The age-herald., 1898-08-21
GENERAL WHEELER
 FOR THE SENATE
The Enthusiastic Friends of the Little Warrior Are Boom-
 ing Him.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 1S.-The presi- dent has doffed the armor of war and donned the toga of statesmanship. After selecting the military comm 'Ssoners for Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines, he is now engaged in the task of making g up the personnel of the peace commission and if rumor is to be credited. has only determined upon two, Secretary Day and Senator Davis of Minnesota Senators AL lison and German have declined. It is said that the president is experiencing some difficulty in obtaining acceptances from many desirable statesmen but not withstanding his trouble, he will an- ,nounce the commission in a day or two Senator Allison declined because of his duties as chairman of the appropriations committee of the senate and the short session of congress; then, too, it is his opinion that the commission will not con- clude it's labors until the expiration of many months.
 q have no idea that the oommissi lon will be able to settle the important ques- tions arising out of the disposition of the Philippines as soon as most people seem to believe" said the senator. "In the first place, diplomatic negotiations move slowly. It took a year, as | remember for the treaty of peace to be concluded after the revolutionary war, and while we move faster now than then, it would not be surprising if the Paris commission
 
 Senator Allison does not fear dis agreement. nor does he think Porto Rico and Cuba will enter very much into the discussions.
 There is already some talk of an extra session of congress, all agree that the three months session will be too short to devote to appropriation and other regu- lar bills, treaties, legislation for Hawaii Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines, and the appropriation bills alone will take 
 bills for this year will be very buky and require careful and deliberate considera- tion.
 General Joseph Wheeler was a guest at the Arlington Hotel last Tuesday night. He came to this city in resronse to or ders from Secretary Alger. He and his son Joseph, Jr., were accorded a hearty reception by friends and the public gen. erally, who wished to extend congTatu- lations. Every one at all acquainted with the general feel no hesitancy whatever in approaching him, as he is one the easiest approached men in public life about Wash ington, and when not engaged in con- ferences with President Mckinley Sec retary Alger and Adiutant General Cor bin, he was surrounded by a throng
 I called to see him last evening and found him at dinner with General Corbin and others, but after a time he came into the lobby and chatted pleasantly with many in waiting He left for New York at 12 o'clock to assume command of Mon taulk Point, having received orders to this effect from Secretary AlSer.
 The general is not looking well, but is as active as when in attendance upon the democratic state convention at Mont gomery in April last. The excessively se- were service in behalf of his oounrv and the fever with which he was affliJ at Santiago, have left evidences of weakness which rest and time alone can restore.
 ~ xxr11r a not. akQ nt1W definite statement as to his intentions or future actions He expressed his gratf- tude for, the many, letters and other to- kens of esteem; congratulations and po- litical support the part of friends throughout Alabama. The unanimous en- dorsement of the entire population of the Eighth congressional district is source are the truest and best people on earth'' said the general, "and I. prize their con- fidence beyond measure" He will make a visit to Alabama just as soon as he can possibly arrange for leave of absence, which will probably be next week. A very enthusiastic and ardent supporter of General Wheeler here on a visit from Alabama for a few days, remarked to me last night that. General Wheeler should be elected to the United States senate to succeed Senator Morgan, as the senator will not stand for another term, so l am told. The general has clearly shown sena- torial capa city and ability. and his spot less character freedom from the cliques and machines of the latter day politicians; his great honesty and active interest in the condition and wants of his people: his accomplishments and recor at Santiago, have not only awakened the admiration of Alabamians, but challenged the admra- ton of the entire country, and secured their love and confidence" If Senator Morgan does not stand for another term in the senate, then you need not "keep your eye on the governor, but upon General Joseph Wheeler.
 Alabamians resident here are very proud of the distinction achieved and earned by their representatives; and along with Wheeler, Hobson and others of heroic fame, they feel a just pride in Senator John T. Morgan, one of the greatest of living Americans, the chief "agitator" of this war and the prime "imperfalist" of the United States; to whom history will give due credit for the great territory acquired and the new wide-awake Ameri- can foreign policy.
 J. c. PUGH.