no daubt become member of
the commission
Secretary Day twas at the department
most of the morning. AT II o'clock he went
over to the Wife House. carrying with
him largs portfolio, which it is thought
might contain some of the names of the
peace comfhissioflers. No announcements
were madeS during the early part of the
day. and while much speculation was rife
as to names, it was said by high officials
that an official announcement might not be
made today After Secretary Days return
from the White, House he was Joined by
Adjutant General Corhin, which led to the
impressioneahat thernames of the military
commissioners were under consideration
As to these alsao there was wide range of
conjecture and much official reticence One
high official said 'shatsas ten days were al
lowed for naming the military commission
ers, the names may not be announced for
some days vet. n. ~
Admira1s to Come North.
Admirals Sampson and Schley will come
to New York on their respective fagships,
which are now ordered to that point. The
orders issued last night covered the flag
ships of both the admirals but did not
specifically state that these high officers
would come. 1t is said at the Navy De-
partment that no special consideration has
yet been given as to the disposition of
these officers and the commanders of the
various battle ships and cruisers during the
period of repair Of the warships, but the
officers will probably remain with their
ships, visiting Washington occasionally on
personal conference.
SICKNESS IN SANTIAGO,