The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-03-31
A MISTAKE IS MADE.
Congress Unwittingly Gave Author
ity for Two Admirals.
CIVIL OFFICERS DESIRED FOR CUBA.
a Prouootinn to substitute Them for Mili-
tary Wen to ir Considered hs span
i,h Prisoners In the Philippines
Think the End Is Near.

Washington, March %. Unwilling
ly congress, just before adjournment,
gave President Mckinley authority to
appoint two admirals of the navy in.
stead of limiting the grade to one, as
/ undoubtedly intended. The discov-
cry has just been brought to the atten-
ton of the officials of the navy depart
ment and has aroused considerable
gossip, especially among the friends
of Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley.
Friends of Rear Admiral Sampson
are confident that IL anyone is APP
pointed he will be the man. Friends
of Rear Admiral Schley would natural
ly like to have the honor conferred
upon him, but, appreciating the tenn
per of the administration toward him,
they do not look for it. Although a
forced construction of the legislation
OF the congress might seem to author
ize the president to appoint an admiral
of the navy in addition to Admiral
Dewey, it is said at the navy depart
ment that there is no intention of so
doing, as it is perfectly clear that the
purpose of congress was simply to pro-
vide for the advancement of Admiral
Dewey to that grade
CIVIL OFFICERS DESIRED FOR CUBA.
Washington, March rs One of the
matters which will be early brought
to the attention of the president after
his return will be the proposition TO
supplant the military with civil Off
GERS in Cuba and Porto Rico, so far as
practicable. The civil officers selected
will be subject to the military author
ity, which must be supreme for the
present, as 1T is the only method by
which the government of the islands
can be maintained. What is desired
and what has been under considera.
ton by officers of the administration
is to have civil officers selected who
will come in contact with the people
of the islands. Military methods,
while best for the management of the
army, are not always found suitable
in dealing with the people.
THE SPANISH PRISONERS.
Washington, March 2s. War depart
ment officials say that the position of
those Spaniards who are captured by
the United States forces when fight
ing with the Filipinos will have to be
considered by the president before
any determination can be reached.
AT present Gen. Otis has full plenary
powers in the Philippines, and the war
department does not seek to interfere
with his management of the campaign
in any way. 1t is believed, however,
until the president considers the mat
ter, such prisoners will be held as
prisoners of war.
THINK THE END NEAR.
Washington, March %. dissatisfaction
is expressed at the war department
with the situqtion in the Philippines.
1t is said that the dispatches of Gen.
Otis and the press reports show that
the column is pressing steadily for
ward and that the troops are vigorous
ly in earnest and in good condition.
The belief is expressed that the insur-
gents will soon get tired of being con-
stantly fought, defeated and driven
back with loss Great confidence is
expressed in the ability OF Gen. Otis
to finish the war because of his deter
mination to give the forces of Aguln-
aldo no rest