The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-24
THE OUTLOOK I'm NATIONAL
AFFAIRS.

ueclaSQ, attent1on IS naturally De-
ing directed to the outlook for the
future in National affairs from an
administrative standpoint, and fore
casts as to the probable action Of
the dominant party are engaging
some share of interest. At the
outset it seems to be regarded as
certain that as far as possible the
President will retain his present of
fetal advisers. His desire in this
respect,was disclosed at the cabinet
meeting on Tuesday, when in a
brief but earnest address he invited
every member of the present cabi-
net to. remain at his post another
fo::= year period. The members of
the cabinet were naturally impress
ed by the Presidents early indica-
tion of his sentiments, and without
Ihdoubt coneurred in the view ex-
pressed by Secretary Hay when he
said that only the most cogent reas-
ons would prevail upon any mem
Der to leave, a. cabinet which had
been notieeably harmonious as re
fgarded the relations of its members
to the President and to each other.
1t is ali open secret, however, that
There are likely to be at least two
Echanges. 'Attorney-Gen Griggs
lis said to be very. anxious to return
to his private practice5 and Secre-
/ tary Long is reported}to be desirous
Of being relieved from the cares of
7@al department whose conduct has
been of a very exacting character
during his ineumbency by reason
of the preparatioufor, and the man
agement of the naval side of the
war with Spain, -.
AS regards Congress, its probable
course Of action cannot naturally be
I forecast with any great degree of
accuracysas yet, but some expires
siors of opinion from influential
quarters indicate at least certain di-
rections in which legislation will be
| pressed. .f77 1t seems to be. generally
understood that the Nicaragua Ca
nal bill, which has been. made a
special order as unfinished business
in the Senate for the; second week
Of the session, will be given the
right of way. A report from the
=. Nicaraguan, Commission is looked
for early i'll the session, and some
changes of importance in the bill
are expected. The consideration of
! this will, Of course, take time, but
| the chances of its passage some
! time !. early in the session are
thought to be good ".s-' E =. .'.'
I One of the most important meas
Z ures to be considered will be bill
to increase the strength ofthe army.
4 The exact scope of the bill to be
presented is not indicated, but it
may be taken for granted that a
4 considerable augmentation of the
military force at the disposal of the
government will be provided for.
:. It's expectedAin some. quarters that
the retention of power by the pres
ent administration will have an in
I fuence in shortening the duration
y Of the rebellion in the Philippines,
but the fact that conditions will re-
quire the presence Of a considerable
forge there for some time to come
7 will be of weight in determining
t Congress to make an increase, in
! the military establishment, which,
f it Is needless to say, has long been
: urged on other grounds.
Another. measure of Importance
l which viii be pressed for passage
at the coming session is the Ship
: Subsidy bill, which will have the
$ earnest support Of Senator Hanna,
/ one of the most weighty factors in
! | the legislative Situation at present
: Some suggestions looking TO a re
4 duction of the war revenue taxes
S have. been brought forward, and il
/ is not unlikely that this matter will
a have serious consideration in view
0 of the excess of receipts over ex
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