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9 vantage, many of them gathering on the roofs of houses. The Fleet 1 izht. At 6 p.m. the semaphore signaled that ft was the United States which was in sight, and at 6:15 p.m. a red flag was run up at the signal station, warning guns were fired from Morro Castle, and aft-rward from Cabanas fortress, adjeining it. This caused a2 commotion threvghout the city and was the first real news of the war. ‘The cannon shots from the fortresses stirred up the regular troops and volun- tears throughout Havena and its vicinity, and there was a rush to quarters. The signal guns from the forts re-echoed to the palace and throughout the streets, causing people to rush from the houses, with the result that all the thoroughf: wer? soon crowded with excited inhabitants. Captain General BI ard the shots “h place the nteers excitement and generals and Promptly ru: full warlik> enthusiasm. S the captain 1 staff, the diers ard populace. a brief, final inspe and went the appr: no sign of a 4 spot from wh The Span Ha- vana is pi! + and they have gre treneth of their forts the ef- tiver In tact, ther satisfaction at the pread € - where » it was seen that the hour of battle .pparently approaching and that were soon to bat aise. Only these who witness- th anor of the people, mili a civilians, can understand the eninu- siasm which prevailed on all sides. Crowds See the FL . As the time passed more and more peo- ple crowded to the spots from which thi fleet could be most favorably seen. By Saw p.m. there yvement of the masses through all the streets and on all the squares. The coffee houses and clubs 1 with excited people discuss- niards expressed themselves as asure arms with the “invad- and there was no expression of doubt the result. Many of the stores are 1, as their owners and employes are anxious to ers,” \olunteers, and have therefore been to the defense of the city. As this di is } nt the military authoritie 4 are in consultation at the palace, a precaution possible to the Span- jards has been taken to guard against a night surprise and to re t an attack if the bombardment is commenced. During the E Hava and Scenes ning. Throughout the evening the scenes of en- thusiasm continued in the harbor districts and San Lazaro avenue was full of people, who vuted gefinances at the distant American fleef yelling “Shoot away!” “Why don’t you shoot?” ete. When the news of the capture of the Spanish steamer Buena Ven y the United States cruiser Nashville twenty mites off Key West reach- ed here Admiral Manterola, the Spanish naval commander, wished to prevent the sailing of the American steamer Saratoga, but Captain General Blanco was opposed to this and she was allowed to sail. It was estimated this evening that there were from 45,000 to 50.000 men under arms in Havana proper. The district outside of Havana, at the same time, was held by the battalions of engineers. Everything breathed war. Armed men en on all sides; the batte were a th artillerymen, and pedestrians were not pertritted to pass certain pla d outside of the Vedado district no movement at all was allowed. Scout Boats Sent Out. Scout beats were s: + from the har- ber, always in a@ stra line, and they | will be com and going throughout the been amers have forbidden } ve for ports on the north coast of the | nd eral Arolas, the mi Havana, has issued ¢ hm commander rs for the es- | mmiittees te pre- | of a panic dur- he city be bom- ties and the appointed on these com- tary of patriotic « ninal acts in ca or should autho: of the Capture. iated YORK April the The following New York from Key nals @ispatch boat with the f it th mort ng ow ard of Havana, off the he first ed im ar gun of an bows of 4 civil we Anita, f FRID Cuban } | a} | j Ameri enemy's ship sinc: was hurled fre the s the the New York freighter uy before 6 o'clock this even- | he little Pedro, scurrying Ike | sea bit close in shore, favored by the in of a foggy. misty day, wa: ied by the New York, and immediat brought about with a solid shot ac her bow lt was shortly after 5 o'clock that the New York signaled the fleet to halt, and udded away like a greyhound along the coast of Cuba Far off against the dim, vague back- ground of Cuban hills, half seen, half guessed, could be traced a faint film of grayish smoke, the one visible evidence of a frightened Spanish freighter striving vainly to race out the day without being discovered by the great gray monsters that blackened the sky to the west in one solid mass of black cloud from the funnels of roaring furnaces. It Was a Hopeless Race. Vainiy the Spantard raced. Charging along at trial test speed, the New York soon lay across the bows of the Spanish ship the crashing challenge blazed from the deck of the cruiser. A huge puff of white smoke rolled out from the side of the flagship and far off, just in front of the Spaniard, a fountain of white foam leaped into the air. In 4 moment the course of the strange Spa was changed, and she hove to. Shortly after the New York led her prey further out from shore and laid her to. Crew and captain could be seen rushing about the deck of the ship like a nest of ' ants, hiding their valuables and striving to | avert some impending fate they could only guess at in their ignorance. As she came around her name could be clearly read on her stern. She ts the Pe- dro of Biiboa, a Spanish freighter, two- masted, with a black funnel and single Yellow stripe, and hull black above red. As soon as she was laid alongside the Pedro was boarded by Ensign Frank Mar- bie of New York. Ensign Marble led a prize crew, consist- ing of a file of marines and seamen. With great formality the ensign swung aboard and assumed command. A burly, bare- footed American tar shoved the Spanish quartermaster away from the wheel and began to set the course of the Spaniard. Crew Huddled Together, ‘The Spanish crew gathered in a terrified huddle near the forecastie and awaited de- velopments. Hardly had the prize crew been put on and board before another freighter was seen! going down the coast to the eastward. The New York, leaving the captured Spanish craft im charge of the prise crew, drew = ee ee Re Ee Ee THE EVENING STAR,-SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898-24 PAGES, BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION. A reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulation sworn to Is a bona fide one. It is easily possible for a news- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in orier to Geceive adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, judge by reselts, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Cirealation of The “Evening Star.” 39,837 34,072 35,422 43,077 49,177 16,078, SATURDAY, April 16, 1898. MONDAY, April 18, 1898... . TUESDAY, April 19, 1538. WEDNESDAY, Apri! 20, 159s THURSDAY, April 21, 1899. FRIDAY, April 22, 1598... Total Dally average... .+ 29,610 I solemnly swear that the above statement rep- resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- ING STAR carculated during the six secular daya ending Friday, April 22, 1s98—that is, the num. ber of copies actually sold, delivered, furnish- edor mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona de purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the copies so counted are returnable to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty-third day of April, A. Df 1598. FRED. McKEE, Notary Public, D. C. across the bows of the stranger and sent a shot into the water directly in front of her bows. She paid no attention to the challenge, but Kept steadily on, and a few onds later another shot was-sent hurling across the water in front of her. After this hostile demonstration she hauled up and was soon following the New York out to sea. It was discovered, how- ever, that she flew the German flag, and consequently. was permitted to proceed. As this is carried from the scene of the eceurrence by the Echo, the Pedro is being headed for Key West, to be used as a transport in carrying American troops to Cuba. —_— > WAR CORRESPONDENTS’ PASSES. A General Order Ixxued by General Miles. Maj. Gen. Miles today issued the follow- Ing general order to the army “Passes for newspaper correspondents to accompany any portion of the army will be issued only by the Secretary of War. All applications for pavses must be ac- companied with proper credentials from the publishers or proprictors of newspapers or’press associaticns. Pass ued will be limited to the smallest possible number. Upon arrival correspondents will repert at headquarters in the field, and no pass wil! be valid until countersigned by an offic to be designated by the general in com- nd. Correspondents and all other civilians within the lines of the army subject to the rules and articles of war, as far us applicable, and to such rules and tions as may be prescribed by proper au- thority. The general in command may. if he deems proper, meke arrangements for the messing of correspondents and for their transportation, the expense to be borne by the corresponden “It should be understood that the passes issued to correspondents are authority for them to accompany some portion of the army 7 p long as, in the opinion of the coramand, their presence is net inj or en- danger tions. will be subject at 1 to such restrictions as the general may impose, and h nd any corre- ndent without ¢ or the field of ever, in his ju 9 SO, reporting through the the informa “Disobedic s of his command ations when- nevessar the facts in the proper military channels, for on of the Seeretary of War. of orders or any other te 1 be foito ed by the revocation of his by the Secretary of War, and the person so offending will not be permitted thereafter to accompany any ‘portion of the army.” Following ts form of passes: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT. This ts to certify that the bearer here- of. .has been duly ac- credited to the War Department as a cor- respondent of. . Military commanders are quested to permit him to pass freely, so fer as in their judgment it is proper and expedient to do 30, and to extend to him such aid ard pro- tection, not incompatible with the interests of the service, as he may require. Given at the War Department, city of Washingtor, this........day of... A.D. 189. Secretary of War. Countersigned Signature. by PATRIOTS ENLISTING, Employes of Department of Agricul- ture Tendering Services. Many of the employes of the Department of Agriculture are enlisting in the service of the United States against Spain. It 1s sald the enthusiasm in that department is so great that even the women are anxious to go to war. Col. Andrew Geddes, chief clerk of the depertment, yesterday formal- ly tendered in person his services to Gen- eral Miles. As evidencing the patriotic fervor of the gentler sex, Col. Geddes is receiving numerous applicaticns from among the wo- men employes for positions in the hos- pitals. To one of these, signed by Mrs. L. E. Fairfax of the division of statistics, which is a sample of all, he returned a reply, as follows “Dear Madam—Your favor of the 22d in- stant, offering your services and those of your friend, Miss C. Armstrong. as nurses in case of war, has been received. This is merely ancther proof, if any were need- ed, of how noble and patriotic women are when great occasions require unselfish and heroic action and sacritice. In my opinion, should the war be protracted, there will be urgent call for nurses. Your communi- cation will be filed and receive full con- sideration. “I appreciate fully the patriotic and kind feelings which prompt you and your friend in this matter.” ——e French Fleet Coming West. EREST, France, April 23.—The Atlantic naval division of the French northern squadron is under orders to keep in ¢on- stant proximity to the Antilles during -hos- tilities, “ MONEY FROM PRIZES Reasons Why a Declaration of War is Desired. SEIZURE OF SPANISH MERCHANTMEN Owners of the Buena Ventura Have Protested. — DISCUSSION OF INTEREST eae, Ee It was learned about noon that the mes- sage of the President to Congress recom- mending a declaration of war would rot be sent to Congress until Monday. Naval offi- cials are anxious to have the declaration made at the earliest moment, in order that they may make sttre of prize money re- ting from the sale of such Spanish ships as they may capture. However, it may be stated that scveral members of the cabinet are opposed to the plan of seizing merchant ves is which are neither loaded with con- traband of war nor destined to supply with food the Spanish forces in Cuba. Taking the v that although the rules of war as practiced in the past permit the seizure of such craft, it is contended by some that the action {s hardly consistent with the po- sition taken by the United States at the time of the Paris agreement. ‘The refusal of the United States to enter thai agree- ment to reirair from the practice of pri- yateering was only because of the gove:n- le much ment desiring to carry the prince: further and exempt from seizure t erty of individuals at sea. Alt xoverument is not bound at pres Siatemest made at that time, ihere is a be- lef on the part of some of the cabinet offi- cers that merchant vessels should at least have the benefit of a notice of the outbreak of hostilities before seizure. Meanwhile, in the opinion cf the naval authorities at the State Departmen:, no priz> money is likely to be awarded for the Spanish vessels already captured, in ad- vance of a declaration of war, although this is a point for judicial Jeterminazion and wili doubtless be speedily settled by an admiralty court. Protest of Ship Owners. The firing on the Spanish merchantman Buena Ventura in advance of a formal Geclaration of war has raised a very inter- esting point which is being debated in :he diplomatic corps. ‘The owners of the ves- sel in New York have announced their in- tention to appeal, and it is not all improb- able that a vigorous demand for redress frem this government may be prcsecuted. They have already notified the French em- bassy here, through the French consul at New York, that they will make a protest against the firing upon and seizure of their vessel. It 1s a simpte notification to this effect, and does not state specifically to Whom or by what means they will take the action or the course of procedure in di manding redress to be followed. It is very Probable, however, they will make a formal protest to the French embassy in this ci for submission to the State Department. Some members of the diplomatic corps even go so far as to say they believe the vessel will be promptly released by this government, in view of the priority of the act to the actual notification, which they hold should, on general principles, have been given or at least to the actual expira- tion of the time limit expressly imposed in the ultimatum of the United States. A leading diplomat, in expressing his view today, stated he thought the owners ef the vessel would rest content on the findings of a prize court, if tt was co stituted in the regular way. He was ni familiar with the course adopted in suc cases, but did not hesitate to say that h would not be surprised if a prize cou should be called on to ccnsider the case. Calling attention to numerous past in- st s of impartial judictal consideration of ¢ involving internatioral issues, this diplomat frankly stated he would not ques- tion that the courts would be sole! guided by considerations of law, uninfiu- enced by pepular clamor or sentiment. No Hasty Decision. In this connection it is safe to say the diplomats are convinced that this gofern- ment will not render an advanced opinion on the subject, or, in other words, announce preseniatives of foreign countries this country proposes to do, until it considers all the facts in ih fe and oflicially promulgates its decision. It is pointed out that this has been the pr » hot to indie: this M do, but wait untii it can its official decision. On one hand, it is claimed that the hand- ing of the passports to Minister Woodford, ing as they did the relations between the two countries, was a formal act of hos- tility; on the other, that the ultimatum named a specific date on which, conditioned on Spain's conceding the points submitted, the government would begin practical hos Ulities, Two important points are being discussed. One is that a formal declaration of war was susceptible of the interpretation that prior to its issuance there was no war, and, therefore, the Buena Ventura affair Was unjustified. The other concerns the language of the Cuban blockade proclama- tion, which begins in this language: “Whereas by a Joint resolution passed by Congress and approved April 20, 1898, and communicated to the government of Spain. A Diplomat’s Contention, Exception is taken to the last phrase, and a well-known diplomat today said that language probably could not be sustained. He called attention to the fact of the fail- ure of Minister Woodford to reach the Spanish government before it had sent him his passports. Therefore, he said, the pro- clamation, in so far as that opening sen- tence is concerned, may be inaccurate. The discussion among the representatives of the foreign governments bears more on the moral rights than the legality of the seizure. There is some question whether the date specified in the ultimatum should not have been observed, regardless of the return of passports, and the claim is ad- vanced that it is a serious question wheth- er thelr issuance and the departure of the diplomatic representatives dispensed with what, in one sense, might be regarded as a mcral obligation to await the time. Further than that, waiving the statement that the hardiag of passports constituted an answer to the ultimatum, the question is raised whether, having received no for- mal and regular answer at all, this gov- ernment should have waited until noon to- day, the date set. ———+-2-+____ Claim Capture Was Hlegal. LIVERPOOL, April 23.—Larrinaga Co., the owners of the Spanish steamer Buena Ventura captured yesterday off Key West by the United States cruiser Nashville, has issued a signed protest against her capture. They say the cargo of the steamer belongs to British merchants and was insured in Great Britain. They add that the steamer left Ship Island on April 14, so her captain was not aware of outbreak of war. Final- ly, the owners gf the Buena Ventura claim the capture was illegal, as there has been no formal declaration of war, and the ulti- matum of President McKinley to Spain had not expired when the steamer was seized. ——.—_ ‘Will of Henry Wex. ‘The will of the late Henry Wex was filed today. His entire estate, of which no value is given, is left to his wife, who is named @ executrix without bond. MEN NOW WANTED Spaniards, bift tit the moral effect of an army of this ‘bize ‘Would be good on Austria and any other Eurbpean country which has a hankering ‘to join in the struggle. Tae President might Have listened to these ar- guments had his" information as to Aus- tria’s attitudé indtcated anything belliger- ent. The President is sald to have been officially given to understand that Austria will do nothing offensive to this country. The Hawaiian I ds Rumer. Several cabinet members said today that Jethey did not know anything of orders hav- been issued for the seizure of the Ha- walian Islands by this government. The report was circulated all day that a mem- ber of the foreign affairs committee of the House had said that he knew some time ago that orders had been issued to Admiral Miller to take possession of the islands on a certain date in the name of the United States. Went to the Capitol. President McKinley left the White House about noon to attend the funeral of Sena- tor Walthall, but returned soon after 1 o'clock and had a quiet afternoon. It was detided late this afternoon that the President will serd a message to Con- gress on Monday requesting that body to pass a formal declaration of war. This Was agreed upon this afternoon between resident McKinley and Judge Day. Brig. Gen. Harries saw the President this afternoon. It is said that Gen. Har- ries hopes to have the District of Colum- bia National Guard given 1,000 as its quota under the cal! to be issued Monday. WILL BE GIV HALF PAY. Maine Central Railway Employes Who Go to the War. The Maine delegation, who are always proud of the patriotiam of their state, had a special reason for rejoicing over informa- tion received today ‘of the action of the Maine Central railroad with respect to its employes who may enter the war. Senator Frye, who is a director in this road, received the following dispatch toda: “Mr. W. P. Frye: Maine Central is not a soulless corporation. Its directors yester- day voted unanimously that if any of the employes of the road serve in this war they should receive half pay from the railroad while absent, and their places be restored to them upon their return. (Signed) J. H. HANLEY. — WAR REVENLE BILL, ‘The Tax on Beer and Tobacco is Its Feature. The war revenue bill was completed by the repubiican members of th> ways and means committeé this afternoon. Its pro- visions have already been published sub- stantially. ‘The backbone of the bill is the beer and tobatco tax, from whica $50,000,- 8) Is expected, to be raised. Wha: the com- mittee term the “universa! stamp tax” will raise this to $00,0H1,000. This includes legal instruments, ertain commercial paper: etc., and all sorts of patent inedicines- prac- tically everything not now taxed. Telegrams are taxed one cent for every twenty-five, but press dispatches are ex- empted. Miscellaneous items raise the es- timated revente to $10,000,000, ‘The $500,000,000 popular loan at 3 per cent is in the form of 10-20 coin bonds. In ad- dition to this $10,000,000 in certificates of indebtedness is provided for, also bearing 3 per cent interest. There is no fax on raliroad tickets. Chai-man Dingley will introduce: the bill this afternoon ——__—___ ++ - CONSULS LEAVE THEIR POS' Mr. Carroll Announces His Arrival at Gibraltar. The State Department today received a cable message from United States Consul rroll_ announcing his arrival at Gibral- tar. Mr. Carroll was consul at Cadiz, Spain, and he was the first of the Ameri- consuls to announce to the govern- their safe arrival in neutral terri- © department, however, has no that the other consuls, profiting by notice that Mr. Woodford had in advance to prepare for imn parture, have made their way out of Spain and escaped the danger of mob violence. Two consuls in Spain haye reported to the State Department thelr departure from can ent tory dou the their posis because of the prospects of war between the two countries. One of is Mr. Bartleman, consul at Malaga, for several days prior to his depar- ture there were scenes of violence and inst his tife. The consuls were en orders to ¢ when there was evi- of a rupiure between Spain and the ites, and the fact that nothing to the contrary has been beard from nearly all of them is taken as evidence that they got safely out of ihe country. Prior to the verance of diplomatic relations the con- uls were given permission to leave, so that ff any of them have not departed it was at their own risk. SE —— YET DETERMINED. denc United NOTHING Adjutant General Corbin’s Statement Regarding the Local Guardsmen. Adjutant General Corbin, who has spe- cial charge of the National Guard of the District, said that nothing had yet been determined in regard to the employment of that organization. Its quota, according to population, under the call for 125,000 men, is about 450 men. General Corbin said that it was possible, however, that an entire regiment of the District militia might be called into immediate service. The question of encampment and meth- ods of mustering in, etc., are details that will be arranged as socn as the call has been certified by the governors of the states and territories. Adjt. Gen. Corbin. satd at 3 o'clock this afternoon that noné of the details for the organization of tréops under the call issued tcday had yet beswSompieted. They might geas he arranged late this afterhoon, or ig be necessary td delay action untit He'said the call_was for 125,000 vo reference was of the differenSste@®. it aes that the volunteer id be made up al- most entirely ch organizatiofis.” According to Hist reports recetved by the department théitotal strength of the National Guard waS about™11%,000, beitg 11,000 tess_thaS ths“number ef. volunteers ‘called for. The war strepgth of the Na- tional,@ard, however, ‘fs 184,000, s0.<hat pouble in securing full p of the states in case War footie => NEW YORK, April 23.—Mrs. McKinley went for a drive in Central Park today. On her return to the Windsor Hotel she was surprised to frd-that a telephone, having direct communicatioA with the White House, had been placed in her room. Mrs. McKinley,-who ig Jn. good health, will remain here until Tuesday. + Personal Mention. : Mr. Joseph Strasburger of 310 7th street returred_ yesterday from_a-ten-days’ trip to New York, + <5’: Mr. C. H. ot Moines, 306 M Robinson: is a guest of ¥. C. Bar! northwest. a AWAIT CALL TO ARMS Pennsylvania National Guardsmen Anrious for Active Service. MARYLAND ON A WAR FOOTING Marines at Portsmouth, N. H., Under Orders. PREPARATIONS FOR WAR HARRISBURG, Pa.. April 23.—The lead- ing officers of the National Guard ave on duty at headquarters in this clty anxious- ly awaiting a call from Washington for troops. Adjt. Gen. Stewart has decided to mobilize the entire division at Mount Gretna. Col. Logan, quartermaster gen- eral, will direct the movement of the Penn- sylvania troops with the aid of Col. Pot- ter, assistant quartermaster of the division, They reported to Gen. Stewart this morn- ing, and will remain here until the ernor issues his ca'l. The guard officials do not look for or- ders from Washington until after Presi- dent McKinley has signed the bill reorgan- izing the regular army. Col. Ripple, com- | missary general; Col. Huff, assistant com- | ary general, and Col. Miner, general inspector of rifle practice, are also on duty at headquarters, Governor Hastings was in his office at 10 o'clock and will stay right at his desk until he hears from the President. The camp at Mount Gretna will probably be named in the governor's honor. Marines Ordered Away. PORTSMOUTH, N. H., April 23—Orders have been received here that all marines and officers be ready to move at once. There are only twenty-seven privates and seven petty officers now on duty at the marine barracks. The navy yard will prob- ably be protected by state troops, as soon as the marines are ordered forwar Past Assistant Surgeon K. B. Fitts, U.S. left here today for Boston with a draft of men, including machinists and firemen, for service in the navy. Orders were r ceived this morning to ship a Jarge quantity of ammunition to New York. Three cut- ters for the St. Paul have been shipped to Philadelphia. oe Liew:. Weeks, U. 8. N., has dispatched 4 €ctail of men to the Isles of Shoal to take charge of the signal station there. Maryland National Guard. BALTIMORE, Md., April Active Preparations are in progress toward pu ting the Maryland National Guard on a war footing, and the indications are that Maryland will be ready to respond with her quota of iroops to the President's call for volunteers within twenty-four hours flom now if neces Maj. Gen. Wilmer, ecommandcr-in-chief of the state troops. has ordered into camp at Pimlico, near Bal- Umore, the Ist Brigade, consisting of the Ist, 4th and 3th Infantr regiments, Troop A Cavalry and the stgnal corps, and com. prising all the troops in Maryland save tha naval reserve. Of the latter a portion has been assigned to the auxiliary cruiser Dixie; another s jon to the moni Mzhopac, and the balance are awaiting or- ders. gov- Precautions Against Sples. VALLEJO, Cal., April 23.—Renewed pre- cautions have been taken at Mare Island to guard against spies. None except govern- ment employes may enter the Navy yard unless having a pass, and this will be is- sued only to persons having business at the office. An attempt to visit any other section of the yard will be followed by ar- rest NEW YORK, April 25.—A detactm marines numbering eighty, most of raw recruits, arrive: here today en route from Boston to the League Island navy yard. They left for Philadeivhia on the 8 am. train. DETROIT, Mich., Aprii Tommander Gilbert Wilkes of the Michigan naval mi- litia has received orde! to Norfolk, Va., with his comma SAN FRANCISCO, April : lace F. Rendoiph of th ment has left for Chik been assigned to the command Artillery in the federal camp, of distinguished s to proceed at once With TH Senator Hanna Pays a Visit to Com- modore schley. FORT MONROE, Va., April 23.—The fly- ing squadron awoke this morning to smooth seas and blue skies, and the usual cleaning and polishing went on without interrup- tion. The dispatches relating to prizes tured by the ships at Key West we ceived with pleasure. Senator Hanna and family and Senator Mantle arrived here this morning from Washington. Senator Hanna sent his card aboard the Brooklyn, and later, with his family, visited the big fighter and were guests of Commodore Schley and Capt. Cook, All the boats “sighte their an- chors this morning, to see that the anchor is not foul of the chain, the purpose being to avoid a delay such as happened to the Minneapolis last week when the squadron went to sea. The pilots who will take the big ships through the tortuous channel between Cape Henry and Cape Charles are F. W. Guy of Hampton, J. Peak, W. Scott, J. F. S. Dear and J. Watson, all of Norfolk. The precau- tion is taken to have a pilot for each ship so that no possible misadventure can result. Senator Hanna said he was here for a brief rest over Sunday and not on any bus!- ness. He declin2d to express his views on the situetion to anybody and Senator Man- tle was equally reticent. ee War Enthusinsm at Madrid. MADRID, April 23.—The war enthusiasm continues here and in the provinces. Pa- triotic demonstrations are reported to hav3 occurred everywhere. Special religious ser- vices of prayer day and night are being or- ganized for the sitcess of the Spanish arms. * —- Mr. Del Viso’s Trip. Mr. Del Viso, secretary of the Argentine legation in Washington, has- not, it is sald, gone to New York in connection with the purchase of the Argentine warships, the San Martin and the Garibaldi, said to be in contemplation through the house of Mr. Flint. Mr. Del Viso went there simply to settle some private matters of his own, the sale of a private concession for some millions of dollars. ——— May Capture Spanish Mall Boat. LONDON, April 23.—A dispatch from Singapore says there is reason to believe the Spanish mail boat, Isla de Midanad @Qfindanao) will be captured by the United States cruisers befor2 she arrives at Manila. ae Audaz Still in Dry Dock. QUEENSTOWN, April 23.—The Spanish terpedo boat Audaz is still in dock at Cork. No truth in the report that she left here at about the time the Paris 12ft Southampton. —_— Big Coal Fleet Coming. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 23.—A big ficet of coal is on its way to San Francisco SPAIN TAKES THE SHENANDOAH. Belonging s of Maine. LONDON, Aprit 23.—1t is reported here that the Spaniards have captured the American ship Shenandoah, Capt. Murphy, Which left San Francisco on January 5, fer Liverpool. She is a four-masted vessel of 3.280 tons register and owned by Ar- thur Sewall & Company of Bath, Me. NEW YORK, April 23.—The American four-masted ship Shenandoah is one of the finest examples of Am>rican shipbuilding. She wes built at Bath, Me.. in 180, is 2") feet 7 inches long, has 49 feet 1 inch beam and is 29 feet 1 inch deep. Mr. Arthur Sewall of Arthur Sewall & Co., Bath, Me., owners of thy Shenandoah, was the vice presidential candidate with William J. Bryan during the last campaign. ‘The Shenandoah is a wooden vessei, built of the best materials, and was last reported as having be-a spoken on March 20 in lati- tude 1 degres south and longitude 30 de- grees west. In February, 1806, the Shenandoah made the run from San Franc’ to New h, with salmon and a California cargo, in ninety-six days, which is only nine days be- bind r>cord time Not Credited by the Owners, BATH, Me., April 23.—The members of the firm of Arthur Sewall & Company. owners of the schoone nandoah, which is reported to have been captured by the Spanish on a voyage from San Francisco to Liverpool, refuse to credit the story that she has been captured and expect soon to receive news of safe arrival a Liverpool, where she is now due. Thi Shenandoah is laden with wheat and a general cargo. —__ ANIMALS THAT act. Lockhart’s Elephant Comedians With Ringling Bros.’ Circus. And now come the Ringling Bros. with a trained animal divertisement of the cen- tury—a company of genuine comedy el pharis—presenting vaudeville — spectaltic: and even complete, laughable pl: wit absolute fidelity to truth and nature, an With an intelligence never before exhibit. in the brute creation. These comedy el phants have not only ttered all pr vicusly conceiy ideas of the possibilitios of animal training, but they are, and will undoubtedly continue to be for many years, the most marvelous instance of the pow of man over the brute creation that history has any record of. They work absolutely without urging, seem to appreciate the im- pertance of their part of the entertainment and unmistakably evidence their delight when the audience breaks out into lon, continued applause. The repertoire of the Leckhart elephants embraces several laugh- able comedies, among which ts a convul ing drama in several intensely funny scenes. There is the cafe, with two ele- phants wrangling over the payment of their score, the arrests of the more bel- ligerent for drunkenness; his trial before the magistrate and his final commitment to prison. All the actors in this amusing comedy are elephants. They are all dressea for the characters they assume, and, al- though not a word is spoken, the panto- mimic actions are so comprehensive that the story of the play is apparent to all. in ition to this and other comedies, the Lockhart elephants dance Jigs, go through the measures of a stately minuet, play upon musical instrume: and perfor: uumberless other astounding and almo: incredible feats. These marvelous eleph: ctors can be seen only with Ringling E skow, which will exhibit in Washington Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3. > War Mup of Cuba. Col. A. L. Wagner, chief of the military information bureau of the War Depart- , has prepared and published a map at Island of Cuba. It is compiied from the latest official sources of informa- tion, and is about seven feet in length a bout two and one-half feet in width. A large number of the maps have b pri and distributed among the arm Sea. 2.—The ers Ready t FALMOUTH, England, April Unite mers is ready for sea, but difficulty is experienced in get- ting a crew for her. —-+ Cantion From the Powers. stood that Italy will ed States and dealing with t note to the enjoining caution neutral shipping. in Croker NEW YORK, Aprit 2 rd Croker s for Livery on the Cam- pania. He was accompanied by his young est son, Herbert. > Miantonomoh Sails South, PHILADELPHIA, Pa ril menitor Miantonomon, which sailed League Island yesterday afterno. te sea at full speed morning, bound south. It is believed she wil! touch at Charleston on the way to Key Wi The Miantonomoh anchored during the night in the Delaware river off Bombay Hook. = es Coming to See the War. BERLIN, April 23.—Lieut. Rebeurpasch- witz has been ordered to Washington, and Lieut. Krosizk has been sent to Madrid, in order to watch the war movements and to report on the subject to the German government. ~The trom 1, passed > o'clock _ > A Sunday Afternoon Lecture. Dr. Howard Wilbur Ennis will deliver a lecture to the students at Columbian Uni- versity tomorrow—Sunday—afternoon at 4 o'clock. The subject is dimension of life. The doors will be thrown open to the public at 3:45. —__> The Plumbing Bill. The subcommittee of the committee on the District of Columbia, to which has been referred House bill €954, to regulate plumbing and gas fitting in the District of Columbia, gave a hearing on that measure yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Senators Hansbrough and Stewart, composing the subcomnittee, were present. Chas. B. Ball, superintendent of plumbing, and William Koch, president of the Association of Master Plumbers, were present and advo- cated the passage of the bill without amendment. It is understood the Journey- men -Plumbers’ Association has some ‘amendmerits to the bill to propose, and they will probably be given a hearing on the measure next week. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Ap#il 23.—Flour firm, unchanged— recolpia, 4144, batealas erponna TT ae barrels: aalés, O60 ‘Wheat strong—spot, mouth and ‘tpashels; stock, 792,761 bushels; sales, 41,- B wheat by sample, 103ai06% : B54as51e; May, 14; June, 37%u37%: H 29-0" moeheles sac sales, bushels —southern yellow, Oats orm-- No. "2 mixed, 314a82—re- bushels; exports, mone; stock,*279,- e Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers tock Danse, “Sse velar Baim stocl exe! a bt is Ladenburg, Phaimann & Co., New York. No. 2 4 celpts, 16.136 Ste Dasbels. GRAIN. High. Low. Close. 14 12” 1s z t a NS. High. i 11.05 S57 REGGE ER FINANCE AND. TRADE Prices of Stocks Were Slightly Stronger Today. MARKET WAS PURELY PROFESSIONAL ae Public is Still Keeping Hands Oft of Speculation. ee ee GENERAL MARKET REPORTS — - —= Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 23 —Opening prices. this morning were fractionally above the closing parity, and were given excellent Support throughout the day. Lond bought moderately 2 the short int ed to curtail risks over Sunday. The buying for foreign account, as well as professional demand at home, was clusively against previous sales. retty of stock seeking ® marke dormant feature of the trad © owners of securities si ) reason for sacrificing holdings at the pre Strong support ts under the market keressiveness of the depressing leve an marty dwindled to. ty tial propor- tions, Experience has shown the futility of selling stock with no . esult than reduction of th aly Liqui a r for any censiderable period during present Week, and as not like ss sud- nly forced by milite result of the week's t tionally unfavor: pvents of that period, the minimum declines vidences of unusval = neth. Mad the xtemled to would hay clin rs me natural than at been a fes tinuous movements have been Declines have been stayed, but t ing has not been voluntary in many iv stan Arguments for aggressive buy- ing are as as those for active seil- ing. Under the market there are many buying orders, just as there have been for weeks, but capital ts not losing patience There are many doubtful featy n the situation, and there is no reason for advane= he Limit on contemplated purchases public does well to leave Wall street umbered in the settlement of its Enthusiasm going to war has | value than enthusiasm coming Investors are disposed to await ts, even though they pay a pre- their precaution, Ss pme mium A waiting. market with alternate rallies and tines and larcely profes: al is bout ail the immediate future holds in pres nk statement reports an tnor-ase 25 in the 100 in deposits. The specie holdings have in S00, and the legal tenders de making a net lawfnl me ase in the gold supply is ly encouraging at a time When gol] premiums are look #n incident of the preparations Ment of the Cuban questi 1 upoa as The setcic from the fir en more op air at one hs. in loans indicates r contraction of commercial and Speculative obligations. Money was offer- ed m g00d volume toward the end of the week, but the and was small. Pur- hases of stocks on a margin are small, as the loans shows. What uying there Treassuritg from the fie- ui the statement, is of the strong-box ct “wer. “a or- time cial standpoint has n-ver b tune than now, but it bid to by more so in a fe se of $7,430, m: The following are the opering, the high- cst and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- perted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondent Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. 2 Wall st. Open. High. Low. Close. American Spirite.... oe Oy American Spirits, pfd By Aimerican Sugar. . 4% an Sugar, pfa. American To iw 00a; Nhnols Centrai Lake S re Missour: Pacitt National Lead Co. Natiousi Lead Co.. pid. New Jersey Centrar.... New Lork Central. Northern Pa § Northern Pacific Ont. & Western Pacitte Mau... Phila. & ieauing. Putman F.C. G southern Ky. pf Phila. Traction Texas Pacin Tena. Coa im Paeiaic. Jmionu Pacitic, pr Wabash, pid... Western Umon ie! silver... <a Brookiyn Bt. Transit. “”” 384 hig. & G Westera. . Wy WE We 1: bag art Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regutar call—12 o'clock m.—U. 8. 4s, istered. 2150 at 10i. Metropolitan Reflroad conm Gs, $1,000 at 115; $1,000 at 118. Capital Trac tion, 5 at 72%. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 58 cents; 100 at 60 cents: 100 at 59 cent 6 cents; LU0 at 60 cents; 100 at 60 cent & cents; 100 at 6) cents: 100 at @2 cente: 100 at & pens Mergevthaler Linotype, 15 at issiy: 5 at 139, District of Columbia Bonds.—3.65s, funding, cur- rency. 112 bid, 114 asked. Mixcelianeous Bonds. 90 Bid. Co- Company 6a, Gan ts, U. 8. Electric Light ture imp. |. Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone 5s, 102 bid. American Security and Trust -_and A.. 160 bid. American. Security and A. and O.. 100 bid. Weshington Marset Company Ist Ga, 169 bid. Washington Market Company tmp. Gs, 109 bid. Wanhil Company ext. 6s, 4 tad. bids Colma Tide Th Mee he cake Waste ot a ane on a bid. fad —! bid. ox ‘elephone Stocks.—Penraylvania, bid. Chesa- Peake and Potomac, 348% Md. Ametican Graph- azked." American Grete phoae arettred, red; 1430 Wd. 16 aaked Pee Carriage. 63 ‘anked. aes i . GL Mis-ellaneons Sto-ks. — Mergenthsler . 1: bid. 1 Sr Ree ae xEx div.