Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-30
w asflingtOn Letter.
From our Regular Correspondent

recent cuban assembly to Visit PreSl-
dent Mckinley and make a state
ment concerning the present condi-
ton Of affairs in Cuba and of the
wishes Of the assembly as to future
affairs on the island, are expected
daily, in Washington. The commits
sion has received no official recogni-
ton, and it is doubtful if it does, but
It's members will be received by Presi-
dent Mckinley as individuals, and
every thing they have to say will be
carefully listened toand thoroughly
considered. But 1t is not likely that
any promise will be made to them
by the president, who intends to feel
his way very carefully in dealing with
Cuba. He has received letters from
influential Cubars stating in the
most positive terms that General
Garcia and his associates do not
represent thesentiments of a majority
of Cubans.
Chairman Cannon, of the house
appropriation committee, arrived in
Washington this week and at once
began work on preparing the regular
appropriation bills. He says theex-
passion question was settled when
war was declared against Spain. On
the subject of army legislation he
said: 1.-The volunteers enlisted to
fight the battles Of the war; they did
not enlist for garrison duty. What
ever our feelings were about Cuba be-
fore the war, it is plain that the
| citizens there are not ready yet for
self government. There must be
large force Of our soldiers on the
island, probably $4,000, to maintain
OF der and to perform d sort of police
duty. As soon as peace Is declared,
the regular army, according to the
present law, will be reduced to about
$4,000 men. Several thousand sol
diers will be required for similar duty
IN Porto Rico and probably $4,000
more for the Philippines. Therefore,
should say that the regular army
must be increased to at least 100,-
900 men. We must either fish or
cut bait, and individually prefer to
fish" Speaking of the talk about
currency legislation, Mr.. Cannon
said: 'We have plenty OF money now,
and it all seems to be good. There
viii be ample time hereafter for cur
rency legislation. Everybody knows
that it is out of the question at the
coming session. Quite likely the
question will be considered by q
party caucus in a twelve month, and
| that it will determine the policy Of
both house and senate"
President Iglesias, of Costa Rica,
who is now in Washington seeing the
sights and otherwise enjoying him
self, expresses the strongest friend
ship for the United States; and has
given practical proof of his good will
by pledglng his word that Costa RIGA
would grant no concession for con-
STRUGGLING the Nicaragua canal until
this government makes known It's
wishes. AS no concession will be
valid without the endorsement of
| Costa Rlca, this seems to etfectually
block the game of the willy schemers
who claim that the old concession,
owned by the Nicaragua Maritime
| Canal company, Of which ex Senator
Warner Miller, Of New York, is preSi-
dent, has lapsed because Of cessation
Of work, and who have been trying
| to ge' q new concession for them
selves, in fact, claiming to have Sc
| cured it for the purpose OF speculat-
ing on the probability of legislation
! by congress authorizing the cOnstruc-
ton OF the canal by this government.
President Iglesias is travelling incog-
nito, which prevents his receiving
any official reception from this
government, but President Mckinley
exchanged calls with him. is extend
ing every possible courtesy to him,
and has detailed all army officer to
accompany him wherever he wishes
to go.
The members Of the executive com
mittee OF the sound money commits
sion are trying to secure a promise
from President Mckinley that an
extra session OF the fifty sixth con-
gress will be called in April to deal
with financial legislation. The
chances are considered more than
even that an extra session Of congress
will be necessary to deal with severa
important subjects, and if one IS held
there may be financial legislation
but unless there should be q change
in the present prosperous condition
of the country, it is not likely that
President Mckinley would call on'
especially to pass financial legisla
ton.
The Hawaiian commission is work
ing upon it's report recommending :
form Of government for HAWAII
which will be submitted to the presi
: dent and by him sent to congress
There is little doubt that the form
Of government recommended will b.
almost Identical with that of GU
territories.
The Christmas Ladies' Home jour
: na'surpasses all expectations in tn
: variety OF its literary contents, Il
the interest and excellence of 1t
pictorial features, and in the wild
ro,ro of ,rti c1ac aimed t~ solve th