The Mena star., 1899-04-20
MT. Tripp Made Fully Acquainted with the Presidents Views
 Concerning the Work.
MORE SHIPS FOR ADMIRAL KRAUTz.
Germany's Instructions to Her Consul at Apia, Samos-Swee piag Changes Being Made ip the Cnban Courts--rhe Cuban Debt Question ConsIdered at a Cabinet Meeting.
DFDt VueH Meeting.

Washington, April 19. MT. Bartlett Tripp, the United States representa- tive on the Samoan commission, called at the state department to-day and was closeted with Secretary Hay for half an hour. He also con nferred for some time with Third Assistant Secre- tary Cridler, who has been particular ly in charge of the Samoan negotia- tions, and then accompanied the sec retary to the white house, where he was introduced to President Mckinley before the cabinet meeting began. The department added the finish ing touches to the written instruc- tions. which were supplied to Mir. Tripp, but, in addition to these, he was made fully acquainted with the private views of the president and Secretary Hay respecting the proposed work for the commission.
 More ships for Admiral Rautx.
 Washington, April 19.-Orders have been issued by Secretary Long to the cruiser Marblehead to accompany the Newark to the Pacific ocean as a mem Der of Rear Admiral Kautz's command. It is the understanding that the Texas will be placed in such position that she will be readily available for duty in the Pacific if her services are re- quired. Orders to the Marblehead are not due, the officials say, to develop ments in the Samoan situation. They explain that the Pacific station covers great area of territory aud that the ships now attached to it are made quate to attend to the many calls made upon them.
 Germsny,s Instructions to Herr Roae
 Berlin, April 19.--'IDe correspondent here of the Associated press hears on authority that the German consul at Apia, Samoa. Herr Rose. will receive cabled instructions, to be conveyed to him by steamer from the nearest cable station, to join in tripartite procla- nation calling upon all the inhabit- ant of Samoa to immediately desist from all hostilities and agitation, pending the arrival at Apia of the joint committee of the powers ap- pointed to settle the affairs in dispute in the islands.
 Sweeping Changes in Cuba.
 Havana. April 19.-Maj Gen. Brooke has instructed the department com manders to suspend or dismiss civil officials who are found to be inefficient, or who are guilty of malad ninistra- ton. This tightens the hold of the provincial governors on civil affairs, which hold had been relaxed, thereby causing the civilians to disregard the military authorities as in the case of Havana courts, where the Spanish lawyers have formed society to sup port the Latin law and resist the An glo-Saxon notifications. Sweeping changes are under consideration.
 The Cuban Debt QucstIon Considered.
 Washington, April 19. The cabinet meeting was devoted entirely to the consideration of the Cuban debt ques- tion. Some objections were raised to Secretary Alger's plan for general extension for one year and commits sions to settle further extensions and he was requested to revise his orders so as to provide a straight extension for three years without complicated details. Interest rates will not be changed