The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-18
BRoWNsoN BACK.
REPORTS to Secretary Long on His
observations in Europe.

RepOrts to Secretary Long on His
observations in Europe.
washington, April n.-To-day was ex-
ceptlonally quiet in official circles, and on
the surface at least there was no new
Developments in the Spanish situation.
The reports of yesterdays action by the
Senate were an absorbing subject of dis
cussion and the probability of what the
House will do was uppermost in every
ones mind.
For the first time in several weeks the
President was able to devote Sunday al
most entirely to his family and to resume
his church-going, which had been inter-
rupted by the important Sunday confer
ences with the cabinet
In company with Mrs Mckinley and
some friends, this afternoon the Presi-
dent went for long drive, thoroughly
enjoying the country scenery which, be-
cause of the advanced spring like weather,
has begun to put on its summer dress.
Assistant Secretary Day was at the
White House for short time in the morn
ing and saw the President.
Vice President Hobart and Postmaster
General Gary also called while the Presi-
dent was at church.
In the war and navy departments there
was also lacking that evidence of activity
and rush which has characterized them
for so many Sundays past.
In the war department. Adit Gen Cor
bin was at his deck for a short time in
the morning. He said there had been no
changes in the details for the mobiiza-
ton of troops announced some days ago,
The proposals from railroads for trans
porting troops will be opened tomorrow
and the expectation is that the soldiers
in many instances will begin their journey
South on the same day.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt was at the
navy department for some time during the
morning disposing of matters requiring bis
attention. He had visit from Command
er Willard II. Brownson, who has just
returned to the United States from his
visit abroad, where he was sent to pur-
chase men of war and munitions for the
use of the United States navy.
The commander made a number of rec
concentrations and reports to Secretary
Long during his interview, and will sub
NIT the final one to the secretary to-mo--
row.
Commander Brownson, during his visit
was able to gauge the feeling which the
European nations have for this country in
its issue with Spain.
Concerning the Englishmen, he remarked
that their sympathy is for us, and they
are with us to man.
a great many Frenchmen sided with
Spain, although the commander said Ills
observations regarding them were based
on reports only.
Italy, being one of the Latin countries,
there is an element which sympathizes
with Spain. although many commercial
classes, realizing that much of the trade
OF the peninsula Is with the United States,
look upon our contention with favor.
Commander Brownson says that, owing
to the uncertain state of affairs in Europe,
growing out of the Eastern question, in
which most of the great nations are in
terested, very few satisfactory warships
are TO be found on the market while in six
months from now, when possibly no ore
VIII want to purchase any, no doubt some
viii be available. Unfinished ships and
those of inferior quality were to be obtain
Cd if desired, but the government preferred
rot to purchase vessels of this kind.
The commander will leave for New York
tomorrow, where he will assume COM
mand of the Yankee to which he has been
assigned.