The times., 1899-11-11
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
George d. MeikIejohn May Become
Civil Governor of Cuba.

NtNtA S0NSTnOr OF NuDH
Contrary to the understanding that ex-
listed Thursday, the President and the
Cabinet yesterday did not take up
the question of civil government for Cuba
with a view Of determining the date on
which the change in administration should
be made Why the intention to arrange the
matter was not carried out could not be
ascertained, but it is suggested that the
President is waiting to confer with Brig
adler General Ludlow, Military Governor of
Havana who is now at his country home
on Long Island A civil governor of the
island it is said, will probably be installed
very soon, perhaps as early as December L.
The intention is TO make the change from
military TO civil authority gradual, the ap-
pointment of the civil head being the only
step contemplated at this time. No more
troops will be withdrawn from the island
Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood. commanding
the Department of Santiago and Puerto
Principe, is favorably spoken OF as an
available man for the civil goverporship.
The President it is said, has also con-
sidered the name of George d. MeikleJohn,
Of Nebraska, the Assistant Secretary OF
War. AS Mr.. MeikleiOhn, by virtue OF his
present official position. is the superior
officer OF all the military men now engaged
in administering the affairs of Cuba, there
would probably not be any objection TO
his selection on the ground that has been
urged in the case of General Wood. II is
the Presidents intention to appoint to this
responsible office and TO that of Civil Gov
ernor of Porto Rico men of whose ability
and tact he has intimate knowledge and
the most implicit confidence.
He is anxious, it is said, to confne his
selections for both places to men who
would reflect honor on the Government,
and who have the qualities that would
make them respected and trusted by the
people of Cuba and Porto Rico.
In connection with the mention of Mr..
Meikletohns name, it has been said that
an understanding exists that the Presl-
dent is anxious to have Charles F. Allen,
of Massachusetts, the Assistant Secretary
OF the Navy, become Civil Governor of
Porto Rico. Mr.. Allen Is regarded by the
President and by Secretary Long as one
of the best executive officers of the Gov
ernment, He is a man OF means, OF large
business capacity has been member of
Congress, and is young and vigorous.
The money stringency in New York was
discussed at some length al the meeting
OF the Cabinet yesterday. Secretary Gage
gave such information as he has recently
received from bankers and other sources
in regard to the situation. There was
general agreement that the state Of the
money market at present does not justify
any further special measures on the part of
the Federal Government No proposition
for Federal relief was laid before the Cab
met, but the President and members of the
Cabinet listened attentively while Secre-
tary Gage stated the main facts in the
recent history Of monetary movements in
New York and other large money centres.
The impression is strong in official circles
that the banks are at present able to take
care of themselves, and that the crop NOV
ing season viii be passed without any more
serious embarrassment than has already
been experienced.