Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Nothing Special Considered at To-
days Cabinet Meeting.
DELAYED CIVIL SERVICE ORDER
Cubaas Want a Flag That viii Be
Recognized.
MANY ISITORS TODAY
ANY VISITORS TODAY

The cabinet did not have any far-reach-
ing matter to consider today The most
interest centered in long mail report ra-
ceived from Gen. Otis, giving a history of
the attitude and operations of the Ameri-
can army up to the time the letter was
written, more than a month ago The let
ter will be made public.
The President talked with the cabinet
about the long-delayed civil service order,
and asked that a few remaining things be
done by cabinet members to get the order
in shape. 1t is said that the order may be
signed tomorrow. At any rate, it will not
be delayed longer than the last of this
week, unless the President finds some un-
expected matter in the way.
The Cuban Flag.
Another subject under consideration was
that of a Cuban flag. Cuban ship owners
desire a flag which will be recognized in
all ports, that they may do business with
out interruption. There has been much
complaint this subject from Cuban ship
ping interests. The matter was turned over
to Secretary Gage, who will confer with
Commissioner Chamberlain of the naviga-
ton bureau and endeavor to find d way
out of the difficulties.
Postmaster General Smith remained with
the President until after the cabinet meet
ing to discuss the question of the re-estab-
llshment of the post office at Lake City,
S. G. 1t is said to be doubtful whether any
action will be taken al this time. 1t is not
thought the President will interfere with
the regulations of the Post Office Depart
ment. 1t is almost certain that the office
at Lake City will not be re-esta blished un-
til a man suitable as d postmaster is Sc
cured.
Chinese Naval Reserves.
Thirty-six members of the Chinese Naval
Reserve of Philadelphia were received by
the President this morning and compli-
nented on their fine appearance. They
We're III charge of Frederick Pool, lieuter-
ant commander; w. Careless, ensign Rev.
c. II. Barnes. chaplain. The Cinnamon en-
joyed the visit much The President shook
hands with each man.
Elected n Trustee.
Bishop Hurst, ex-Mayor Emory and b.
H. Warner today notified the President of
his election trustee Of the American
University. The President. said that he
would accept the position.
Labor Union Committee.
]. L. Feeney r. Henry Lewis and j. F.
Mccormick, constituting committee from
the Central Labor Union to attempt to Sc
cure three half holidays for the Jubilee
We're at the White House today. When
they found that the President would prob
ably not issue an order for three half holi-
days they argued that a half holiday should
be given tomorrow to allow the mechanics
to take part in the civic parade. They in
sisted that the men employed in the gov
ernment printing office, bureau of engrav-
ing and printing, navy yard and other
places will not leave their work on the in
definite orders issued to heads of depart
ments yesterday. A strong argument was
made, and it is now probable that the Pres
ident will issue an executive order closing
all the departments at noon tomorrow, so
to insure the success of the civic parade.
The order will not be for Thursday.
Large Number of Visitors.
A large number of people at the White
House today was ample evidence of the
presence of many visitors in town These
visitors fiocked in droves to the Executive
Mansion and found enjoyment in the his
tOric east room.
Representative Hopkins was one of the
Presidents visitors this morning. He was
accompanied by A. Nj. Beaupre, the consul
general Of the United States TO Guatemala.