Evening star., 1898-06-10
GIN to come in.

While there was little discussion in the
cabinet today as TO the army and navy
situation at the front IL Is admitted by
cabinet members that the army of inva-
sion has been halted rear Key West AMI
that 1t is not now known exactly when it
will resume its journey.
The cabinet does not believe that there
are any Spanish warships in the vicinity
of the northern coast OF Cuba. but il is
thought best TO have the transport ships
well protected before they leave the shores
of Chis country. For thai reason the in
vadins army Will not get away from Key
West until the arrival of some of the
strongest and best ships OF the fleet COM
mande1 by Admiral Sampson. The Aneri-
car admiral was te-egraphed the situa-
ton yesterday and ordered to get some of
his best ship 10 Key West at once. They
probably started last night or this morn
ing and will be at least two days III get
urg to Key West. That puts off the final
start of the troops until Sunday. It is not
thought that the start will be undertaken
until the arrival of these ships
1t is said in some quarters that orders
may have gone to get the troop ships off
today conveyed by several of the big moni-
tors and the best Of the fleet around Ha-
vana. with the understanding that the
ships sent by Sampson should meet the eX-
petition and return with it, allowing the
monitors TO go back to Havana. This is
not believed TO be the program, however
The expedition will wait for Sampson's s
lighting machines.
On the Bond Issue.
Secretary Gage talked at considerable
length on the war bond issue authorized
by Congress He said that his department
would get every thing II shape TO handle
the bids and to quickly award them on the
18th Of July. the time set. The bids will be
assorted by denomination each night and
when the time TO award them comes the
Treasury Department Will have the small
bids OF certain amount together, the next
size, ana SO on, to the highest. The plan
is to award the bonds to all of the smallest
bidders fIrst. II these do not take up all of
the bonds the mex; highest bidders Will get
u share, aLd so or.
The bonds will be dated August l. so that
the interest payments may fall at regular
times ne purchasers, however, will re-
ceive pay ment from July 10 to August /
The work viii be hard for treasury officials,
but they are confident of being able to
handle it with success.
There was no discussion of the situation
in ,-.e Philippines. The President expects
a report from Admiral Dewey at any time
10 the campaign of the insurgents. 1t
is said that there i no fear of compIica-
tIous should Aguinaldo succeed in the cap
tJre ot Manila. He viii nave to act under
directions Of Admiral Dewey. IL is not be-
Ecyeu the admiral will allow the insur-
gents to go beyond a limit which Will make
The possession by Jnis country troublesome.
Secretary Long was at toGays session
OF j..e cabinet. He walked Oh crutches and
appcareC 10 have suffered much from pain
anC close confinement. lie remained at
tie u.ecI4Ig an hour.
la Gen. Roc's Behalf.
Senator Platt Of New York was among
the Presidents visitors today. The senator
asked io- the appointment of General Roe
Drigadisr general of volunteers, and the
President viii make the appointment. Gen.
eIai i.Ce Is the commander of the National
Guard Of New York and is exceedingly pop
uI0r &UoLs the soldiers Of his state
Captain Beach, the new Engineer Com
missioner Of the District. called OH Presi-
dent Mckinley yesterday accompanied by
Mr. Hope Darneille uisbui sing officer OF
the District Commissioners.
Representative Babc, ck, chairman Of the
republican congressional committee. caIiel
On The President and congratulated him OF
The result oI The Oregon elections The
President likewise Congratulated Chairman
BascOck ON his management of the cam
psisn in Oregon. The President continues
10 express pleasure at The result OF ths
e!SctiOn-