Evening Star Newspaper, April 28, 1898, Page 2

WAR REVENUE BILL|£NOUGH VOTES ASSURED) MUST FIGHT OR RUN General Debate Resumed in the House of Representatives. DISCUSSING COST OF HOSTILITIES Democratic Objection to the Bond Issue Clause. SENATE'S SHORT ae SESSION Before the dehate upon the war revenue Dill was resumed in the House of Repre- sentatives today an urgency war measure Was passed by unanimous consent to repeal the limitations upon the purchase of quar- termast2r’s supplies during the existing war with Spein. Mr. Hull explained that tha measure was deemed urgently neces- sary by the quartermaster’s department of vhe army to avoid embarrassment in the war preparations in progress. Mr. Payne (N. Y.), a ember of the ways and means committee, was the first speaker on the war revenue bill teday. In the cours> of his remarks Mr. Payne said that in disciplined armies and seasoned soldiers Spain at present had the advan- tage. and thac it was therefore the part of prudence to supply the government with all th> pecuniary means necessary to re- eruit and prepare our army for the field. He combated the opinion of Mr. Sayers that $10,000,000 would be sufficient. Our war preparations were costing $25,000,000 a month. With armies In the field the ex- pendit uld be much greater. He did not, however, think that it would be n2ces- sary to seli the full $560,000,000 of bonds au- thorized by the bill before the December n of Congress, but he pointed out that some of the tax2s imposed by the bill would not £0 into effect at once. The stamp tax, for instance, would not go into effect until culed the proposition of the minor- $166,000,000 from an income tax the face of the Supreme Court decision, .s astenishment that Mr. had argued that the beer the bill was a direct tax al property. He called et that the tax was on ion of beer. Bailey interrupted to ask if Mr. asa lawyer. “1 ask in al! serious- he. “He does not taik like one” tax imposed by and a tax on pe attention to the f: the sale and con: Mr. nool a Mr. S not brought up in the law s man from Texas,” repli etter if he had been,” retorted eeler (A a member of the com- anneunced his opposition to 1 rovision, but said if it was not | 5 out 1 1 feel impelled to vote e me: Do sure ry (Mo.) diseu: ed the condi- He objected to the side picturing to y in order ury. The the navy divine bie of the Unite Kept under ng the m of His r arms committee er the subject ais were r meree promptly, | rred to that follows: ‘Fo exam- report the facts neces- blishment of free Ye N passed a: ne ing estimate of Hillsboro nt improv C.) introduced the follow- bonded indebtednegs of the States should not be increased, but means to carry on the in should be raited by in- enues of the government, | re % a tax on incomes and by issuing tifleates against the seigniorage row in the treasury, and by such additional issues of United States legal tender notes as may be necessary. The resolution went over. Other bills were ed as improye Humboldt harbor, Cal.; to pay to the ate of Ge W. Lawrence $17,221 work done and materials furnished in * construction of the Agawam and Pon- : to pay Thomas F. Rowland $8246) work 4 an terial furnished on iren provida the containing as- haitum, » ete., in Utah, an leading from follows: To m. uble-ender Muscoat; to 1 opening of lands gilsonite, elatri for the survey of the pu the Gulf of Mexico into H stand har- bor and a survey of the harbor. The t2 then, at 1:45 p.m., on motion of Mr. Chandier (N./H.), went into execu- live jon. Nominations Confirmed. pervising inspector of steam vess eighth distr: is for the ; William J. Polleck of the District of Columbia to be Indian agent at Osage agency in Oklahoma; William H. Ledden to be ter of the land office, Spokane, Wash.; Samuel A. Wills, to be receiver of public moneys at Spokane, Wash. J’ostmasters—Iowa, venport. Massachusetts, n. Pennsylvania, T. H. Higgins, Chester. 1 ee, J. S. Matthews, Athens. an, R. M. Johnsen, Middieviile; J. Constantine. Hlineis, George S. Avery, Galena. Missouri, Geo. W. Smith, Sweet Springs. Also some minor army promotions. ‘The Senate, ac 2 p.m., adjourned. aes HAWAUAN ANNEXATION reg George Metzger, at E. Knowlton Fogg, at L Under Consideratt Relations Committee. The Senate committee on foreign rela- tions held a meeting today for further consideration of the question of the annex- gtion of the Hawaiian Islands. There is a general desire on the part of members of the committee to take up the treaty and secure action uuen it, in view of the emer- Keney occasioned by the Spanish war, but the opponents of the treaty refuse to with- draw their opposition, alleging the insuf- ficiency of the exigency. The committee had this phase of thé question under consideration, but adjourned without reaching a definite conclusion as to the plan to be pursued. by the Foreign The War Revenue Bill in the Sen- ate. Republicans Claim That It Will Be Promptly Passed—House Demo- crates Divided. No apprehension ts row felt by the re- publican leaders that the war r2venue bill will be in danger of failure on account of the opposition to authorizing a bond issue. It is said that while the democrats, popu- lists and silver r2publicans will make a vigorous fight against the bond provision, it wiil be more with the purpose of empha- sizing their opposition to bonds thau with any hope of being able to defeat the meas- ure. They can afford to protest as strongly as they desirs against the issuance of bonds, but cannot afford to delay action in- ordinately or to hamper the administration in any way for the want of funds. It is claimed by the managers in the Senate that there are enough votes assured in the S2n- ate to secure the prompt passage of the measure after it comes over from the House, without th2 income tax or other substitutes for bonds proposed by the oppo- sition being adopted as an amendment. There have been some conferences be- tween the republican and democratic lead- ers on the question of a final vote upon the Fill. If some of the democrats should vote against the bill cn its final passage on ac- count of the bond provision, it is feared that their action might be misunderstood abroad, where it is important that a solid front be presented. It seems likely now. therefore, that the opposition will content themselves with a record vote on the prop- osition to strike out the bond provision and substitute the income tax, and that there shall be no roll-call upon the final passage. There will simply be a viva voce vote. When the vote is taken upon the bill in the House there will be a split on the democratic side. The solid democratic vote will be cast for the amendment to strike out the bond provision and insert in lieu thereof the provision for an income tax Mr. Bailey and the majority of the demo- crats are determined to stick out to the lest, against any bond authorization, be- cause they de2m a bond issue unnecessary, but quite a number of democrats, headed by Mr. McClellan of New York, who is a member of the ways and means committee, believe that failing to perfect the bill as they desire, it is yet their duty to vote for it, and they have anncunced their purpose of doing so to their colleagues. About fif- teen democrats have thus far declared: their intention of fellowing Mr. McCleilan’s lead- ership in this matter. The Senate committee on finance will meet Monday to take up the bill. “The members of the committee do not antici- pate any delay in getting the bill out oi committee, and it can be stated that there no thought of eliminating a bond pro- ion, in order to secure the expeditious passage of the other portions of the bill. tor Allison, in reply to a ques- tien concerning the intention of the com- mittee with reference to the bond para- shall certainly not abandon a bond Provision, because ample provision must be made to carry on the war, and this can- not be done by taxation aione immediately. With 125,00) extra slodiers already called for and others to come, the government | will have to be supplied with the sinews of war. The demonstrations being made will re- quire a large sam. We have Mlready prac- ucally expended tae $4,000,000 appropriat- ed for the defense of the country, and it would not be wi for Congress to ad- journ and leave Washington with war ex- isting without providing the necessary is to Ty it on or without making Trevision for the funds from which to meet the demands of the appropriation therefore when made. We shall a increase the revenues, but there must be means of rais- ing money before additional funds which will from the revenue features of the bill can be made avaiiable. The bill be will pass the Senate with a bond provision | included, nor will there be any great delay in its passa: in my judgment: eS YORK CAPITALISTS, NE Secretary Gage Says They Stand Ready to Aid the Government. Gage returned this morning ew York, where he had a conference yesterday with prominent bankers in regard to the proposed bond issue for raising a war In speaking today of the conference Secretary said that the principal pur- of his visit to New York was to ob- tain from representative financiers and cap- italists their vizws on the proposed bond issue. All seemed dispcsed to do anything and everything possible to give any needed financial support to the government in the popular loan idea, and thought that the people should be given an cpportunity to invest in the new issue. $ expressed doubt as e ability of the government to place among pedple of small means as much as $100,000,000 of the bonds at 3 per cent, ecially as many of the savings banks throughout the country were paying 31-2 and 4 per cent. However, they were willing to assist in disposing of whatever was left, and they had no doubt that the whole amount offer- ed would be subscribed for at once and possibly two or three times over. Most of the bankers present thought that the first issue should be $200,000,000. This amount, with the $220,000,000 now in the treasury and the $100,000,000 a year which it is thought will be raised by the pending war enue bill, will put the finances of the country on a very satisfactory basis. The Secretary was much gratified at the m.triotic spirit manifested at the confer- ence, and he has no doubt of the hearty and disinterested support of the leading capitalists of the country in any emer- gency. +e PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS, Selections Sent to the Senate To- day. The President today sent these nomina- tions to the Senate: Charles H. Treat of New York, to be collector of internal revenue for the sec- ond Gistrict of New York. e Michael Kerwin of New York, to be pen- sion agent at New York, N. Y. Postmasters: George W. Dicus, at Ro- chelle, IN.; Theedorus Hart, Pittston, Pa. Erastus A. Williems of North Dakota, to be surveyor general of North Dakota. Wm. T. Walker of Oklahoma, to be agent for the Indians of Kiowa ageney in Oklakema. Navy—Lieut. Com. Weils L. Field, to be a commander; Lievt. Daniel D. V. Stuart, to be a lieutenant commander. Lieuten- ants junior grade te be lieutenants: Edwin A. Anderson, Jno. M. Poyer, Chas. P. Eaton and John M. Elliott. ————__e-—____ AWAITING DEWEY’S FLEET. Spanish Squadron Of Manila Expects a Battle Soon. MADRID, April 28.—An official dispatch from Manila, capital of the Philippine IsI- ands, received today says the Spanish squadron, which has taken up a position several miles from Manila, is still awaiting the arrival of the United States squadron under the command of Rear Admiral Dewey. The governor’s proclamation appealing to the patriotism, honor and religious preju- dices of the Spaniards, and otherwise in- citing them to animosity against the amer- icans, is said to have had a great effect upon the people, who are alleged to be vol- unteering in large numbers, eager to-“re- pulse the enemy. i Admiral Dewey's Position in the Pacific, CANNOT REMAIN’ IN PORTS a Naval Men Looking Toward the Philippines. CUBAN BOMBARDMENTS eee The Philippines are rather looked to in naval circles as the great point of interest now. Admiral Dewey's position, with a most precarious tenure in the Asiatic ports, is such that he is absolutely obliged to do one of two things—capture a port in the Philippines and make it a base of sup- plies and a temporary home for his ships, or head his fleet due east and straight across the Pacific for San Francisco. It is expected that the other European powers holding possessions on the Chinese coast will adopt the same rules as those laid down by England as to the conditions un- der which the ships of belligerent powers may seek shelter in their ports. No mat- ter how well-inclined toward the United States. China will undoubtedly be obliged, under European pressure, to join in the same practice. Thus Admiral Dewey will find that hay- ing secured one supply of coal at a port belonging to one of these powers that port will be practically closed to his ships, for he would not be permitted to enter them again for the same purpose within three ronths, a space of time that would more than consume the amount of coal that can be carried on ship board. This state of affairs strongly accentuates the unwise pclicy that has prevailed in the past of failing to secure coaling stations in remote parts of the world like Asia. So Admiral Dewey is under the necessity now of capturing a port from the enemy in which he may stay as long as he pleases, and it will be seen that his position is censequently much more perilous than 15 that of the Cuban blockading squadron. The admiral is believed to have sailed at 2 o'clock yesterday from Mir’s bay, China, for the Philippines. Assuming that his squadron is traveling at the prescribed speed of ten knots, it is calculated at the Navy Department that he should occupy about sixty hours in the passage to Manila, which will bring him off that port early Saturday morning. It is probable that if the Spanish fleet can be driven into arv harbor under the protection of the batteries Admiral Dewey will detach some of his ships to blockade the ports to keep them while using another part of his small force to seize and-occupy, with native assistance, some other and an unfortified port as a base. 429 ntention to Bombard. at the Navy Department reply ie smile of discredit to the fre- ‘tions that come through the quent news the Cuban coast by Admiral Sampson. The apparent lack of any sufficient purpose and the very poor strategy involved in a ch action is-said to he sufficient to dismiss at ics as mere figments of ed, it can be stated on as good authority as can be obtcined in such a time as this, that there is no intention on rt of the government to bombard any n ports at present, if at all, and cer- tainly no such move will be made until the fleet is reinforced by the transports car ing troops enough to hold any advantage. ous positions ashore that tt may win. New Orleans Naval Militia. Secretary of the Navy has requested ugge pers of a wholesale bombardment of w Orleans naval miiitia to go to Pert Royal, S.C., and take the monitor P ic from that port to New Orleans, where she will be manned by the militia and stationed at the mouth of the Missis- sippi to defend the river. A similar request has been made to the South Carolina navel militia to proceed to Wilmington, N. C., where the monitor Nantucket is now un- der repair aia private ship yard, and take that craft to Port Royal, S.C., to replace the Passaic as a defender of the naval sta- tion. The New Jersey naval militia have gcne on board of the monitor Montauk to take her to Portland, Me. At that point they will leave her and return, and the Maine authorities are expected to raise a provisional naval militia to man the craft. More Officers Needed. ‘The large increase in the number of ships in the navy and the great need for the ser- vices of additional officers has been em- phasized in the calling into duty of a num- ber of retired officers, and has caused a re newal cof the efforts on the part of the Navy Department, and caused a sp2edy passage by Congress of the naval person- nel bill, which if enaeted into a law would in a large measure meet the present emer- gency. It is therefore very gratifying to the officess interested in the measure to learn that the common belief that Repre- sentative Boutelle, chairman of the naval committee, so far from being opposed to the personnet bilt is one of its champions and will in the course of a day or two seek to have the House act upon that measure under such conditions that will promise a speedy vote upon it. The delay in secur- ing action so far has been in a measure owing to a desire on the part of Chairman Boutelle io aftord ample time for a proper consideration of the measure. He has pre- pared several amendments which cure in his mind certain defects which he has dis- covered.- Toda Naval Orders. The following naval orders were issued today: Lieut. W. L. Burdick, detached from the navy yard at Leegue Island and ordered to the Southerby as executive officer. Boatswain M. Wogan, detached from League Island yard and ordered to St. Paul. Lieut. C. C. Redgers, detached from the Naval Academy and ordered to the Reso- lute a3 executive officer. Lieut. M. G. Miller, detached from the terpedo station and ordered to command the Oneida. Commander E. W. Watson, detached from command of the naval station, New London, and ordered to command the Scutherby. Lieut. J. M. Poyer, detached from the Washington yard and ordered to the St. Paul. Acting Ensign T. L, Jenkins, ordered to the Resolute. Lieut. C. A. Foster, retired, to Wabash. Lfeut. H. Eldridge, retired, to bureau of ordnance. 4 Ensign J. B. Cahoon, York yard, Lieut. C. P. Shaw, retired, to Washington yard. Passed Assistant Enginzer R. Crawford, retired, ordered as assistant inspector of; machinery Wm. Cramp & Sons, Lieut. L. Flynne, retired, to Wm. Cramp & Sons. Lieut. D. Roben, retired, to the Rich- mond. Lieut. F. W. Greenleaf, ratired, to naval Station at Port Royal _ Ensign B. C. Dent, retired, to Constita- tion. . Boatswain W. Carter, retired, .to- League Island navy yard. <f 4 Lieut. M. K. Schwenk, retired, to Ver- ment. retired, to New Paymaster J. R. Carmody, retired, to pay | ‘THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIZ. 22, 1898-22 PAGES! officer of Wabash, and take up accounts of naval station at New London. Assistant Engineer W. S. Smith, retired, to navy yard at Mare Island. Assistant Engineer J. L. O, Smith, to Norfolk. yard. re Assistant Engineer J. L. Wood, retired, to Norfolk yard. Lieytenant H. L. Tremain, retired, to New York yard. Passed Assistant Engineer A. McAllister, retired, to New York yard. Chief Engineer C. H. Loring, retired,-in- spector of machinery at Quintard iron works, New York. Assistant Engineer R. E. Carney, re-_ tired, to Mare Island yard. Passed Assistant Engineer William Bai- lie, retired, to League Island yard. Lieutenant H. M, Jacoby, retired, to League Island yard. Assistant Engineer R. E. Rhoades, re- tired, to New York yard. Chief Engineer R, T. Hall, to relative rank of lieutenant from February 7. The following officers have appointments from April Acting Assistant Paymaster A. F. Huntington, Acting Assistant Pay- master H. H. Balthis, Acting Assistant Paymaster C. Conard, Acting Assistant Paymaster W. F. Gray, FORTS SILENCED ——_—_ (Continued from First Page.) ed on their fortifications. It is stated posi- tively that Admiral Sampson’s purpos> was simply to ascertain if any shore batteries existed at Matanzas, if so to draw their fire and ascertain their character, and then to retire beyond range. In other words, it is simply a naval recornolssanc>. In the event that during his observations the admiral had discovered that new defenses were un- der construction on shore, he would, of course, not lose the opportunity to cripple them by throwing a f2w shells into the earthworks to knock over a gun or two. Soon to Be Reduced. It is the general belief at the department that although for prudential reasons the few officers who know positively dare not flicially confirm th2 belief that Matanzas is to be soon reduced and made a base of operations in the campaign against Ha- vana. It is the President's purpose to keep in mind throughout the war the awful con- ition of the reconcentrados, who are most numerous p2ri in that section of the is- land. Unless relief is extended to them they will undoubtedly perish during the progress of a long drawn-out war. The re- ported seizure by the Spanish military au- thorities at Matanzas of stor2s that were contributed by Americans and held in trust there for the relief cf these poor sufferers, s a clear indication that even if the Red steamer T2xas is permitted to land her cargo of supplies at Matanzas under existing conditions, the food will net reach the reconcentrados, but will only go to sup- port the Spanish garrison in their re: it that President cont¢mplates the early seizure of Matanzas, not only because of its mili! irepertance, but in erder that he may thers hold outta helping’ hand to the starv- peasantry, and’ it is likely that while was nothing in the nai of a gen- engagement in the admiral's recon- noissance of yesterday, h2 will soon take Stzps to carry out that program. Admit Several Were Killed. MADRID, Aprii 28.—Little cred nee is attached at Madrid to the dispatches from New York telling of the bombardment of Matanzas, as the latter “conflict with the official report The latter, in addition to saying the Americans “were obliged to retreat,” ad- mit “several men were Killed,” and that ome damage was done to the town,” also saying that the “American los: not known.” The forts of Havana, it is announced here, have noi yet fired a single projectile, the cannon shots being merely signaling. DEFENS. OF MATANZAS, t= the is Senator Money Says a Few Bores Could Destroy Senator Money of Missi the early visitors at the today. He took spec port of a naval engs ment at Matanzas, as he was there only a month ago and tock occasion at that time to make close rvations of such defense works as the Spaniards had established. . From his per- Scnal inspection, Senator Money says the defenses we eedingly mea; and an- liquated, not being entitled to rank as modern fortifications. “Matanzas harbor is funnel shape,” said the senator, “with the city of Matan- zas at the extreme inner end of the fun- nel. Back of the city sweeps a r of high hills, almost reaching the dignity of mountains, which make a compleie cir- cuit of the funnel, except where the Umari river passes through. I went to the top of these high hills, which commanded a fine view of the harbor and such defenses as existed, and later went by train and by foot around the harbor to get a general view of the situation. Oniy one fort was in existence at that time. It was San Saverino, at the right of the entrance of the harbor. There were no shore battertes or defenses at or adjacent to Matanzas, Lor were there any, so far as I could ob- serve, on the left of the entrance to the harbor. San Saverino is an old-time Span- ish fort, completely oUt of date in point of arrangement and cquipment. It is ot ma- senry-which has stood a hundred years or qrore, and at best is only a small affair, This was the ouly thing observable in the way of a defense. There were no earth- works or block house forts at that time. They are in the habit of throwing together a small square block house and calling it a fort, but it Has none of the char: istics of a modern fortification, and while good enough to repel insurgent infantry and ‘cavalry, it would amount to abso- lutgly nothing against the big guns of a warship. But even these had not been started a month ago. Since then rough earthworks may ,fave been thrown up hastily, but little could have been accom- plished in a month) and certainly no forti- fication of masonty could have been lo- cated. PaaetyT, “{ never heard of Fort Rubalcava, men- tioned in the reports of the reduction of the defenses at Matanzas, and no such tort existed when Iwas there a month ago. This may, however, be one of the im- promptu defenses which the Spaniards style forts. The camps of the reconcentrados are on the sweep Of hills back of Matanzas, and on the “side “opposite San, Saverino. ‘There are two of these camps, one on the highest ground and another further down, and here are huddled together the poor Cuban sufferers...judging from my obser- vation, I would not think that the de- fences of Matanzas could make a very stubborn fire, or thet their reduction would be a difficult task for a few of our war- ships.” : After talking with naval chiefs, Senator GEN. SHAFTER'S VISIT Thought to Have Reference to a Cuban Invasion. CONFERENCE AT WAR DEPARTMENT | Richmond Urged as An Assembling Point. MANY PHYSICIANS APPLY —_+___. Brigadier General William R. Shafter, who commands the brigade of troops at New Orleans, accompanied by Col. Bab- cock, formerly adjutant general of the de- partmen: of California, and one of General Shafter’s staff, were at the War Depart- ment today, having been summoned to Washington for conference with General Miles, the commander of the army. The officials of the War Department decline to say why General Shafter comes to Wash- irgton, but it is accepted to have special reference to the proposed invasion of Cuba, in connecticn with the sending of food to the starving people in the island. General Shafter is held in high esteem in army circles. He is an officer of great bravery, and has a fine record. He saw Secretary Alger for some time when he reached the cepartment today and later discussed with General Miles the duties the latter has in store for nim. Richmond as an Assembling Point. Senator Daniel was at the War Depart- ment today and had a talk with Secretary Alger, in which ke urged that Richmond be selected as one of the mobilizing points for the volunteer army prior to its in- vasion of Cuba. The board of trade of Richmond and the city officials have offered the general government the use of what is known as Lee camp on the out- skirts of the city, which, it is said, pos- sesses superior advantages as a concentrat- ing point It was the muster ground for the confederacy thirty en years ago, and in view of the fact that Richmond has been considered as one of the cities for mobilizing the volunteer army the senator Was encouraged to believe that the Secre- tary will look favorably on the request. There are accommodations at Camp Lee for 15,000 men. North Dakota’s Quota. Senator Hansbroygh of North Dakota was ai the War Department today to ur; that his state be allowed to furnish a full regiment of infantry insiead of two talions, as originally proposed. Secre Alger promised to take the reque: consideration. Cavalry From the West. id to be definitely sett! that y of South Dakota will It is no » of three prov Mr. Grig of volunteer a ents for in the y by is attorne veneral of the sta’ had four y ’ experience in cavalry serv- ice in the last war. With a view to mak- ing composition of hat national in chi other stat in their taken from Colorado, two companies of cowboys from rth Dakota and the others will be re- cruited, most of them, in Mr. Giigsby’s state and in Nebraska. “ Meny Physicians App Surgeon General Sternberg of the army thas receiv applications from over 1,2) physicians who have offered their services to the government, and every mail brings numerous additicns to the list. With a view to answering generally many of the applications, and of indicating the re ments and class of ph: who called on for service in the army, he has prepared the following circular letter: “The s fan iates rgeon general highly app) the patriotic motives which have induced this offer of services—in many instances n promirent in the profession and a lucrative practice, but the swering these numerous letters interferes with the necessary work of the office, which has been greatly increased by the exigencies connected with the r and volunteer armies for field It therefore mes necessary knowledge letters offering servic? and inquiri to the medical depart- ment circular leite by by © appoiniments are made in the reg- ular army except after examination by an army medical examining board, and all ap- Plicants m be graduates in medicine and less than 29 years of age. “The surgeon general of the army has nothing to do with the appointment of medical officers for the volunteef army. Comparatively few contract surgeons (acting assistant surgeons) are likely to be required, and it is the intention to employ for s ice with troops going to Cuba or at hospitals on the gulf ccast only such as are immune to yellow fever. “All applications and offers of service will be placed on file for future reference and for selection of the most available per- sons for the special duty required, in case of need “No female rurses will be sent to Cuba or to hospitals on the gulf coast, and it ap- pears probable, at present, that there will be no necessity for the employment of trained femal? nurses. All applications will, however, ke placed on file for future reference in case of need.” Will Adhere to the Allotments. Adjutant General Corbin said this after- noon thet the Secretary of War has decided to adhere to the allotments already made to the various states and territories under the President's call for 125,000 men for ser- vice in the volunteer army, and that it is crly weste of time for the officials of the Oifferent states to endeavor to have their allotments increased. He said there had been several changes in the original plan, due to the necessities of the case, and that in ene or two instances where it was ad- visable, changes had been made in the character of the troops that the states or territories should furnish. As for instances cavairy had been substituted for artillery and infantry for cavalry or artillery where such changes were found expedient by reason of the character of the state mili- tary organizations, Gen. Corbin declared, however, that in no case had the allotment of the states been increased beyond the limit originally fixed, and that such a course was now impossible unless the President should call for more troops, or unless some of the states should fail to provide their quota. Gen: Corbin said he had no knowledge of any purpose on the part of the executive to call for additional volunteers, and that there was no prospect whatever of any of the states or territories failing to respond to the requisition already made. On the contrary, nearly all of the states and territories ex- desire and ability to furnish equipping | gural procession. staff of Gen. Dodge at the tlmne of the Grant monument celebration in New York. Not a Candidate. Adjt. Gen. Corbin said to a Star reporter today that there is no truth in the report that he is a cendidate for promotion to the grade of major gereral in the army. He said he was perfectly satisfied with his present position, and had never iniimated to any one a cesire for further advance- ment in military service. He was ready, however, for any service he might be called upen to perform in the preseat emergency.” Appointed a Lieutenant. Mr. Phillip R. Ward has been appointed a second lieutenant of artillery, and will be assigned to cne of the original vacancies in ons of the new regiments of artillery just organized. Mr. Ward is a native of Oswego, N. Y., and a son of Col. Thomas Ward, assistant adjutant general of the army, on duty at the War Department. The young man was educated at the West Point Military Academy, but failed to graduate after having served successfully through three and a half years, by reason of a serious spell of illness in the last quar- ter of the course. He subsequently recoy- ered his health, however, and a recent medical examination showed that he was in sound physical condition. The President showed a personal interest in his case and took advantage of the present opportunity to give him a commission in the army. Gen. Boynto Return, Gen. H. V. Boynton has just arrived here from Chickamauga, and had a number of informal conferences this morning with the officials of the War Department with the purpose of making things more comfortable for the soldier boys’ camp on the great battlefield. Whil2 the quartermaster’s offi- cers on duty in the park are doing all that men can Go to take care of the army thrown suddenly on their hands, they are obstructed by certain existing laws and regulations, and one of General Boyntun’s objects is to endeavor to sinooth these out. Secretary Alger came instantly to the re- Nef of the soldiers s ‘ai days ago when it was made apparent that some emerg2nc; measures would have to be adopted, and he authorized the park commission to pro- ceed without delay to secure supplies, such as wood, buckets, etc. as the quarter- masters were not able to procure ut short notice. General Boynton says that there were yesterday 10,000 troops in the park, and it was the finest body of soldiers he had ever seen together. There were six cav- alry regiments there, stretching along four miles of the road, besides ten batteries and two brigades. The men are now very com- fortable in the camps. Changes in Rendezvous, Upon the urgent representations of the state officials and others, changes in the rendezvous of state and territorial troops have been ordered as follows: Missouri—From St. Louis to the military post at Jofferson barracks The troops w ‘be required to go into camp, not be permitted to occupy for soldiers there. Minnesota—From itary ‘ation el Indian territory—Venita to Wagner. The Pennsylvania Voluateers. While the changes made in the appor: ment among the three arms of the serv of the yol led for are the quarters Cros: to the mil- uted unde provided there is no of the Hu battaiicn organ ation of the re HOUSE CALLERS, WHITE A Number of Prominent Persons Who President McKiniey had a number of Prominent callers today, ex-Secretary La- mont being among the number. Mr. La- ment was accompanied by Col. J. J. Me- Cook. Senator Platt of New York called to see the President abcut some appointments and to urge the naming of Col. Fred. Grant as a brigadier general or major genera’ It aid that the sena’ secured 1 romise of the Pre nt that Col, Grant hail be made a brigadier general of vol- unteers, Senator on and Representative Bou- isited the President to ask him to make an officer of Mr. Isham of Chicago, a duate of West Point. Senator Lodge accompanied the military committee of the M. chusetts legislature to the White he Mas: Ho’ Richards S. 1 with th bout the defenses of M chusetis, lerstuod that they here to me heavy guy ment for fi ere uw are secure from the War Depart- ions. _ who returned from New York last nigat, had a conference with the 2 ident about the financial end of the war. The Secretary has no fear that it will be necessary to go abroad for money. He was asked about a report that Miss Helen Gould of New York has offered to Genate $100,000 to the government. He aid t know of the report, but id that such donations would have to be accepted by Congress, There fs no other authority which permits the acceptance of such pa- ident is said to feel gratified at tation of patriotism. Senators Davis, Fairbanks and Spooner and RKeprese atives Gri enor and Lamb were other visitors who were with the President during the day. Several of these visitors talked with the President of a press report that the Portu- guese government has shut off all informa- tion regarding the movements of the Span- ish fleet at Cape Verde. In the absence of Tull information on the subject, some of the officials were disposed to regard this as an unfriendly act on the purt of the Portuguese. The slowness of Portugal in adopting neutrality regulations has excited suspicion and may lead to an investigation by this country. Civil Service. The civil service commissioners had a conference with President McKinley this &fternoon. They discussed the ciyil serv- icé order which has been hanging fire a FINANCE: AND TRADE. Another Day of Strength Attended by Dullness in Stock. NO EFFORT TOWARD LIQUIDATION All of the Strong Influences Are On the Bull Side. Bee GENERAL MARKET REPORTS —— Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 28.—The stock market added another day of strength and limited trading to a somewhat lengthy list of simi- lar achievements, Early London cables re- flected fractional declines in almost every American issue, and some selling for for- eign account was reported during the «pen- ing hour. In local circies there was ap- parently nothing to influence opinion to the disadvantage of prices. Advices from Cuba were mainly favorable in character and the belief in a speedy ter- mination of the war was somewhat mor Fronout.ced. Congressional acticn is looked upon as be- ing in harmony with the administration notwitastanding recent f ‘Ss of tilibuster- ing tactics and a preponderance of silver aliscussion. The proposed loan needed by the gov- ernment is su A to have be written to the extent of insuring cess, In board room circles this iss pected to be taken by pepular subscr and by the banks, the public takin cent and the banks the remaining cent. Should the issue be made at the banks rely upon rivile ercasin: to the their bond holdings. Thi s> in circulation would operate tows y inflation in a mild form, and the customary adva in prices is ex- pected to follow. per ge of ount of Reasoning of this character would not have advanced prices in the stock market a few months ago. And this being true there is less reason fer such arguments since foreign exchange has crea. gone hand in to tory ly ad Liquidation must pr mome and there is no argum . narrow and ste mere le a decline of any it urging market Ameri- cess at A wi mar- iination "an navy pI alone threaten prices >— AND COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL The following s ng, the hich. est and the lowest and the c 1g prices of the rk stock market toda y Corson & Macartr an Spirits, pf) n Sugar. . Sugar, pfa. Chie St. P., M. & 0 Consolidated Gas Del. Lack & W Delaware & Hu Den. & ite Gran General Hectre Uhnois Centra: e paure.. eed an ‘Traction tan Blevated Michigan Centrai.. Missouri Pactt National Lead Cc New York Centrat. rthern Pacitlc rthern Pacite, pfd Ont. & Western... | Pacide Mant. Phila. & ke Pulwan de Gun ho 100 at 67 cents; 100 lw at 56 ceuts, M 159%. District of ropolitan Rafi Load Cony licates of allroad Belt ikail- Railvo Wa: ¥5 bid. apiny Gs, sertes A 110 bid. Washing- s Company 6s, series 'B, 111 bid, U. 3. L imp.,' 102 0 Chesa- phone Ss, 10249 bid. Amer- . FJ and “A., 100 bid. urity aud Trust Ss, A. and 0., 100 Washington Market Company Ist 6s, 109 bid, Washington Market Company dip. 6a. 109 bid Washington Market Company ext. 6s, 109 bid. Masonic Hall Association Sa, 166 bid.” Washing: ton Light Infantry Ist 6s, #2 ‘bid. ational Bank Siocks.—Bank of Washington, 275 bid. Metropolitan, #05 bid. Central (mew stock), 130 bid. Farmers and Mechanics’, 180 bid. Sec- ond, 140 bid. Cith 140 bid. Columbia, 131 bid.” Capital, 121 bid.” West End, 100 bid, 105, asked. Traders’, 100 bid. Lincoln, 10 bid, 116 asked. Safe Deposit and Tiust Companies. —National x112 bid. Washington Loan and Trust, x12544 bid, long time. eee Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. . GuAIN. aye 2m. . Low. we" yea yoy F 8s 98 34a BA 4 —l-tet etaabal iat a haere gece? Baltimore Markets. BALTIMO} 28.—Flour firm and “S 75; do. extra, $4. 30 asked. American Security and Trust, 150 bid. Washington Safe Deposit. 50 bid. Railroad Stocks.—cayl al Traction, asked. Metropolitan, 116% bid. Columbia, 76 asked. Belt. 14 asked. Eckington, § vid. Gas and Electric Light Stocks.—Washington Gas, X46 bid, 46% asked. Georgelown Gas, 42 bid. U: 8. ict, 90% bid, 101 asked. men's, 28 bid. Franklin, Corcoran, 6) bid. . Electric I Insurance Stock 37 bid. Metropolitan, 70 bid. Potomac, 50 bid. Arlington, bid. American. 185 bid, National Un' lumbia, 10 bid. Riggs, 7 bid. Lincoln, ¥ bid, 9% asked. Commert | Title “Insurance Stocks.—tItea! bid. Columbia Tide, 4% bid 5% ington Title, 2 bid.’ District Title, 2% bid, 5 asked. ania. 37 bid. Chesa- ‘sted. Ataerican Gh hop ra one, 15 asked. Pneumatic Gun Car 59" naked.