Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-28
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Chairman Hull Oonfers With the
President About the Army.
FAVORS AN INCREASE TO 100000
Proposed Organization of Cuban
Regiments.
SOME PROMINENT CALLERS

Rapress Hull. chairman of ths
House committee on military affairs. had q
conference with President Mckinley today
mainly talking about the recent elections IL
he west. In view of he fact that il il
understood that President Mckinley will
recommend an increase in the regular army
to 1O0.Oto men. Mr.. Hull is making ready
10 introduce bill in Congress to that ef-
feet. He will probably get the bill ready
within a few weeks.
Il am in favor of increasing the army 10
10000 men," said Mr.. Hull to a representa-
tive of The Star. I'VE will need that num-
Der of men to take care of our outlying
possessions. If we give UP these posses
sions at any time we can cut the army
down / am in favor of enla Tging the com
panies now in service more than by increas-
ing the number of regiments.
This would be less expensive. l think
We can put 80 men in company. We can
add a second lieutenant to each company.
This would be sufficient / think. This plan
would not lecessitate large increase III
officers. The pay of enlisted men is smaller
than Of officers.
II think we ought to add five regiments
of artillery to the army. have not de-
cided what is best az to the cavalry"
Mr.. Hull was asked for his views on the
proposed policy of an open door in the
Philippines He said:
As long as We have a temporary or
military government in tho Philippines an
open door policy is all right but / would
not be m favor of continuing this if We
annex the islands to this country. The
United States ought to have an advantage
in the Philippine markets.
Regiments of CuBnns.
Mr.. Hull said that the army bill would
probably authorize President Mckinley to
raise several regiments of Cubans to be
used in garrison and police duty on the
island. 1t is thought the President will
recommend this in his message. The or
sanitation of these regiments would be an
evidence of the good Intentions of the
United States. 1t is felt that good many
months will elapse before Cuba's indcpend
eECe is recognized. The Cuban regiments
would ne one assurance of this country
purpose TO carry out its promises.
The Canadian Premier Calls.
Sir Wiifrid Laurier called upon President
Mckinley today in company with Senator
Fairbanks. The visit was social one and
short.
Representatives Mercer of Nebraska and
Alexander of New York called during the
day.
Invited TO Detroit.
Secretary Alger. Senator Mcmillan, Gen.
Henry NJ Duffield. Major G. II. Hopkins
and Albert II. Henry. all of Detroit, today
invited President Mckinley to attend the
celebration of the Sons of the American
Revolution to be held in Detroit next sum
mer. The President could not accept the
invitation this far off, but the chances are
that he will make an extended trip next
summer and will visit Detroit
other Callers.
Senator Lodge had an interview with
President Mckinley this afternoon.
Ex-Seut,Jr Warn er Miller of tn Mari
time Canal Company WAS another visitor
He il thoH.sIt to have talked with the Pres
iuent about the Nicaragua canal.