The silver star., 1899-02-09

orator and wit of the Cabinet
General Miles has submitted to the
war investigating commission num-
ber OF letters from his officers sub
stantiating his statements regarding
the beef.
Secretary Hay will disapprove OF the
Hawaiian concession, giving the Pa
cific Cable Company exclusive rights
to land cables in Hawaii for period
of twenty years
1t is declared here that ex-Judge Day
will be elevated to the Supreme Court
by the President. should opportunity
arrive. Meanwhile he is TO be nom
mated TO the vacant Circuit Court
judgeship
Secretary Of State Hay. II is an
nounced. will not confirm the conces
sion for a Pacific cable made by tne
Hawaiian government, and the gram
Of 100000 made by the island govern
ment will be void.
General Wheeler is coming 30 Wash
ington TO work among his Democratic
associates of the House in support OF
the expansion policy of the administra,
ton. He thinks that at least one-hai
Of the minority will 20 with him.
Mr. Corliss of Michigan has intro
duced bill TO facilitate tho consuuc-
ton and maintenance of telegraph ca
bles in the Pacific Ocean between the
United States and Hawaii, Philippine
Islands, Japan and other countries.
Mr. Shafroth to-day introduced a bill
which was referred to the ways ana
means committee. TO amend the war
revenue law SO that when power or at
torney 10 sell stock is endorsed on the
back no stamp will be required. Inc
bill has been recommended by the
Denver Mining Exchange.
General Weyler, finding himself
hopelessly unpopular with the Repub-
leans and beyond redemption in the
minds of honest folk generally. has de
cided 10 go over TO the monarchy. He
has made declaration to the effect
that he and Romero Robledo will en-
ter the Liberal party and will have
portfolios in the new Sagasta ministry.
The secretary OF the treasury has is
sued n circular letter of instruction to
collectors of customs. assessing coun-
tervailing duties on sugars imported
from or the product of countries paying
export bounties thereon. This action
Is taken under section Of the act of
1897. which fixes n discriminating duty
in such cases equal TO the amount OF
the bounty paid.
\ dispatch to the New York Journal
from Washington says Archbishop Ire
land will represent the United States
At the Cars peace congress. The
President has had the subject under
ldvisement for several weeks. and ac-
.ording to the best authority. it may be
said that a decision was recently
reached. the archbishop having agreed
20 accept this most important and hon
3rable post
orders have been cabled by the Navy
Department 10 Captain Barker. of the
Oregon. the senior and commanding
officer of the little fleet of battleships
and supply vessels now at Callao. TO re-
main at that point until January 10th
next. II appears that the vessels never
had orders To proceed either to Manila
or to Honolulu, though 1t was the pur-
pose of the Navy Department when
they started from New York TO make
Manila their destination.
In speaking of his recent journey
with the President through the South
Secretary Wilson said: He has i'm
pressed the people just as he did in the
West, that he is the peoples President
and sincerely anxious for the well-be-
ing of all sections. He wants the peo-
pie to cordially cooperate with him In
the government No President has
ever given so large share Of his time
to the study Of public sentiment. and
none has ever followed so closely the
lead OF the people.
With respect to the frequently repeat.
ed statement In press dispatches that
the sentiment OF the powers, with the
exception Of England. was opposed TO
the United States and looked with dis
favor upon the attitude Of this govern
men; In dealing with Spain. Senator
Frye says; Il saw no evidence Of such
sentiment existing outside Of France.
and in France that sentiment appeared
10 b. confined 10 the press. which does
not reflect the sentiment Of the nation
nor ihe people generally"
Unless Congress should pass "A law
authorizing him 80 remain ON the ac-
tive list. Rear Admiral Dewey will be
placed on the retired list on Deccnbor
20. 1888. Only one other re,Iremep;
VIII occur next year-that Of Commo-
ifft II. H. Ilohlrbft now cDulfunuluDf
Of the Boston navy ynrd There IL n
strong sentiment In naval circles I'm
favor OF the passage Of n law which
will permit the rctension Of Admiral
Dewey upon the active list for ten
years. as was done In the case of Le.
roes OF the civIl war.
Fire partly destroyed the house occu.
pied by Senior Vicuna, the Chlllnn min.
lister. NJ the corner Of Connecticut ayc.
nue. and y street. Sunday. The roof
and top story were destroyed and the
furniture OF the whole house ruined by
smoke and water. entniling loss or
$4,000. The minister and his family
escaped. owing TO the energies and
coolness OF the 12-ycar-old son, Carlos
but the flames made such hendwny
that the inmates were uDable 10 secure
clothing and were compelled to hurry
out In their night robes.
Mason Mitchell. the actor.soldicr who
left the singc to Join Roosevcit's Rough
Riders, was Missed on the stnge mt the
Academy Of Music Monday night be.