Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-28

Admiral Dewey that the authority of the
United States is to be maintained at all
hazards in the Philippines, although every-
thing peaceably is to be done to induce the
insurgents to recognize the supremacy of
TINS country and to lay down their arms
These instructions will cover the case of
tie insurgents who have captured Iloilo.
Acting under the Presidents orders, it is
believed by members of the administration
that the representative of General Otis will
have the American forces march into the
city and take charge in the name of the
United States. If the Insurgents offer on
position they will be held to account with
out loss of time.
outlook for the Treaty.
The President has been studvinp tho
Philippine situation in connection with the
peace ii eaty He is sa tistied that the treatv
VIII be ratified by the Senate and that no
amendment will be adopted declaring that
II Is not the policy of this country to exer-
cise sovereignty over the islands He has
received assurances from a number of
democratic senators that they will not op-
pose the treaty, but will reserve the right
to develop their position later as to the In
ture of the islands,
Inc President himself believes that no
man man can at this time form and hold a set
tiei CONVICTION as to what should be the
Sio VI tHe ISLANDS t0~thlS
ny- Inat Is question over which he be-
heVes there may be much difference of
opiIlon. 1t is well known that the Presi-
deht mas not expressed himself in favor of
any certain future for the islands Never
by word or indirect allusion has he given
anybody to understand that he will favor
the annexation of the islands or that he
VIII recommend Sheir independence.
He is listening to the views of others and
Is acquiring all the information he can get
Nhen public men approach him and ask
Why such and such thing is not done he
promptly asks them to give their views &C
to how it ought to be done The responsi-
bll1ty is shifted to their shoulders.
Hepubifcans Who Favor Annexation.
A number of aggressive republicans. how
ever. have made up their minds that the
islands should become part of the territory
OF the United States. They argue that no
matter what the condition of affairs on The
islands is the United States will develop
all that is best. These aggressive states
men, as we'll as the conservative ones, are
urging the President to adopt their views
He simply listens.
He is satisfied that military government
shall prevail for at least a year He Will
then have studied the conditions to their
fullest extent and will give Congress the
benefit of this study by making a recon-
mendation to that body about next De-
cember. While this is the present plan it
could be altered by unexpected events in
the Philippines.
The Situation at Havana.
The President has instructed the War
Department to urge the American officers
in Havana to use all caution against eN-
citing demonstrations on the island the day
the United States formally takes charge
The President does not want injustice done
the Spaniards nor Cubans.
Several strong republicans, prominent N
the administration, said today that the
shooting Of Spanish soldiers from houses by
Cubans was not calculated to enhance the
opinion in this country of the Cubans.
Prof. WOrcester's observations.
Prof. d. c. Worcester was a visitor ut
the State Department today in connection
with the Philippine affair. He is thorough
ly acquainted with the conditions of the
islands from personal observation and ex-
perience. After talking over this subject
with him for some time, Secretary Hay ar
ranged for an interview between the Pres
idcnt and the professor at the White House.
Some of TOday's Callers
Despite the absence of congressman from
the city, the President is kept busy receiv-
ing callers ard listening to their desires.
Senators Mills and McLaurin called today
with visitors from their respective states
Senator McLaurin wants to retain demo-
Gratis at several post offices in South Caro-
lima, and will talk with the President again
in the hope of succeeding in his under
taking.
Represents tives Dockery Cochran Cow
herd and Bodine, representing districts in
Missouri from which the 18th Missouri Resi-
ment was organized, saw the President to
ask that the regiment, now in camp at
Greenville S. c., be mustered out. The
President said that decision had been
reached as to a plan for mastering out
the 50,0O0 men decided upon, but that he
gyiXr th.ay
proper time. Missouri has two other regi-
ments in service-one in Cuba and the other
at Atlanta.
Brig. Gen. Whittier, who left Manila on
the 3lst OF October, gave his views 10 Pres
tdent Mckinley today. He talked some time
OF affairs in the islands. Gen. Whittier
later called upon Secretary Hay, Gen.
Miles, Gen. Ludington and others
Representatives Broderick of Kansas
Gibson of Tennessee and Lester of Georgia
were among other official callers There
were alS1 number of visitors to pay So
cial calls.
Sorrow Mt Senator MorrilPs Death.
The President expressed the profoundest
sorrow at the news of the death of Senator
Morrill,. When the President learned yes
terday afternoon of the critical illness of
the venerable senator he went to Senator
MorriPs home to pay his respects and to
inquire as to his condition. Some beautiful
cut flowers have been sent from the White
I1ouse conservatory, and magnificent
wreath will be sent when the funeral is
neld.
Army Officers on New Year Day.
The following order respecting the New
Year reception at the White House was |
issued by the War Department today:
Officers of the army in this city and at
Washington barracks and at Fort Myer |
will assemble, in full uniform, at the office |
of the major general commanding on Mon |
day, January 2, 1899, not later than ii % |
o'clock am, and proceed thence to the |
Executive Mansion to pay their respects |
to the President of the United States. The |
officers of the District of Columbia Nation- |
al Guard are invited to assemble in the /
order named for officers of the army.
1.-The formation will be made under di |
rection of the adjutant general in the fol- |
lowing order:
Il. Officers on the active list, according |
to corps and regiments as given in the /
Army Register
q. Officers on the retired list in the order
of corps and regiments to which they for /
melly belonged
Volunteer officers in the city may appear
in undress uniform"