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2 THE MARINES GONE Detachment Under Capt. Harrington Off for Key West. MOVEMENT OF TROOPS CONTINUES Work Progressing on Torpedo Mines in the Potomac. SAI Oe sa ACTIVITY OF WAR LEADERS At’ rir tain 15 this morning a detachment of ma- 117 strong, under command of Cap- Harrington, left the marine barracks and marched to the Baltimore and Poto- mac railroad, near the tunnel, where cars were in waiting for them. They boarded these and begun their journey to New York. From there they are expected to sail Saturday for Key West. This leaves but few marines at the barracks. A de- tachment of about sixty left there Monday, it was stated, also for the Brooklyn navy yard, and these, with the ones leaving this « forming a battalion, will take the + Venezuela most likely Saturday destination at Key West. Colonel Heywood, commandant of the marine bar- racks w York at present on busi- hess connected with the battalion which is over t There were a number of persons at 9th street and Maryland avenue southwe this morning, attracted there by the report that the marines would board the cars at that there point seme for New York. After waiting cime with the hope of seeing the blue jackets the crowd dispersed. It was quiet in the extreme at the navy yard this morning. The only thing of in- terest to be noted there was a smail squad of recruits undergoing a drill. There ar scarcely enough marines now in the yard to pre ly patrol it. Capt. Robertson, in charge there now ef the yard and docks, has bis hands full looking after affairs and detailing the small force to carry cn the duties. He expects to be shortly given a command on one of the trans-atiantic liners, so he stated to a Star reporter this merning. Retired Officers for Detail. Admirs! Norton, commandant of the navy ya that in all probability a number of retired naval officers would be detailed in the different positions at the yard when hostilities begin. Work is rapidly going forward and a number of guns have been hed recently, among them betng an §- which is now on a car in the to be shipped to the proving Ineh ¥ one, ready erounds at Indian Head. It is said there Will be another detachment of marines io leave the barracks Saturday for New York. A body of seventy-five artillerymen from Fort Adams, Mass., commanded by Lieut. ‘able, passed through Washington lat 4) afternoon on its way to Tampa, the Pennsylvania railroad. A stop was made at 9th street and Maryland avenue. The train was made up of nine- teen Cars. including five flat cars loaded with guns, four stock cars holding the horses, One express car, three coaches for the men and a Pullman for the officers. Five carloads of shells, to be brought into requ' on the war vessels at Tampa, were also taken along on the same train. Throughout the city there is evidence of the greatest enthusiasm and patriotism. A trip into every section shows that many private houses, as well as business ons, are decoratz:d with the national colors. Anxious to Be at the Front. The artillerymen at the Washington har- vacks who have been left behind are anx- fous to be off to the front. All of their equipments are packed and ready for ship- me2nt on short notice. The are five bat- teries at the barracks, including Companies G and M of the 4th Artiliery, Companies @ and D of the 6th Light Artillery and Com- panies C and E of the 6th Heavy Artillery. It is stated that elther Battery D or G of the 6th Artiliery will be transferred to Fort Myer, as there is not deemed a sufficient force there since the troops left Tuesday. There are plans being formulat:d in the District for the organization of a number of volunteer companies, which can be held in readiness to go to the front when their services are considzred necessary. There was a meeting of ex-High School Cadets last night at the residence of Harry Leonard, D street southeast, for the organization of the volunteer Fifty-two attended this, and it wight the membership can be Increased Seventy-five. Another mesting will be held tonight at the resid-nce of Mr. Leon- ard, when officers will be elected, and mem- bers will be drilled. All wishing to join the company are invited to attend tonight's meeting. A company of voluntzers is being organ- ized by ex-Sergeant Tillman, Company E, U.S. A., from among the ex-Union soldiers who are residing in the District. An initial meeting of the members of the proposed ny will be held at th: power house of the Metropolitan Railway Company Sunday evening o'clock. John Moss, the colored lawyer, states that it is his intention to organize a cay- alry company in Anacostia and Hillsdale, to ignated by the title of the “Lee Moss will be captain, and says 3 will tender their services to hugh Lee as soon as the latter is given command. The candidates for membership must be good horsemen. Work on the Mines. ion 626 complets company is th to compa Work on the torpedo mines in the river about Fort Washington and Sheridan Point is being pushed forward as rapidly as pos- sible, and some of the people in the country near the fortifications are becoming un- it is stated that there are now about © hundred men employed at Fort Wash- ington on the work of getting things in readiness to protect the elty should an emergency arise. The work that is being done on these fortifications has given em- ployment to many men who live in the untry near by. a ANXIOUS TO GO TO WAR. NEW YORK, April 21. Francisco will go into dry dock No. 1 to- morrow to undergo a thorough overhauling. The yacht Thespla, which was recently purchased by the government, ts expected at the yard today. The receiving ship Vermont is crowded with recruits and a ady stream of applicants, all anxious to join the navy, passed over the gangway this afternoon. At the York street gate, where the labor bureau Is located, there was a big crowd of machinists, shipwrights, painters and car- penters applying for work today. Each one of them had to fill out an application blank and was informed that within a day or two he would receive an an#wer. The majority of these men are strangers in New York, many of them giving adresses in Chicago, — Baltimore, Philadelphia and other “ities. ——-—_—_ Orders to Pennsylvania Militia. PHILADELPHIA, April 21.—It is stated his afternoon that orders have been pre- ared and will be issued tonight calling on nh» Pennsylvania National Guard to mobil- ze at Mount Gretna, Pa., near Lebanon. It * stated further that the 9,000 members of rhe guard will be under canvas by Satur- day night. TO BEGIN OPERATIO! ‘The President Will Not Wait for a Formal Declaration of Wa Senators who saw the President this morning say that he did fet suggest to them the desirability of Congress passing a declaration of war at once. .Among these senators were two republican members of the foreign relations committee, and he made no such suggestion to them. - It is not regarded as probable, therefore, that a resolution declaring war will be adopted by Congress today, though there is a strong sentiment in both houses in favor of such action. . é : The expectation is that the President will not wait for a declaration of war or for any further action on the part ef Spain, but will begin military and. naval opera- tions as expeditiously as military expe diency admits ef. War is actually on, but the opposing forces are not in a position to come into immediate collision. Until a gun has been fired, it is said, the Presi- dent will not ask Congress to declare war. The Senate expects to pass the volunteer bill in time for the President to sign it and to issue the call for volunteers tonight, the understanding being that the call will be issued as soon as the bill is signed. The bill could not be taken up in the Senate the first thing this morning, as an agreement to complete the sundry civit bill was in the way, and Mr. Hale announced that he would insist un the agreement being car- ried out. Mr. Allison also was desirous of disposing of the sundry civil bill ahead of everything. The sundry civil bill was speedily dis- posed of. The bill authorizing the Presi- dent to stop the exportation of coal and other contrabands of war was then passed, after which the Senate went at once to the consideration of the naval bill. The spirit of action is on, and everything having bearing on the war will be done as speedily as possible. Troops to Be Called Out. The cabinet adjourned shortly after 2:30 o'clock, having reached speedy conclusions on a number of subjects. There was no hesitation on any point. Cabinet members declined to say whether nd been decided that the act of Spain lent to a declaration of war, but they admitted that orders had been is- sued to the fleet at Key West and to the flying squadron to move. Secretery Alger said that he was going to his office te prepare the calls for troops. General Alger said that the arrange- ments for the District National Guard will be made in this call. The calt will be is- sued tonight, just as early as it can be pre- pared. ——_—2+____ SOLDIERS AROUSE ENTHUSIASM. Active Enlistment Going on All Over the Country. ANGELES, Cal., April 21—When the train bearing the United States troops en route to Chickamauga arrived at the depot here they were greeted by fully (oy men, women and children, who e hausted themselves in cheering the soldier boys. All along the line similar ovations were tendered them, and in several places bands were at the depot to receive them. KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 21.—Reeruiting headquarters of the Ist Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, has been opened in the business portion of the city. It is proposed to re- cruit the regiment up to 1,200 or 1,500 men as quickly as possible and offer it as a vol- unteer regiment at the first call of the President. The prime movers are men cf military experience. Nearly all of them are well-known professional men. SPRINGFIELD, UL, . April Bluford Wilson of this oy has tendered his services to Gov. Tanner to raise regiment of volunteers. He was on Gen. MeCleilan’s staff during the war and was solicitor of the treasury under President Grant. Gov. Tanner accepted the offer and authorized Major Wilson to raise the regi- nent. CHICAGO, April 21.—The following Sram has been sent to the governor: “The Cnicago Turt gemeinde in meeting assembled this evening has unanimously resolved to tender its services in case of war with Spain, and to that effect has taken steps to create a volunteer organi- zation of German-Americans to serve in defense of their adopted country and its flag. — Major “THEODORE HARZ, “President.” Half a Million Volunteers Wanted. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 21.—All the supreme and appellate judges, all the state officials and deputies, with many others, have forwarded a petition to President McKinley requesting that 500,000 men con- stitute the first call. The petition concludes as follows ‘oO such opportunity probably will present it- self soon to impress upon the world 2 con- ception of our resources in time of war, and, in ovr judgment, nothing would :nore conduce to a speedy peace.” Troops Pass Through Chicago. CHICAGO, April 21.—The 12th Infantry, U. 8. A., consisting of 520 enlisted men and thirty officers, from Fort Niobrara, Neb., arrived here early this morning. No demonstration greeted the infantry- men here as they passed southward. Most of the soldiers were asleep, and their rest Was not permitted to be disturbed. The firsi section consisted of seventeen cars, con- taining horses and camp equipage; the sec- ond and third sections, carrying nine sleep- ers each, containing the enlisted men and officers. Their destination {s New O1- leans. Five special trains, carrying 480 cavalry- men from Fort Robinson, Neb., will reach Chicago tonight, and follow the 12th In- fantry as far as Chickamauga. The cavalry from Forts Keogh and Assin- boine, 625 strong, will come in this evening en route to Chickamauga. ea THE SINEWS OF WAR. Measure Expected to Ready by Saturday. ‘The republican members of the ways and Ireans committee expect to complete the war revenue measure and have it ready for submission to the full committee to- morrow or Saturday at the latest. One of the biggest contests in progress in the committee is over the question of taxing tea and coffee. The proposition to place 10 cents on tea and 3 cents upon coffee has met with considerable opposition, and vari- ous suggestions have’ been made as to the subjects for taxation in lieu of tea and coffee tax. Among them is a proposition’ to place 0 cents per barrel on petroleum, but it now seems probable that this will be aban- doned. There is also a proposition to tax mineral waters, wines, etc., but the prop- osition which now meets with most favor is to tax railroad tickets and sleeping-car tickets 10 cents for each trip over 100 miles. Tt is estimated that between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000 could be raised from this source. Representative Sayers of Texas, one of the leading democrats of the House, has introduced a bill providing for an income tax. The measure is drawn to meet th» Gecision of the Supreme Court of the Unir- ed States in the income tax cases several years ago. The bill will be offered as an amendment to the wac revenue measure. Representative Bell of Colorado has in- troduced a bill to coin the bullion in the treasury and Issue treasury notes upon the same, and for legal tender issues to carry on the war. Representative Knowles of South Dakota has introduced a bill forthe issue of $£,- 000,000 in legal tender for war purposes. Revenue Be THE -EVENIN WAR DEC (Continued from First Page.) ens of the Treasury and Mr. Cheatham, recorder of deeds of the District. ‘The address touched the President deeply, and he responded in the most feeling man- ner. The address was read by ex-Governor Pinchbeck, and was as follows: To His Excellency the President of the United States In every important martial confict in which our country has been engaged, be- gining with the struggle for independencs of the American colonies, colored men have taken their places as soldiers in the ranks with white men and have fought with a gallantry that will ever be regarded as a climax of courage and daring. On the Sth of March, 1770, occurred the Boston massacre. In this bloody drama, which in reality began that thrilling chap- ter in American history known as the Rev- olutionary war, Crispus Attucks, a col- ored man, was the first of our countrymen to suffer martyrdom. The hundreds of col- ered men who took part in the memorable struggle for the establishment of our na- tion proved themselves brave soldiers and worthy of the cause they sought to main- tain. General Andrew Jackson's attestation of the bravery and good conduct of the colored troops who fought in the war of 1812 1s too well known to require comment here, yet It may be well to give an excerpt from his special address to them just before the battle of New Orleans. Among other things he said: “I knew you could endure hunger and thirst and all the hardships of war. I knew you loved thegland of your nativity, and that, like ourselves, you had to defend all that is most dear to man. But you surpassed my hopes. I have found in you, united to these qualities, that noble enthusiasm which impels to great deeds.” ‘The story of the colored troops in our jate civil war is fresh in the memory of this generation of men. Their efficient service has been applauded on two conti- nents. We have called your attention to these at this time because we fully appre- the serious situation that now con- fronts our government in its relations with a foreign power. We know that we ex- press the sentiments of the colored people in the various states of our Union when we say that we most heartily indorse the ju- dicious, statesmanlike and conservative methods that have characterized the action of your administration in dealing with the all-important question touching the future of the Island of Cuba. It has upheld the dignity of our country. It has taken ana maintained an attitude consistent~ with American ideas of justice and civilization. The colored American is no less loyal and patriotic today than he was when he fought for his country's independence and for his own freedom. His sympathy goes out to the oppr 1 everywhere and es- pecially to the brave people of Cuba, who, though living in the very shadow of our broad American liberiy, are subjected to the intolerable and despotic rule of a for- elgn power. ‘Yo support you in your determination to extend liberty on this continent and to maintain the honor and dignity of our country wé tender you the moral and physi- cal support of 9,000,000 eld Americans. It was signed by P. B. S. Pinehback, Lou- isiana; John R. Lyneh, Me issippi; Judson Wil Robert H. Terreil, Mas- ; George H. White, North Caro- Cheatham, North Carolina; Rob- South Carolina; Geo. W. Murray, arolina; Whitfield McKinlay, South Cornelius J. Jones, Mississippi; Douglass, New York; Henry 0. H. Murray, Missouri; Louis H. Flipper, Arizona; P. Jam, isiana; H. s Lewis, Louisiana; J. L. Jones, Lou- M. Blunt, Louisiana; C. M. Fer- guson, B. Jackson, Texas; Bishop W. J. Gaines, Georgia; Bishop B. W. Ar- nett, Ohio; Bishop M. B. Salter, South Caro- lina; Rev. H. J. Kershaw; Rev. P. A. Hub- bard, Colorado: Rey. C. L. Bradwell, Gzor- gia; Kev. N. J. McCracken, Illinois; Rev. Bedford Green, Tennessee; Rev. W. A. J. Phillips, Arkansas; Rev. J. M. Henderson, New York; Rev. Rey. John Webb, Bec Maryland; Tennesses; Rev. Cooper, Indiana; North Carolina. Consulted by the Cabinet. As soon as the cabinet had assembled Gen. Miles and Capt. Crowninshield, chief of the navigation bureau of the navy, were sent for and remained in the library adjoin- ing the cabinet room. They were frequent- ly for and were in consultation with the President and cabinet. It is stated that this morning the mem- bers of the strategic board of th> navy call- ed on Secretary Long and begged that the President be urged to order an attack on Havena ut once. They stated that the moral effect of an immediate victory would be great on the future fights of the navy. They earnestly entreated that the plan of blockading Havana be abandoned without further delay. ‘They pointed out that to da- lay action further would be dispiriting to the navy. ‘The strategic board also urged, it is said, that the flying squadron be dispatched at ence to meet the Spanish squadron before it has titae to get near Havana or Cuban waters. The board Delieves the flying squadron capable of defeating the Span- lards in the open sea, where the torpedo boats wouid be at such a disadvantage that they would be of no value. All these questicns and many more were submitted to the cabinet this afternoon end are under consideration. Proclamation Expected Soon. It is now thought the President will issue his proclamation calling for troops this aft- ernoon or tonight. He did not have time this morning to put it in shap>. It is now only a question of getting the proclamation properly worded and the troops apportioned to the respective states. Messengers have been dashing betwen the White House and the War and Navy Departments all the afternoon, carrying messages of all kinds. "Will Act at Once. It is agreed at a late hour this afternoon that the President and cabinet will con- sider the action of Spain practically a declaration of war, and will so treat it. 1f this decision is at once carried into effect Havana will be bombarded without loss of time. Whatever the President's action, the ma: jority of his callers have advised that ng proceed to order the navy forward without waiting for a declaration of war by Con- gress. Some of his callers say that he be- Neves he can act without a declaration of war from Congress. Fleet Ordered to Move. A cabinet officer says that orders have already been issued to the fleet at Key West to move. He declined to state what the orders were. General regret was expressed by cabinet officials at the resignation of Postmaster General Gary, and it was said that there perfect harmony in the cabinet. Denial was made that -Seci pennstine: ‘Lane has intimated that he will resij Boe scree at tes Old Glory Torn and Tramplea on: “3 LONDON, April 21,—Mail. advices from. the Grand Canary Island dated April 12 vay it yas rumored then that the stars and stripes had been torn down from the Amer- jean consulate by the rabble and frampieg upon. J. D. P. Brown, New York; Louisiana; Rey. J. W. Rev. B. A. J. Nixon, J. P. Shorter, Ohio; E. E. Rey. John R. Hawkins, sen: -eny seaport of the United States G STAR;. THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1898-14 PAGES. lalate REPORTED AS RO Some Ones Made in the Hons oo TERM OF “Tusa aenucen Senate PassestCoal Embargo Res- : * “lution, THE NAVAL‘BILL TAKEN UP Just before the Senate convened today a telephone message was received at the Capitol announcing that Mr. Walthall (Miss.) was dying.’ The news cast a feeling of gloom over the entire Senate. The chap- lain's invocation was replete with pathos and significance. It follows: “Oh, God of Barth, in these eventful and solemn days, when we stand on the very edge of battle, as our people believe their cause to be just, righteous and humane, we appeal to Thee, oh God, to be our guide, guardian and defense. Support Thy ser- vant, the commander-in-chief of the armies and navy of the United States; his civil, military and naval advisers, and grant that their deliberations may be wise, skillful and brought to a triumphant close. Unite the heart of the nation and make it as the heart of one man, sustaining the consti- tuted authorities, Give vigor and power te the sailors and soldiers of the nation, and make their achievements equal the glory and triumphs of the past, and even surpass them Bring. the struggle t speedy and victorious. close, that our pe ple may return to the ways of peace and quietness. Crown us with Thy benediction, oh Lord God of Earth and Heaven. Mr. Morrill (Vit.) secured the pass. a bill to restore to cftizenship in the States Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris ter of the late President Grant, feited her citizenship by her mar} subiect of Great Britain. Mr. Elkins secured the passage of a joint resolution directing the Secretary of War to have a survey and estimate matie for the improvement of the West Fork river, West Virginia, by a system of locks and dams. Mr. Quay (Pa.) introduced the following resoluticn: “That the President is hereby authorized in his discretion and with suci Mmitations and exceptions as shall seem to him expedient, to prohibit the export of coal or other material used in war from until a of United jaugh- whe for- age toa otherwise ordered by Congress.” Mr. Quay gave notice that later in the day he would call up the resolution. The Matter of Privateer When the sundry civil bill was laid be- fore the Senate, its consideration belng by agreement under the five-minute rule, Mr. Money (Miss.) said he had noticed in a morning paper the Statement that the State Department “haa™ Announced there would, during the approfching war, be no priva- teering by tfit Untted States, and that this of government Woulft abide by the treaty Paris, made in isis. “E desire to inquir said he, “whéthef any member of the for- eign relatio#s cdthmittee can inform the Senate if the’statément made in the news- papers ts trae.” “I have hedrd néthing about the matter,” responded Mf. Davis, chairman of the for- eign relations cdinittee, “except what I have seen in ‘the hewspapers.” Mr. Money? continuing, said that he could not believe the President had taken such action. “But,” he’ said, “it is weil enough that the powers delegated to the President be clearly «dofimed: hare and now. The power to issue letters. of marque and re- prisal belongs exclusively to Congress. Neither the United: States nor Spain is signatory to the treaty. of Paris, but in everything relating to the rights of neu- trals the United States has taken most ad- vanced ground. It was because the United States took more advanced ground than other nations in this regard that the United States did not become a party to the Paris treaty.” Mr Hoar (Mass.) interrupted Mr. Money to note that this was an inopportune time to discuss the question, as the Senate had no knowledge that the President had ex- ceeded his constitutional power. “I desire simply to call attention to the fact,” continued, Mr. Money, “as it was my duty to do, that this proposition can- hot be tolerated by Congress, and I would suggest to senators in the confidence of the President that they suggest to him the situation in Congress,"* Mr. Morgan, (Ala.) said that the foreign relations committee had “no jurisdiction over this war.” That duty devolved upon the military affairs committee. Mr. Hoar announced that hereafter he Would insist that such discussions as that precipitated by Mr. Money relating to the war should be held in secret le; session, A sharp fight was made upon the two amendments of the committee to that sec- tion of the bill relating to the depreda- tions on public lands and timber. The amendments, however, were finally agreed to. Mr. Morgan secured the adoption of an amendment providing for the appropria- ticn of $35,000 fot the maintenance of the channel in Mobile harbor by dredging. The sundry civil bill as amended was then passed. The naval appropriation bill was laid be- fore the Senate.*"The bill as it passed the House carried +$38,014,058. “As it was re- ported to the Senate it carries $46,277,558. " Embergo, on Coal. Pending the -eonsideration of the naval Dill Mr, Hawley (Conn,), chairman of the military affairs-committee, called up the resolution introduced a few days ago and reintroduced teday relating to the expor- tation of coal’ and other war materials. After so amending the resolution as to en- able the Brecon Mot only to lay, but to raise tke “the resolution was gislative passed wi ast to the Senate. House bif Widing for temporarily increasing <the itary éstablishment of the UnitedgStateS in time of War, was re- ported to. the late this afternoon from the committee on military affairs. The bill is amended_in -several particulars. The following ig insetted; “Provide@..further, that the President may auth - Secretary of War to organize troops, battalions or regiments Special qualifications from the nati ‘large, under such rules and regulatiers,fucluding the appointment of the o' em increas as may be pre- scribed by etary of War.” A nner ion is made “that exist- ing organized gee of each state, terri- tory and the ict of Columbia may, at the-discretion of the President, be mustered into the service for-a term not exceeding ‘one year.’ & ~Paisla notet drovision was. inserted om tion of Sehator Sewell. ided that each regi- stepr army shall have ene Ashe committee ir - ipmy corps the’ committee one chief surgeon shall tenant colonel instead he staff of the com- ision shall be increased = _jag them. the addition of one engineer officer, and it Provides that One surgeon shall have -the rank of major instead of lieutenant colonel. ‘The staff of the commander of a brigade is increased by the addition of ome en- gineer officer and one surgeon, and it is | provided that the staff officers herdin au- thorized for the corps, division and bri- gade officers, when relieved from such staf service, said appointments of assignments shall terminate. The reading of the naval bill was then resumed and completed, with its amend- ments, at 2:40 p.m. An amendment was added by the committee providing that the Secretary of the Navy may establish depots for coal or other fuel for warships, and ap- Propriating $259,000 for that purpose. Mr. Perkins (Cal.) secured the adoption of an amendment. appropriating $100,000 for the reconstruction of buildings de- stroyed recently by earthquake at Mare Island navy yard, California. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, There was little interest in the House of Representatives proceedings today. Two resolutions of inquiry reported by the for- eign affairs commitiee were adopted. One called upon the President, 1f not incom- patible with the public interest, to trans- mit all correspondence between Consul General Lee and the Siate Department be- tween May 1, 1893, to the present time. The second requested him to inform the House what steps, if ary, had been taken to protect the lives and property of the 300 Americans left by Consul Brice at Matan- zas. In reply to an inquiry in connection with the latter resolution Mr. Adams, acting chairmen of the foreign affairs committee, e>plained the steps taken by the govern- ment to convey Americans from Cuba and the warnings giv But, he said, few Americans took advantage of the offer of the United States. They did not seem to realize their full danger, although officially notified. Mr. Adams said our interests were being looked after by British tonsu' and the incident at Havana a few days ago, when an American was arrested and immediately released upon the demand of the British consul, showed that the righis of our citizens were being carefully guard- ed. Henderson said he was willing that alution should be adopted simply to CUBAN GENERALS HERE. Spetulidtions Regarding Their : fertinces With Gen. Brigmlier Generals Nunez and Castillo of the Cuban Insurgent army are now asso- ciated with the active work of the Cuban FINANCE AND TRADE Prices of Stocks Fell Off Again Under Cone delegation here, and their recent confer- War News, ences with Major General Miles, com- mander of the army, are lovked upon as | es suggesting possible co-operation of the in- surgent ferces in the event of an attack by United States troops on the Spanish forces in Cuba. At the Cuban delegation no statement would be made as‘to this conference, but Senor Albertini, first secretary, sald the Cubans would most gladly co-operate with STARTED BY FOREIGN SELLING The Market, However, Did Not Become Demoralized. the United States forces if co-operation was desired. At present, he said, there ———_->--——- were 35,000 Cubans in arms, and there] (py y cio = weuld be a general uprising as soon as the} GENERAL MARKET REPORTS forces of the United States began to be nied eee exerted against Spain. = Senor Albertini says that a Cuban army | *# al Diepatch to ening Star, of 60,000 men can be put in the field at any | NEW YORK, April 21.—The artificial ral time, the only thing they need being arms, | !¥ 4t the close s business gave ammunition and camp supplies. These men | W4¥ to more know every foot of the ground, are accus- | #*S. With the result that ines prevatied in all dep: don’s price conside parity, and foreign s a feature of the first hour. tomed to the hardships ; swamps and mountain pa understand from experience the effective means of sapping Spanish strength, and are fully ac- of es, fighting in ably ur ing was were climated. The successful depression of Spanish ——__—__+-e- + by a clique operating in ton and Paris occasioned some appre- SHARP ATTACK ON FORANKE! hens at the former center, because of a The Ohio’ Senator Replies Vigorou possible concentration of efforts on Ameri. to Editor Met ean ilway shar Special Dispatch to The While this rum: served as a board room COLUMBUS, Ohic State | argument, it is nhven ‘séatousty Journal, central r state, makes a sharp atta J. B. Foraker. In yesterds tor Fore that he the or the cu- im- st judges of {was in pr siderably in exc j Previous day of tenal shac ville and N to the nature After a prot apport the the situation however, ss of the the m particularly York € of the selli rted period of unparalleled market gave way to the ¢ on r th. st al Journal criticised intimating re he interna Paul. yielded easily ban policy, pelled in it by a d President rather than the case of the United against Spain. was Mash- pbarrass the desire to make States a good one ew tension resulting from accumulated Last night Senater Foraker sent the fol- | evidences of impending wat lowing telegram to the editor of the he failure to hold prices by frequent Acad sertions that the worst had been dis- praeIN ce, ave counted was certain from the beginning at ahe ae Oko but Wall street, relying upon the power week its financial might, failed to recognize the truth, ocks are in strong han this fact does not preci affairs de “Your editorial cf tod: course on Cuban quest to me hy telephoi every itsinuation contain undoubtedly, n. » liquidat snot al in it is a he, s y Os ii 7 ii fe and the author of the is a liar. to be held indetin: y how that everything was being done for Sigr “d.) FPORAKE. accrues. The most suc- the protection of such Americans as re-| $p: Journal prints the telegram wiih interests have been uniformly mained upon the fsland the comment that it is more worthy of a rion that the first and smaller ‘The bill reported today by the foreign af- | tar-room loafer tt a senator of the woe age nity of . fairs commit = . Neltie | United It gives mock praise to ot bility of ownership Geer ere aaa NOl2 Tre ooirape or a bane oie meeivencinae lecli t is entireiy con- is to American citizenship was up. Mr. Pearson explained that there was no precedent for such action, but in view of the distinguished services rendered by Mrs. Sartoris’ father, Gen. Grant, and the fur- ther fact that she had a son who had ten- dered his services to the country under Fitzhugh Lee, he thought the bill should nt with lines exte: Lar at the long range of 400 miles, After praising Forak: lgment in many instances to stand in a column of ials, the cme Seat are ay, yet there nal asserts that he was the king of lob- ae me yssenc moralization. There byists in the Ohio legislature when he was | “4S @ Sood me some price, for every list in Union Pacific preferred Pacific preferred is signiti- he selling came from sources sponsibie for the market ac- clected to the United Sta is not surprised that he companions In S fork fame and the in Washington. of Lentz brawling Which are r tion of shstes. Pools and cliques De passed. The bill was passed. are becoming skeptical of their holdings Mr. Kirkpatrick (Pa.) then called up the lane Naot {issensions, a hostiie and vigi- eons ted election e of Patterson vs. | Hud Practiced Medicine in Washing- ot war are veg fort oey ergs Carmack, from the tenth Tennessee dis- ton Nearly Fifty Year: cism. An absence of a public demand try tric Mr. Richardscn (Tenn.) raised the Dr. Martin Van Buren Bogan died ks and, in fact. a more inteiligent un- question of consideration. terday at his residence, 6% M nding of the significance of events The House voted 117129 not to consider | chusetts avenue, after a brief iliness. Tucs- | “02 Working against prices. the cause. Mr. Kirkpatrick thereupon moved to lay { motion upon the table. The motion was lost, 124—125. The vote was then again taken on the motion to consider the case and it was carried, L 123. DISTRICT CONGRESS. Bills of Local Interest Reported to the Senate. Tn the Senate today a report was made from the conferees on the bill to authorize the Washington and Glen Echo Railroad Company to obtain a right of way and con- struct tracks Into the District of Columbia 400 feet. The Senate conferees agreed to the amendments of the House, and the con- ferees of the Senate and House agreed to have a paragraph inserted in the bill giv- ing the Commissioners power to make and to enforce all reasonable and usual regu- lations for the operation and maintenance of that portion of the lines in the District of Columbia. Mr. McMillan made a favorable report with an amendment from the committee cn the Br District of Columbia on Senate bill i, relating to the Washington, Woodsi and Forest Gien Railway and Power Com- pany of Monigomery county, Md. The bill is amended to provide that nothing in the bill shall operate to relieve the Brightwood Railway Company of any of its charter obligations, limitations, ete., ali of whicit stall remain in full force and effect and shall be binding in all respects upon any ccmpany operating cars upon the route of said Brightwood Railway Company. This amendment was recommended by the Com- missieners as the Washington, Woodside and Forest Glen Railway and Power Com- pany is at present running cars over the tracks of the Brightwood Railroad Com- pany according to an amicable arrange- ment between the gwo companies. The pur- pose of the bill is to provide a method io adjust any disputes that may occur in re- gard to the companies. Redeeming Outstanding Certificates. Mr. McMillan made an adverse report on Senate bill 2799, to redeem outstanding certificates issued by the board of audit and the board of public works of the Dis- trict of Columbia. The adverse report was made on the recommendation of the Com missioners, who believed it unwise to enact a general law for the redemption of a comparatively few certificates, and. sug- gested that legislation, if undertaken, should be specific. Selling Burial Sites. Mr. McMillan also made &n adverse re- port from the committee on House bill 4101, granting the right to sell burial sites in parts of certain streets in Washington city to the vestry of Washington parish for the benefit of the Congressional cemetery. The accompanying report says: “At no distant day the lands proposed to be occupied fer cemetery purposes must become streets of the city of Washington. Manifestly it would be absurd to give away property which in time must be recovered- at considerable expense both of money and delay. Secondly, lot owners in the Con- gressional cemetery protest against such action as being calculated to deprive them of certain rights and privileges which they regarded as part consideration when they purchased burial sites. “Thirdly, it has been the policy of Con- gress to put a stop to additional burials within the city of Washington. That por- tion of the city in the neighborhood of the Congressional cemetery is now suffering from the unhealthful influences of the Ana- costia flats, and tne health of the city de- manés that no additional menace to the health of, that section be authorized by Congress.”” othe. committee on the District of Colum- bia has also authorized favorable reports on House bill 3963, to permit certain parties to intervene in the equity cause of the United States against Morris and cthers; Senate bill 4227, for the relief of the heirs of Charles M. Skippon, and House bill 8972, to amend section 2 of ‘“‘an act to incor- porate the convention of the Protestant Sartoris Wants to Go With Lee. ‘Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. non Sartoris, grandson of the late U. 8. Grant, arrived in Richmond today and made a formal application to General Fitz- Lee for a position on his staff. are ‘W. Wright, son of Gen. Marcus J. Notice to River Vessels. _ Vessels should not anchor anywhere in Episcopal Church of the diocese of Wash- | May. ington.” ——_—_—_—_-2+__— RICHMOND, Va., April 21—Mr. Alger- These things have not been discounted, until the success of the means of Cubsn inte rvention {s more definitely assured. The market is full judged from the stand- the buying power is ex- nd the demands incident to a campaign of improvement. > FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, day while suffering from what was sup posed to be an attack of vertigo, he receiving a severe injury to his head. was rendered insensible, and died, without recovering consciousness in foriy-eight hours. Dr. Bogan was nearly sixty-nine y of age and had been in active medical practice in this city nearly half a century. He came to this city from Woodstock, Va., when a mere boy, with his parents, the jate Major B. L. and Sarah Ott Bogan. He was educated at Columbian College, and also graduated from the medical school of the university. He studied with the latc Dr. Joseph Burrows, and in point of Ume of active practice ranked among the old- est physiclans in the city. He leaves a wife, one son and six daughters, one of the latter being Mrs. W. G. Fearing of Nor- folk, Va. Funeral services will be held at the As- sembly Presbyterian Church, th and 1 streets, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. ——_ TESTIMONY WITHHELD. ars The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ported by Corson & Macartrey, members New York stock exchange. Corr: oe / Messrs, Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. Wail st. ‘American Sugar, pta.. American Tobacco. Baltimore & One Bay State Gas. Canada Southi Secretary Long's jement Regard- ing the Maine Court. Secretary Long, in response to a reso- ’ © M.& St. Paul, lution of inquiry, has notified the House pid... 160% 140% teow ot Representatives that the document Calcio, 16 8 Pacine:, Bay as ~4 2 printed by the Senate as the er of 2 Conmolliated ta : = naval board of inquiry on the Maine de- Lack & W Schimittt ase’ Gee =. struction contains all the evidence taken seg ty arenen pa a ot 4 1036 by the court except the name of one wit- ness and such portions of his testimony as would serve to identify him, which were withheld on account of a pledge given by the court. SS THREE-BATTALION REGIMENT. Brie..... Michigan Central. Missouri Pacific. Meeting of Volunteers to Arringe S for Its Formation. my In furtherance of the proposition for ae rea weeng dines ee organization of a regiment to be called | Northern Pacific... a the “President's Own,” or “Ist United SSS six States Volunteers,” Capt. William Howard | Pacise Man Miles has issued a request to all who vol- unteered their services to such —— to meet at the hail of Lincoln Camp, No. 2, Phila. Traction Scns of Veterans, U. S. A., at 7 o'clock this | Texas Pacite. ° 5 ns evening. The hall is situated at the north- | [ena Goa. ® iron... is west corner of Sth and G streets, entrance | mon Pacite, ia: 4 on G street. ‘abash, pi = The proposal to be discussed will be for | {esterm mon te: hei the formation of a three-battalion regiment | Brookiyn ik. Transit. ii —one battalion to be called the “Grant Bat- | Chig. & G Western. 10g telion,” and another the “Lee Battalion.” It was proposed that the “Grant Battalion” Washington Stock Exchange. shall consist of Sons of Veterans, U.S. A.. | sates—regular call—12. o'clock mW eahinevon and young ex-regulars and ex-National | Light Infanuy Ist 6s, $100 5 Guardsmen; the “Lee Battalion” to be | thonal Bank, 5 at lu2. Nutio Safe Depa —_ “ree : Trust, 10 at 114%. Washington Loan and ‘Trnst, seeping ogee et chrmragaree py oer ies GY Tg fon, 5 at 72: 5 and young ex-confederates and Natlonai | #3.*¢ 127 cash. Caplul Guardsmen. Another battalion is to_be | American Graphophene, preferred. 2 ecmposed of ex-High School Cadets. The | 15. Puoamatic Gun Carriage, 100 lan mentioned was made subject to such | at 50 cents; 100 at 50 comis; 100 a m aa at 50 cents; 100 at 50 cenia; 100 at 30 cents: 100 oes ete aie ee granted, | f 3? cents; to at 59 coms: Soy at By foute, 11 ‘The iment, ; | at 51 centr; 100 at 51 cents: 100 at 52 « 00 would desire active service, and might | a1 52 cents; lou at 32 cents: 10) at Bironutey elect to serve under the command of Ger. District ef Columbla Bonds. —3.65s, funding, « Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia. reney, 113 bid, 114% asked. Miscellaueuis Bouds.—Metrpolitan Ratlroad Ss, ——— Thy bid, Listy asked. — Metropolitan Railroad Senator Walthall’s Condition. conv. G8, 11714 ‘bid. Metropolitan Railroad cer actaprennya ermewe in | titicates Uf ind-bteduess, A, 118 bid. Metropolitan It was repo ere 10 change Railroad ‘certificates, of indebredness, B, i tid. 3 it Baile chk iimgt on the commition of Benatar Walthedt about 5 | Siivesd oo 06k, We aciek: Cameaie Geek o'clock this afternoon. It is thought he will 6. 417 ie: Washington ge Cony = series ight. 0 ington Grew Com . series eee ee B. 11 bid. U.S. Electric Tight —_.__ re imp., 102 bid. Chesapenke and Potomac Telep) % 102 bid. | American Security and Tran A.. 100 bid. American Secarit: Grain, Provisions a: ‘otton Markets Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers ! ana 100 nd. Washington Market Company’ Ist and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York | 6s, bid. Washington Market Company tiny stock ‘exchange, correspondents Messrs. | Gs, 1u0) bid. | Washington Markit Compans. xt ca Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. $00 Mid. _Mosouic Hall. Amercietion Ba,’ a are. eka: National Stocks.—Bank of Washingon, 280 eee 3% bid, Contra (now stock wmers and Mechanics’, one. 140 td 155 asked. Citizens’, 140 bid. ¢ Iumbia, 130 bid. Capital 125 bid. “West Bnd, 102 bid. Traders’. 100 bid. Lincoln, 110 bid. Safe Deposit and Trust Companion. Safe Deposit and Trost, 11 UB's ask Washington Loan and Trust, x’ iss, bad bid. 130 cnet. F American Security and Trust, . Railroad Sticks.—Capitel Traction, t Te «3 Ry 555 535 S55 — Metropolitan, 116 bid. Columb.a, 70 bia, 547) 5.65 esas, Gas and Electric It Stocks. —Washington Ga BB BS | aaa ba, * U.S. Electric S” peee S Rune! ney, 2 4 Bee conte, bi eg 3 f