The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-29
Speculation As TO Who is 20 Receive
This Honor

| This Honor.
Washington. March 2S.-The customary
activity which has prevailed in all branch
es of the war and navy departments for
the past month was apparent again to-
day. Particularly was this the case in
the latter. where Secretary Long and
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt were on
hand early holding conferences with bu-
reau chiefs and number Of visitors who
had business OF Importance. Among the
public men who saw Secretary Long was
Senator Frye of Maine. At 10 O'Clock the
secretary left the department for the
White House intending not 70 return I'M
til 2 o'clock.
There was no additional information at
the department regarding the location of
the Spanish torpedo boat fotiila, now on
it's way TO Puerto Rico from the Canaries
except that it was advancing steadily
The highest naval authorities continue TO
say that this movement is the most formi-
dabie menace to the ships OF our navy
that has yet occurred
The fact that Admiral Walker cabled
from Nicaragua to the state department
announcing his departure for home. re-
wives the speculation as to the likelihood
Of one Of the highest officers Of the navy,
active or retired. being placed in charge
of the entire naval operations. including
the fleet under Captain Sampson. Com
modore Schleys flying squadron. and any
auxiliary lines Of defence that may be
established. 1t was stated. however at
the navy department that Admiral Walk
er's homecoming is because Of the con
clusion Of the work of the Nicaraguan
canal commission, of which he is presi-
dent. and that II was not FASTENED be-
cause of the present naval activity. More
over, the name of Admiral BunCe, who
is still on the active list is the most fire.
Quently mentioned among the highest ma
val officers as the one most likely TO be
chosen for this supreme command IL it
should be determined upon.
In view Of the great desire for exper-
fenced men in the naval service just at
this time. it is more than probable that
the navy department viii exercise con-
siderably leniency in dealing with the
cases OF men who are charged with hav-
ing deserted from the naval service and
who remain absent for fear OF punish
ment. In cases where the records Of the
men were good previous to their deser-
ton, they will in all probability upon sur
rendering themselves at a receiving ship
be officially regarded as simple straFglers
and not as deserters. According 10 the
regUls tions a "straggIer' Is an enlisted
man who has overstayed his leave and b. I
subject TO minor punishment. Deser,ers /
however, are discharged from the service .
and are ineligible for re-enlistment II Is .
recognized that many good men have left I.
the service without permission during the +.
past few years Of peace who would will .
service in the event Of an outbreak OF
inElv re-enter the navy and render good .
hostilitIes. The probable policy q the
department looking 20 a more liberal
treatment Of technical desertcls IS due 10
a great measure TO the difficulty the re-
men up 10 the naval requirements.
The Mind a. a Disease Producer.
(Dr. Herbert a. CORN IN the National
Review
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another kind Of gloom is perhaps due to
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certain intestinal conditions produce fear:
n morbid conditions q other organs mar
the sense Of strength and manhood or
wOmanlinexs. We know also a few con
verse truths, That gloom or despair may
induce 5aundics; thar good news vii make
the heart beat vigorously. that cheerful
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fear and anxiety may paraIyze digestion
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