Evening star., 1898-07-08
The Government of Hawaii Discussed
at Today's Cabinet Meeting.
PROPOSED BOMBARDMENT OF SANTIAGO
No Orders for it Have Been Issued
From Here.
MANY CALLERS TODAY

When the cabinet finished its session
shortly after i o'clock this afternoon,
President Mckinley and all the members,
with the exception of Secretaries Long, AL
ger and Day, left for the Capitol, TO be
present at the adjournment of Congress.
Just before the party left a messenger ar
riveo from the House with the last bills
passed upon by that body. They were sent
to the Capitol to be signed by the Presi-
dent there.
1t is said by cabinet members that no
matters of great Importance were dis
cussed. Some of the members said they
were inclined to doubt the story that the
bombardment of Santiago would begin to-
morrow. The story probably originated
they said. in the fact that the truce ex-
pires tomorrow at noon. Secretaries Alger
and Long declined to comment on the
story.
No Orders From Here.
1t may be stated positively that if the
bombardment and assault is to be renewed
the action Is the result of the conference
between Admiral Sampson and Gen. Shat
ter. No orders were issued from here that
the taking of the city must commence to-
NC rrow. In fact, the administration here
is inclined to give the Spaniards time to
consider the question of surrendering. At
the same time the administration will not
ccuntermand any agreement reached by
the commanding officers at Santiago.
1t is said that a good deal of time was
given in today's meeting to discussing the
annexation of Hawaii, the form of govern
ment to be adopted and the appointment OF
officers for the new possession, whose rights
will be in the nature of those of q terri
tory.
No Peace Proposals.
Secretary Day was asked here about the
published stories intimating that the ad-
minstra ton has received notice that over
lures of peace may be made by SPAIN and
that the administration has prepared the
terms it will propose. The Secretary said
this was unofficial gossip entirely, and that
the government had received no official in
formation that Spain may ask for peace
terms. That was all the Secretary cared
to say 1t is unofficiaily said today that the
President believes that the fall of Santiago
will result in propositions for peace. 1t is
known that he hopes this may be the case,
but it is claimed that there is nothing SOL
id on which to base a belief.
1t is said that all stories of the terms
this country will make are the merest
guesswork. Even after a cessation of hos
tilties the administration will give long
and careful consideration TO the terms it
will propose and accept
Many Congregational Callers.
Vice President Hobart and Senator ALI
son talked with the President this morning
about the condition of legislation in the
Senate in view of the near adjournment of
Congress.
Many senators and representatives called
at the White House today to urge appoint
ments for constituents. I'VE have been
asking for big places" said one, but find
ing that we cannot get these we have told
the President that will take whatever
ne can give us This was the case with
many of the congressional callers. They
are about to get away for their homes and
they want to secure some places before
they leave. Outsiders can never imagine
the pressure brought on public men tor po-
sitionS in the army and navy.
From many congressional districts the
number of applications has run into the
hundreds. Nearly all of these applicants
are influential men, whom congressman de-
sire to ohlige. The President, however, was
forced to apportion the appointments, and
many congressman have been disappointed
in not getting as many places as they de-
sired. They will keep up their importuni
ties from their homes.
The President does not regret the time
spent in seeing and talking with members
of Congress, but when the body adjourns
and the congressman go home he will have
a great deal more time to give to import
ant public questions. 1t has been a matter
of wonder that the President has been able
to personally handle so many matters since
the war began.