Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-11
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
No Important Business Discussed at
the Cabinet Session.
AN Old PENSIONERS OFFER
No Truth in the Rumors About
Secretary Alger
AFTER ARMY APPOINTMENTS

No especially important business was con-
sidered at today's cabinet session. Differ
ent matters pertaining 10 the War Depart
ment were discussed by Secretary Alger
and in turn discussed by cabinet officials.
Regarding affairs in Cuba the President
has decided TO issue an order allowing the
free entry of J0,Gc0 head of blooded cattle
into the island for breeding purposes. No
other kind will be admitted free of duty.
The object of this is TO encourage stock
raising, thereby supplying the island with
better breeds of cattle than it has ever
known and giving the people a chance to
recuperate from their misfortunes.
Nothing has yet been done by the ad
ministraticn as to the requests of Cuban
organizations that part of the free food
supply be suspended and the money spent
in work oxen and agricultural implements.
An Old Pensioners Offer.
Secretary Gage told the cabinet that he
had received a patriotic letter from an old
soldier of the civil war The old soldier
draws q pension of s72 a year from the
government. He said he agreed so fully
with the policy of the government that 1t
was his desire to contribute % per cent of
his pension each quarter to assist the gov
ernment in reimbursing itself for the $50
OoO,Vn paid to Spain. As an evidence of
good faith the writer inclOsed check for
% per cent of his last quarters pension
money The government will not accept
the money. and the check will be returned
with the thanks of Secretary Gage.
Wild Rumors About AIger
Numerous wild rumors of the impending
resignation of Secretary AIger were cir
culated in the region OF the White House
during the day, but these were pronounced
absurd by competent authorities Several
administration officials who have thought
that 1t would have been wiser for the Sec
retary to resign, say that abuse of Gen.
Alger has g ne SO far as to make the de-
sire almost unanimous that he remain in
his present position. Supporters of Secre-
tary Alger say that the Secretary is gain
ing friends in Michigan every day by what
they term abuse" and declare that he
has been greatly strengthened in the last
few days.
A Currency Bill to Pass.
Representative Morris of Minnesota, who
is a member of the House caucus committee
on finance. which met at Atlantic City. was
at the White House today. He said he be-
heyes that the Senate and House special
committees will get together on currency
MEASURE, and that IT will pass both houses
without trouble.
Place for Col. MuIford.
Senators Thurston of Nebraska and Mar
tin of Virginia were at the White House
today discussing army appointments with
ranged for the appointment of Colonel Null
ford of the LIST Nebraska Regiment as a
captain in the volunteer army.
II Is said by Nirginians in the city that
senator Martin does not believe Governor
Tyler viii enter the field as candidate for
senator. In fact, it is said that Senator
MaTun Is confident he will not be opposed
by Governor Tyler.
Commissions Desired for Them.
Representative Charles F. JOY of Mis-
souri,, accompanied by DR.. I.dw. B. Glenn
entS. CHl- T. j. Atkins of the republican
state committee. Capt. ]. H. Goldman and
J0An A Porter Of ST. Louis. had an au-
dtence with the President this morning. and
asked foF the following appointments in
the regiments now being raised: John H.
Goldman, appointed as d captain, a major
Ity; John ~ Porter, lieutenant of 9TH Mis-
bOu1 Volunteers, cdptaincy; James j.
Mayo. captain 1st ImmUnes a captaincy
tlay G. Mcdonald major 18th Missouri Vol
Gnteers. a majority; Theodore Schultz,
captain, 6th Missouri, Heutenancy; A j.
Jacobs captain, list Missouri. a captaincy;
DoWney AIlburn, lieutenant. 9th Missouri
Il hEUtenancy; Lieut. Arthur W. Brent of
the 6tn Missouri, Heutenancy; Lieut.
David NJ. Dodge of I'd Missouri, a Iieuten-
ancy; Lieut. Archie Miller of the 9th Mis-
souri,. a ucutenauCy; Lieut.. George Shields
OF the Eth United States Infantry now at
Mania, a capjaIncy of volunteers and
Lieut. Elliot OF the 9TH Missouri, a Iieuten-
ancy.
The President directed that the list ha
presented TO the War Department.
Executive CIemency.
The President has granted the following
pardOns:
Harris Bramblett. convicted in Georgia
April l, ISIS, Of Illicit distilIing and SEN
teUced to TWO years in the North Carolina
prison.
Thomas HenaI. convicted in the Indian
territory March 10. 1898, of selling LIQUOR
and sentenced to three years in the ONO
prison.
Green Sloan. convicted in Kentucky De-
cem5er 10. ISIS. Of selling Illicit whisky
and sentenced 10 two years in the Ken
tucky reform school.