Evening star., 1899-02-07
Future Attitude Toward the Filipinos
Considered.
SETTLED At TIE CABINET MEETING
General Otis and Admiral Dewey to
Cooperate.
1LOILO TO BE TAKEN

1t is understood that the campaign
against the Philippine insurgents is to be
prosecuted with vigor. The question was
fully discussed at today's cabinet meeting,
and the conclusion was reached that before
permanent peace or security to life and
property could be secured Aguinaldos
forces must be made to lay down their
arms. and it Is expected that Gen. Otis. in
cooperation with Admiral Dewey, will push
forward at once and give the insurgents no
chance to recover from the dafeat of Sun
day.
So far as can be learned no positive in
structions have yet been cabled to our
commanders at Manila but it is the expec-
tation of members of the administration,
presumably based on cable adyices from
Manila, that this course will be pursued.
Hello is to be occupied at once by the Amer
lean naval forces, and it Is expected that
Gen. Otis will move Immediately on Malo-
los. the insurgent capital, and capture or
disperse the so-called Filipino government.
The more closely the insurgents are pressed
and the more vigorous and determined the
campaign, it is said, the sooner may we
expect peace.
Relief of the President.
While the ratification of the Paris treaty
by the United States Senate yesterday was
ever national honor is cherished it inspired
nowhere such deep and genuine thanksgiv-
ing as at the White House. The perplexing
conditions which have surrounded the i'm
portant problem ever since it was promul-
gated from Paris have caused President
Mckinley more intense anxiety perhaps
than any other series of embarrassing is
sues he has Yet been confronted with in the
brief, but stupendously difficult period dur
Ing which he has held his high office. Pre-
l..,r,
complicated they We're presented to the adj
ministratton some possible point whence a
solution might be certainly expected but in
the peace treaty matter there was not an
atom or assurance that a favorable quo
uent would be secured. The relief to the
President and his advisors was. therefore,
incaicuiable, and the lessening of the strain
and tension upon Mr.. Mckinley's nervous
system has been already great While Mr..
Mckinley is not a sick man. his close
friends are very solicitous about him. and
are constant in their efforts to prevail upon
him to take some relaxation.
The Vice President's COpxratuJatious
Vice President Hobart was the first caller
at the White House today. He came for
the purpose of congratulating the President
on the ratification of the treaty He spent
about half an hour with Mr.. Mckinley. and
upon coming out said that both the Presi-
dent and himself felt very good and much
Hobart is one of the friends of the Presi-
dent who is urging him to take some rest
and recreation. 1t is believed that the ad-
vice of SO many in this direction will have
substantial effect and the President will
take trip soon after Congress adjourns
He has gained great deal OF flesh in the
last year and half. about twent live
pounds. due to the lack of exercise. which
his self-imposed sedentary habits have
caused. W lille mis- nervous system has been
ceaselessly at work. in word, his physical
system has been virtually idle.
Sea Trip Suggested.
1t is believed he will take a good sea trip
and thus get away from harrassing cares
and be at the same time inhaling tonic and
able to secure plenty of exercise on the
deck of the vessel. OF course the vacation
will depend entirely upon the condition of
public affairs but it is not regarded as
probable that unforeseen events of such
critical nature as to prevent ii will happen.
Secretary AlgeT was also an early visitor
to the President. When asked if any
further news had been received from Ma
Mia he stated that a telegram of inquiry
had been received this morning. but it's i'm
port was not of public interest.
Invited to ADDRESS IA Legislature.
Senator Wolcott called shortly afterward
on some business connected with Colorado
affairs, and then considerable comment was
caused by the arrival of Senator Hoar
Some of the newspaper men We're of the
opinion that the senior senator from Mass
aChusetts had called thus early 10 square
himself with the President on his vote
against ratification. 1t developed, however
that Senator HOar, who was joined later
by Senator Lodge, had come to present TO
the President an invitation from the Massa-
ChuSettS legislature to visit the state capi-
tai and address that body on the occasion
OF his approaching visit to Boston. when
he will attend the annual banquet of the
Home Market Club. February IL
Senator Pritchard was an early caller
and so was Gen. Joe Wheeler.
Vacancies to Be Filled.
II is regarded as strongly probable that
the President will make nomina tions this
week of incumbents for the vacant judge
ship in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and fill
the newly created fifth district judgeship
which includes the sixth southern states of
Texas, Alabama. Louisiana, Mississippi,
Florida and Georgia. The appointment of
a librarian of Congress is also expected,
and there is no change in the strength of
the prevailing impression that Mr. Barrows
Will be selected as the late John Russell
Young successor.
Tie Illinois judgeship will probably go to
Ephraim Banning. and it is thought that
the chances are equally good for the selec-
iAbH VA MAJ OF stewart OF HHllSIeIDHl3
for the Pennsylvania vacancy. There are
several candidates well backed for the new
southern judicial district, the most prom
inent being Judge Shelby of Huntsville.
Ala; Judg Glenn of Atlanta, II. Bisbee of
Jacksonville. Fla, and A. r. Leonard of
New Orleans.
American domination OF the islands will
be extended TO the entire archipelago. and
the immediate future policy of the United
States Will be directed with this fixed de-
termination This purpose was approved
by the cabinet today. when President Nc
kinney announced ii to be the plan of the
administration. Secretary Wilson and At
tOrney General Griggs We're absent but
their views are in consonance with those of
their colleagues,
The cabinet was in session for two hours
and It's time was occupied wholly with con-
sideratlon of the Philippine question 1t
was decided also to permit no interference
from any source with the carrying out of
the plans of the United States.
When the establishment of American au-
thority is complete in all the islands then
their future disp Jsttion in regard to perma-
nent government will he considered. Until
such time the question will not be disposed
Of
The President directed that congratuia-
tory cOblegrarns should be sent to both
General Otis and Admiral Dewey. express
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