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2 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1898-14 PAGES. over night lest old Gomez should capture and carry them off. He said that it was manifest that the fore committee's report was a master- ly work, done by the chairman, Mr. Dav! He thea carefully reviewed and analyzed the resolutions presented to the committee. For Recognition. He said that a serutiny of the resolutions would reveal the fact that there was a difference of opinion between the President and the committee. He said he had signed the report of the minority of the commit- tee for the recognition of the Cuban repub- lic and “I stend here to defend it.” Mr. Foraker d hat the archives of our nt weuld show that the Secretary of State had been in com- munication with the present government of the Cuban republic. He declared that we ought to recognize the Cuban republic as a war sure, for he was certain that inter- vention would mean war. He further main- tained that the recognition ef the Cuban slic woulu secure to this country the ssistance of Maximo Gemez and his splendid army urgents themselves, with the ad- . ch they would have by recog- nition, would themseives drive the Spanish from the island. Senator Elkins interrupted to ask what would happen if Gomez should take the island. Mr. Foraker replied that tne® indepen- dence of the Cuban republic would in that event be secured. In response to another Elkins, Mr. Foraker said that if the United States should take Cuba by intermeddling we would become responsible for the Cuban bonds. “Who holds those bon¢ aquired. “They are neld,” “largely in Germar inquiry by Mr. somebody in- replied Mr. F@raker, n France and (this he said with significant emphasis) largely in the United States. Mr. Elkins enleavored again to Interrupt the speaker, but the“O} ously swept him a: Siverted from his line of argument. “I am usually glad to yield to the distin- guished senater from West Virginia,” said Mr. Foraker further along, “but he would be among the first who would insist upon paying these Spanish Cuban bonds rather than have a fight.” Continuing. Mr. Foraker repeated that insurgents were already in the situation where all we aad to do was to recognize them and accept them as our allies. Some one had said that in that event General Miles would be compelled to report to Gen- eral Gomez. He did not concede this, but he would rather have him report to Gomez than to Blanco. For his part he was against the pusillanimous plan to recognize a and not to recog- senator imperi- h a refusal to be the independence of C1 nize Gome wker said his only hesitancy had ween a declaration of war and gnition of mdependence. he Wreck of the Mirine. se the Maine had been sunk by 4 shot from Moro said Mr. Foraker, ; ct have been tamely submitted hole world would nave construed it as an act of war.” Yet the gun would have been no more governmental agency than was the mine. Spain had practically admitted the occurrence to be an act of war by trying to prove it the result of ac- cident. He characterized the report as a libel upon both the dead and the living, as there was incontrovertible truth that the explosion was from the outside. ‘The result is that Spain stands convicted of the horrible crime, and we owe It to our- selves to vindicate the victims of the Maine irom the charge that they died of their ewn hands; and w? also owe to ourselves to see that the perpetrators should not go unwhipped of justice. Much as war was to be deplored, it was to be preferred rather than to have it go down in history that we were wanting im pluck and manhood. Time for diplomacy had passed and the time for action had ar- rived. Let all rally as one man around the flag and carry it on to giorious victory—a vietory for freedom and independence on the western hemisphere. (Applause.) With this Mr. Foraker concluded, and as he did so he was warmly congratulated by many senators. Mr. Hale offered a substitute for the pending resolution authorizing the Presi- dent to imtervene at once and to use the army and ravy to this end. The substi- tute carries ne recognition of independence. The i substitute also went over. It is in accord with the President message. Mr. Lodge Against Recognition. Mr. Lodge followed with a speech tee’s resolution. il men were at least agreed ition that the present situa “If we are not to end ‘it, “he said, “stand up and suy we wash our hands of all that is fair—arbi- trate the Maine explosion, etc., but at any rate, let us step the dreadful suspense. The President had said that diplomacy was exhausted and had -handed the c: over to Congress. Congress had no power, «xcept the" war power, and when a Presi- dent pursued this course, he practically in- vited ‘3 to take it into its hands te tle in favor of the comm! He thought on the prop and maintain unity in order ! branches of the government should together. Hence. he had followed dvice of the President in not recog- nizing the present government of the Cu- ban msurgents. Mr. Lodge said that Ge advised the committee on foreign nS not to recognize the insurgent ecogaition could come at any tim s, the President had only to in- vite Mr. Palma to the White House. Ovly an Independent government could ot international obligations. Hence the President's recommendation meant that he Spain should leave the island, and if we intervene we do not go there to take Gomez by the throat put him out of the is- lend, but we do go to put the Spanish out. CAL RAILWAY BILLS. Pavora ie Repert on Washington and University Line. In the Serate today Mr. McMillan made @ faverao.« repert from the committee on the District of Columbia on House bill h an amendment, which prohibits ington and 4’niversity Railroad the W Company from carrying “parcels and milk” ever its lines. In the report Mr. McMillan says the commiitee has made personal in- spection of the route of this railroad and ‘s the amendments by the committee ve the single objection to the meas- ere on the part of any land owner along the reut The G.en Echo railway bill is still before the House as unfinished business, subject te being called up some time this week and its consideration concluded. ————e—______.. Connections Forbidden. ‘The District Commissioners today amen4- ed article 17 of the police regulations, as made by them December 17, 18!7. The art!- cle is amended by adding to it the follow- ing, which is to be hereafter known as section 3 thereof: “It shall be anlawful for any feed or re- turn wire that is a portion of any electric cqiwrevit used for furnishing light, heat or power purposes, to be connected to or with epy water matn or water servica pipe, or any metallic construction, directly or indi- rectly, im gonnection with such main or service pipe. For any violation of this gviation the supply of water will be “topped. and will be restored only upon compliance with this regulation and the payment of the cost and expense of turn- ing the water on again.” rem Electrica! ILLINOIS REGIMENT READY The First Has Tendered Its Services to Gov. Tanner. ‘ Adjt. Gen. Bell of Missourt Receives Orders From Here — Other War Preparation: CHICAGO, Apri! 13.—The services of the 1st Illinois Volur.teers have been tendered to . Tanner in the event of war with | Spain. A letter setting forth the fact of the regiment beirg coimplctely organized and ready for acticn was forwarded to the governor, and a letter accepting the offer is expected in a day or two. Gov. Tanner, it is sald, has already in- formed the officers that the services of the regiment would be accepted, and they would be given the-place of honor as the first volunteer-regiment in the state. Missouri's War Preparations. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 13.—Adjt. Gen. Bell states thet he has received im- portant telegrams from the War MPepart- ment, which he refuses to make public. Gev. Stephens informed the adjutant gen- eral to make all preliminary arrangements for war 4s far as the !aws of.the state wiil permit in time of peace. In case of war Gov. Stephens wil pledge his personal eredit to meet all emergencies to prevent the nevessity of a special ses- sion of the legislature. The adjutant gén- eral’s department has assumed a warlike attitude, and everywhere emergency prep- arations are i: progress. Monadnock Ordered North. VALEJO, Cal., April —Orders from the Secretary of the Navy have been re- ceived here directing the monitor Monad- nock to proceed to Port Angeles, Wash. Preparations are being made to sail thither on Saturday next. The Monadnock will not gv into dry dock before sailing, nor will the repairs for which she came to the navy yard be finished. Artillery for Indiana Troops. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 13.—Gov- ernor Mount this morning received the fol- lowing telegram from Senator Fairbanks: ‘The Secretary of War will comply with your request as soon as formal action is taken here. There is no doubt now that war is near at hand. Signed) “C. W. FAIRBANKS.” The request referred to in the telegram is one made by the governor that the artil- lery be equipped with modern field pieces. Twenty-Fifth Infantry Moving. CHICAGO, April 13.—The 25th Infantry, commanded by Col. Andrew Burt, arrived in Chicago today over the Great Western | read, and left fifteen minutes later over the Chicago and Eastern Illinois, bound for Chickamauga. No tim2 was lost in carry- ing the troops through the city, a flying switch being made at the 16th street yards, where the tracks of the rm Lilingis those of the Great Western come in contact. The troops wer2 not in the city over thirty utes all told from the hour of their arrival until they pulled out for the souta. Col. Burt, with his officers, occupied a sleep2r in the rear of ihe train, a portion of the regiment being in the tourist sleep- ers, which formed the balance of the first section. —+ TO MEET TORPEDO FLEET. Spanish Cruixers Were to Leave Porto Rico April 7. NEW YORK, April 13.—The New York and Porto Rico Line steamer Arkadia ar- rived today from Porto Rico ports, the last of which being St. John, on April 6. While the Arkadia was at St. John the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo arrived, entering the harbor on Tuesday, April 5. Immediately after their | arrival they began coaling, and it was sald that they would sail April 7 to join the Spanish flotilla of torpedo boats on its way westward. In addition to the warships in St. John harbor there were three small Spanish gunboats which are regularly sta- tioned at Porto Rico. fs —_ POWDER MILL EXPLODES. Miller Factory Literally Wiped Out bs the Blast. READING, Pa., April 13.—The Miller pewder works in Sumneytown, Montgomery county, over thirty miles from here, | }pleded this morning. All the build connected with the works were simply wiped from the face of the earth, and ly every building in and around Sum- | own was more or less damaged. In { one hcuse in this city a window pan2 was brok througout the country with- in # radius of over thirty miles, the shock was felt. For ten miles around Sumney- town the shock was semply, terrific. it is reported that the amount of black powder exploded was 20,000 pounds. wees REST. OF _ IN THE INT PEACE. Swiss Bundesrath Wil Consider if it Can Offer to Mediate. BERNE, Switzerland, April 13.—The na- tional council nas suggegted that the bun- | desrath consider whether it could not offer tg mediate between the United States and Spain. Th+ proposition will be considered tomorrow, but it will doubtless be rejected. LONDON, April 13.—A_ special dispatch from Rome announces that the po) again telegraphed to Etmper Francis Jo- seph of Austria, begging him to use his in- fluence with the other soversigas, in behalf of peace between the United States and Spain. ST, PETERSBURG, April 13.—The semi- official Journal de St. Petersburg contends that the concluding passage of Presid-nt McKinley's message to Congress precluaesy i the possibility of miiitary action upon the part of the United States, taking the} ground that the passage referred io r2cog- nizes Spain's armistice, and that the armis- tice “suspends hostilities, which is the ob- Jeet the United States had in view.” SS Disastrous Fire at Irwin, Pa. IRWIN, Pa., April —Last night's fire almost totally destroyed the immense plant of the Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company. ‘The only building of the big group of struc- tures that remains standing is a small storehouse. ‘The company estimates its loss at $70U,- vv, with insurance of about $400,000. ee Charles H. Foster Dead. CHICAGO, April 13.—Charles H. Foster, for nearly twenty years secretary and treasurer of the Alton road, died last evening in this city. ———— Suicide of Dr. Almon Brooks. CHICAGO, April 13.—Advices -have been recelved here that Dr. Francis R. Brooks, son of Dr. Almon Brooks of this city, has drowred hiinself at Lake Geneva. He was a# patient at Dr. King’s sanitarium there. During his walk he broke away from his attendant and leaped into the lake, drown- ing before he could be reached. —— Verdiet of Guilty. A jucy in Criminal Court No. 1 Iale yes- terday afteroon reported a verdict of guilty in the case of James J. Verser and Robert N. Mills, charged with the larceny of 6,000,000 envelopes, the property of the United States, from the Globe building. The verdict ineluded a recommendation of ™mercy as regards Mills. Both defendants ‘ were remanded to await sentence at some later day. , wt pe esas Metropolitan M. E. Church Reception. ‘The members of the Metropolitan M. E. Church gave a formal reception last even- irg to their newly dppcinted pastor, Dr, Eristol, and his family. Several eddresses ot welcome ‘were*made, and the chair con- tributed a‘few choice selections of music, sree which yefreshments were sefved in t ; “ come to him unexpe 4 he had not the faintest intimation in’ ad- Vance of its receipt, It was @ great. sur- prise to -him: = chess | drew a knife, but did rot open it. — aVeaClhniNenwjwOtjqw[Tylqxlnm@qyooonnoonnnnonononq®=Qaumuqumqqqmqmsms—eeeeeee eS Penne ae censses ace AT THE WHITE HOUSE [7 MOBILIZE THE MILITARY FINANCE AND- TRADE Prompt Acfion 6m the Resolution Had 3 Been Looked For. m A great deat-ofgiseppointment was ex- pressed thisafttrnoen by a number of sen- ators over th® obféetion made-by Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts-fo the final consideration of the Cubarresofutions today. This objectton“cime fn the form of a de- wand that fhe résolutions go over until tomorrow, whichiivas necessary under the rules if demanded by a single senator. Many of tht setiaters hoped that the de- bete in theSenate might continue this afterrcon afid ténight, if necessary, £0 that the Cuban resolutions might be acted upon before~adjournment. Many of tke .spnators hoped that the United States Congress might give strength to its declaration by a magnificent show of unanimity and prompt decision in the adoption of these resolutions, which it is believed have added strength to the posi- tion of the government abroad. It is generaly believed that the Senate will eventually &dopt’ the resolutions as re- ported by a majority of the committee on foreign relations. THE LIE PASSED Exciting Soene in the House This Afternoon. BRUMM AND BARTLET PARTICIPANTS Made to Assemble Troops in Tennessee. Spain Expected to Resent the Presi- =e dent’s Message. SOME RADICAL ACTION LOOKED FOR Action of Congress Will Be Awaited With Confidence. Stocks Were Weak and Dull on War News. A Call May Be Issued for 40,000 Troope—in Case of = Cavan tava /SGAR A POINT OF ATTACK sion Army Will Be Increased. The Granger Shares and Metro- politan Also Declined. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Se ee Entire Body in an Uproar for a While. The military authorities are not a whit behind their naval neighbors in their prep- arations for the execution of whatever plan of operations for the enforcement of the President's Cuban policy that may be termined upon as a result of the action of Congress. Complete arrangements have been made for the immediate mobilization of practically the entire military force of the government at the Chickamauga Na- ticnal Park at the first sign of trouble. It has also been decided, in case of neces- sity, to issue a call for about 40,000 troops, preferably from the National Guard of the different states and territories. In the probable event that the war policy contem- plates the invasion of Cuba, it is practical- creased ly settled that the army will be in to 100,000 men. Of this the regular troops and the Ni THE CUBAN RESOLUTION a CABINET OFFICER'S VIEW ee . Special Dispatch to The Evouing Star. NEW YORK, April 13.—London’s hitherto pacific attitude gave way this morning + one of more or less acute apprehension, « Mberal sales of the international shares were credited to foreign acoount. The be- ginning of the fortnightly settlements add- ed to the apprehension, as operators wer not disposed to carry over any cousider- able volume of American securities. The resolutions to be adopted by Con- The Capitol,v-as again like a beleaguered citadel today. Thousands upon thousands swarmed into the corridors and gaileries to witness the exciting scenes and to hear the stirring oratory when the resolutions which are to put an end to Spain’s domin- ien in the Island of Cuba were presented for action. The galleries of the House were a solid mass of humanity, end on the floor mem- bers in excited groups were discussing the President McKinl=y did not have any ad- vices from Madrid this morning going to show any resentment on the part of the Spentsh cabinet at Monday’s message. It can be stated, hcwever, that the adminis- tration would not be surprised in any way to rec?ive official notification at any minute that the Spanish cabinet had resented the message as an unwarrantable interference with the affairs of Spain. This idea pre- vailed at yest2rday’s cabinet meeting. Un- —— oo AfFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Deficit in Fund fot Charities—Elec- tion of Oficers—Robbery. According to the Statement of one of the members of the Central Relief Society, the Georgetown charities during the past win- situation. Every member believed that | ter season have been far trom self-sup- | oficial rumors were rife around the White | Lone) Guardsmen will aggregate about T SEES The rite Bee eee the resolutions weuld be presented and | ‘Porting. The total cost of sustaining the} House that the Spanish cabinet had taken | up of volunteers. In the acent or en | Broach to actual hostilities than anything branch of the Associated Charitiés in this section was nearly $700, leaving a deticit of over $500, but $200 having been sub- scribed by ‘Georgetown people. The local branch has some debts still outstanding, for which there is no money on hand. Con- tributions to help meet these expenses will be received’ by Mr. B, T. Janney at his of- fice in the Bfount school, on O street be- tween 30th and 3ist streets. z At a meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens’ Equitable Building Association, Peld last evening at the hall, northwest corner of 31st and M streets, officers were eiected as follows, to serve for the ensuing year: S. Thomas Brown, president; Edgar Frisby, vice president; Charles P. Williams, secretary; E. BP. Berry, treasurer. The above named officers, with Samuel C. Pal- mer, J. Edward Libbey, Charles W. Ed- monston, Arthur Small, Thomas J. Stanton and J. W. Thomas, constitute the board of directors. The crusade of the temperance people in Montgomery county against the proprie- tors of the read houses along the Conduit road does not appear to have been abated in the least. At Rockville the case of Bob- binger Brothers, the proprietors of Cabin John Brilg Hotel, is before the court. A case hi also been, made, out against Chas. Beavers, who kept a place on the road, but who has eluded arrest. Upon the request of the sheriff, Mr. Beavers was placed un- der arrest in Georgetown yesterday after- noon by Detective. Burrows, and later turned over to Deputy Sheriff Selby, who took the prisoner to Rockville. pa before sundown, and from the whispered words of the members of the foreign affairs ccmmittee, who recessed until 1 o’cleck to give the cemocrats time to consult on a proposition to unite upon the resolutions agreed to by the majority, a strong hope existed that the resolutions would be usanimously reported, and acted upon practically without debate. It was urged that unanimous and prompt action would not only have its influence upon the Senate, where it was feared there might be filibustering, but that it would then the position of the United States before the world. ~ The House was in a furore of excitement during the preliminary business. No atten- tion was paid to it. The members crowded wbout Mr. Adams, acting chairman of the foreign affairs committee, who brought over the printed copy of the Senate resolu- tions and read them aloud to half a hun- dred members in the main aisles. The House took up unimportant business awaiting the report of the foreign affairs committee, which was expected before 3 o'clock. It was decided to demand the previous question when the report was presented. This will allow twenty minutes on a side. There was great excitement in the House when members ascertaired that the report was ready. General 2xpressions of ap-| J]. Saks, who keeps a small tailoring es- Proval were heard when it was Kiown that | tablishment et. 3257 M street. and who also the resolutions were to be passed without (oe Oe ae eee at iO toe oe his place of business, all the money he had. ‘The democratic members of the committe | The theft. iss » been com: were Inclined to accept the suggestion for | mitted by some one who knew the location a Vote without debate. They believe it of the money, which was hidden, and sus- would strengthen th position of the United | Picion rests upon an employe of the man. States, ¢ police wars acquainted with all the facts, and ¢@xpect! to have the suspected “I am ready to sald Mr. Clark | criminal in cystedy in a short while. (Mo.), a member of the committee. “We either want ainple debate or none at all,” —— BLUE JACIGETS ENLISTING. d Mr. Berry (Ky.), another member of the committee. Messrs. Adams, Quigg and Cousins con- sulted with the committee en rules as to a rule for immediate consideration of resu- lutions. The Report Brought In. At p.m. Mr. Adams (Pa.), acting chairman of the committee on foreign af- fairs, entered the House with the report. Instantly all was quiet. Members took eir ts and silence came out of the pntusion for the first time during the ses- sion of three hours. The republicans of the committee on rules, the Speaker, Messrs. Henderson and yet contemplated. Spanish fours desiined sharply to a new low point and all Euro- pean markets were weak in sympathy. In consequence of these developments the lo> tl market opened at declines varying from % to 1 per cent, and under continued :ell ing receded to a maximum of more than % per cent. Investment issues of ail classes were sold in anticipation of radical develop- nents during the week. The sailing of the flying squadron under sealed orders was taken to be a step of un- usual gravity, the market coming to a standstill upon Mt of the announce- ment. The fact that it did not immediately break is worthy of notice. Ordinarily such information would have been followed by &@ speedy decline, in which prices would have been a secondary consideration Prepared for the worst, the market is likely to be deliberate in its downward course and not jump at conclusions. Thix condition results in a great measure from the conservative belief thet a declaration of war does not mean war. A clashing of arms and prompt submission to Ameri- ca’s demands are all that is expected many finencial interests. Should Spain fail to merely strike and yield the disappointment must of nm sity end in a ruinous curtailing of prices. The support of the market during the last few weeks would, in the latter case, be found to have been a cause for weakness 1) a larger degree than would have resulted from permitting the public to market se- curities according to ite own interpretation of the outlook. The market as yet gives no signs of abandoning its stubborn resistance, but it is admitted on all sides that purchases are action and had posted a bitter official bul- letin on the subject. No official confirma- tion could be had of these rumors. Th? quiet day spent by the President did not in- dicate any fresh disturbance of the situa- tion. Official news travels more slowly than the other kind, and there may ba develop- ments before the day is ended. Government officials will be disappointedy| if the Spanish cabinet does not resent the message of the President. » It is believed the President expects the Spanirds to take some radical action. The position of the President of this country’s right to inter- vene in Cuba would, it was thought, cause violent irritation in Spanish government circles. A State Department story that President McKinley is daily expecting some message from Gomez as to the latter's position on the subject of a cedsation of hostilities fails to find confirmation at the White House. No denial is made of the story at the Ex- ecutive Mansion. The statement is simply that nothing is known on the subject. The President and Co: “President McKinley will be satisfied with the action of Congress.” This statemert today was made by one of the President's close friends, one who has co-operated with him throughout the recent developments of the Spanish-American controversy, and who is stiil with him in his position. The statement was made with the full knowledge that Congress will probably pass a resolution for immediate intervention, and recognizing to a certain extent the in- dependence of Cuba. Curiously enough, suggestions of the same nature, but of an indefinite tenor, have been made by cabinet officials and others ‘close to the President since the message was sent in Monday. The men who make these suggestions decline to ¢9 into explanations or to amplify their re- marks. The construction is left to the per- son addressed. There’ is, however, a growing impres- sion around the White House that the forthcoming action of Congress will not be so antagonistic to the President's views as the general public now supposes. As illustrative of this position it is forcibly pointed out that supposed representatives of the President on the floor of the House are among the strongest advccates of res- lutions which call for action, and which do not seek to place the comrol of affairs in the hands of the President. A Cabinet Officer's View. upon-the National Guard, attention will be first directed to the organizations in the States of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio and the District of Columbia. The District Militia. The last named organization will probably go into camp in this vicinity, either at the Soldiers’ Home or some convenient point on the Potomac river for field practice prelim- inary to their employment in a more seri- ous duty. Gen. Harries, commanding the National Guard of the District, was at the War De- partment today in conference with the offi- cials regarding the possible employment of that organization in the national defense. He informed them that the guard was in first-class condition and ready for any ser- vice they might be called upon to perform on the shortest possible notice. Plan of Mobilization, Gen. Miles’ plan is to mobilize seventeen of the twenty-five regiments of infantry and five of the ten regiments of cavalry at the Chickamauga Park as speedily as pos- sible. The 25th Regiment of Infantry (col- ored), which has been stationed in Mon- tana tor several years past, is now well on its way to Chickamauga, and, as has been already stated, two companies of that regiment have been ordered to immediate duty at Key West. The infantry force to be summoned to Chickamauga will be composed, as far as determined, of the following regiments: Fourth, from Fort Sheridan, IL; 5th, from Fort McPherson, Ga.; 6th, from Fort Thomas, Ky.; 7th, from Fort Logan, Col. 8th, from Fort D. A. Russel, Wyo.; 9th, from Madison Barracks, N. Y.; 11th, from Department of Colorado; 13th, .from Fort. Porter, N. Y.; 16th, from Fort Sherman, Idaho; 17th, from Columbus Barracks, Ohio; 18th, from Texas; 19th, from Michi- gan; 20th, from Fort Leavenworth, Kan. 2ist, from Plattsburg Barracks, N. Y.; 224, from Fort Crook, Neb.; 23d, from Texas; 24th, from Fort Douglass, Utah, and the 2th, already ordered from Montana. The 3d Cavalry, at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.; the 6th, at Fort Myer, Va.; the 10th, at Fort Assiniboine, Mont.; the Ist, at Fort Riley, Kan., and the 5th, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, are all held in readiness for orders to rendezvous at Chickamauga in the event of hostilities. If Gen. Miles’ recommendations are carried into effect, the 40,000 volunteers incorporated into tha army under the President's first call would be attached to this large army at Chicka- mauga. With the exception of the 25th Infantry, all the movements above mentioned are contingent upon the developments of the next few days. They will, however, un- doubtedly be carried into effect in case ex- tensive military operations are necessary for the maintenance of the honor and in- tegrity of the United States. American Sugar, Metropolitan and stocks of this class were especially weak during the day. A steady decline in Stand- ard Oil, extending to 13 per cent, and in cther inactive issues, added to the growing mistrust of values. ‘The Granger shares and the eastern trunk lines were all offered down as the o1 ineans of attracting a market. The volume of the trading was small and mainly pro- fessional. An increased business would have resulted in increased concession Speculative tension is becoming acute anc the surface of the market is likely tc change suddenly at any moment. An tn- creased demand for money and higher prices for wheat may be added to the day's war prospects. vote,” Great Activity Continues at New York ““Nivy Yard. April 13.—There is no let-up in the work, which is being pushed night and day, at the navy yard, Brooklyn. The auxiliary fledt i8‘being rapidly altered for active sea servic?, and with the exception of the big sdels Chicago and Atalanta, every single craft in the yard will be ready to act under orders within two weeks. - The Sioux, Tecumseh ahd Osc>ola left the yard for Norfolk!'Va., last evening, and the Uncas started fsb the same port today un- der command of:Lieutenant Brainard. Only applicants for epliytment and p2rsons on urgent bysiness were allowed to pass the NEW YO —__—>—_ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the cleting prices of the New York stock market today, as re- perted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. 4 Wall st. k 5 entries today, ard ‘the ‘order, which was —— fo Open. High. Low. Clore Dalzell, immediately heid a session to for- | Dut in force od Monday, will be strictly ad- | _A cabinet officer who was at the White The National Guard. American Spirite a ot on mulate a rule under which the House | hered-te for an indefinite period. = House this morning said: “I believe the | To the Editor of ‘The Evening Star: Tse 4 = od should operate. At th recruiting station.on the cob dock | more Congress studies the message the The article in your editorial column a few Wis 107 pad vel y' e 7 ‘104: 100 107, 1068 Resolutions Read. jrareiytsreraeg Fe enlisted. a8 blue | more it will be convinced that the President | days ago, suggesting the advisability of seed et Corinda There will be twenty minutes of debate eee ees hee ee = sround fully. calling the entire National Guard into camp = Os Be EN BS ona side. At o'clock the Speaker rec- WANTED LATEST WAR NEWS. rar eee ea today that the | now :n order to prepare them for possible fe RET eae ognized Mr. Adams, who asked unanimous Gant hock cere lutely nothing to | future service in the field, states correctly ii Med consent for the consideration of the resolu- | Passengers’ on Teutonic Glad to Hear | “ttempt to-secure an irresolute resolution | the feeling of the entire National Guard of PS OS % eS from Congress. He has asked none of the jo 1 18% ‘onal whieh die"snimitted: Peace Prevatled. ne | leaders to consult with hin for the pucpere | {22 Country. While the members of that B® 2” Ds 7 ce evailes e: = TEENSTOW ‘il 3.—When’ the | * 0] 2 ‘oe: wy Absolute silence prevailed as the resolu. QUEE) Apri of trying to make converts. Up to last | U'@=ch of the national defense are ready ~<§ tions were read. - A free tight was in progress. Amidst the utmost confusion, Tmembers were tugging and haull other through the aisles. One White Star line steamer Teutonic, Captain Cameron, from New York on April 6, ar- rived here today, the greatest inter2st was shown among the passengers to obtain the latest news regarding the Cuban crisis. ‘They shouted in chorus, as the company’s tend2r approached: “Has war been de- for service at any time !f needed, they fully realize their failings, and feel that in jus- tice they should be given a chance to pre- pare themselves to take up the difficult du- ties which may be imposed on them. Regi- ments must be recruited, new men instruct- ed, every one practiced in those field Saturday those congressmen favoring rad@- ical action visited the White House in droves. Since the message of Monday not one of them has gone to the Executive Mansion. Before this they were invited to see the President. No invitations have a dozen each member -arms brought out The sergeant- the : : maneuyers which we now know little about, | Dens Ine G : mace, the ‘official emblem of the authority | clared?” Much satisfaction was manifested | P°¢m Sent out since Monday. and a month is certainly the shortest period | pau = 0 Grande, ptd 4 of the House, but he was swept aside and | when the passengers received a negative we es to allow for such work. If hostilities are to Bis SIX a atralisetaatatts ieee rane. The President does not propose to be | be “short, sharp and decisive,” as indicated - ews at e vatch- | ‘Phe T2utonic passed an icsberg on April | accused of using influence. He feels ab-| ffom several official sources, it would be 7 ; The Whole House was on its fe2t wateh- | 1, jatitude 43 degrees north und longitude | sclutely selteved'at che rospect that Con. | Criminal to call upon the Natfonai Guard in ~ $3 ing the belligerents, and shouts of anger | 4g degrees west. ae Prospect that Con-| its present condition to go at once into a ‘Ste ON and indignation came from every quarter. ———— gress will handle the question to suit Itseif. | hostile district. od It Is argued that if the President desired Ccngress to delay matters he could use his personal magnetism and the prestige of his position to that erd. The assurance is given that if Congress passes 4 resolution for immediate action the President will lose no time in carrying out his instructions. He will quickly sign the resolution after it reaches the White House. The President is not worrying himself about the probable action of Congress, He is greatly enjoying the respite of the last few days. This morning, before going to his office, he took a long stroll through the White House grounds and also spent a good portion of the day in the private apartments of the house. = The President's visitors during the day included Secretaries Bliss, Long and Alger, Vice President Hobart, Senators Spooner and Gray. Several representatives called on business with officials, but did not ask to see the President. War Feeling Increasing. ‘The war feeling is on the increase today around the White House ard uptown de- partments. A high government official this afternoon expressed the opinion that war 4s more imminent now than at any period within the last two months. He thinks that hostilities are probable within the next ten days if the condition of affairs goes on as now. : The Lie Passed. An attempt was made to reach an under- standing between the democrats and repub- licans for the consideration of the minority report. After a short dispute General Henderson of lowa said that a fair understanding had been reached in advance as to this matter. Several democrats jumped to their feet and contradicted this statement. Mr. Bartlett of Georgia sald that a fair understanding had not been reached. Mr. Brumm of Pennsylvania shook his finger at Mr. Bartictt and called tim a liar, Mr. Bratktt sprang from his feet and started for Mr. Brumm, grabbing a book as he ran—a heavy volume lying on a neigh- boring desk—and hurled it at Mr. Brumm. Several members, democrats and republi- cans, sprang to the scene and in a few sec- onds that who!e portion of the House was in an uproar. Mr. Brumm and Mr. Bartlett w2re pre- vented from getting at each other by other nembers who were clinching espousing’ the cause of the two original combatants. Order Restored. It was only by the efforts of several of several muscular members of the House that the dozen or more belligerents were separated from each other by main strength. After the lapse of five or ten minutes, when the angry legislators who participated in the scene had been led from the hall, the House was brought to order and consideration of the resolutions pro- ceeded. I think it is the general sentiment of Na- tional Guard officers all over the country that a portion of the emergency appropria- tion should be devoted to this purpose, and that money so invested will bring back its full return to the government. The reported plan of the War Depart- ment to call for troops from the states, either in proportion to the authorized strength of the National Guard or on a basis of population, will cause a great many complications ‘and , difficulties, and much delay, tending as it will to break up existing valuable organizations which are now cohesive and harmonious, substituting fragments of regiments or a lot of men who, although fairly good soldiers, are not aécustomed to working together. Hardly two states in the country have the same ratio between the strength of their troops and their population, and there is also a great variation in the relation be- tween authorized and actual strength in different states. «rom the National Guard standpoint the reasonable and most effective method seems to be for the national authorities to get all the org: troops into camp and under instruction at once. When they are wanted for field service it will then be much more practicable to select the desired number of men by the formation of a volunteer force from these troops. The War Department apparently does not Had Prior Engagement. Gen. Lee stated to a-Star reporter that he had accepted an invitation to take din- ner with relatives* before receiving the one to the Jefferson's banquet. It is thought pessible, howev that he may drop in at the banquet after it hag begun. San ee Good Crowd at the Races, Special Dispatch to The Evening Stir. BENNING, April 18. A still larger crowd made the journey to the Benning track this afternoon, the third day of the Wash- ington Jockey Club. The weather and track were all that could be desired, al- though the card was a rather light one. Ise: was scratched in the second: race. The odds and jockeys In first-race were. The Manxman (H. Lewis), 2-to 1; the Tory (Scherrer), 6 to 1; Hermano (Wapshore), Bu to 1; Sanders (Hewitt), 6 to 5; Tinkler (O'Connor), 4 to 1, and Red_Gidd (Forbes), 20 to lL. ee ar 1055 Washington Stock Exchange. 2 at 46%, Amedcus Geapmeghens, OF ot G va Soy; So atid Poeumatic Gun Carriage, 100 at” 36 cents. Me ston Mono Entries tor Tomerrow. First race, five, furlongs—Takanassce, Her Own, 106; Segacity, Komurasaki, 4; Occana, Summer Sea, 104; Princess India, Tabouret, Sweet Sound; 92; Our Breezy, 96; Lambent, 107. % Sgcond race, hulf a mile—Rex Light, Cav- alleria, Ove! 101; Clap Trap; Bezique, Mazie O., 9%; Tryan, Caoutchouc, 107. Third race, Potemac stakes, for three- year-olds, six furlongs—Handpress, Glen- oine, Sersaticnal, Sailor King, 116; Don’t Cere, 119; Masconomo, 103; Varus, 126; ——o+____—_ ah Leach, 90;* Dogtown. ARHIVAL OF WR. BRYAN. Princess india, %. (@Ap- prentice allowanre.) Fifth race, Be mile—Festa, 95; Knight of phe Sacks , King T., Doggett, Thomas Cat, 110. sles The hurdle Tate-is declared off. Democratic Leader Reaches the City This Afternoon. Wiliam Jennings Bryan of Nebraska, the ——___-e—__. Preparing for Annual Ranguet. The Virginia Republican Association held a@ special meeting at its headquarters last night for the purpose of perfecting ar- rangements for its annual banquet. The club decided to place the entire matter in the hands of the executive committee. Mr. A. W. Harris, a speaker of distinction, of Petersburg, Va., has been selected to maks the annual address? Mr. W. H. A. Yates, chairman of the board of directors, said that the board had under consideration the question of raising money to purchase a si ble-hall fcr the use of the association. 8S. 8. Johnson and W. Strauther were appointed on the board. Resolutions of s; passed ‘ympathy were relative to the death of the late John Sea- ton. J. H. Harrison presided and.C..W. Wal- oe ker served as secretary. Strike for Ten-Hour Work Day. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., April 13.—The 400 mijl employes of the Chippewa Lumb:r and Boom Company of this have gon ou strike for © teachour delet 3 eleven, as has been the rule. . Mullen Beats Tincles — committee composed of Senator J. K.Jones, Chauncey F. Black, president of the Na- tional Association of Democratic Clubs; iy FE arte ea g on the eroudll bour, and started immediately for this af E EF FF : 13 8 i | f without ceremony. ‘When seen by a reporter for The Star, a fF