The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington, May LIST,

came so CIOSe upon TIE teCldIat!Ou III
President Mckinley that the revolt
should be put down no matter how
much it cost nor how many men it might
require to convince even the most
d oubting that the Filipinos had been
kept informed Of everything done III
this country, and have acted upon that
information. Had they not received en-
enlargement from this country, which
caused them to believe that there was a
possibility of our withdrawing from the
islands, if they fought stubbornly
enough, there would never have been
any revolt. The action of Gen. Otis
in telling the representatives of Aguin-
aldo that the only conditions under
which he would stop fighting were to
grant general amnesty for an uncon-
ditional surrender, is SO fully indorsed
by the administration that no orders
have been sent to him. 1t is felt that
he has correctly sized up the situation
and can be left to deal with the Filipi-
nos without further Instructions. Be-
sides, the other American Commission
ers, who are fully acquainted with
President Mckinley's wishes are with
him TO aid III settling anv questions that
may arise. 1t is confidently expected
that the Filipinos will. as soon as they
understand that no better terms can be
obtained, accept those offered by Gen.
J Otis; they are already fully convinced
that nothing but defeat for them lies in
fighting our soldiers. And notwith
standing their otside assistance, they
are short of nearly all kinds Of supplies.
Spain has authorized the French Am
bassador to receive ana receipt for the
go, 600 900 due from this government on
account of the treaty OF peace, and the
French ambassador has officially noti-
fed the Department of State and re-
ceived four drafts on New York for S.,
100000 each as payment in full.
The 16lst Indiana volunteers, which
has just been mustered out of service
passed through Washington to- day on
the way home. A committee OF the In
diana Republican club met the regi-
ment with band. having previously
arranged that the men should be al
lowed to stop over dav and enjoy the
sightseeing program made for them.
The men thoroughly enjoyed them
selves and saw as much of the National
capital as it would be possible to see in
single day.
As Missouri only has three Republi-
can representative, the state will not
have as much influence in the speake err
ship contest as smaller states with more
votes will have. Representative JOY,
one of the three, said of the speaker
ship campaign: The West could elect
the speaker if all the western men
stood sohdly together. but there has
been no attempt to secure concerted &C
ton up to this time. All the candi-
dates mentioned are excellent men,
and whoever is elected will do credit TO
the Republican party"
Secretary Gage has been offered a
salary in the neighborhood of the one
that tempted Speaker Reed out of pub
lie life, to become president of one OF
New Iork's big banl-s, but it is not
likely that he will accept. He made a
heavy financial sacrifice when he be-
came Secretary of the Treasury, and
will probably continue in that office un-
til March 4th, 1901, if no longer. There
is little doubt that if he desires to re-
| main in that position, during President
Mckinley's second term, that the presi-
dent will be pleased to have him do SO.
There is no man in the country better
fitted by knowledge and experience to
fill the ard uods duties of Secretary OF
the Treasury than Mr.. Gage Never
have the affairs of that great depart
ment OF the government moved smooth
er than since lie has been at It's head
and never has the credit of the nation
been higher. This is high praise, but il
is deserved.
The friendly personal cable messages
that have passed between the Empero
OF Germany and President Mckinley
since the latter approved the applica
ton for the landing of the new German
cable III the I. :, have not pleased
those who have been for months exag-
geratlng every little occurrence, and
manufacturing some, for the purpose
of creating ill-will between the people
OF the two countries, that the rulers O
Germany and of the t. S. have no Idea
of allowing the friendly relations of the
two nations TO be disturbed by sensa.
ton monGers.
Representative VIM. Alden Smith
who IS chairman of the Michigan dele
CATION In the House, is in Washington
said: Il have no Information on the
speakership contest, but | will cali :
meeting of the delegation before Con
gress assemblies, SO that, if possible, oul
delegation will be able to act as a uni
IN favor of someone. We have lively.
votes. | have no candidate. The
IN Washington. actively at work fol
their tavorites, but none Of them ar
Vet making any positive claims; q
course, all of them express confidence
IN the success of their men, but they
! are not allowing that confidence to pre-
vent their doing some lively hustIin.
for votes. They all recognize that 1t is
, rs yet, anybody's fight.
President Mckinley has the report o
: the Military Court of Inquiry, and vii
. probably make it public this week.
! 1t cannot be said of Judge Parker
that the laOorer is not worthy of hi,