Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1898, Page 7

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EMS eee COMMISSIONERS OF DE! COUNTRY B ms). RENT (Stores) ALE (BE y: leg WB Iie acc ALE + Lots) FOR SAL HORSES | HOTELS LADIES’ GOODS a LOCAL MENTION... LOST AND FOUND: ERIS Db AND TO LOAN Ns RIVER BOATS | States, that e WOULD BURN HAVANA Cuban Capital Threatened With the Fate of Moscow. TALK OF SPANISH ELEMENT Profess, However, to Expect an Easy Victory Over Yankees. WAR SPIRIT RUNS HIGH HAVANA, April 20.—Many residents of Havana do not believe war imminent, though doubtless they would like to think so. The full details of the diplomatic ne- gotiations have not arrived yet to form a basis of definite judgment. But it is safe to say that as soon as the full situation is ascertained from Washington this, together with the bellicose and patriotic reply from Spain, will provoke the whole loyal popu- lation to great indignation and stimulate the desire for war. They are convinced that victory over the Americans {s assured. The press of the en- tire Island attacks the “‘jingoe: and the “sensational American pre: especially singling out Gen. Lee as responsible for the destruction of the harvests and planta- tions in Cuba, for the prolongation of the war, the shedding of blood in the present campaign and the blood that is to be shed in the conflict that is coming. All the ar- ticles are written at high tension, ana are full of bellicose ardor. The writers recall the history of Spain, and particularly the diplomatic victory over Prince Bismarck in the Carolines. Spanish Full of Enthusiasm. The Spanish are easily excited to en- thusiasm at the prospect, placed before them by these inflammatory articles, of adding to their country’s glories a triumph over the powerful American people. They take it as an insult if American superiority is suggested, even in a joke. Senor Ramon Gualban, a leading mer- chant, said in the presence of this corre- spondent: “I wish there were war tomor- row, and I would give my life to see a vic- tory over the Yank “thers say, for instance: “The Yankees will not take Havana, but if they should, they will only find ruins.” Some emphatically declare that they would prefer to blew up their own houses rather than have them taken by the Amer- icans. There is a good deal said along this line. Exchange 1s still falling. Provisions are rising in price, althcugh still abundant. There is great activity in military cente! and much enthusiasm in carrying on the work of completing the defenses. The generals come and go afler conferences with General Blanco. Beginuing of the End. Everything indicates the beginning of the end. Local committees have placed thirty- nine districts of Havana in an offensive and defensive position without the aid of the troops or the volunteers. El Torreo publishes a telegram from Matanzas say- ing that the news of the coming conflict with the Americans has been received there with great enthusiasm. The nignt before a thousand patriots made an im- posing demonstration, marching past Gen. Molina acclaiming Spain, the queen regent, the king, the army and navy. Gen. Bianco, Gen. Molina and the chief officers of the three Maria Christina bat- talions will give up a month's salary eac in ald of the navy fund. El Correo, commenting on the trip of the parliamentary commission to confer with the insurgent leaders, say he commission shou!d vs ago. wet wet.” To Burn Charity Clothing. E! Comercio advises that the clothing re- celved for the reconcentrados by the steam- er Eergen should be burned. Three Brit- ish subjects, who were detained in Cabanas fortress under suspicion of taking notes as to the fortifications, have been released on the request of Mr. Gollan, the Brjtish con- sul general. Today has been very hot, and unusual meteorological conditions were pre- sented this afternoon—cirro-stratus clouds to the north and cumclus to the east. Passeuger Steamers Neutral. Although the Plant line steamers have suspended their trips Letween Tampa and Havara, possibly fearing seizure in the event of hostilities, Capt. Gen. Blanco has notified Mr. Alexander Gotlan, the British ccrsul here, who is acting for the United in the case of war being ave gone eight It is now stormy and they may declared regu passenger steamers will be considered sailing under a neuiral flag. Quiet prevails here. The weather is warm. War preparations continue. The Centro Gallogo Society has given up several hou: belonging to it for use by the government in se of war. Intervention Means War. The Union Constitucional, in an editorial teday, commenting upon the resolutions by the Congress of the United say: “Intervention means war for Spain. But it is easier to vote than to execute.” Continuing, the Union Consti‘ucional 1e- marks: “So far Spain has treated che United States with contempt. Now she will kick her and use the whip. The steamer Madrileno and the Mexican schooner Arturo airived here yesterday. — Local Pensions. Pensions have been granted to the fol- lowing residents of the District of Colum- bia; John Ruffin, Joseph Haslam, George L. Torrey, Sarah J. Smith and Ellen M. Krouse. eee ee Policeman Cleveland Removed. Policeman Elijah Cleveland, tried the 9th Instant for gross neglect of duty, has been Com- removed by order of the District missioners. € 2 ¢ One Succeeds: entific marvel, Extract of ° ° : Liebig | Beet - ing this product so perfect nature on every jar. the Liebig COMPANY'S for pur- 64S 2 Liebig, the great chemist, Beef—the essence of all that $ 9 ; Company’s succeeded, thirty years ago, as to secure his indorsement There have been many imitations, , strength and Sine flavor. Ae ee ee TRO OR NARADA Re eee eeeeeenena nase at 2 2 The Many Fail, ; 2 succeeded in making that sci- j is best in beef. The makers of under his direction in mak- and the right to use his sig- mostly failures, bat np approach- SOSUVdOS doeeeseeoesonses LOOD DDD EODGH ODED DOO PD H| « VIRGINIA TROOPS READY Governor Tyler in Conference With Adjutant General Nalle, Reports From Various Parts of the State Show That It Can Fur- nish 3,000 Men. Srecial Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., April 20.—Active steps are being taken by Governor Tyler to get the Virginia militia in shape to answer the call of President McKinley for volunteers. An important conference has been held in Richmond between Governor Tyler, Adju- tant General Nalle and Colonels Gaines of the 3d Regiment, Jones of the 1st Regiment ard Hodges of the 4th Regiment, in regard to the present standing of the various com- panies making up their commands. Adjutant General Nalle today sent in- quiries to the various company officers, a:king how many men could be counted on to voluntzer for service and follow “Old Glory” wherever it may be carried, and hew soon after a call they will be able to report. It is expected that this informa- tion will be in the hands ef the adjuiant general by FriGay. When it is obtained, arrangements will be made to form the companies into battalicns and regiments, and preparations perfected for moving the trcops. It is believed by the governor that the state of Virginia will be required to furnish 1,200 men at the first call. There are at present in the National Guard of the state fifty-one companies of white troops and eight companies of col- ored troops, comprising about 3,000 men. Slould an appeal for recruits be made, it is ccnfidently believed that an additional 4 000 could be obtained in a few hours. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ALEXANDRIA, V: pril_ 20.— Capt. Albert Bryan of the Alexandria Light in- fantry, Compeny F, 3d Regiment, Virginia Volunteers, in talking to i representative of The Star about his company, said he had confidence enough in his men to a sert that every man on the rolls would respond to a call for volunteers and would follow the American flag wherever they may be needed to defend it. z he company fs in excellent shape; in fact, it has not been on such an A1 foot- ing for years. The men are drilling hard and rapidly perfecting themselves in the y manual of aims. This company could Alexandria on two hour be ne dy (o le: Martin Cronin to Be Laid at Rest. The funeral of the late Martin Cronin, the former chief of the fire department, who killed himself yesterday, will take place at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Patrick’s Church. Yesterday afternoon the body was removed to the undertaking establishment of John R. Wright, No. 1337 Joth street, and prepared for burial. The news of the sad ending of the man who had been the popular chief of the fire depart- ment was a severe shock to many of his friends, who learned of the affair through the columns of The Star. Last night and today many friends calied at the undertak- er’s and viewed the body. Mr. Patrick Cro- nin, brother of the deceased, who is said to be his only living relative in this city, has received many ages of condolence. Assistant Chief Engineer William P. Belt of the fire department, who served with the dead man, will have charge of the funeral araangements. Today he directed a detail of members of the fire department to act_as an escort. ‘The men selected are John Creamer, W. EB. Sanford, William T. Coulter, W. T. Sorrell, ‘The Late J. F. Reynolds, E. S. Allen, Charles D: tt, George Helff, Solomon Ww. Murphy, T. A. V. Mackintesh, Dodge, s stern, F. G. Purnbaré . D.” Me- Lane, F. M. Rollins, J. J. Sullivan, 'T. Mesh- med, Frank MeDonald, A. J. Sullivan, A. Robey, A. J. Wiles and T. J. Sylvester. Those cted to act as pallbearers are John Creamer, William T. Coulter, Chas. D. Watt, Solomon Nally, J. J. Sullivan and Frank McDonald. ‘The members of the department who will compose the escort, as well as those who are to be pallbearers, will meet at Wright's wndertaking establishment at 8:30 o'clock in the morning and escort the body to St. Patrick's Church, where the Rev. Father McGce will officiate. Interment at Mount Olivet cemetery. —_—-___ FIGHTING FOR LIFE. ‘ondemned Prisoners to Be Heard Court of Appeals. Judge Bradley, in Crimin Court No, this afternoon signed the bill of exceptions prepared by Attorneys Truitt and Rood- house, in the case of William M. Strather, ecnvicted of the murder of Rosa Talbot. The attorneys will argue the matter before the Court of Appeals. Jvdge Bradley sentenced Strather to be hanged the 5th of May. As the Court of Appeals has adjourned until the 2d of Ma. the indications are that the date of the execution must, of necessity, be post- pered until after a ruling on the appeal !s secured from the Court of Appeals. The understanding is that the cases of Ea ‘'d Smith, convicted of the murder of Edmonia Jackson, and Charles Winston, convicted of the murder of his wife, Em ma, will also be carried to the Court of Ap- eals. Smith is under sentence to be hanged May 12, and Winston May 2 ~_ cD LOCALS, CONDEN Willie Javins, aged fourteen years, was teday sent to the retorm school by Judge Fumball for breaking into the Third Chris- titan Church, corner of 4% and M streets southwest, the night of January and stealing $3. The boy admitted his guilt, and his father conserted to the commie. ment of him. Nicholas Anagnos was today fined $20 by Judge Kimball for the larceny "of 1 push cart valued at $15 m John Ganagay. In default of payment the defendant went down for sixty days. The cart was recov- ered by the police and returned to the owner. . GUARDED BY POLICE Authorities in Madrid Fear Attack on Minister Woodford, WAR SPIRIT RUNNING HIGH Spanish Sailors Vow to Conquer or Never Return. COMMENT OF MADRID PRESS MADRID, April 20.—All is quiet and or- derly here and nothing unusual has oc- curred. Two policemen are stationed at the corner of the street upon which is situ- ated the residence of the United States minister, General Stewart L. Woodford, who began yesterday preparations for his departure from Madrid. He has not re- ceived any communication from Washing- ton since the text of the resolutions of Con- gress was cabled out. The Prince of Monaco, who fs an officer in the Spanish navy, has written to the queen regent, warmly expressing regret at the fact that “private duties” prevent him from discharging his naval duties, but that in the meanwhile he has forwarded a sub- scription of 10,000 pesetas to the national fund, being raised to increase the strength of the Spanish navy. Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain has sent a subscription of 30,000 pesetas to the na- tional fund. Pope Will Not Get Cuba. There is no foundation for the story pub- lMshed in Rome that Spain has or will of- fer Cuba to the pope, so that the latter mey surrender the island to the United States, thus enabling Spain to escape the humiliation of a surrender to the United States. The idea is ridiculed in Spanish of- ficial circles here. The Spaniards say they will never renounce Cuba without a heroic struggle. anounced that the national fund to the strength of the Spanish navy is being “hugely augmented.” On the departure of Gen. Woodford from Madrid, which is expected almost imme- diately, the arms of Great Britain will re- piace those of the United States over the United States embassy and the British charge d'affaires will look after the inter- ests of the United States in Spain. An official dispatch from Havana says Captain General Blanco has chartered a vessel to bring over 4,000 Spanish sailors “who have heretofore served in the United States navy, but who are now desirous of defending their own country.” The official dispatch adds that the Cuban insurgent leader Betancourt has published a proclamation agreeing to a suspension of hestllities. In conclusion, the official dispatch says: “The inhabitants of Suntlago de Cuba, even those who are the most hostile to Spain, are resolved to fight on the side of the Spaniards, and some influential rebel jeaders have the same intention.” People Eager for News. The newspapers of the Spanish capital this morning were eagetly bought. They are very warlike in toné. The Imparcial (independent) contrasts the manner in which the United States and Spain enter into the conflict, saying, “The aggressor is noisy, insulting and clamor- ous and the agrieved is reserved, calm and self-contained.” - The Liberal (moderate republican) re- mark: “Even Minister Woodford is con- vinced that war is at hand, having left his farewell cards with the diplomatic body.” The Liberal, which is the organ of Senor Sagasta, the premier, heads its leading article today with the single word “War,” and say! “The resolutions passed (by Congress) are tantamount to a declaration of war. Spain is fearlessly and unitedly prepared to defend her rights, single-handed and aban- doned by the powers, but fortified by the justice of her cause.” The public generally accept the situation without apparent concern. Advices from Cadiz say that the com- mander of the new Spanish squadron now being formed there recently visited the shrine of the Virgin with his men and there addressed the crews of the ships, of- fering the choice of remaining behind to whoever felt fear. The crews, it is added, unanimously declared that they preferred to go to battle, whereupon the Spanish commander and his men knelt and took a solemn vow never to return to Spain unless victoriou: i. The United States vice consul here has resigned. According to the Congressional Directory Ignacio F. Hernandez is the United States vice consul at Madrid. —_+—__. LIMITED TO NATIONAL GUARD. President’s Call for Volunteers—Ap- pointment of Field Officers. — It was stated at the War Department today that only the National Guard will be given opportunity to volunteer at this time. The President will reserve the right to appoint all staff and field officers, while the governors of states will designate regimental officers, as was done in 1861. ————— A few young ladies, charitably disposed, will hold a sale of fancy articles and serve a lunch from 12 nooa tomorrow, Thursday, at 945% Pennsylvania avenue, the proceeds to be distributed amorg some worthy poor. TO FIGHT FOR UNCLE SAM London Consulate Besieged by Applicants for Service. Afternoon Papers Express a More Sympathetic Tone for Spain— Some of the Comment. LONDON, April 20.—The rush of appli- cants for <nlistment in the United States army and navy was continued today. Be- tween forty and fifty English and Irish sailors or soldiers, or would-be soldiers or sajlors, applied for enlistment at the Uni- ted States consulate this morning. The afterncon papers of London today, while generally friendly to the United States, exprezs a certain amount of sym- pathy with Spain. The Westminster Gazette says: “Owing to the manner in which the ultimatum is Fresented Spain could not consent to it without committing suicide as a nation.” The St. James Gazette says: “Our sym- pathy with America does not blind us to the fact that in Congress the least respect- able political elements have worked to- gether in the time of crisis to the disgust of most of the outsiders whose opinion is worth having. ‘The Fall Mall Gazette says: ‘For Presi- dent McKinley, for Senor Sagasta and for the sorely tried lady, the queen regent, all of whom have labored vainly for peace, there will be universal sympathy.” Americans Are Ready, Also. GLASGOW, April 20.—The officials of the United States consulate here have received many offers of enlistment from American residents who are desirous of serving in the volunteer force of the United States. The consul has cabled to Washington for instructions. —_—_—-.—_—. FORMATIONS OF BRIGADES. From To Be Composed of Troops North and South. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., April 20.— Gen. Fitz- hugh Lee said yesterday that the plan to form regiments into brigades for the war with Spain would be to combine into each brigade both northern and southern sol- diers. No single brigade will be formed ex- clusively of regiments from either section. Gen. Lee will not say that he expects to go to Cuba, but hints at this arrang>ment. He says the Virginia troops will ali fight under him. —_+—__ MAYFLOWER AT KEY WEST. She May Be Used as Capt. Sampson's Flagship. KEY WEST, Fla., April 20.—The United States torpedo boat Mayflower arrived here late last night and anchored near the flag- ship New York. It is possible that the Mayflower may be Captain Sampson's fiag- ship. He may use her for this purpose if he finds the expected biockade of Cuba necessitates the making of continual and rapid rounds of the fleet, as the Mayflower is better suited for such work than the first-class cruiser New York. The rumors of the New York going north and of the Dolphin becoming the flagship are untrue. Additicral precautions have been put in force here to insure the safety of the big ships since the resolutions of Congress were adopted. All deck lights on board the New York, lowa and Indiana, which le out of Key West harbor, are now extinguished before 8 p. m., when the battie ports are screwed on and the formidable warships can hardly be seen from each others’ deck-, except when an occasional searchlight, flashing around, reveals their dark outlines. Besides this precaution, the night patrol has been doubled. Last evening both the Cincinnati and the Marblehead, accom- panied by two torpedo boats, went out on picket duty. Heretofore one cruiser with her torpedo consorts has been considered a sufficient guard. But Captain Sampson has no intention of taking any chances. With these increased precautions the strain of susperse becomes greater, and all hope for speedy and definite action. ——__ FAIR AND COOLER. Pleasant Weather Indicated for To- morrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Thursday—For the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, f: and cooler tenight; Thursday fair; north- west to west wind Weather conditions and general forecast— The pressure has risen throughout the cen- tral valleys and fallen on the Atlantic coast. The storm center has moved very s\ across Lake Huron. The weather rei cloudy throughout the lake regions and New England. It is nearly clear in the middle and south Atlantic states and the Mississippi and Missouri vajleys. Rain has fallen in the Auantic coast districts, the Ohio valley and the lake region: The temperature is lower in the central Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the lower lake region. Clearing weather is Indicated for New Ergland and the lower lake region tonight, followed by fair weather in all eastern and southern districts Thursday. The temperature will be lower tonight in the middle and south Atlantic states and higher in the Ohio valley Thursday. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reporte During the past 24 hours—Moblile, 1.20; Oswego, 1.02; Marquette, Thomasville, Ala., 2.10. Rivers—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have occurred: Risen, Vicksburg, 0.2. Fallen, Memphis, 1.1; New Orleans, 0.3. Above the danger line and rising, Vicks- burg, 7.9. Above the danger line and falling, Mem- phis, 0.9; New Orleans, 0.2. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 55; condi- tion, 5; receiving reservoir, temperature, 58; condition at north connection, 4; condition at south connection, 9; distributing reser- voir, temperature, 56; condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 1:27 a.m. and 2:03 p.m. high tide, a.m. and 7:58 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 2:07 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.; nigh tide, §:04 a.m. and $:37 p.m. The Suan and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 5:16 a.m.; sun sets, 6:42 p.m. New moon, 5:21 p.m. today. ‘Tomorrow—Sun rises, 5:15 a.m. The City Light Gas lamps all lighted by 7:50 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 4:22 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at 7:35 p.m.; extin- guished at 4:37 a.m. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning at 2 p.m. yes- terday: April 19, 4 p.m., 54; 8 p.m., 50; 12 mid- night, 49. April 20, 4 a.m., 49; 8 a.m., 53; noon, 58; 2 p.m., 59. Maximum, 42, at 1 p.m., April 20; mini- mum, 49, at 4 a.m., April 20. ‘The following were the readings of the barometer the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 2 p.m. yesterday: April 19, 4 p.m., 20.95; & p.m., 29.88; 12 midnight, 29.88. April 20, 4 a.m., 29.83; 8 a.m., 29.84; noon, 29.86; 2 p.m., 29.85. THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE TRANSPORT TO CUBA! Arrangements for Carrying Troops Being Made. BIDS 0 BE OPENED IN NEW YORK Many Vessels Have Been Offered to the Government. TO CHARTER, ——— NOT TO BUY > Arrangements are being made by the War Department for the transportation of troops from southern ports to Cuba, and if is expected that the will be perfected to- morrow or soon after. Acting under in- structions from the department, Col. A. S. Kimball, chief quartermaster of the de- partment of the east, will open bids at New York today for the charter of steam ves sels for this important service. Corre- spondence has already been had with sev- eral of the largest transportation com. panies on the Atlantic and gulf co: s, from which it appears that the govern- ment will have no difficulty in securing sufficient number of first-cl steam ves sels of good speed for the transportation of the army to be sent to Cuba. Among the companies which have offer- ed vessels to the government for this serv- ice are the following: Iron Steamboat Com: of New 0) pa Pegasus, each Plant System Olivette, Florida, York pacity of 1,800. Florida—Mascoite, with a capacity of 1,000 passengers.” Cap May and Delaware Bay Navigation Com- any of Philadelphia—Republic, with a ”) passengers. w mship Company at York city—Colorado, Leona, Alamo, rap- each with a cay 1,000 pas- z Southern Pacific Company of New York city—Aran: Gussie, Morgan, Whitney, each with a capacity of 1,00) Passengers. To Charter Rather Than to Buy. FINANCIAL. American Security and Trust Co. Real Estate Notes for Sale. A limited number of real estate notes, secured by first deeds of trust on Washington city real estate, for sale. Netting the investor 4} to 5 per cent per annum. Cc. 1. RE 0 . Preside A. T. BRITT: t iene J. W. WHELLEY JAS. F. Hoop <urer Secretary: STURAGE -- all that others advertise -- we fulfilland surpass!Guar- anteed lowest priced and best storage in town! harm as if stored in the US. Treasury vaults! $2 month for reoms! Washington Safe De- posit Co., 916 Pa. Ave. _mbI-m, 28 Will find the advantages of thi Building and Loan Association far y smilar am. stitution fi Practicnl, su cessful by and n find, on nud aims, this to be t er Own & home or ma capital The Washington National Building and Loan Associ- ation, mhi6. NEUMATE Address. The probabilities are that arrangements will be made whereby the government wiil secure most, if not all, of the vessels above named, in addition te several others whose names are withheld for the present. It explained by Assistant Secretary Meikle- john that the department has deemed it advisable to charter rather than purchase all the ships it may need for the trans- portation of troops, and that all the ves engaged will be assembled at the various points on the Atlantic seaboard and the gulf coast most convenient for the embark- ation of the troops. It is expected that the contracts for the vessels will be con- cluded and the vessels themselves assem- bled at the designated points of embarka- tion at least a day or two before the troops sre in complete readiness to start on the proposed expedition for Cuba. Calling for Volunteers. The subject of most concern at the War Department this morning was the calling out of volunteers. This turns out to be a much more complicated question than was at first supposed, and the officials, in des- peration, are looking to Congress for im- mediate relief in their extremity. There are all sorts of ambiguities and conflicts in the existing army laws, which, after all, consist of nothing more than a lot of pateh- work, dating from the beginning of the re- publi is recalled that even President Linec obliged to call upon Congress to validate the calls he had been forced to issue for troops, and, singular to say, no ul effort been made since that provide adequate machinery where- by the government might avail itself in an emergency of the vast resources of the United States in the way of troops. One of the difficulties that confronted officials this morning, when it was supposed that the way had been cleared in a certain measure for the use of the National Guard as United States volunteer troops, was a con- flict between sections 1106 and 1645, Re- vised Statutes. It was the purpose of the department, in deference to the wishes of the National Guardsmen, to allow them to preserve ‘their own organizations in the event that they are called into the service of the United States. But it appears that the National Guard regiments are all or- ganized on the three-battalion ba . and each infantry regiment consists of twelve companies, with three majors, battalion ad- jutants, etc. Now, the regular army or- ganization provides for one major and a ‘taff of officers and ten very much reduced [ companies. It is manifestly impossible, therefore, to muster the National Guards. men into the army with their present ganization, and it is believed to be inex- pedient to attempt to reorganize the Guard in so short notice. Secretary Alger, with General Miles, went over to the White House about noon and spent some time with the President in an attempt to find some way to remedy this condition of affairs. The impression * ed to be that it will be absolutely necessar to request Congress to act immediatel, upon the bill presented yesterday by Si retary Alger to the chairman of the Hou! committee to cure these defects and pro- vide for the easy enlargement of the army through the additional volunteer fore Ment Supply in Cuba. A communication received at the War Department from the president of the Lone Star steamship line containing statistics of the imports of meat cattle into Cuba, gave a good deal of solace to the War Depart- ment officials. It showed that 41,850 head of cattle were so imported last year, and that at present the supply of meat on hand is very short. This fact would seem to in- dicate an easy accomplishment of the task of reducing the island by process of block- ade and starvation. Orders were sent this morning to the 25th Infantry, under Colonel Burke, at Chicka- mauga to proceed to Mobile, Ala., and the movement will be executed at once. Identification of Soldiers, One of the questions confronting the mil- itary authorities relates to the means of identification of soldiers who may be lost in battle or on the march either by wounds or disease. It is proposed, so far as pos- sible, to avoid the sad experiences of the civil war, where it was found impossible in a large number of cases to identify the éead, making it necessary to bury them under the general term of “unicnown.” A plan that meets with mosi favor is the one now in vogue in the German army, whereby all soldiers who go into action wear around their necks small tags of aluminum containing their names and reg- iments. It has been suggested that these tags be marked with the numeral assigned to each man on the muster rolls, with the letter of his company, battery’ or troop and his regiment. It is said that this plan is hardly practicable for the reason that changes are frequently made in the num- bers given soldiers on the muster rolls. No action has been taken, however, although there is a general disposition for the adop- tion of some better means of identification ‘than is possible under the existing system. Pontoons and Pack Trains. General Wilson, chief of engineers; has issued orders for the immediate preparation of the pentoor. bridge train at the Military Academy, West Point, for ure in the event of active military operations in Cuba. The Pontoon: will undoubtedly be of much use in the island, especially during the rainy season which has just about opened, and the train which will be equipped by the engineer division and sent to Cuba will greatly facilitate the movements of the troops. Such information as the War Department has been able to obtain from persons fa- miliar with the vicissitudes of the Cuban climate hes lead them to believe that the proposed pack trains are about the only means available for the transportation of supplies to an army in the fieid in Cuba. 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