Evening star., 1901-04-03
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Representative Dalzsll Talks on
Conditions in Cuba
GREAT IMPROVEMENT In TWO YEARS
Members of St. Louis FaH
Commission Call.
GEN. CARRINGTON'S VISIT

Representative Dalzell of PENNSYLVANIA,
who has just returned from a two weeks
trip to Cuba, saw the President today and
talked with him about conditions there.
II was in Cuba two years ago." said Rep
resentative DalZell to a Star reporter, "and
therefore could appreciate on my recent
visit the remarkable change in conditions
in the island since that time. Take Ha-
vana for example. Two years ago when
/ was there the streets We're filthy and the
| opportunities of beggars were pitiable. To-
day Havana is as clean as Washington and
l did not a beggar in the whole city.
The army officers in charge have accom-
plished wonders. l investigated the de-
partment of charities and other depart
ments and was astounded at the work per-
formed by officers who had had no pre-
vious training in civil administration.
The Political situation.
with regard TO the political situation.
think there are few men in the island. ex-
cept the politicians. who do not favor the
acceptance of the conditions Of indeBend-
ence imposed by the Platt amendment. But
the politicians are disposed 10 play a wait
ing game, L think even they would yield
at once If it were not for the encourage
ment they receive from the anti-adminis-
tration press in the United States As It
is, L believe they wifi stand out until Con-
gress meets, and then, finding that we will
not modify our terms. they will accept the
conditions. The better element in Cuba fa-
vors ultimate annexation to the United
States, but l believe that a large proper
tion agree that ii had better come after a
trial of independence has been made. There
never was day when Cuba was as happy
as she is today"
st. Louis Fair Commission Members.
Five members of the St Louis fair COM
mission called on the President this morn
ing to pay their respects. They were ex-
Senators Thurston, Mcbride and Lindsay,
ex-Representatives Allen and John +. Mil
Ter of Indiana, After talking with the
President the members OF the commission
went to the State Department to confer
with Secretary Hay as to a date for calling
the commission to meet and organize. I'm
der the law this must be done in thirty
days from the date of the appointments
and the organization must be effected In
st. Louis. Among members of the COM
mission here the impression prevails that
Senator Thurston, by reason of his ap-
pontment at the head of the list. will be
chairman of the commission. 1t was after
ward stated that Senator Thurston had
qualified as chairman of the commission
Gen. Darlington n Caller.
Gen. Henry b. Darlington of HYDE Park
Massachusetts. soldier, historian and
writer, caller at the White House
today. With black hair, containing barely
a trace of gray, General Darlington can
convince few people that he is seventy
eight years of age, and that his military
record includes not only years OF service
in the civil war but many hard campaigns
against Indians after the civil war Gen.
Darlington retired from the regular army
in the 10S. because of severe wounds re-
ceived in Indian campaigns One of these
wounds caused him to use a cane until a
few months ago.
General Darlington was adjutant general
Of Ohio from 1857 to 1861, and while in that
capacity made out and signed the Voiun-
teer army commissions Of both eXPresi-
dents Garfield and Hayes. He also assisted
in organizing the regiment which EXPIRES
ident Harrison commanded. General Car
rington mustered 121eoo men into the
Union army. He made a colonel on
the same day as Sherman, Heintzeman,
Candy, Andrew Porter. Franklin, Fitz John
Porter and others. OF that number only
Fitz John Porter is living His home is at
Morrstown, n. j.
Gen. Darlington was an intimate friend
of Gen. Sherman, and they corresponded
with each other regularly. Gen. Caring
toms hair remained thick and jet black.
while that of his comrades. Gen. Sherman
included, became thin and gray. After
they had not seen each other for several
months Gen. Sherman one day suddenly
inquired of Gen. Darlington, why in the
devil don't you answer the poStsc.1ptS to
my letters?' Gen. Darlington expressed
regret that he had been SO thoughtless and
negligent. and asked Gen. Sherman for an
explanation. You know what i nean."
said Gen. Sherman. "In the postscripts to
both of my last letters l asked You dis
tinctly and plainly what you dyed your
hair wth?"
Gen. Darlington attributes his good health
to his active mental work. He writes a
book on some topic once a year He is
now preparing some works on Indian af-
fairs.
The President today received .eVeral
parties Of New England excursionsts
George E Baldwin of Canton. who will
succeed DIR. Weber consul at Neurem-
berg, called on the President. Mr.. Bald
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