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Who Expects to Have Another Inter-
view To-Day, Then Go to New York
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DECREE ISSUED BY FILlPINOS
ALL FOREIGNERS IN REBEL TERRI
TORY COMPELLED TO REGISTER.
Scheme to Tax Chinese-Appointmen
Made by AguinaldO's Congress-
Friction Among Volunteers.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Senator Bever-
idge had two interviews with the Presi-
dent to-day, the first brief one, just prior
to the meeting Of the Cabinet, and another
of several hours duration later in the day,
Secretary Root was present at the latter
The entire burden of the conversation be-
tween the chief magistrate and the junior
senator from Indiana was in regard TO the
latters observations of conditions in the
Philippines as he saw them during his re-
cent trip. Senator Beveridge said to the
Journal correspondent tonight that he
came to Washington at the request OF Mr.
Mckinley, and mentioned his long Interview
Of yesterday and those which he had with
the President to-day. He declined, very
naturally, however, to disclose the nature
of the reports he has been imparting to the
President and other high officials of the ad-
ministration, though he said the situation
In and about Manila was thoroughly cam
vassed and that Mr.. Mckinley gave his
close attention. 1t is understood Mr.. Bev-
eridge has furnished the President with
much valuable information regarding the
Philippines which will aid him materially
in the conduct of affairs, and particularly
in the preparation of his annual message
to Congress. -
Senator Beveridge said he had not had
time to give thought to any other matters
and had made no recommendations for ap-
pointments in the volunteer army, nor had
he transacted any business whatever before
the various departments He admitted he
had several matters to engage his attention
in the several departments, but would be
compelled to postpone them until some sub
sequent time.
Senator Beveridge expects to have an
other conference with President Mckinley
tomorrow morning at IL o'clock, and to-
night thought he would leave Washington
unless something unforeseen occurs. go di-
rect from New York early next week to
indianapolis.
The Cabinet meeting to-day vas devoted
almost entirely to discussion Of the local
governments which will be established in
the Philippines on the cessation Of HOSTILE
ties, Secretary Root has given the matter
much thought, and his views, as expressed
at the meeting to-day, were received with
approval by all members present. He point
ed out that q system Of government which
would be suited to the people Of Luzon
WOulQ udIQly 10 lOE SOlllc VI thC OtLCt
islands where the inhabitants were far less
advanced. member Of the Cabinet. in
speaking of the matter, said that Secre-
tary Root displayed a broad craftsmanship
and knowledge Of the social and economic
conditions Of the islands. Postmaster Gen.
eral Smith spoke briefly to the effect that
there was an increasing demand in Cuba
and Porto Rico for money-order facilities
and a surprising growth in the receipts OF
the postal departments, which was inter
preted to mean a rapid improvement in
business throughout the islands.
Brigadier General Ovenshine. who has
just returned from the Philippine islands,
called on Secretary Root and the President
to-day. General Ovenshine has been suffer-
ing from fever and has not yet recovered.
He undoubtedly will be granted a further
leave Of absence. He reports that General
Lawton has suffered from chills and fever
since he has been in the Philippines.