The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-04

tenant Colonel William Ludlow. Also a
of appointments and promotions
in the regular and volunteer army.
The President also nominated Archibald
w. Butt. OF Georgia. to be assistant quar-
termaster. with rank of captain. in the
army. MIR. Butt is the Washing
ton correspondent of the Atlanta Journal.
Nashville Banner and Louisville Evening
Post.
A statement has been received from the
remaining Utah witness. who was to APP
pear before the committee investigating
the case of Mr.. Roberts, of Utah. giving
the substance of the evidence he would
give il sworn by the committee. This
statement will be presented TO the COM
mittee when ii reassembles tomorrow,
and IL Mr.. Roberts comedies that the wit
ness would so testify il will be unnecessary
TO have him come from Utah. other
wise the offer will be made to bring on
the witness in case his evidence is con-
of 1t is said to be as to the marital rela-
tions existing between Roberts and Mrs.
Maggie Ship Roberts.
The Venezuelan government has con-
ferred the order of the Bust OF Bolivar on
Sigsbee. Chadwick, Goodrich and Com
manders Mead. Dayton, Symonds and
Todd. OF the navy, and Representative Hit
has introduced a bill authorizing the ac-
CepldHct Ol the ueCotdtiOnS.
The Senate on foreign rela-
tons to-day presented a report on Sena-
tor Hoar's resolution in regard to claims
OF citizens of the United States against
Spain. The committee presents a schedule
of claims amounting to over a million dol
lars. and adds: 1T is impracticable to
state even approximately the amount ac-
tually due on these claims. or to allege, in
view of the state Of records of the State
Department of that date. that there may
not be others than those mentioned AS TO
the remedy of the claimants. the commit
tee expresses the opinion that the only
present remedy is by diplomatic negotia-
ton.
The first of the formal dinners of the So
cial season at the White House was given
by President and Mrs. Mckinley tonight.
the members of the Cabinet and their
wives being the guests OF honor. Invited
TO meet them were the members OF the
Senate and House and q few other persons.
The east room and other public portions
of the house were appropriately decorated
for the occasion. The Marine BAND Iur-
unusually large. covers being laid for over
seventy persons. Among those present
were Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks.
The secretary of the interior has sent to
Congress an estimate of s64l ,105 for the
tAptiiStS. - tlt.s II thO
to the five civilized tribes, known as the
Dawes commission.
The secretary of war has sent to Con-
gress a report from Major Knox, inspector
general of the army, on the condition Of
the national soldiers homes. 1t shows
the homes In excellent condition, clean.
modern and we'll policed. Some of them
are DIVIDED. The food is well cooked and
served, but the bills of fare do not always
indicate a diet suitable for feeble old men.
The number of officers and men attending
last year was 1888. 1t is recommended
that a law De framed to admit veterans
of the Spanish and Philippine wars to the
homes.
The correspondent here of the New York
Times says: ut is reported that Webster
Davis. assistant secretary of the interior,
will never resume the duties Of his Office,
and his resignation is expected. He is now
in South Africa. 1t Is understood that fric-
ton has existed in the interior department
for some time, and that Mr.. Davis's leave
of absence was meant to mark the end