The Mena star., 1899-04-27
The Case May Be Met by a Sharp Reprimand by the Navy De-
 partment.
PRESIDENT M'KIELEY FEELING BETTER.
Though the President Still Suffered from Neuralgia-No Interference Expected of the Presidents Trip to Unveil the Grant Monumental Colonial Immigration.

Washington, April 26. Ut is the i'm pression to-day that the case of Capt. Coghlan is losing importance as the days considerate light. A high official, whose advice would have much to do with shaping the fate of Capt. Coghlan, said that in his opinion the needs of the case would be completely met by a sharp letter of reprimand addressed to him by the navy department if the cap tain admitted he was correctly report ed. The German ambassador has not communicated with the state department on this subject since yesterday and it is believed that content to await the action of the navy department without further pressing the matter. The view was expressed at the German embassy to- day that the Coghlan affair was prac- tically ended and that with the admin istering of reprimand by the navy department the incident would be closed.
 At the cabinet meeting to-day the recent utterances of Capt. Coghlan, of the cruiser Raleigh, were informally discussed Secretary Long said he had received letter on the subject from | Capt. Coghlan. The captain disclaimed any intention of insulting the German emperor or Admiral von Diedrichs and his remarks on the occasion of the Union League club banquet were made in the most informal manner in the com pany of friends without any thought that they would be repeated in the public press. As they did appear they were exaggerated and distorted and he was made to say things which he did not utter. He claims that under the circumstances his remarks should be regarded as privileged. After the cab inet meeting adjourned Secretary Long and Secretary Hay remained a short time with the presi- dent to further discuss the matter. It is understood that the cap tain will soon retire from the service l through the regular channel and it is thought in view of this fact, and, fur ther, that he rendered distinguished service at the naval engagement at Manila, the authorities will show him as much consideration as is consistent with naval discipline.
 President Mckinley Feeling Better.
 Washington, April 26.-The president was feeling better this morning, though | he still suffered from the attack of neu- ralgia, which compelled him to deny himself to callers yesterday. The reg ular cabinet meeting was held as usual, but before the cabinet assembled the president remained in his private apart ments and to several visitors who called, | including Senator Thurston and Repre- sentative Mercer, of Nebraska; Gen. John E. Gordon, of Georgia; ex-Repre- sentative Outhwaite, of Ohio, and Sem ator Proctor, of Vermont, he asked to be excused. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen, who called upon l departmental business, was the only visitor he saw The neuralgia attack from which the president is re- covering is not expected to interfere with his trip to Philadelphia to attend the ceremonies in connection with the unveiling of the Grant monument on Thursday. The party will consist of President and Mrs. Mckinley, Secre- tary and Mrs. Gage, Secretary and Mrs. Long, Attorney General Griggs, Secre- tary Hitchcock, Capt. Algernon Sar- toris, grandson of Gen. Grant, Assist ant Secretary Cortelyou, Rudolph Eos ter, stenographer. and the family serv- ants. The president will not speak at any of the functions.
 Extending Immigration Laws.
 Washington, April 26.-Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn has is sued an order extending the immigra- ton laws of the United States to Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippine islauds |