The silver star., 1901-01-11
WASHINGTON NEWS

ing prosecuted, and for that reason 1t
Is deemed inadvisable to make public
the facts containing in this report.
A recommendation has been sent to
Congress by the secretary Of the treas
ury for an appropriation Of $1,000 to
pay expenses of selecting and segregat-
ing lands for the territory Of New
Mexico, also recommending an ap-
preparation of 100000 for enlarging
the military post at Sheridan, Wyom-
ing.
There are still several speeches to be
made in the Senate on the subsidy bill.
but apparently none of the promised
speeches have been prepared. so that
Senator Hawley may be able to go on
uninterruptedly for some time with
the army bill. regardless Of any ar
rangements concerning the subsidy
bill.
The general expectation among SEN
ators is that the first few days Of the
time of the Senate after reconvening
will be devoted to consideration OF the
army reorganization bill. but there is
some disposition TO make an arrange
ment for a division of time that Will
permit OF the continued presentation OF
the ship subsidy bill during part Of
each day.
An old oil painting recently found In
Montreal. Canada, bearing the name
Pere Marquette. and which is being ac
eepted as an accurate likeness of the
great discoverer and missionary. Is
causing an agitation in Washington
in favor of remodeling the face of the
statue recently erected in the capitol
by the state of Wisconsin. which rep
resents him as wearing a beard. while
the portrait shows him smooth-shaven.
Representative Hill of Connecticut
has introduced bill directing the
secretary of the treasury 10 coin the sill
yer bullion in the treasury, under the
act of July II. 1880, into subsidiary sill
yer coin 10 meet present public require
ments, and thereafter to recoin dollars
into subsidiary coin. He is also au-
thorized under the bill to exchange
gold for legal tender silver dollars
when presented in sums Of S5 or multi
pies thereof.
Secretary Long has purchased for
the United States government another
Pacific island. This island is under
the American flag and lies in the har
Dor Of San Luis d'Apra, Guam. 1t is
proposed to use il as the site for n
coaling station. The price paid was
$500 in American gold. 1t is 100 acres
In extent. and was owned by several
prominent natives of Guam, who, the
officials say. will live in affiuence as a
result of the sale
During the discussion of the army
bill In the Senate Mr.. Hoar inquired
of Mr.. Sewell with reference to his
statement that n force of 6OOO0 was
needed in the Philippines, whether
there had been any change in the stu
alton In the islands since the message
Of the President was sent to Congress-.
They have changed very materially"
replied Mr.. Sewell. I'VE now have
more skirmishing there than at any
time almost since the beginning OF the
war"
The treaty for the protection OF ma
tive races in Africa against intoxicants,
to which the Senate gave its consent
December 18th, will receive the formal
adhesion Of the United States by pres
idential proclamation as soon ms other
countries have ratified the idea. This
Information has been asked Of Mr..
Townsend. our minister at The Hague.
The Lodge resolution declaring for the
universal application of the principle
Of the treaty TO all uncivilized races
will be taken up by the Senate COM
mite on foreign affairs.
The social season of the new year at
the White House was opened on the
night of January 2nd, when the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley gave dinner
In honor of the Cabinet members and
their ladies'. The table was In the
shape Of n double ''1- In the state din
Ing room. The prevailing decorations
were begonias and pinks with ferns. In
the east room large wreaths OF ever
green and holly We're hung over the
great mirrors and garlands OF the same
were twined about the white pillars.
The Marine Band furnished the music.
The general board Of the navy, pre-
sided over by Admiral Dewey, has TAX
en- up the question Of the transfer of
the United States naval station from
Cnviteand It's permanent establishment
at Subig bay. AT the same time the
special board Of navy officers now max
Ing Inquiries In the Philippines as to
the best site for u permanent naval
station has cabled to Washington for
q full equipment Of boring nppa rnt,is
In order to learn whether there Ia n
suitable Foundation at Subig bay and
other points for the extensive dry
docks ana other equipment Of such
station.
Every effort Is being made by tho
War Department to minimize opposi.
tion by bureau chiefs to the army re.
organization bill. There In every rem
son to believe that the department will
not strenuously object to Increases In
the stan corps In line with the changes
made by the House. provided that any
opposition To the secrctnry's measure
does not exert itself to delay the pass-
age OF the bill. The department, in an.
tlcipntion OF prompt action as a result
OF the missionary work that has oc.
CURED, has taken steps for the reorRnn.
ixation OF the army Immediately after
the necessary authority In conferred
upon the President. All officers on
leave who are attached to regular reg.
imenfs serving In the Philippines have
been directed to be prepared for orders
70 recruiting stations In the United
States. The department IL also prepar.
Ing to officer the new regiments to be
formed.