Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-24
Ez-Gov. Evans Called Upon the
President Today.
His ACCOUNT OF CUBAN CONDITIONS
Thinks the Natives Incapable Of
Decent Self Government.
THE CIVIL SERVICE ORDER

Ex-Governor John Gary Evans of South
Carolina, who as a member of General Lud-
lows staff at one time had charge of the
city of Havana, called at the White House
today. He returned from Cuba about three
weeks ago. His accounts of Cuban condi-
tons most interesting. He is a firm
believer in annexation. IF you could have
seen the army that marched into Havana
behind Gomez you would have acknowl-
edged the impossibility of decent sef-gov-
eminent on that island. OF all the hetero-
geneous assemblages ever gathered this was
the worst. Coxey's army was a company
of aristocratc gentlemen by comparison.
All this talk about the patriotism of the
Cuban army is myth. They were largely
actuated by desire for plumber and for Of
flee. They now want to rule the island
because they see their chances of looting
the treasury will not be good SO long as 1t
remains under American control. To turn
the island over to the Cubans would he d
worse crime against civilization than to
have allowed the Spanish to rule it, There
would be revolution every two months.
There is such "a terrible mixture of popula-
ton, with no pride of birth, and no train
ing in decent and orderly civil government.
that little could be hoped from native rule.
The intelligent property owning classes are
unanimous for annexation. They see no
other way out of 1t. Under proper govern
ment, this would be one of the most pros
porous islands in the world. 1t Is green all
the year round, rich in forests and min
erals
Reception at Sprtn EfieId.
Representative Frederick H. Gillett of
Massachusetts called on the President to-
Gay to arrange for reception in Spring
field while his way to Mount Holyoke
College to attend the graduation of his
NoEj pla he Il
dent expressed his pleasure at the invita-
ton, and said he would he glad to meet
the people of Springfield. 1t was his de-
sire to have nothing so formal as ban
quet, as Mr. GiHett had suggested, but sim
ply to meet the people at a reception.
Cen MacArthur's Report.
Secretary Alger had an extended confer
ence with the President today regarding
army matters. The Secretary said that the
President had decided to make public the
report Of Cen Macarthur at the same time
as the report Of Gen. Otis, which was read
at yesterdays cabinet session. The two
reports may not be given out until tomor-
row.
Distinguished Visitors.
Senator Thurston, Representative Alex
ander and Gov. Merriam, the director of
the census, We're among the Presidents
visitors this morning. Gov. Merriam con-
suited with the President about census at
fairs.
Representative Cannon II Caller.
Representative Cannon Of Illinois was at
the White House this morning. In talking
of the speakershiD contest he said to a
representative of The Star: Yes | am out
of the race. Hopkins beat me by one vote
in the Illinois delegation; he is a better
politician than l am. I always play fair
and so ! am doing everything 1 can for
Hopkins election; we Illinois people think
he ought to be elected and will be elected.
| should have liked the honor: it is the
next office to the presidency in import
ance.'
Referring to the subject of congressional
appropriat tons, Mr.. Cannon continued:
The country is growing and revenues and
expenditures must increase with 1t. Grow
ing out of the Spanish war have come
many things which will take money. pro
jects so worthy that they cannot be set
aside. In the matter Of a canal across the
isthmus, opposition to the first project
submitted does not imply opposition to
every project. l simply want Congress to
go carefully in the matter. to separate the
sheep from the goats In the way Of pro-
posals. 1t Is the same thing with the
shipping subsidy. l think We all believe
that the time has come when some en-
couragement should be given to our ship
ping interests, but we must proceed care
fully. Too elaborate a system would fall
of it's own weight. and in the fall do great
injury both to the country and the party
responsible for the legislation
The Civil Service Order.
1t is stated that the long-threatened civil
service order will be issued either tomor-
row or the day following. Those who have
conversed with the President gain the i'm
preston that 1t will be very conservative
in its character.
Delegations Received.
President Mckinley this morning received
the members of the Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanum, accompanied by their
wives. There were fully 300 people in the
delegation. They were In charge of Edison
n. Schryver, the retiring supreme regent.
The President also received the Sheridan
Sabers and band Of Pittsburg. This organ
ization was in the military parade yester-
day and made a fine appearance.
Brevets to BE Bestowed.
The President has given orders to carry
out the recommendation of Gems. Otis and
LawtOn. making Col. Summers of thu I'd
Oregon brevet brigadier general Of volun-
teers. also making Capt. Case of the Engi-
neer Battalion, major by brevet.