Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1898, Page 1

‘ === THE EVENING STAR. EVENING PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 3101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by r ig e O Te EE eee New York Ofico, 49 Potter Building. The Evening Stat {s served to subecribers In the ity by crrriers, on thetc own account, at 10 cent Per week, or 44 ceuts per month. : ccenter Z certs each. il—anywhere in the United States cr Cana se prepaid—5O cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet . $1 per year, with | foretz postage added, $3. (Entered at the Po t Gttice at Washington, D. C.. ; mail matter.) j eri st be paid In advance. sing made known on appiteatior. FLEETS ORDERS a ed No Immediate Bombardment of Havana Expected. SPECIAL CABINET MEETING Proclamation for feces of Cuban Ports. —+—_— A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS —— Already Prepared and Will Be Issued Today. OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED —— The Cruiser Nashville captured the lumber-laden Spanish ship Buena Ventura and towed the prize into Key West. Captain Sampson’s fleet Sailed for Cuba th morning. Minister Woodford’s train was stoned while leaving Spain. An ef- fort was made by Spanish officials to arrest his private secretary. The President is opposed to ask- ing Congress to make a formal dec- laration of war. The President signed the congres- sional joint resolution putting an embargo on coal and other war ma- terials. ‘ A proclamation notifying nations of the blockade of Havana harbor was signed by the President. Gen. L. W. Colby, organizer of the American Cuban Volunteer Legion, will offer its services to the govern ment to assist in the invasion of Cu- Col. Wm. H| Nash was nominated by the President to be commissary general of subsistence, with the rank of brigadier general. Many applications for positions | are being made to the War Depart- mer Captain Sampson, in command of the North Atlantic squadron, will be tem orarily appointed a rear admiral. | J cutenant Commander Cowles | has deen assigned to the command of | the cruiser Topeka, on its way from | Eng ‘and. Conferees representing —_ both hou: +s agreed on the volunteer army bill, and the report was adopted by both houses and sent to the Presi- dent. Pres lent McKinley was at breakfast by 9:05 o' ock this morning. Two old friends, Webb © Hayes and Gen. Hastings of Ohio. enjoyed the meal with him. Mr. Hayes is the son f ex-President Hayes, and General Hastings was colonel of the regiment in which M: McKinley serv2d during the war. They had en the President's guests for a Gay or twe It was unusually quiet at the While House durig the forenoon, icipation of the assemblage of the Presi- ent’s official council, for it was the regu- ar cabinet day Proposed Declaration of War. largely in an- | Senator Davi chairman of the committee 1 foreign rei:tions, and Senator Cannon { Utah were with the President early. cnator Cannon's visit, however, was of urgely persona: character, but he expressed | he belief that there would be a formal dec- sration of war made by Congress tomor- w, and that it would be put through the enate within a few minutes after noon, wed by the ultimatum of this government would expire. He did not, he said, belleve it wouid be proper for s Overnment to take such action until er that limit had expired. Senator Davis was in conference with Mr. McKinley for a half hour. At its conclusion he announced that ther in the situ- when the period ail t had been no materia! ch: ation and that everything was progressing satisfactorily. He in an especially happy mood, and as he drove off for the | Senate jocularly called b Please put | m: down as reticent. That's what one of | my colleagues in the © takes occ was ' | the President | would issue the expected call for volun- teers before the close of the day. Asked as to the probability of a formal declaration of war by Congress, he said | it was likely that action would be taken | tomorrow. That would allow the Spanish | government the full limit of time imposed | by our ultimatum. ! Senator McMillan of Michigan and Sen- ator Wilsen of Washington, Representa- ! sion to suse t sometimes, and just mark he understood < | | | swell ‘will get plenty of ammunition now, and / at { No. 14,086. WASHINGTON, D. ©. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898 tives Curtis of Iowa and Babcock of Wis- consin, the latter the chairman of the re- publican congressional committee, were also with the President. Mr. Babcock’s mission related to the proposed bond issue to meet war emergencies. He urged that it be made a popular loan, saying tt was only right that the people should be given an opportunity to take part in the issue. he Pi t, it is understood, agreed in this and Secretary Bliss, ‘o been talked with, it is stated, fs heart- ily in favor of it. Mr. Babcock thinks the bends should bear interest at 3 per cent. A member of the cabinet at 11 o'clock to- day, just before the cabinet assembled, said it had not been settled by the administra- tion whether to ask Congress to make a formal declaration of war. Would Not Favor War Declaration. view, who has Representative Grout of Vermont, after conference with Secretary Alger, said the administration would not recommend dec- Jaration of war. Special Cabinet Meeting. ‘The special meeting of the cabinet which adjourned at 1 o'clock today did not agree upon any changes from the plans formed yesterday, and already given in The Star. ‘The session was devoted chiefly to discus ing details of these plans. ‘The President read to the cabinet a proc- lamation drawn up by Judge Day block- ading the ports of Cuba. This kind of work is always preliminary to a war, and 18 a notification to the countries of the world to keep their ships away from the block- aded ports. Under the proclamation no more vessels will be permitted to clear for or from the ports of Cuba. It will be only a few days until this information is known to ship owners throughout the world. The President signed the proclamation. Th2 cabinet had received no official in- formation of the capture of a lumber ship by the gunboat Nashville. Privateering Discussed. It is said that there was some talk in the cabinet about a change of front on the question of privatecring. This talk was ed wholly on the possibility that Spain may resort to privateering against th: opinion of the world. If Spain does resort to this method this country will at once re- taliate. The cabinet discussed whether a formal declaration of necessary by Congress. Of course, agreed that this question was wholly in the hands of Congress. The President and cabinet are of the opinion that war can now be carried on without another declara- tion from Congress. It is considered that the recent resolution of Congress was a virtual declaration of war and further that Spain’s action in the case of Minister Woodford is a declaration of war on her part. It may be stated that many of the re- publican leaders agree with the adminis- tration Senator Davis’ Opinion. Senator Davis, chairman of the foreign committee of the Senate, this aid: “My own opinion is that a ration of war is not necessary, having dy been made in the Cuban resolution passed by Congress, but I do not know what will be decided on by Congress.” Senator Cannon of Utah, who was at the White House, but did not talk with the President, said: “I think a declaration of war ought to be made tomorrow, imme- diately following the expiration of the time allowed Spain in the President's ultimatum. I think a resolution declaring war should be reported to the Senate at one minute 12 o'clock tomorrow, and should be by 12:05, giving four minutes for a roll call of the Senate.” Spanish Citizens in This Country. Ther> was no talk of a proclamation warning Spanish citizens in this country that a state of hostil:ties exists and giving them time to get out of this country. It Was said that Attorney General Griggs had prepared such a resolution, but this is not correct. In 1785 this country and Spain entered into a treaty providing that in case of war between them Spanish mer- chants and citizens residing in the United the subj | States should be allowed one year in which to take their departure. Citizens of this [country were to be also given the same | privilege. This old treaty 1s not new nec- essary. Spanish citizens living here can remain so leng 2s they do not become spies for Spain. i Cabinet members ridiculed a floating story that Spain has ceded Cuba to Aus- tua. This would mean that Austria als> wants to fight. No Immediate Bombardment. An authoritative statz:ment of great im- portance was made to a representative of The Star by a cabinet member this after- roon. It was that those people who are expect- ing an immediat2 bombardment of Havana and bloody fights at once are likely to be disappointed. The orders to the Key West fleet are simply to blockade Havana and such other Cuban ports as can be conven- ient!y cov2red by the fleet. No hostile shots are to be fired into Havana, for a short while at least, unless the fleet is attacked in any direction. The official statement is made that the administration does not fear an attack from the Spanish fleet now at the Cape Verde Islands. The President does not be- lieve that this fleet will ever move toward Cuban waters. “Spain would not send this fleet over to be swallowed,” are the words of a high official. When the same official was asked if he thought this Spanish fleet would come to American waters to make an aitack on any port he answered in the negative. “It would meet the same fate as if it went to Cuban waters,” he said. He intimated strcngly that the flying squadron will be held in reserve to take re of any Spanish fleet coming in this lirection. ‘These plans are besed wholly on the be- lief that the Key West fleet will not be attacked by the Spaniards. The war is to be a bloodiess one if such a thing is pos- sible. A Forward Movement. In a short time, however, when eufficient troops are ready a forward movement will be mace by both the navy and army. In the meantime it is believed by the admin- istration on weil founded information that the insurgents will harass Blanco and his soldiers to desperation. ‘The present situation is likely to largely the ranks of Gomez's armies. He will become bold encugh to march almost to Havana. With Gomez in the rear and starvation in front, Blanco will dave to surrender or begin an attack on the fleet. The administration rejects the idea that Spain will be able to carry succor or aid to Blanco by w: hips or vessels of any kind. GUARD NOW READY District Troops Awaiting Orders From } the President, ACTIVITY AT CENTER MARKET Companies Being Recruited and the Awkward Squads Drilled. THE NEW ORGANIZATIONS Probably never before in its history have there been such scenes of excitement about the Center market as now prevail. It certainly now resembles a citadel more than a market. Although it is not at all compulsory, while at the same time the men have been notified to hold themselves in readiness to respond to the call expect- ed to be issued by the Presicent at any moment to the National Guard, a majority of the men were at the Center Market armory this morning. Some in uniform, some in “cits” dress, but all with looks of anticipation on their faces. There was such a large crowd of persons about the balconies of the building and in the quarters that this morning about 10 o'clock orders were issued making those who had,no business thére leave the place, as it was too crowded for comfort. Guards were posted on the bridge leading to the armory and at the street entrance, who questioned every one trying to enter. A crcwd of interested persons gathered on the street outside, and watched proceed- ings, or what they could see of them from that point. At intervals the guard came in for a share of good-natured “kidding” from the cnlookers, which was accepted as good neturedly on the part of the victim. “You needn't hoid that gun like you were afraid of it, sonny,” said one old fellow, with a chuckl t ain't goin’ ter explode in your “Looks like he wuz skecred it would get away from him, and ie couldn't git an- other,” said a second teaser, and so the ball was rolled from one to another. The guards mairtained their composure well under the circumstances, however, and realized that it was no refiection on their ability to perform the duties of a “regular” to the satisfaction of their com- manders and the country in general. Pretty Girls With Bright Eyes. atural, the pretty girls were interested in the movements of the militia boys than if they had been reg- uiars, and a wumper of them were observ watching with bright eyes acress the bridge for some brother or lover who was waiting at the armory. presented a military ap- » enurely in Keeping with the Recruiting was being carried on, a guard being stationed, ax in the regular army, in front of the recruiting places, which were designated by signs posted up ccnspicuously. ‘Lhe headquarters of the different companies were likewise sim- ilarly designated. Inside these the men were passing away the time speculating as to how iong the war would last, where the District militia would be detailed, and cone and all expressing the wish that they could be sent out immediately. Some of them sang; one had a har- monica, which he was playing, as we others listened, and others of the boys were congregated at a table set at the east end of the upstairs balcony, and indulged in @ sociable game of “seven up” to kill Ume. Many of them yawned and did not hesitate to swear at the delay to which they considered they were being subjected. In the armory proper the “awkward squads” were receiv ng finishing touches to their military education, while there was a crowd of onlookers, ‘There was an air of business about the whole which showed that the men were not there for the fun of the thing; that they were in earnest, and that the Span- ish should have been more careful how they trifled with American affairs or per- mitted one of Uncle Sam's warships to be blown up in a supposedly friendly harbor. The watchword among the boys was: ‘“Re- member the Maine.” “That affair the Spanish were pleased to term an ‘accident’ will be more of an in- centive for short, sharp fighting than any- thing which could have happened,” said one of the men. “It furnishes the finest Pretext in the world to carve them up. It all of them feel like I do, for every sailor who met his death there should be an ac- count of more than double interest.” The martial spirit was evident every- where. This and the alr of unrest were the most noticeable things about th2 men. They were all anxiety to be given orders to move somewhere, to do something—only to be under orders, one way or another, The Mothers There. ‘There w2re some mothers who visited the armory today to speak to their sons, so cer- tain did they seem to be that they would be called out in a short time, and would see fighting In a few days. They appeared to i. ¢ affairs philosophically, and b2yond words of advice, did not talk much. They left as if they knew their offspring were do- ing their duty, and there were no regrets to be expressed, whatever they might have thought, over the fact that the boys had enlisted. Some of the boys looked after their ac- couterments, fully satisfying themselves that everything was in readiness tor the call of “Time!” when the fight between Uncle Sam and Spain—that of a heavy weight with a light weight who had been foolish enough to force a match—would be- gin. General Harries went up to the War De- partment this morning to see if he could learn anything of the contemplated detail of the District guard. He stated to a Star reporter that he had heard nothing new. There are several vacancies to be filled in the Brigade Band. Some of the men who were members of it will be unalle to leave here, and it is considered desirable that the organization should have its full qvota. Applications-TOF enlistment should be made to the band headquarters, room 22 1m the Center Market Armory, after 8 o'clock tonight. The Naval Battalion Bill. ‘The bill for the organization of the naval battalion of the District, which has been passed by the Senate, is held up now on the desk of the Speaker. In conversation with a Star reporter this morning Mr. Hains of the patent eftice, with whom the idea of forming the bat- talion originated and by whom one was or- ganized, stated that he did not understand why the measure was not acted upon. Tne present time is regarded as one when the battalion, which has been described in ‘The Star, would be most acceptable. General Harries has expressed himself several times as being heartily in favor of it, as an adjunct to the militia. Under the bill about 400 men would be available, and these could be utilized for the defense of the capital, as outlined in The Star of about a month ago. the battalion, but, as Mr. Hains stat. is deemed proper that the organization should have a legal standing. No appro- priation is asked for at the present, and the chief thing to be provided by the gov- ernment would be a monitor, such as has been given naval reserves in other places, or a ship of some kind. Mr. Hains, who has attended the Naval Academy at An- napolis, is regarded as in every way cap- able of filling the position of commande He says he is flooded with applications every day for enlistment in the battalion, but nothing can be done until the bill is passed. Ladies Offer Their Services, The members of Ladies’ Union, Veteran Legion Auxiliary, No. 32, of this city, under dat2 of April 9, sent to the President of the United States a letter indorsing his course in reference to the Maine disaster and Cuban affairs The communication was signed by Mrs. Harriet L. Scribner and was as follows: “We, the mothers, wives, widows, sistars and daughters of Union veterans and ormy nurses of the war of '61 to ’65, who com- Pose this organization, desire to express our appreciation of the deliberation and reluc- tance shown by you in plunging our coun- try in grizvous warfare. “The horrors of the late war are fresh in our memories, our-hearts are still aching from the toss of our dear ones sacriticsd to preserve the Union, and we witness daily the pain and suffering incurred in veteran service, all of which cause the cry of ‘war’ to bring terror to our souls. “Because of this knowledge our nation’s Gignity and honor are more dear to us, and if to maintain them it should be decided necessary to lay anew the flower of Amer- ica’s manhood on our country's altar, we the Ladies’ Union Vetc.an Legion of Wash. ington, D. C., Auxiliary No. 32, hereby ten- der our services to you, to be commanded } in whatever way we can best serve the in- terests of our country to the extent of our abilitie Mr. J. Addison Porter, secretary to the President, sent Mrs. Scribner the following reply: “I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of recent date, addressed to the President, the contents of which he has carefully noted. I assure you of the Prest- sincere appreciation of your cordial words of approval of the policy pursued by the administration in regard to the matter to which you refer.” ‘The members of the legion have arranged to give an entertainment in aid of the movement they have undertaken tomorrow evening. A silver contribution or offering will be expected at the door, Exciting Scenes, There was great excitement about the Center Market Armory of the D. C. N. G. last night. The armory itself was brilliant with lights and a large crowd had gathered outside to watch the soldier boys coming and going. It was momentarily expected that orders would be issued to call the mil- itla out, and this was the primary cause of the suspense. There was some drilling on the avenue, and the spectacle of men in uniform walking to and fro caused some- thing of a sensation. The men were at the armory until midnight, as they had been given verbal instructions to be ready to re- port at a moment's notice. Several conferences with army officials were held by Gen. Harries yesterday, and it was expected that the militia would cer- tainly be called out. In all probability the crder will be issued today or tomorrow at the latest. It is stated that recruiting among the different companies is continuing at an un- precedented rate, and the companies are being filled up with their full quotas. An entirely new company has been formed from raw material. Its captain, G. B. Young, formerly inspector of rifle practice for the old Engineer Battalion, has been busy getting his men in shape. At present his company numbers about fifty men and will be known as Company D of the 6th Battalion. Light Battery A of the District Guard has had its strength brought up to ninety- nine, having had an accession of thirty- three new members. It is commanded by Captain Charles B. Hine, a former West Pointer. When it takes the field it will carry with it six of the 3.2-inch guns, like those used in the regular army. The men who have been selected for service in this battery have nearly all had military expe- rience of some kind. More than sixty-five applications were refused on account of in- experience. Fifth Battalion Recruited. Of the Sth Battalion, Captain King, Com- pany P has added about forty recruits to its original quota of forty men; Company C, 4th, Captain B. K. Streeks command- ing, has added twenty-five new men to its fifty-two formerly; Company B, 4th, Cap- tain J. E. Hosford, has added twenty-five new members to its original fifty-two; Company A of the 4th, the Emmett Guards, has added twenty-eight men to its quota of fifty-three; the Corcoran Cadets, Captain E. C. Edwards, and-the Morton Cadets, Captain E. B. Chisholm, have each en- listed about ten new m:n. Company D of the 2d, Captain Fred J. Stutz, has added twenty recruits to its forty old members. Most of the companies in the guard have received accessions to their number, and nearly all of them haye fips out to the quota. a The Brigade Ambulance Corps, com- manded by Lieutenant W. D. Fales, M. D., has received an addition of four or five members, and the corps now has its full complement. Lieutenant Fales has given lectures almost nightly to the physician’, medical students, pharmacists and nurses who compose the corps. He has reviewed the anatomy of the human body; the best methods of stopping hemorrhages, the best methods of giving attention to the wound- ed and the hygiene of camp life. His corps is divided into corps of squads of four men each, and each squad is i charge of a stretcher. Abolition of Staffs, It is said that one of the most important changes to be made will be the abolition of the battalion staffs and the reduction of the rank of regimental staff officers from captain to first lieutenant. The ma- jcrs will be retained, but none of the other battalion officers. aot Adjt. Gen. Heyl consulted for two hours last night with @ommiesary’ Gen. Neu- meyer. It was held in order to effect an understanding as regards th»,location management of the headquarters of the (Continued en Second Page.) had a uliation with Senors Sil- and Romero Robledo, the conservativc The former said he acations of Marshal when the | ugreed Martinez de ar‘ One is for pea The first has ought now to be second is for w and the second Gamazo, the liberal leader, urged in off The premier on leaving the palace at o'clock this afternoon declared that there was absolutely no foundation in the ru- mors of a cabinet crisis. Senor Sagasta has received grandiloquent accounts of the demoastrations in favor of Spain which the Sagasta cabinet to cont have recently taken place at Havana. The announced that the and that the premier during the 4: senate will meet tomorrow chamber will meet on Mond: An immense crowd witn tary parade in front of the pa ne yester day morning, and intense enthusiasm was displayed when the young king appeared on a balcony. A big demonstration has been arranged to take place before the Mil- itary Club. CADETS OFFER THEIR SERVICES. Gov. Tyler of Virginia Wants Troops at Richmond Special Dispatch to The E: ing S RICHMOND, Va., April 23—Governor Tyler yesterday received a letter from the cadets of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute offering the services of the entire corps, consisting of four companies of infantry and one light battery, in the event of war. Inspector General J. Love Stern left last night for Washington bearing important letters from General Fitzhugh Lee and Governor Tyler to the Secretary of War, asking that Richmond be designated as a point for the mobilization of northern and central western troops. General Lee was not in favor of this movement until he had a conference with Governor Tyler and other officials here yes. . At this conference it was shown that Richmond would be a good railroad center for the troops and an excellent place for General Lee to make up his division. when General Lee did not longer hesitate, but urged that Colonel Stern be sent to Washington at once and set forth these facts to the War Department. aes CUBA IN STATE oF SIEGE. Ente Decree Published by Captain General Blane April 23.—Captain General published a decree confirming his previous decrees and declaring the is- nd to be in a state of war. He also an- nuls his former similar decrees granting pardor. to insurgents and places under mar- tial law all those who are gullty of treason, espionage, crimes against peace or against the Independence of the nation, seditious revolis, attacks against the form of gov- ernment, or against the authorities and against those whe disturb public order, though only by means of printed matter. —— ench Fleet Coming West. PREST, France, April 23.-The Atlantic naval division of tne French northern squadron is under orders to keep in con- stant proximity to the Antilles during hos- tilities, a Paris Passes the Lizard. FALMOUTH, England, April 23.—The American line steamer Paris, chartered by the United States government, and which, according to report, the Spaniards are try- ing to capture, passed the Lizard yesterday evening, and should now be well on her way west. She left Southampton yesterday afternoon. ——— Capt. Bradford Wants a Shi; A notable retirement trom the Navy De- partment has occurred in the case of Capt. Royal B. Bradford, chief of the equip- ment division. Although he has not held his present office long and by custom is entitled to nearly three years of further service there, he has become so impatient to join in active service that he yesterday addressed the following letter to the Presi- dent: “I respectfully tender my resigna- tion as chief of the bureau of equipment of the Navy Department. It has been a great pleasure to serve during your ad- ministration in my pending capacity and I beg to express my thanks for the honor conferred upon me by your appointment to such a responsible office. This resigna- tion is fendered only that I may ask for active service afloat.” Captain Bradford addressed a similar letter to Secretary Long with the addition of a request to have a command of en active warship. The resignation will be accepted and by virtue of his rank, as well as to mark the high regard entertained for him by the administration, Captain Bradford will be given one of the best of the available ships in the navy. ———————-2+_____ INSTRUCTIONS TO COLLECTORS, Directed to Give Notice of the Cuban Blockade. " Secretary Gage has telegraphed all col- lectors of customs on the Atlantic, gulf .and Pacific seaboard that all ports on the north coast of Cuba from Cardenas to Ba- hia Honda, which include Havana and Ma- tanzas, and also Cienfuegos on the south coast, had been blockaded by the United States. Collectors were instructed to com- municate this notification in writing to all foreign consuls in their respective districts and to the masters of all vessels applying for clearances to the blockaded port or ports in the vicinity. The instructions will prevent loss to ship- pers and ship owners, and at the same time simplify the work of the blockading squad- ron. Collectors were also instructed to telegraph the names of all Spanish vessels in their districts, but it is believed that few now remain in American ports. ———_-e—______ Mr. Schermerhorn’s Offer. Secretary Long has been notified by Mr. F, Augustus Schermerhorn of New York that he will give his steam launch Free Lance to the government for nothing. This patriotic gift has been acknowledged by Secretary Long in a letter expressing the thanks of the Navy Department. The Free Lance is an exceptionally good yacht for naval purposes, and she has already been fisted among those which the gov- ernment desires to purchase. She is 150 feet long, and is said to be very fast. This is the first outright gift of a sbip to the navy, and it is in rather marked contrast with the terms of acquisition of other steam yachts, tugs, ete. ———_e+____. Testing Armor Plate. . At Indian Head yesterday a trial was made of a turret plate representing the armor of the battle ship Kearsarge. The piate varied from fifteen to seventeen inches in thickness and was attacked by two stots from @ 12-inch gun, the first at @ velocity of 1,312 feet per second pene- “trating thirteen inches and a second at 1,780 getting through the plate, but not the backing. As a result the government accepted 519 tons of the armor. with | Che Loening Star. ee es, If you want to buy, sell or exchange anything, ~- lease propesty. or rent rooms, want a situation or want help, it will pay you to apnonnte the fact in the adveftising columns of The Star. They are closely } studied by more than three fimes as many people as read any other paper. LYING OFF HAVANA Admiral Sampson’s Fleet Will Move in Closer Today. ——. "12:60 O'CLOCK P.M. |NEW YORK CAPTURES A PRIDR MEN NOW WANTED A Call For One Hundred and Tweuly-Five Thousand VOLUNTEERS ARE ASKED FOR To Serve for Two Years, Unless Sooner Discharged. A CHANCE FOR PATRIOTS —_+--—__. The Quota of the Different States and Territories. TEXT OF THE DOCUMENT The President today issued the fol- lowing proclamation calling for 125,- 000 troops to serve two years: By the President of the United States—A Proclamation : Whereas, by a joint resolution of Congress approved on the 20th day of April, 1898, entitled “Joint reso- lution for the recognition of the in- dependence of the people of Cuba, demanding that the government of Spain relinquish its authority and government in the Island of Cuba, and to withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters, and directing the President of the United States to use the land and naval forces of the United States to carry these resolutions into effect,” and, Whereas, by an act of Congress, entitled “An act to provide “for tem- porarily increasing the military Es- tablishment of the United States in time of war and for other purposes,” approved April 22, 1898; the Presi- dent is authorized, in order to raise a volunteer army, to issue his procla- mation calling for volunteers to serve in the army of the United States; Now, therefore, I, William Mc- Kinley, President of the United States, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and the laws, and deeming sufficient occasion to exist, have thought fit to call forth and hereby do call forth volunteers to the aggregate number of 125,000, in order to carry into effect the pur- pose of the said resolution; the sanie to be apportioned, as far as practi- cable, among the several states and territories and the District of Colum- bia, according to population, and to serve for two years, unless sooner discharged. The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the proper authorities through the War Department. In witness whereof, I have here- unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be af- fixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twenty-third day of April, A. D. 1898, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and twenty-second. ° (Seal) WILLIAM McKINLEY. By the President: JOHN-*SHERMAN, ? Secretary of Statc. — Se ANOTHER CABINET CHANGE. Judge Day Likely to Succeed Secre- tary Sherman, Secretary Sherman, it is almost certain, will leave the cabinet. Assistant Secre- tary Day 1s his probable successor. —_-o-______ CRUISER TOPEKA IS SAFE. Vessel in Collision With the Albatross is Accounted For. LONDON, April 23.—The United States cruiser Tojeka is safe. The steamer which collided with the Albatross has been iden- tified. Spanish Freighter Pedro Bilboa Brought Into Key West. WAR ON IN EARNEST a Seeeeeeis Spectal From a Staff Correapondant. OFF HAVANA FRIDAY NIGHT, via Key West, Fla., April 23. —Admiral Sampson’s fleet tonight lies twelve miles off Havana to the cast. The blockade began by the capture of a Spanish freighter named Pedro Bilboa, at 5:35 o'clock this The torpedo boat Foote doing scout duty in shore discovered the freighter and reported it to the flagship. Admiral Sampson at once had the New York steam away from the fleet in pursuit. The Bilboa discovered her danger and sought to scud away. A shot across her bow from the New York brought her to and she was at once boarded by a detachment of marines and sailors, under Ensign Marble. The Spanish flag was hauled down and the ship sent to Key West. Another steamer found to be fly- ing the German flag was allowed to proceed. Tomorrow (Saturday) morning the fleet is expected to move closer to Havana, probably within range of the guns in the shore batteries. PEPPER. PARIS BEPORTED CAPTURED. evening. Auother Rumor is That She is Re- turning to Port. LONDON, April 23.—A report was in eplation today that the American Line Paris, chartered by the United States gov- ernment, which sailed from Southampton yesterday afternoon for New York, had been captured by the Spanianis. A second report said the Paris was return Southampton. Both reports are diser: The first rumor appears to have arisen from the fact that before sailing the cap- tain of the Paris was warned to run for the nearest port in case of danger. As to the second rumor, it is pointed out that the Paris passed the Lizard at 11:45 o'clock last night. —>—_—_. LOSS OF TOPEKA DISCREDITED. Rumor Based on Report of Captain of the Albatross. LONDON, April 23.—At the United States embassy here, and in other quarters, no confirmation has been received of the re- port from Falmouth that the United States cruiser Topeka, formerly the Diogenes, which left Falmouth on Tuesday evening, has foundered in collision with the bark Albatross, The captain of the Albatross, on arrival at Falmouth, reported that he had been In collision with a steamer at midnight on Tuesday, which afterward flashed a light and suddenly disappeared. He expressed the belief that she foundered, and was under the impression that she may have been the Topeka, The news is discredited here. Se SES —~ WILL CUT CUBAN CABLES. The Mangrove Leaves Key West With Cable Outét. KEY WEST, Fia., April 23.—The United States steamer Mangrove left here at 5:30 o'clock this morning fully equipped as a cable ship. She headed southeast, and her destination is said to be the south of Cuba. There, it is believed, she will cut off cable communication with the island proper, so far as the southern cables are concerned. It is understood she is to be convoyed by one or more warships. Another report has” it, on the authority of one of her officers, that she is going out to the Key West ship channel to remove the buoys. —_.>__. SPAIN TAKES THE SHENANDOAH. Four-Masted = Belonging Arthur Sewall of Maine. LONDON, April 23.—It is reported here that the Spaniards have captured the American ship Shenandoah, Capt. Murphy, which left San Francisco on January 5, for Liverpool. She is a four-masted vessel of 3,280 tons register and owned by Ar- thur Sewall & Company of Beth, Me. ieee COAL WILL BE CONTRABAND. LONDON, April 23.—According to a spe- cial dispatch from Madrid, the Spanish government has been officially notified that Great Britain will regard coal as contra- band of war.’ Another special dispatch from the Spanish capital announces that the government of Spain has been re- quested to announce to what extent it is disposed to exercise the right of search. eras FLEET IN SIGHT OF HAVANA. Its Appearance Arouses Enthusinsm of the Populace for War. HAVANA, April 22, 8:30 p. m. (delayed in transmission).—The city of Havana is agitated by war enthusiasm. The United States fleet can be seen in the offing. Great confidence is felt among the Spanish in the effectiveness of their batteries. Crowds before nightfall assembled at every point of vantage to gaze upon the blockading fleet... —_—__ Auxiliary Naval Force. The Secretary of the Navy has sent to the House committee on naval affairs an urgent reqiest for immediate ection on a joint resolution he submits creating a United States auxiliary naval force for coast defense.