The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-07
OTIS DEPENDED ON.
he Is Not to Be Hampered With Any
Instructions.
FIGHTING TO HASTEN PEACE.
Likely llostiIities viii Be Pressed Until
the End.
THE PRESIDENTS TROUBLED HEALTH
Is Cause Of Anxiety 10 Some Of His Per.
SOnaI Friends.
GENERAL MILES WILL NOT Be DISMISSED.
The President IL writing y Lengthy
Endorsement of the Latest Re-
port on Embalmcd beef.
THE PRESIDENTS TROUBLED HEALTH
Is q Cause Of Anxiety 10 Some Of His Per.
SonaI Friends.
GENERAL MILES WILL NOT Be DISMISSED.

Washington, May 6,--whlo the adminis-
tratlon believes from President Schur-
mans cableeram that the end OF the
Filipino instruction is near, II Is not
thought wise TO send any instructions to
Major General Otis that would result in
his pursuing less vigorous military
policy. 1t is feared that back of all the
Filipino negotiations for a suspension of
hostilties there may be merely desire to
gain time for reorganization and for
Strengthening intrenchments
General Otis is on the ground. Ho Is
member of the commission and is kept
Informed as to all the negotiations. u
is the belief of the officers here that he
will not continue hostilities q day beyond
the time required to bring the surrender
OF the insurgents about, and the officials
OF the war department are certain he is
keeping up the lighting in spite OF the
favorable outlook for peace because he
is convinced that by so doing he viii
bring about peace sooner and with Il
smaller expenditure OF life on both sides
than would be the case If he should adopt
any other policy
IL Is, therefore. probable that until the
Fillpinos actually yield. the campaign will
he conducted with as much vigor as II
there were no indications Of an early peace.
President McIlinleys announcement that
he Will on Monday leave the white house
for visit of two or three weeks to Hot
Springs, Va, is heard With satisfaction
by some of his friends. but with uncon-
ceaed anxiety by others. The reason for
his going is admitted 10 be ill-hoalth. but
cure is taken TO assure .ldiirers at tho
white house that it is not serious i'll
ness. The trouble with the pres iant, IL
is explained. is tendency to rheumatism.
But the rheumatism 1t is suggested. Is
but a manifestation OF disturbance OF the
normal functions and seems to Indicate
10 solloitous friends that the president IA
more seriously burdened with duties than
Is suspected by many who meet him every
day. In his present physical condition the
president Is in no humor to talk about
calling congress together earlier than De-
cembcr.
Tho president received callers today az
usual, all of whom said he was locking
well and cheerful
The presidents physician has advised the
trip to Hot Springs, because he thinks the
hest way to avoid reaction from the heavy
duties OF last year is by taking all the rest
he can get.
General Miles Will not be relieved from
command OF tho army and no court
msrtials will follow the findinf of the beef
court OF inquiry.
Tho positive statement was made by enc
of the officials of the war department.,
who Is familiar with the findings Of the
court. which are now before the pres-
dent
President Mckinley is reviewing the rec
ord OF the court. and is preparing lengthy
Endorsement approving the findings OF the
court and commenting upon the conclu-
sions In a manner which lie hopes will put
an end to the entire beef controversy.
John G. Anderson was today appointed
postmaster at Dickinson, Galveston county.
Texas. vice John c. Anderson, resigned.
An original pension OF So per month has
been granted James r. Seward, Houston.