Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

names Of oHoers whose nominations have
been held up because Of confusion result
ing over the date Of transfer from the
volunteer to the regular service. Those
Of this class whose nominations we're acted
upon today we're designated by the war
department because they are clearly free
from the objections urged against Others.
There is still. however. a long list of
names suspended on account Of the en-
tanglement.
Admiral Dewey Has Cold.
ADMIRAL Dewey has been confined to hio
home for the past week with a severe cold
and cough, and by the advice Of his ply
stefan, Medical Inspector Dixon Of the
navy, has been compelled to cancel all
his engagements for the present.
indians call on the President.
A delegation OF distinguished Indian
chiefs, headed by Chief Joseph Of the
Nee Perces, and including Chiefs Ahlokat,
Peyoptalikt and Andrew Whitman Of the
Colville reservation in Washington; Jesse
Kirk OF Oregon, and Andrew John, a Seneca
of New York. called upon the president
today. The Indians robed in gorgeous
blankets we're introduced to the president
by General Leonard Wood and Colonel H..
L. Scott, both OF whom campaigned against
Chief Joseph in the west.
The president gave his callers a cordial
reception and delighted them immensely
by inviting them to attend the army and
navy reception at the White house to-
night, as his guests. They accepted the
invitation. The Indians are in Washington
looking after certain legislation pending
before congress in which they are in
terested.
Confer with the President.
Governor odell of New York, and Rep.
resentatIve Littauer, also Of New York,
had a long conference with the president
today. At the conclusion of the interview
Governor Odell declined 20 discuss in any
detail his conference with the president.
Prior to the call of Governor odell and
Representative Lfttauer, Senator Plat had
a conference with the president concern
ing the New York situation. Assurances
are given that the result Of the con-
ference during the past two days meet the
approval of the president, Senator Plat
and Governor odell.
EIkins Bill Reported.
The report on the Elkins rebate bill by
the house committee on interstate com
merce was fled today by Mr.. Mann ml.).
The report says:
Your committee believes that the legis-
lation proposed by the Elkins bill, to,
gether with the present interstate com
merce law, covers about all the ways that
can be devised to prevent determinations
in favor OF one shipper as against another.
or the building of one concern through the
faveritism Of railroad corporations"
Porto Ricans Best shots.
Tho best six shots with a carbine in the
department OF the East, as demonstrated
at the recent practice, were singularly
enough all members Of the Porto Rican
provisional regiment, beginning with Cap
tain Charles H. Hamilton with a percentage
Of S9.S5, and including Lieutenant Terence
Hamill, Albert Zaldo, Sergeant Henry c..
Sloane, Sergeant Philip Lehman, Irvine
McManus, first sergeant. The lowest per-
centage being 77.86. -
The. best shot with a regular army rife
also belonged to the Porto Rican regiment,
being Captain Frank L. Graham, whose
percentage was 1925.
wish President in columbus
General Charles Dick OF Ohio, president
OF the Interstate National Guard assncia>
ton, called on the president this after.
noon TO invite him to attend the annual
convention of the association at Columbus,
o. The date lie left for future determine
ton because OF the desire to insure the
presence of the president. Until the itin.
eraTy Of his western trip is made up the
president said he could not say whether
he would be able to be In Columbus about
the time mentioned for the convention.
Stanley Is Formally Named. "
The president sent the following, nomina-
tions to the senate today:
Commissioner to negotiate with the Eve
civilized tribes OF Indians, William e,
Stanley, Kansas.
Promotions in the Navy-Chief Engineer
David Smith, retired, TO be chief engineer
on the retired list, with rank Of ADMIRAL;
Captain John S. Bartlett, retired, to be
rear admiral on the retired list.
Also some minor promotions in the navy,
Report Cash fOp Indians.
The senate committee on Indian affairs
today concluded consideration Of the In
dian appropriation bill. The committee
recommended a number of changes, and its
amendments add $1,4Ss, 1856 to the aggre-
gate Of the bill as passed by the house,
making a grand total of $10,4 34, 213. The
most important item OF Increase is 81, 200,-
600 to pay awards to loyal Greek Indians
whose property was destroyed during the
war of the rebellion. The unsold lands Of
the Indian reservation at Fort Hall, Idaho,
which are within Ave miles Of the town of
Pocatello, are made subject to settlement
and sale under the terms provided for che
sale of the lands outside of the ave-mile
limit. ,...
Provision is made for the arbitrary al
lotment of the lands OF the Uintah and
White River Utes in Utah IL they do not
ograa on an nIlotunant pRfpr IN luna 4
The time for opening the unslloted lands
Of this reservation is extended TO October
1, 1904. Grazing lands for the Indians is
limited to 250.O 900 acres, all south Of Straw
berry river.
The act Withholding from entry the gill
sonite and asphalt lands of the Uncompah~
gre reservation in Utah is reported and the
entry OF these lands under the mineral
lands laws Is allowed. Authority is given
TO institute negotiations with the Utes of