Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20

the cost Of suitable building for our
business" said Mr.. Bowers, "and they
snow that the proper building can be con-
structed for about 100000. With an ad-
ditional appropriation for q large and we'll
constructed aquarium we would be fitted
up In manner that the business deserves.
Our aquarium at present Is maintained
from our small contingent fund. With the
facilities we have for the collection Of all
species OF fish by steamers cars and
through our special agents, we should be
given commodious aquarium one that
would not only meet our needs and wants,
but one that would attract the attention
of visitors from all over the world"
Commissioner Bowers entered upon his
duties as fish commissioner in 1898, and in
five years has distributed in the different
waters Of the United States 5,104. .452, 4O4 Of
every well known variety of fish, From
1872 to 1897, period of twenty-five years,
the total number distributed by his pre-
decessors was 5,O51, ,166, ,O09.
The Cabinet in Session.
Secretary Cortelyou. representing the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor, occupied
the north end of the cabinet table at the
regular meeting of the Presidents advisers
today. The same ease and grace that have
won him honors in former positions Of trust
and Importance followed him to the new
one, and the old cabinet members some Of
whom have been in the service Of the gov
ernment nearly five years, found that the
presence of the newcomer harmnoized ad-
mirably with affairs and suited the wishes
Of all present. The cabinet table is now
surrounded by ten people. The President
occupies the south end of the oblong-shaped
table. new piece Of furniture Installed
with the occupation of the new offices. On
the east and west sides are eight members
Of the cabinet, four to side. while at the
north end sits the new official.
secretary Cortelyou was made to feel at
home by the assurances Of his distinguished
colleagues that no man in the world could
receive warmer welcome than himself
Secretary Cortelyou briefly informed the
cabinet Of some OF his plans for his new
department.
Secreary Wilson told the cabinet Of the
action OF his department in investigating
the truth of report that the mouth and
foot disease is prevalent in the northwest
ern portion Of Mexico. The British consul
at Portosi informed his government that
the disease was in existence there. Upon
this report Secretary Wilson dispatched a
representative of his department to Mex
leo to investigate conditions. Pending his
report an embargo has been placed on the
importation of cattle to this country. So
far the agent Of the department has not
encountered the disease. If he does not the
embargo will be raised
1t is understood that President Roosevelt
has been afflicted with throat trouble for
several mOnthS-indeed, ever since he had
an attack of the grip. A throat specialist
was called to the White House last night to
consult with Dr. Rixey regarding a course
of treatment.
1t is said to be the intention Of President
Roosevelt to take another trip shortly. when
he will, perhaps, have occasion to do con-
siderable speaking, and it is his desire to
have his throat in good condition before
starting on the tour.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent these nomina-
tions to the Senate:
Registers of land ofices-Bruce Wilcox,
at Alliance, Neb.; Samuel A. Abbey, at
Pueblo, Col.
Receiver of public moneys-John ]. Lam
bert, at Pueblo, Col.