The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-04


trade and business leagues make reason
able and forcible demands that such ex-
traordinary development and increased re-
sources. with their. resulting advantages.
shall be duly and properly recognized
There are government warehouses for In
dian supplies both in New York and Chi
cago, and there is no foundation for sug-
gestion that either is To be dispensed with
Both the advertisements and schedules OF
the department were prepared and issued
after a most careful investigation in pro-
lection of the interests of the government,
which. i'm view OF ascertained facts. should
not restrict the opportunity of bidding 10
one locality, especially when that locality
is more than thousand miles distant from
the reservations and settlements. where
nearly the whole of the supplies advertised
for are 10 be distributed and consumed. and
thus, by such restriction. fail TO obtain the
best results for the government. As
your letter. perhaps inadvertently, appeared
in the Journal of Commerce before IL
reached me. shall take the liberty of Civ
ins this reply equal publicity
In a note to the Associated Press from
Thomasville Ga, Senator Mark Hanna
says: Il see in the newspaper reports that
name into the case by questions which con-
veyed the impression that 1 was present at
some conference where beef contracts were
discussed. / wish TO say that never had
anything to do with any army contract, nor
even exchanged a word with any official of
the War Department that subject. L
make this statement in order that it may
have the same publicity as was given TO the
contemplate insinuations of this man Lee.
The Beef Inquiry Board had no witnesses
before il to-day. Major Lee. who repre-
sents Major General Miles, presented an ad-
dltional list of witnesses for the board to
summon, and this list was considered in
executive session. The examination Of wit
nesses will be resumed tomorrow. Among
those who are here ready to testify is Major
DAILY, who first made the charge that the
refrigerated beef had been chemically
treated. General Miles will also be given
an opportunity to reappear. The board Is
anxious TO close the inquiry at the earliest
possible moment and it is believed they will
be able to finish with the testimony this
week.
The President to-day appointed the follow
ing postmasters: James ID. Bradford at
Marion, Ind, and William L. Conn, at Wilma
mae, Ind.
The following fourth-cIass postmasters
were appointed for Indiana to-day: Camp
bell, Clay county, Francis A. jackson. vice
G a Lanning, resigned; Henderson, Rush
county, John W. Hendrix, vice j. Il. Wilkin-
son, removed: Strawtown. Hamilton county
Iyner Weaver, vice A. ID. Conden, resigned
Easter Monday egg-roling, a distinct fea-
ture of Capital City life, brought hosts of
oh Ivar
day to enjoy the hospitality of the Presi-
dents private gardens. During the after
noon the Marine Band gave a concert for
the especial pleasure OF the army of little
ones who had gathered TO roll the eggs
down the grassy lawn. President and Mrs.
Mckinley enjoyed the rollicking fun of the
children from the White House portico.
The President to-day appointed Webster
Ni9son paymaster in the regular army, with
the rank of major. The vacancy was caused
by the death of Colonel Glenn. Major Vim
son is a half brother of Captain A. Capron,
of the First Artillery, who died of disease
contracted in Cuba, and an uncle of Captain
Capron, jr., of the Rough Riders, who was
killed in the first charge at San Juap.
Major Vinson is the sole support of the
widows of the Caprons, and when the case
was presented to the President last fall he
said he would make the appointment when
opportunity offered, il would be a part
of his policy to make such recognition of
the relations of those who lost their lives
in the war. The vacancy caused by the
death of Colonel Glenn promotes Lieut.. Col.
Alfred r. Bates to be colonel. Colonel
Bates was military attache at the American
embassy in London, and it is expected that
he will become paymaster general on the
retirement of General Carey.
Ex-Secretary Sherman continues to gain
in health. Vice President Hobart barely
holds his own. The latter transacts a little
business each day, but needs almost total
rest. -
The funeral of the late Brigader General
Flagler, chief OF ordnance, L. S. A, took
place this afternoon. Services at his late
residence were attended by the family and
intimate friends of the deceased. The hon
orary pallbearers were Gen. John NJ. VIII
son, chief of engineers: Gen. A. Il. Carey,
paymaster general; General Dana, L. $. A.
Gen. +. ]. Keith. Col A. Mordecai and Mai.
Charles Shaler, OF the ordnance department.
The floral tributes were very magnificent,
among them being pieces from President
and Mrs. Mckinley and Secretary and Mrs.
Alger. After the service at the house the
casket was placed upon a light artillery
caisson draped with the American flag and
conveyed to Arlington, where the interment
was made. AT the grave the services were
of military character. President McKin-
! ley. accompanied by Adjutant General Cor
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