Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1902 — In the National Capital. [ARTICLE]

In the National Capital.

Graduation of Naval Academy class on May 1 will add sixty officers to the navy. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Col. F. L. Guenther, to be brigadier general. Gov. Taft told a Senate committee the snlaries of the Philippine commission are too small; should be increased. President Roosevelt informed the cabinet be hoped to end the Schley controversy by his appeal decision. Former Secretary Gage is said to have accepted the presidency of the United States Trust Company of New York. Republican members of the ways and means committee have agreed to grant tariff concessions of 20 per cent to Cuba, providing the island will enact our immigration laws. The question of States rights is involved iu the Tillmau-McLnuriu suspension. Democrats declare a State cannot he deprived of its representation by holding Senators in contempt. House judiciary committee has favorably reported bill for national bureau of criminal identification in Washington. Gen. Corbin lifts announced the names of officers and enlisted men of the army who are to be rewarded for bravery in campaigns of Cuba. Philippines «nd China. Democrats in Congress deny Ifrat nny changes will bo made in the sensational speech delivered by Representative Wheeler of Kentucky. The Republicans will circulate it broadcast as campaign material.