Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1898, Page 1

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TALKING ( OF OFFICE War Gives waa at Times to Other Topics at the White House. THE PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE INDORSED Se Friends of Military Officers Extol Their Merits. —— + -——— ‘VISITED BY DELEGATIONS > At a meeting of the Senate foreign relations committee Senator Morgan pointed out the importance of con- sidering the annexation of Hawaii. Governor Oates of Alabama said after a visit to the War Department that he regarded the appointment of General Lee and General Wheeler as major generals of volunteers as cer- tain. The Senate confirmed the nomina- tion of John B. Moore to be assistant secretary of state, and Colonel Nash to be commanding general of subsist- ence. The New Jersey naval reserves were detailed to the Resolute and Badger. The Navy Department declined to accept the Fuerst Bismarck and Co- lumbia, deeming them unsuitable for the naval service. Reckless disregard is reported of the regulations for the protection of shipping at harbors where mines and torpedoes were laid recently. The House of Representatives be- gan consideration of the war revenue bill. There has been another conference between General Miles and represen- tatives of the Cuban civil and military authorities as to operations in Cuba. Some think that there will soon be recognition of belligerency at least. Dispatches from Madrid say the fleet which sailed from Cadiz some days ago is expected to strike some of the cities on the Atlantic coast at an early day. The monitor Terror captured the Spanish sloop Ambrosio Bolivar near Havana today. It is reported from Madrid that a Spanish cruiser captured the Ameri- can ship Saranac and took her to Manila. On General Miles’ recommenda- tion 10,000 canvas uniforms will be bought for use in the Cuban cam- paign. The Pennsylvania congressional delegation is making a fight to have ex-Representative Robinson succeed Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. was a dearth of war news around i House today. Callers were pientifu.. but they found nothing new in the si tion. They talked with the Pres- ident on mary different subjects, even re- ities es to offices which n hung up pending the troubles th Spain. The question of war is no lonze: the all-absorbir.g question with the en of the country. Their constit- uerts are beginning to clamor for oppor- tu: to fill the offices which are open, ile there bas not been a general re- n of office-seeking, the situation at the White House begirs to resemble the Gays of the past, when office-seeking and giving was the great game at the Execu- tive Mansion. The President has not laid down a single connection with the war situation, but he realizes that he must give some time tc domestic affairs. The effort will require @ greater strain tham he has yet been sub- jected to. The fact that no material change in the situation at Havana is expected scon also enables the President to divert attention for % short time to other directions. The general impression of the visitors during the day was that the President does not intend that the blockading squadron shall engage tn a fight until it meets the Span- ish fleet. Fresident’s Attitade Approved. This decision of the President is ap- proved by many men known as favorable to hot work. Senator Tillman, for in- stance, is of the opinion that to send the fleet against the Havana fortifications weuid be to run serious risk of damage. The fleet would then be in bad condition to meet the Spanish fleet. He believes that so soon as the fleet meets and vanquishes the Spanish squadron the bombardment of Havana will begin. There will then be wnothing to fear about damage to the ships. Senator Tillman, like many other official visitors during the day, simply wanted to find out what treatment was to be given Scuth Carolina in the coming conflict. He did not ask for the appointment of any special set of men, but did speak a good word for Maj. Garlington of the regular army. Maj. Garlington {s a South Car- Mnian. Senator Tillman thinks he ought to be made a brigadier general, A Place for Capt. King. ‘The Wisconsin delegation has asked the President to give a brigadier generalship to Captain Charles King, the military noy- elist, retired. Senator Spooner presented the matter to President McKinley. The Wisconsin senator stands at the head of the President's list of friends and will probably get what he asks for. Senator Proctor called for a few minutes with Mr. Matthews, former consul general to Tangiers. The Hst of the day's visitors included Senators Gallinger, Fairbanks, Nelson, Milis, Bacon, Wilson, Cockrell, Elkins, Gray, Lodge, Representatives Alexander, Overstreet, Morris, Foss, Graff, Sperry, and is said to hi second choice. ssistant Secret ed PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS. Several Army and Nzvy Promotions McMillin, Joy, Pierce, Sherman, Grosvenor ard Dalzell. In addition to political errands all these officials wanted to talk with ae President about the positions of the troops from their respective states. The Presi- dent spent practically the entire day in dis- cussing details of this kind, all regarding the volunteer troops and reorganization of the army. Delegations Call. Several delegations of the G. A. R. and prominent colored citizens called during the day to assure the President of their earn- est desire to aid him in any way. The President receives a daily report of the movements of th: Key West fleet. This is sent him that he may keep fully posted. Secretary Leng was at the White House this afternoon and went out with the Pres- ident for a short walk. He was the only cabinet officer at the White House during the day. ‘ko Suceced Mr. Roosevelt. The Pennsylvania congressional delega-| tion is making a strong fight for the ap- pointment of ex-Representative Robinson of that state as as t secretary of the navy. Mr. Robinson is a graduate of the Navai Academy and is said to be specially weil informed on all questions affecting the cerstruction and operation of warships. He was a strong candidate for the office at the time of the appointment of Mr. Roosevelt ve been the President's ary Roosevelt this after- ce with the President. in the List. The President today sent these nomina- tlons to the Senate: Hershey, to be collector of in- ninth district of Pennsyl- cott, to be super--| sels for the eighth district; Wm. R. Bates, marshal for rn district of Michigan; Wm. D. ern district ternal enuc Vania, Charles i the e Gordon, atterney of Michigan. Peo for the e masters, lowa—George Metzger, Da- venport. North Carolina—P. J. O'Brien, Durham; Cc. T. Bailey, Raleigh. Massachusetts—E. Knowlton, Fogg, Lynn. Fennsylvania—Thomas H. Higgins, Ches- ter. Michigan—R. M. Johnson, Middleville; J. B. George, Constantine. Tennessee—Jacob S. Matthews, Athens. Wisconsin — Eleancra Andrews, Evans- ville. Frank H. Young, receiver of public mon- eys at Broken Bow, Neb.; Joel A. Piper, receiver of public moneys at McCook, Neb. Registers of land oflice—Francis M. Rath- bun, McCook, Neb., ard James King, Boise, Idaho. Indian agents—Warren H. Rand of Mich- igan, Cheyenne River agency, S. D., and Daniel C. Miles of Massachusetts, Chey- enne and Arapahoe agency, Oklahoma. War—Capt. Rudolph G. Ebert, assistant surgeon, to be major and surgeon; First Lieut. W. ©. Clark, 12th Infantry, to be captain; Second Lieut. George G. Gatley, 5th Artillery, to be first lieutenant. Navy—Lieut. Thomas H. Stevens, to be Meutenant commander. TENDERED THEIR SERVICES. Two Officers Who Fight. Colonel Bingham, superintendent of pub- lic buildings and grounds, has offered his services to the governor of his native state, Connecticut. He is indorsed by the con- gressional delegation from that state and by the Secretary of War for a volunteer commission as colonel or lieutenant colonel. Col. Wm. A. Youngblood, third auditor of the treasury, has tendered his services to the government in any military capacity they may be needed. Colonei Youngblood served in the confederate army from Ala- bama. He entered as a private and was rapidly promoted for bravery to command of a regiment. ———_____-_e-—______ MOORE'S NOMINATION CONFIRMED. Are Rendy to Some Opposition to His Views on the Monroe Doctrine. The Senate, if executive session, today confirmed the nomination of Prof. John B. Moore to be first assistant secr2tary of state on the recommendation of the com- mittee on foreign relations. ‘Tne committce decided informally upon the recommenda- tion after the adjournment of its meeting today. At the committee's meeting the point was raised that in some of his writ- ings Prof. Moore had deprecated some of the views on the Monroe doctrine held in this country, and the sugg2stion was made that the nomination should be held up until the President could be conferred with upon the subject. Accordingly, Senatcrs Lodge and Gray were appointed a subcommittee to visit the White House. They found the Pres- ident anxious to secure Mr. Moore's con- firmation and disposed to mininyze his views on Monroeism. He said he regarded Prof. Moore as especially fitted for the po- sition and that his knowledge of interna- tional questions was especially desirable at this time, reminding them that the Monroe doctrine was not to the front at present. The President's wishes were repeated to the members of the committee, and the immediate reporting of the matter to the Senate was decided upon, the committee taking the pcsition that any delay in con- firmation might lead to a general discus- sion of the Monroe doctrine, which prob- atiy would not enhance our national inter- ests in Europe at this time. The nomina- ticn was accordingly reported and contirm- ed without opposition. ——————-o—__ ‘To Remove Restrictions. At the instance of the War Department, Serator Hawley today introduced a Dill removing the limitation from the numbers of horses that may be purchased by the quartermaster’s department of the army and also removing the Imitation on the amount to be paid out by that department for the service of civilian eryployes. ——__- eo. Col. Nash Confirmed. ‘The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Col. W. H. Nash to be commissary gen- eral of subsistence, with rank of brigadier general, and Wm. 8. Ballard of,the District of Columbia, to be assistant salmon fisheries of Alaska: P. R. Ward of — York, to be second lieutenant of artil- lery. ——————-~e—_____ The Republican College League. Presiient Davis of the American Repub- lican College League today issued an order pestponing the seventh ennual ae of the league, which was to have been re Indianapetis, Ind., May 19-20. This ion was taken on account of the wi by — fred oa ee e's rs ona of the republican national committee. The cenvention will be convened at Indianap- = b Agen in a eee and ample notice all colleges. START FOR THE WAR|CU8AN REPRESENTATIVES |QFF TQ FIGHT DEWEY Pennsylvania National Guard Will All Soon Be in Camp. OTHER STATES SELECTING QUOTAS The Camp at Sea Girt Now Ready for Troops. MICHIGAN NAVAL RESERVE PHILADELPHIA, April 27.—Battery A of tl First Prigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania, under command of Captain Barclay H. Warburton, teft this city at 8:35 o'clock this morning for Mount Gret- na, where Pemnsylvania’s entire National Guard will be mobilized by tomorrow. There was a large crowd pr nt at ihe station to bid the soldiers geod bye, 2nd much enthusiasm was maniicsted. The train consisted of four pas: coaches, four stock cars ioaded with fiity-e’ght head of horses, one baggage car, and one fiat car containing two field piece: The battery will reach cunt Gretna about 1 o'clock and will be the first com- mand of the Pennsylvania troops to go into camp. Among the members of Battery A are four members of the University cf Penn- sylvania foot ball teams, past and present. They are: George Brooke, the famous full back; Samuel Boyle, Wm. Morice and Pete Overtield. Captain Warburton in civil life is the proprietor of the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph. New York's Quota Rendy. ALBANY, N. Y., April 27.—Governor Black today dispatched this message to Secretary Alger in response to the telegram received by him late Monday night asking him if the state could furnish at once twelve regiments of infantry and two troops of cavalry: “Your telegram received. New York's full quota will be ready any hour you call for it.” The governor waited for-a canvas to be made of the Guard before replying to the telegram from Washington, and this an- swer shows that a very large percentage of the Guard has volunteered. READING, Pa., April —Battery C, Pennsylvania National Guard, of Phoenix- ville, Pa., passed through Reading at 1 p.m. today on its way to camp at Mount Gretna. Over 3,000 enthusiastic people saw them off at Phoenixville. New Jersey Troops Designated. TRENTON, N. J., April 27.—Governor Voorhees today designated the regiments of the National Guard to serve in the vol- unteer army under the President's call. The regiments designated are the Ist Regi- ment of Newark, 2d of Paterson, 3d of Elizabeth. The 3d is an eight-company regiment, and will be augmented by Company A of Burlington, Companies C and G of ‘Camden, belonging to the 6th Regiment, and Com- pany E of Freehold, belonging to the 7th Regiment. The official orders have not yet been issued. The governor said today that the men would not be ordered to Sea Girt until Fri- day cr Saturday. In the meantime the men will undergo a preliminary physical examination in the several localities. It is the governor's intention, as far as possi- ble, to appoint as officers the present ofti- cers of regiments and companies designat- ed for service. Michigan Naval Militia. DETROIT, Mich., April 27.—One hundred and fifty members of the Michigan naval militia were drawn up on the deck of the U. S. 8. Yantic this morning, ready for de- parture for Norfolk, when orders came from Washington not to start until further orders. No explanation was given, but it is be- lieved that the Navy Department has de- cided to order out the entire Michigan re- serve instead of a portion. NEW YORK, April 27.—The state camp at Sea Girt, N. J., is in readiness for the New Jersey volunteers. Tents for the ac- commoéation of the 3,000 men expected have been arranged in company streets. Arrangements have been made to care for three times the number of men usually sheltered here during the camping season. Ammunition and supplies are on the grounds. Two light batteries of the 7th Artillery left Fort Slocum, N. Y., today on their way to Fort Myer, Va. NEW LONDON, Conn., April 27.—Adju- tant General Haven left here at 7 o'clock this morning for Washington to consult with the War Department. Gen, Merriam on Inspection Duty. SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.—Brigadier General Merriam, commander of the De- partment of California, has gone to Van- couver Barracks, accompanied by Major Barry, his aid. It is understood that Gen- eral Merriam will inspect the troops and forti:ications at Vancouver. Before his de- parture he ordered Colonel Marcus P. Mil- ler to take charge of all the troops remain- ing here, as well as of the works of defense in and about the city, >—— MORE YACHTS PURCHASED. The Naval Auxiliary Roard Has Re- turned to New York. NEW YORK, April 27.—The naval auxil- lary board reiurned from a trip to Buffalo and Cleveland last 2vening. They inspected several yachts while away and will recom- mend for purchase the Enquirer, inspected at Buffalo, and the Comanche, examined at Cleveland. Lieut. Commander C. L. Bruns, from th3 retired list, has been attached to the board as recorder. He assumed the duties of the position today. The department has purchased the yacht Ailzen and she has been it to the Quin- tard iron works to be fitted out. The Alleen was owned by Richard Stevens, was built in 1896 at Chester, Pa., is 136 feet lopg, has 20 feet of beam and 8.9 feet draught. The board is having great difficuity se- curing t2frigerator boats, and ft is -prob- able that it may use the Illinois for that purpose. The board will inspect some of the Munson Line steamers today. See Paulina Seeks Safe Harbor. ‘ ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies, April 27.—The Spanish steamer Paulina, from Barcelona for San Juan de Porto Rico, loaded with @ general cargo, called here today for war news, and decided to remain here for further orders, Advices from Porto Rico shbw that that er is oe: invasion. Another Conference Held Between Them and General Miles, The Question of Recognition Again Assuming Considerable Importance. Another conference has been held be- tween General Miles, commanding the United States forces, and representatives of the Cuban civil and military authorttfes. The latter included Senor Quesada, charge @affaires of the Cuban legation; Brigadier General Nunez and Lieutenant Artiago of the Cuban army. Lieutenant Artiago has seen seventeen months’ service on the field and General Nunez has an intimate knowl- edge of all the ports of Cuba, having di- rected the movements of several filibus- tering parti The, conference brought about a full discussion of the-plans of co- cperation between the United States ani Cuban forces. The detzits of this co-op- eration are guarded with the strictest se- creey, and for obvious reasons they wil! not ba made public. The exploit of Lieu- tenant Rowan in landing near Santiago has been known for several days to both the United States and Cuban authorities, as they co-operated in executing this move. The Cuban authorities here furnished the guides and necessary papers to see Lieu- tenant Rowan through tne Cuban lines. To Land at Two Points. It was in execution of the plans previ- ously made for a landing at Santiago ane Sagua. two points om the Cuban coast, one nerth and one south, respectively, with a view to effecting junctures with both Gen- eral Gomez and General Garcia. Now that Lieutenant Rowan‘is on his way to effect a juncture from Santiago, it is not improba- ble that another juncture will be made by way of Sagua. The first purpose of these movements, it is understood, is to bring about a full equipment of insurgent forces, rather than to seoure a joint movement be- tween them and the United States’ troops. It is said that Garcia and Gomez together can muster 35,900 men, and that they will be able to make a strong forward, move- ment on Havana as soon as they have arms, ammunition and medical supplies. The latter, ard particularly quinine, is said to be greatly needed. The understand- ing among those best acquainted with the plans of co-operation is that the Cuban forces will advance ‘on Havana and make a land siege in co-operation with the block- ade now in pregress by th® United States warships. i Cuban Recognition. In this connection there is renewed talk of a recognition of the Cubans, at least their belligerency. and possibly their inde- Fendence, and confident hopes were ex- pressed today in high Cuban circles that recognition would be granted within the next two weeks. One of the first effects of this, it Is said, would be tegive the Cubans an Official status at Washjngton, instead of their pr2sent unofficial status. The confer- ences now held with Gen. Miles and othez officials are belhg productive of important results, and yet they are necessarily unoffi- cial in character, owing to the unrecogniz- ed status ef th: Cubans. Now, however, that Gomez and Garcia are being recogaiz- ¢d as material factors in the contest, and are being treated with by the War Depart- ment, the destrabilily of their recognition at least as belligerentaiis being urged. It is said the co-operation already established is in itself a recognition of the de facto existence of the Cuban army and of belligerency, and that the de jure racognition should follow. Whether, however, this would extend to Cuban independence remains in doubt, ow ing to the strong stand taken by the Pre dent in his message to Congress. Sine: then, however, the beginning of war has Wrought important changes which may op- erate to advancement ‘to the recoguition of independence. Whil2 the Cuban authorities entertain renewed hopes of recognition, te administration policy “appears to be” un- changed against the cxpeuizncy of recogai- tion of any character. The First Probuble Legation. In the event of Cuban recognition it is probable that President Palma of the Cv- ban junta would be the first minister ac- credited from Cuba, with S2nor Quesada as charge d'affaires at Washington, and Senor Aibertini as first secretary. Presideat Palma spends most ci his time in New York, leaving Sencr Quesada in active charge here. The delegation at Washiagtoa is assuming exiensive operations, including 4 number of military axd civil officers wno have recently served witn the Cuban forccs, SSS FIGHT EXPECTED HOURLY. Strength of the Fleets Which Are Ex- pected io Meet. MADRID, April 27, 6 p.m.—The governor of Manila telegraphs that an engagement between the Spanish and American squad- rons is hourly expected. The United States Asiatic squadron, mobilized at Mirs Bay, China, consists of the flagship Olympia, one of the best cruis- ers afloat, Captain C. V. Gridley, Rear Admiral George Dewey, commander-in- chief. Cruiser Baltimore, Captain N. M. Dyer. Cruiser Boston, Captain Frank Wildiez. Cruiser Concord, Commander Asa Walker. Cruiser Raleigh, Capt. F. B. Coghlan. Gunboat Petrol, Commander E. P. Wood. Dispatch boat Hugh MoCulloch. Steamer Nanshan, storeship. Steamer Zafiro, colliér. The Spanish fleet at the Philippine Is- lands may be able to resist the United States fleet for a short time with the as- sistance of the. guns from the Spanish fcrts, but otherwise ‘the American vessels would make very short wofk of the Span- ish squadron, which consists of the follow- ing vessels: Cruiser Reina Christina, Cruiser Castilla, Cruiser Velasco, €1 Don Juan de Austria, Gunboat Paraguay, Gunboat Ulloa, Gunboat El Cano, gunboat General Lezo, gunboat Marquez Del Diero; _ transport General Alava, nies ohiia seas transport Cuba? WAR CHART SUPFLEMENT. On Thursday, the the 28th, a -hand- somely colored chart of the ecene of the present naval operations will be issued as a supplement to The Star. This chart be so the locationot the fest Spada ee ves- ‘indicated Spanish Squadron at Manila Sails to Meet Our Fleet. AMERICAN SHIP CAPTURED Spanish Get the Saranac, Heavily Laden With Coal. SEA FIGHT EXPECTED SOON ae LONDON, April 27.—According to a spe- cial dispatch received here today from Madrid, the Spanish minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, received a cipher mes- sage from the Spanish admiral in command at Manila, Admiral Mcntejo, announcing that after taking the measures necessary to organize the naval defenses of Manila and Cavite, he was about to sail with his squadron to take up a position and await the coming of the United States fleet. The Spanish minister of marine, the spe- cial dispatch continues, forthwith commu- nicated with Premier Sagasta, who sum- moned the minister for war, General Cor- rea, and the three ministers held a con- ference. Shortly afterward another dis- patch arrived from the captain general of the Philippine Islands, detailing the mili- tary measures he is taking to support the action of the Spanish squadron and to de- fend Mantta, Cavite and other places against any American attempt to land in combination with the insurgents. Caused a Sensation. ‘The news soon reached the clubs and the newspapers, and created an immense sen- sation. The minister of marine expressed the be- Nef that the United States squadron would reach Manila in about sixty hours, and a battle, therefore, is expected in about three days. The naval men here who are acquainted with the Philippine Islands believe the Spanish squadron will 2 up positions near Cavite, so as to be supported by the batteries there and at Manila. A later official dispatch received at Madrid from Manila announces that the Spanish fleet has sailed to take up its pos- ition to meet the United States squadron. The latter had not been sighted whe cable message was nt, but the Amer warships were expected at any mom2nt. American Ship Captured. This dispatch from Manila also says the Bovernor of Lloilo, Philippine Islands, nounces that the Spanish ganboat Elcano has arrived there, having captured ihe American bark, Sara Capiain Bartaby, from Newcastle, N. S. W., on February % for Iloilo. The Saranac had 1,64 tons of coal on board. £l Liberal Twits Gen. Lee. MADRID, April 27.—El Liberal reminds General Fitzhugh Lee that “five days have elapsed of the fifteen he prophesied would suffice to drive the Spaniards out of Cuba,” and asks, “in view of the little progress made whether General Lee has not mis- calculated. Continuing, the Liberal says: “It appears that a coup de main upon Manila is now intended, but the Spaniards are quite con- fident that the result will be disastrous to the Americans. There is great eathusiasin at Manila, where six thousand volunteers have been enrolled, and a warm reception is being prepared for them.” In conclusion El Liberal prophesies that friction will arise owing to American “in- trusion in the waters of the far east, where the European powers Japan have barely succeeded in establi hing a modus vivendi, and where European merchant ships swarm.” 1 Liberal likens the United States sq ron to “‘a dog among nine pins.” Saranae Owned in New York. NEW YORK, April 27.—The American bark Saranac, said to have be2n captured by a Spanish gunboat tn the waters of the Philippine Islands, was bulit at Kennebunk, Me., in 1880, and is owned by Wm. Simp- sen, jr., of New York. She was last sur- veyed at New York in April, 1898. re ise Gouble-decked bark of 1,027 tons, is 195.5 fe2t long, has 34.6 feet beam and is 22.5 feet ceep. the ican juad- Expecting a Battle. The Navy Department, it is said by a high official this afterncon, is every day expecting news of a nayal battle off the Philippine Islands. It is believed that this engagement will take place before Satur- day. Secretary Long denies the report that the Spanish troop ship Montserrat landed at Cienfuegos. Four Vessela Named. The Secretary of the Navy today gave new narres to four more vessels of the aux- iliary navy. The steamer Chatham, which is to be transformed into a repair ship, will hereafter be known as the Vulcan, and the steamer Menemsha, which is to be used as a water distilling boat, has been christened the Iris. The tug T. P. Fowler has been renamed the Mohawk, and the tug Right Arm, which took part in the wrecking operations on the Maine, has been named the Pontiac. All the tugs have been given Indian names. ———~e—___ Reports of Captures. Rear Admiral Sampson has sent to the Navy Department, under date of April 26, a telegram reporting the capture of the steamer Panama and the fact that she had been sent to Key West. Com- mandent Forsyth, in charge of the naval station at Key West, reports to the Navy Department, under the same date, that the Annapolis sailed for Tampa; also that the Newport had-arrived with two prizes, ® schooner and-a sloop: @'so the arrival of Department on the report of the Nicars- guan cand! commission, of which he is President. He has, for the time being at Jeast, severed his connection with the Navy ‘where he was a member of tke strategic board. ANOTHER PRIZE CAPTURED Monitor Terror Catches the Steamer Am- brosio Bolivar, Prise Court of Inquiry Begins Con- sidering the Cases of the Captured Vessels. KEY WEST, April 27.—The Spanish steamer Ambrosio Bolivar, captured by the United States monitor Terror, was brought into Key Wes: this morning by the United States cruiser Detroit. The Bolivar was formerly the steamer Marie. She was hwit at Paisley in 1877 and is of 113 tons net, is 110 feet long, has 19 feet beam ond ts 9 feet deep. The captured steamer had $00,000 in silver on board. It was taken on board the Terror, The prize court of inquiry, appointed by United States Judge Locke at Jacknenville on April 24 to adjust the questions relating to the capture of prize vessels, met inere today. The board was presided over by G. Browne Patterson of this city and the pro- ceedings were conduct2d in secret. ‘The finis will not be announced until the entire matter has been disposed «f. Catalina the First Case. ~ The case of the Catalina, which was cap- turned by the Detroit, and valuzd at $40,- 000, was the first to Le hea-d. There is considerable speculation as to what disposition will be made of the crews and passengers who were aboard the prizes wren captured. They number about 230. United States District Attorney, Stripling says that the crews and passengers are not prisoners, although the officers are detained as witnesses before the court. District Attorney Stripling was in com- munication yesterday with Attorney Gen- eral Griggs, who informed him that the War Dcpartment had assumed control of the question, and the attorney general di- re that all possible consideration should be shown to the captured Spaniards, Crewn Offered Liberty. The crews of the captured vessels have all been offered liberty, but, as many of them are without friends here, they do not care te lard in a hostile city, despite as- surances of protection. They will, therefore, probably be brought ashore here and quar- tered in barracks under a guard of ‘federal troops, where rations and all possible com- forts will be provided for tacm. A report from Washington to the effect that the pRizes would be returned to Spain has caused keen disappointment among naval men here. —+ WITH SAMPSON’S FLEET, Spanish Officer Captured and Subse- aently Releaxed on Parole. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP NEW YORK, OFF HAVANA, April 26, 5 p.m. (ia Key West, Fla., April 27).—Since noon no strange sails have been sighted, and the afternoon has been without incident. Lieutenant Del Pino of the Spanish in- fantry, and -his orderly, who were cap- tured by the gunboat Wilmington on board @ small schooner bound for Matanzas, were put on shore at Santa Cruz, twenty- four miles trom Havana, by the United States scgut boat Algonquin, formerly the steamer fi Toro, The “ieutenant was on furlough and was going to see his wife and irfant child. The latter was born last Friday and the father had not scen his ckild. Under the circumstances Rear Ad- miral Sampson decided to let the Spanish officer and his orderly go (under parole). The Algonquin, commanded by Ensign Crosley, flying a flag of truce, steamed into the Santa Cruz inlet. The small craft was closely watched through many glasses on board the flagship New York, which was lying only a few miles off. A few persons were seen to gather near the small fortifi- cations of Santa Cruz as the Algonquin ap- preached. The latter performed her mis- sion safely and apparently without inci- dent. She then returned to Key West. For several hours afterward the New York cruised close to the shore in the direc- uion of Havana, at times being within a mile and a half of the wooded hills, which formei a picturesque panorama. Smoke was seen ir large quantities throughout the day ascending from the tract land on the inland ranges. It was be- lieved that the insurgents were burning cane fields and causing extensive devasta- tion. However, the smoke may have been only from burning brush. aie THE DISTRICT QUOTA. Effort on Foot to Allow Us @ Fall Regimen General Harries, commanding the Dis- trict militia, spent some time at the War Department today with a view of having the District’s quota in the volunteer army increased from a battalion of four com- panies to a full regiment, in order that the present regimental organization might be maintained as far as possible when the troops are ordered into active service. He will have strong support in this effort. District Commissioner Ross is taking an active interest ip the matter and called at the War Deparment today in company with Senator Proctor of Vermont, in hope of being able to induce Secretary Alger to in- crease the District's quota as suggested. Mr. Myron M. Parker also spent a short time at the department this afternoon in conference with Adjutant General Corbin, and it is supposed his business related to securing an increase in the District's quota. oo ST. JAMES GAZETTE’S RAVINGS. - Fault, on Usual, With all Americn Does. LONDON, April 27.—The St. James Ga- zette, this afternoon, continues to lead the ais in hestility to the United States. It 8: either Spain ncr America are in the least prepared for war. It will be autumn before the mobs of men with muskets are fit to trust in the field. They are no more at war, in the modern European sense, than would be the squabblings and filibus- ANXIOUS FOR A FIGHT Spanish in Havana Await Opening of Real Hostilities. SOME SHIPS RUN BLOCKADE . Montserrat Reported to Have Ar- rived at Cienfuegos. SPANISH OFFICERS DESERT (Copyright, 1838, by Associated Press.) HAVANA, April 27.—The Spanish coast- ing steamer Cosme Herrera, which ran the blockade on Saturday last, is, it appears, not the only vessel to have reached this pcrt since the bluckade was established, as the arrivzl of the steamer Aviles, from Nvevitas, is also reported. It is announced from Cayo Frances, near Caibarien, that two United States monitors captured two schooners loaded with coal, but discovering that they were German versels they were released. Dispatches from Matanzas say an Ameri- can torpedo boat destroyer has twice en- tered the port of Matarzas. The second time, it is added, six shots were fired at her and she retired. Giova: Bausan Arrives. The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan ar- rived here on Saturday. Her band played the Spanish national hymn, and the forts and Spanish warships answered, their bands playing the Italian rational hymn. The usial salutes were exchanged. The local newspapers publish what they believe to be the names of the vessels com- posing the United States blockading fleet, and incidentally they refer to the Daunt- less, now the dispatch boat of the Associ- ated Press, which gave the Spaniards so much trouble, it is claimed, by landing fll- bustering expeditions on the coast of Cuba. The Spanish gunboat Ligera, it is an- nounced here, encountered, at Cayo Piedra, near Cardenas, not far from Matanzas, an American torpedo boat destroyer, which opened fire on the Spanish warship. The sunboat, it is added, answered with eleven shots. It is claimed the American destroy- er was damaged and retreated. . Arrival of the Montserrat. The Spanish steamer Monteerrat, from Cadiz, on April 10, via Las Palmas, on April 13, for Havana, has arrived, it is announced, safely at Cienfuegos. She had on board three millions in silver and a quc>.ity of ammunition, The Montserrat is commanded by Captain Decham, and is of 2,583 tons. It is officially announced thet the insur- gent brigadier general, Masso, has been authorized to form a division of natives to fight against the United States troops. The Spanish officials say that the well- known insurgent leader, Juan Delgado, with seventeen of his followers, has been killed near Cano. The situation here today is one of ex- pectation and quiet, patriotic enthusiasm, combined with a desire upon the part of the Spaniards for the opening of real bos- tilities. Spanish Officers Desert. HAVANA, April 23, v! Cienfueges.— The colonial government's commission which went to confer with the insurgent government has not returned, and even in government and political circies here it is admitted that the efforts of commis- sion to bring about a settlement of peace have proved a failure. Jose M. Del Valle, the proprietor of a magnificent central plantation at Mapos, in the district of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara; Modesto Ulloa, a railroad employe, and Arturo Chalu and Jose Mer- ile, prominent citizens of Sancti Spiritus, with some Spanish artillery captains and various other people of that district, have Joined the insur its. Senor Del Valle has been appointed a colonel in the insurgent army. The excitement caused by the recent de- velopments in the political situation is very great, though of the subdued kind. In other words, the people may not be doing much, but they a a great deal, and are determin ff a fight as possible. . Correspondents are net al- lowed to obtain any information regarding the military and naval movements, and it is not wise for them to ask any questions. The quiet maintained by the people under iances is astonishing all those who understand the Spanish character, and the only explanation which they can fur- nish is that the Spaniards are saving up their anger and hate for an plosion which will occur when the United States troops land. The Spaniards hzve no doubt of the resuit cf the fighting. They are dreaming day and night of victory and are waiting anxiously for the news of a defeat of the United States naval forces »y the Spanish fleet. Expect News From Mexico. News from Mexico and the Spanish- American republics is also awaited here, it be’ng believed in certain quarters that as- sistance is coming from those directions in scme shape or other. On the other hand, the Americans here are looking forward to the day when Shan- ish misrule in this island will be ended for- ever, waen the stars and ctripes flout over th!s unhappy land and the red fag of Spain is hauled down forever. Gen. Pando, the commander of the Span- ish forces in the field, when last heard from, was traveling from Trinidad to Sancti Spiritus, on his way to the Jucaro- Mcron trocha, from which piace he was going to Manzanillo and Santiago de Cuba, inspecting th< forts and other fortifications, From Santiago de Cuba, it is said, Gen, Pendo is going to visit ell the ports on the