Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1898, Page 1

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WASHINGTON, D. ©, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1898-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. HAWAII] TO JOIN US President Dole Offers to Transfer the Islands at Once, Ae AUTHORIZED BY THE LEGISLATUEE Ready to Furnish Coal to Fleet Operating Against Spain. DECLARATION OF WARHEARD The steamship City of Pekin. will be chartered to carry troops and sup- plies from San Francisco for the Philippines. The President nominated today the following to be major generals: Gens. J. C. Breckinridge, E. S. Otis, Coppinger, Shafter, Graham, Wade, Merriam, and the following civilians, James H. Wilson, Fitzhugh Lee, Wm. J. Sewell and Joseph Wheeler. President Thomson of the Penn- sylvania railroad had a long confer- ence with Secretary Alger this morn- ing, presumably in regard to the transportation of troops. The staffs of the various lega- tions and embassies are being re- cruited by officers assigned to ob- serve operations during the present war. The Senate agreed to the confer- ence report on the fortifications bill. All of Captain Sampson’s ships which have been in Key West harbor cleared out this morning. It is thought in naval circles that an es- cort will be sent to the Oregon. President Dole has made a formal offer to President McKinley to turn over the Hawaiian Islands to the United States. More rioting is reported from vari- ous points in Spain, and it is the gen- eral belief that the present dynasty will soon be overturned and a mili- tary dictatorship established. A Spaniard was caught tampering with the magazine on the auxiliary Cruiser St. Paul, and was promptly arrested. The revenue cutter McCulloch ar- rived at Mirs Bay, forty miles from Hong Kong, it is thought, with Commodore Dewey’s report of his recent engagement, but nothing has been received from him. HONOLULU, April » Via San Fran- cisco, May 4.—President Dole has sent a lerg communication to President McKinley Offering to transfer the Hawaiian Islands to the United States for the purposes of its war with Spain, and to furnish the American ships of war in Pacific waters with large quantities of coal, supplies and ammurition. This action was taken by the legislature after a secret conference with the Ha- walian cabinet, called to discuss the posi- tion to be assumed by the government to- ward the two belligerents. The news of the declaration of war by the United States against Spain was re- ceived hére today by the Mariposa, which arrived from the Australian colonies with advices from the United States. Senator Frye, speaking of the report from Henclulu, said that he hoped the President would accept the offer by President Dole. Up to 3 o'clock this efternoon the offi- cials of the State Department had re- ceived no word from the United States minister at Honoluiu with regard to the reported action of the government of Ha- wail offering to transier the Hawaitan Islands to the United States for the en- fcrcement of its war against Spain. They have no doubt, however, of the authen- ticity of the report, and make no secret of their hope of its aceuracy. It is said at the department that the executive could not accept an offer of this kind without the assent of Congress, but that if such ® proposition is made it will be submitted fcr the action of Congress without delay with a strong recommendation for its ac- ceptance. a PECTED TO FIGHT. SAMPSON EX His Fleet Has Cleared Out of Key West Completely. KEY WEST, May 4.—This harbor is again empty, Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet has sailed and the situation is one of renewed expectancy. There is a strong impression prevailing that the next news from the fleet will tell of important engagement of the same character as the Asiatic squadron's Manila Victory. Until then no interesting develop- ments are expected, except possibly the bringing in of new prizes. eee CABLE STILL INTERRUPTED. LONDON, May 4.—Inquiries at the office @f the Eastern Pelegraph Company show that, at noon, London. time, the Hong Kong-Manile cable was still interrupted. The reported surrender of Manila, while probably true, is as yet only conjecture. The principal Manila merchants in Lon- don, who have been interviewed on the subject, agree that their latest letters show that the Philippine Islands will be pleased to have the revolt ended, and will view with equanimity America’s future action there. They all gladly hail the end of a condition of things which the merchants say is quite as bad as in Cuba. JOIN THE CADIZ FLEET A TOTTERING THRONE |**” WES Arrival of the Spanish Ships From Cape Verde Islands, The Combination, It is Said, Sail for American Waters will at Early Date. LISBON, May 4.—News has been received here to the effect that the Spanish Cape Verde squadron has returned to join the Spanish fleet near Cadiz, which is nearly ready for sea. It is added that the com- bined fleet of Spain will shortly start for American waters. The Spanish fleet which was at the Cape Verde Islands, consisting of the Vizcaya, Almirante Oquendo, Cristobal Colon and Maria Theresa (all first-class cruisers), ac- companied by the torpedo boat destroyers Furor, Terror and Pluton, left St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, on April 29, destination unknown. The distance from the Cape Verde Islands to the Canary Islands is about 876 miles, and the distance from the Caxary Islands to Cadiz about 700 miles, or 1.576 miles from the Cape Verde Islands to Cadiz. : The Spanish squadron, being five days out from St. Vincent, could have made Cadiz by this time, steaming at the rate of about 300 miles « day, or a little over twelve knots an hour. : The statement that the squadron “has re- turned to join the Spanish fleet near Cadiz" may mean that its news comes possibly from th> Canary Islands, or from some source at Madrid. At Cadiz the Spaniards are understood to be fitting out the battle ship Pelayo and the first-class cruisers Cardenal Cisneros, Enperador Carlos V, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Alfonso XIII, besides the warships Nu- mancia, Vitoria, Destructor and s2veral auxiliary cruisers and 2 number of torpedo boats and torpedo gunboats. eae Sse, SPY ON THE ST. PAUL. He Was Acting Suspiciously Around the Ship's Magazine. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 4.—The re- Port thac a supp2sed Spanish spy had been captured eboard the auxiliary cruiser St. Paul at Cramps’ ship yard last night was cenfirmed tcday. Who the man is Capta’ Sigsbee refuses io state, and all that is krown of him is that his father is a Span- jard and that his mother was born on Cu- ban soil. The svspect enlisted some days ago as an oiler, and almost from the time of his enlistment was under suspicion on account of his peculiar actions. Late last night a marine, who was on watch below decks near the powder mag- azine, discovered the man acting in a sus- picious way around the magazine. The ma- rine lost no time in bringirg the man to ercund, and a short and severe fight fol- lewed. The guard overpowered him, but not be- fore the suspect had received a great gash on the right side of his face. taken before Capt. Sigsbee for tion, and the captain committed him to the “brig” for the night. A thor- ough investigation is being made today. The St. Paul is expected to lz:ave Cramps’ skip yard tomorrow morning. She is now taking on the remainder of her coal. On her way to sea she will stop at either League Island navy yard or Fort Mifflin to take on her ammunition. One hundred and twenty men errived aboard the ship to- day, and her crew is practically complete. ——— MEXICO ENFORCES NEUTRALITY. Meeting of Spanish Clerks Prohibited by the Government. CITY OF MEXICO, May 4.—The govern- ment has stopped the contemplated meet- ing of Spanish clerks here for the purpose of raising money and volunteers for Spain. The police were ordered to prevent the meeting as contrary to the obligation of a neutral nation. There has been great excitement here over the American naval victory, and its moral effect will be great, for the Spanish local papers and other journals under Span- ish influence have confidently anticipated triumph for Spain in the first encounter on the ocean. Resident Europeans who have been pre- dicting the defeat of the Americans are chagrined. ‘There fs intense commercial Jealousy of Americans, and this hostile sen- timent is displayed in the papers here. The Spaniards are predicting an unexpected blow by their cruisers at some point on the Atlantic coast. esate HIGH HONORS TO CORRIGAN, Archbishop of New York the Re- cipient of Congratulations. NEW YORK, May 4.—Not since the lay- ing of the corner stone of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in 1869 has there been a celebra- tion among Roman Catholics of this coun- try equal in ceremony and magnificence t> that begun today to celebrate the twen- ty-fifth anniversary of the elevation to the episcopate of the Most Rev. Michael Au- gustine Corrigan. There was a pontifical high mass at 10 o'clock this morning at the Cathedral, the silver chimes were rung for the first time, and there was a procession of notable Catholic clergymen with a guard of honor of 500 cadets. The papal delegate, Archbishop Marti- nelli, was present. .A grand orchestra, se- lected singers and enlarged chorus supplied the music. A certificate of cancellation for the debt of $300,000 om the Dunweodie Seminary, conceived and begun by the archbishop, was handed to him, it having been raised by popular subscription in a few months. The clergymen for the mass were chosen to represent every year of the bishop's episcopate. The vestments were made of cloth of silver and embroidery of gold, sur- passing in magnificegce the remarkable vestments already at St. Patrick's vestry, some of which cost $5,000 apiece. A grand banquet followed the pontifical mass, attended by 500 priests. Tomorrow there will be a service at the Cathedral by 6,000 children, and to end the two days’ celebration there will be 4 demonstration in henor of the archbishop at the Metropoli- tan Opera House by the laity. es BREAD RIOTS IN ITALY. Duties on Cereals Suspended Until Last of June. ROME, May 4.—A royal decree has becn gazetted suspending the duties on cercals until June 30. Another decree just published directs the commanders of the Italian troups at Piacenza, Bologna, Ancona and Barri to assume the duties of maintaining public order. During the bread riots at Sorosina yes- terday a mob attempted to set fire to the municipal buildings. The troops fired a volley into the crowd, killing two men and Belief in Europe That Spanish Dy- nasty Must Fall. REVOLUTION IN THE ATMOSPHERE Probability of Military Dictatorship Under Queen Regent. WILD SCENES IN THE CORTES LONDON, May 4—A special dispatch from Madrid says the chamber (lower house) assembled yesterday amid wild ex- citement, unparalleled in twenty years. The full strength of the police was called out and troops kept in barracks under arms. There were scandalous scenes while Sagasta was speakirg. Republicans and Carlists hurled insulting and abominable epithets, fillmg moderate members with shame. This dispatch adds that during the dem- onstrations Monday night the soldiery at the barracks were only prevented from Joining the mob by personal pleadings of the officers. It says also that many offi- cers mingled with the mob, inciting the people to an attack upon residences of for- eign ministers. The special says further that if a n.ili- tary dictatorship comes, it would most likely be under the queen regent, with Campos or Polavieja as premier with full powers. A special dispatch from Brussels says a high Spanish .diplomatist there declared Spain was practically in a state of revolu- ticn, and that the end of the regency had begun. Would Give Cuba Independence. MADRID, May 4.—In the lower house of parliament yesterday Senor Canalejas, the editor of El Heraldo, said it would be pref- erable to give Cuba independence to em- berking on a foreign war without proper preparations. In parliament, Sagasta, in a determined reply to criticism, declared it imperative on Spaniards to show themselves energetic and united. In the name of the soldiers and fatherland, he begged the chamber to adopt the necessary war credits. In the senate, Cardinal Herrera took part in the debate on government policy be- cause he desired to “stir up the public m/nd against cowardly Americans.” A dispatch from Valencia says that a band of twelve armed men has been forméd at Catalan, but it is not yet known whether any political significance attaches to this movement. Gendarmes have been sent in pursuit. A riot has broken out at Zolavera in con- sequence of the rise of bread. Great Excitement at Madrid. GIBRALTAR, May 4.—A dispatch, dated 8 o'clock this morning, has been recived here from Madrid. It makes no mention of the alarmist stories of the alleged assas- sination of Senor Moret, the minister for the colonies, and Marshal Martinez de Campos, the former captain general of Cuba. But it says that great excitement prevails at the Spanish capital. VIENNA, May 4.—It is believed here that the Spanish dynasty is nearing the end. Riots at Talavera. MADRID, May 4, 10 a.m.—A dispatch frcm Talavera (Talavera de la Reyna, about thirty-scven miles from Toledo) an- nounces ‘hat rioters there have committed serious disorders. They attacked and selz- e¢ the railroad sty tion, burned the cars and then set fire to several private houses and a cafe. After that the rioters tried to break into prison and release the convicts, but were prevented by the civil guards. Many persons were arrested. Spanish Cabinet About to Resign. MADRID, May 4—It is believed the resignation of the Spanish cabinet is im- minent. Martial law has been declared throughout the province of Valencia. Fur- ther disturbances are reported. ae To Join the Oregon. Profound silence was maintained at the Navy Department today in regard to the movements of Captain Sampson's fleet, en- gaged in the blockade of Cuban ports. There is reason to believe that the move- ment is in accordance with plans recently matured for the protection of the battle ship Oregon, the cruiser Buffalo and the gunboat Marietta, now coaling at Rio de Janeiro preparatory to their long cruise up the northern coast of Brazil to join the American fleet in Cuban waters. Naval experts have reached the conclu- sion that the strong Spanish naval fleet which recently left Cape Verde Islands, irstead of being bound for Porto Rico or |” Havana, have taken a more southerly route with a view of meeting the three warships now at Rio Janeiro somewhere off the coast of Brazil and either sinking or cap- turing them. In order to circumvent this plan two or three of the most powerful vesséls in Admiral Sampson's fleet have been detached from duty at Cuba and sent to South American waters for the purpose ef joining the Oregon and her companions and escorting them home in safety. The naval authorities are agreed as to the feasibility of this operation and are satis- fied that it will effectually prevent the Froposed molestation of the three American ehips. Personai Mention, Prof. Max Muller, Mrs. Muller, Master Max Muller and Miss Muller of this city sailed for Europe on the steamer Berlin, which left New York today. Mr. John C. Martin, who was in 1862 deputy provost marshal in this city, is here for a f2w days with Mrs. Martin. He is now in business in New York city, and came here with his wife, who is a fraternal dele- gate to the mothers’ congress from the W. U., and at the head of the depart. ment of purity in literatura and art. i: —__e_____ Removal and Appointment. Policeman L. C. Godwin, who deserted from the force last Saturday, and whose present whereabouts are said to be un- known, was teday removed from the force fa order of the District Commissioners. a . McGregor was appointed a first- class private to succeed him. oe To Incorporate Sorosis. The Senate bill to incorporate Sorosig in the District of Columbia, which was re- ferred to the committee on the District of Columbia, wag-reported back from tht ccmmittee by Mr. McMillan, with a re, peg ne it be referred to the committee on ; ‘ re was done, |.alarge number of p Blockading Fleet Keeps Up Desultory Fire at Shore, The Engagement Resulting in the Capture of the Argonauta Was of Considerable Importance. . Special From a Staff Correspondent. KEY WEST, Fla., May 4.—Key West Is awaiting news from Washington and Tam- pa. It has little to give. Whether Matancas is shelled or not, there is likely to be desultory firing along the coast to discourage Spanish troops from continuing work on fortifications. The Spanish cavalry is likely to be driven back from the beach. The vessels cruise farther in shore than formerly. Monday, when the Wilmington fired a shot and scattered some cavalry, both that gunboat and the Erics- son were within range of a battery, which is Havana's main defense on the east. No answering fire came from the battery. The oficial account made by the Marblehead of the capture of the Spanish steamer Argo- nauta and the firing from the Spanish gun- boats off Cienfuegos shows that the im- portance of that engagement was not exag- gerated. The southern coast is likely to witness other naval combats, particularly if the blocka.Je is extended to Santiago. The Red Cross ship State of Texas is still riding idly at anchor in the harbor here, with her fargo of provisions. PEPPER. ALL EUROPE INTERESTED May Take a Hand in Disposition of Philip- pines. Westminster Gazette Thinks This is the Time for an Anglo-Ameri- can Allinnce. LONDON, May 4.—The Westminster Ga- zette this afternoon, discussing the Philip- pire question, quotes the assumption of American newspapers “that the United States can do precisely what she chooses with Manila or the Philippine Islands—re- turn them, keep them, seH them or barter them,” implying that America has only to speak and no one will vesture to dispute her right to dispose of ber lawful prize as she chooses. The Westminster Gazette says it much fears that “this view will entail disagree- able surprises,” adding: “In entering Eu- ropean politics the United States will prob- ably discover that these simple ideas of do- ing what you wil with your own have be- come obsolete in Europe. The first symp- toms are likely to be marked by an increase of the anti-Amerfean pressure, which, if Great Britain could be counted on to join in it, would speedily lead to intervention in behalf of Spain.” After pointing out the futility of expect- ing Great Britain to join in such a move- ment and the probability of attempts upon the part of the continental powers at the close of the war to prevent the United States from holding the Philippine Islands, the Westminster Gazette says: “The natural tendency of all this is to bring the United States and Great Britain together, and we hope it will be fostered by statesmen and by a revival of the garbitration treaty at the first opportunity.” YOKOHAMA, May 4.—The situation cre- ated by the defeat of the Spanish fleet at Manila is regarded as being deeply inter- esting to Japan, as it is taken for granted that it presages. the downfall of Spanish power in the east and the freedom of the Philippine Islands. Sees ace Indfan Outbreak Feared. TACOMA, Wash., May 4.—It is reported that twenty Indians are dancing on Mar- shall prairie, thirty ‘miles from Tacoma. All but two or three Indian families are in the dance, which begins at dusk and con- tinues until 2 or 8 a.m. The country is sparsely settled and the whites are aiarmed, fearing an outbreak. —+ Spy in Ohio Militin Camp. Special Dispatch to. The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 4.—Col. Brush, the chief of staff of Gen. Axline, in conit mand of the Ohie troops at Columbus, says there is a spy.in camp. The intruder will probably be arrested. Detectives have been Placed on his tracks. —_+—__ British Yacht Stoned at Mala, GIBRALTAR, May 4.—A British steam yacht, the Lady of Clemell, owned by a Mr. Wilkinson of London, has just arrived here from Malaga, Spain, from which port she was obliged to depart suddenly, owing to the Spaniards mobbing and stoning her. ——>—— Erie Canal Opened. NEW YORK, May 4.—The first clearing of the season over the Erie canal from this Port occurred teday, and the canal business has begun. The st ‘canal boat Gamma, with five consorts, was cleared today for Cleveland by the Cleveland Steel Canal Beat Company, ——_-.—_ Beer Goes Up im Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 4.—Cincinnati brewers have added one dollar a barrel to the price of beer in anticipation of a gov- ernment revenue tax. The internal reve- nue ‘collected here on April on malt and dist{lied Mquors exceeded that of April last year by $250,000. Coroner's Exonerates Griffo. SACRAMENTO; Cal, May 4.—A coro- ner’s jury, after hearing the testimony of Jarge ny who witnessed the Griffo-McCarty fight, which resulted in the latter’s death, returned a verdict exon- ene Griffo and trainers from responsi- ility, —-_—_-——_ » State of Siege at Gijon. MADRID, May 4—A state of siege has besn d@lared at a fortified seaport on he Bay of Biscayg pillage being threat- Steams! Arrivals, At New*York, Deuts¢tiand, trom Rotter- Gam. ye Aye UD ea A From Dewey. iat 2:50 this after- | Representatives Assigned to Observe Hostile Operations. EVERY FACILITY 10 BE GIVEN THEM Naval and Military Experts Praise Dewey. NO HINT OF INTERVENTION SS The staffs of the various embassies and legations at Washington are being rapidly recruited by military and naval officers, who have been assigned to make observa- tions of the military and naval operations in the present war with Spain. Licutenant J. Rodler of the Austrian imperial navy arrived here today, and, after securing au- thorization from the naval authorities, he will go forward to inspect the operations of the United States fleet in Cuban waters. Capt. Lee of the British royal artillery ar- rived here three days ago, and, after se- curing full credentials from the authorities here, proceeded to Chickamauga, and thence to Tampa, Fla. Capt. Lee has been attached to the British forces stationed at Halifax, and the London authorities seleci- ed him for duty as military observer, as he could reach the field of operations without delay. Aside from his military training, he is an expert authority on explosives. Major de Grantprey, the military attache of the French embassy, will start for Cuba as soon as a military movement of any pro- portations is begun there. Count Von Goet- zen, former military attache of the Ger- man embassy, has been ordered to return here, and he, too, will proceed to Cuba. He left here about two months ago to join his regiment at Berlin, which is a part of the imperial guard near Emperor William. His departure followei his marriage to an American lady, Mrs. Lay of Baltimore. To Be Given Every Facility. The War and Navy Departments are de- sirous of affording every tacility to the foreign military and r attaches, and they have been furnished with credentials which will give them every consideration of personal comfort, as well as means uf serving their government in the way of ob- serving war operations. Captain Lee, the British officer, will go forward with .2e first military expedition, even if this be of a preliminary character. Count von Goetzen, the German, and }.ajor de Grandprey, the French attache, will not accompany this first movement, the former not being likely to arrive in time, while the latter will wait until a more general movement occurs. Lieutenant Rodley, the Austrian attache, will probably go on board one of the Amer- ican ships now off Havana. His observa- tions, being of a naval character, will be rather more general than those of the mili- tary observers, as it will take in not only the operations in Cuba, but also those of the flying squadron and of the other forces along the North Atlantic. Commodore Dewey Praised. These military and naval experts are united in giving Commodore Dewey the highest tribute for his recent fearless en- trance of Manila harbor, and his furious attack on the Spanish fleet. When it was suggested today to one of them that some others in the public reservations. eign tributes to Dewey are unmistakably sincere and genuine. The obs2rvation of the foreign experts is now directed toward Commodore Dewey's next move. One of them pointed out today that while Dewey's force of probably 2,500 men was not sufficient for him to occupy of the foreign press comments were dis- paraging he promptly answered that this in no way reflected foreign military and naval views. Commodore Dewey's achieve- ment, he said, was beyond criticism, and would in time rank him with Farragut and other American naval heroes. A leading ambassador, on hearing this remark, added the statement that a statue of Dewey would in time be erected in Washington atong with those of Farragut, Dupont and ‘The for- the town of Manila, yet it was am- ple to allow him to garrison the two commanding forts of Cavite and Corregidor. He believed the strategic move of Dewey, following the annihilation of the Spanish fleet, would be to silence and then occupy thes2 two ferts. About 1,00) men, he said, could be spared from the ships without crippling them, and with these men at Cavite and Corregidor, Commodore Dewey would practically hold the city of Manila and all ‘ts surroundings, without the necessity of taking possession of tha city itself. Military Landing in Cuba. The foreign experts are also much inter- ested in the approaching active movements in Cuba. Ore of them stat2d today that from a strategic standpoint he thought it would be unwise to attempt a military land- ing at any point within the present line of blockade. The danger of such a landing, he pointed out, was that railways ran along the coast of Cuba, connecting Havana with all the points covared by the blockade. These railroads are in the hands of the Spanish, and it will permit them to mass 50,000 soldiers at any point threatened with a landing. For this reason, he said, the ex- pedient move would s:em to be to take a port remote from the present blockade, such as Santiago. It would be difficult to mass Spanish troops there in time“to pre- vent a landing. Once taken, he said, the American forces would have a base from which to supply arms and ammunition to tha insurgents. He believed the base from which the insurgents could be fully equipped was of far greater value than on for. offensive operation by ths American troors. There continues to be complete silence in all foreign quarters as to any move of in- tervention. ee THIRTY THOUSAND TO BE HERE. War Department Plans Regarding Concentration of Volunteers. © The plans of the War Department con- template the mobilizaticn of about 30,000 volunteer soldiers in the vicinity of Wash- ington. These men will compris one cofpe of the army, to be known most likely as the Army of the Potomac. The improved government reservation at Fort Myer, Va., recently vacated by the 6th Cavalry, will Peobably ba utilized as a rendezvous for these troops. It is eligibly situated for the purpose and has—accommodations for a large number of troops. In case there are not sufficient accommodations at Fort MYer for the entire army to b> concentrated in| this vicinity, it is probable that the excess of troops will be placed in camp in the Sol- T WAITING NEWS| ACTION OF POWERS|TROOPs To HELP DEWeY Fourteenth Infantry Under Orders to Go to San Francisco, Negotiations for Transports to Take Them to Philippines—Charles- ton Will Act as Conyoy. PORTLAND, Ore., May 4.—The first move toward sending troops to Commodore Dewey in the Philippines was made when Gen. Merriam, commanding the Depar ment of Columbia and California, receiv- ed instructions from the War Department to send the 14th Infantry to San Francisco. Gen. Merriam, in accordance with these instructions, issued an order for companies C, D, E and F to proceed at once to the Presidio. Companies A, B and H, now in Alaska, will be recalled immediately and sent there. Capt. Taylor, 14th Infantry. mustering officer for the state of Washing- ton, has left for Tacoma. Word has been received at Vancouver barracks that Col. T. M. Anderson of the 14th Infantry, who is with his regiment in Alaska, is to be appointed brigadier gen- eral of volunteers. Charleston to Act an Convoy. VALLEJO, Cal., May 4.—It is reported at the navy yard that the cruiser Charleston will go into commission Thursday morning and immediately thereafter get under way for the Philippines. She is expected to con- voy to the orient, under all possible speed, one or more of the fastest steamers that can be purchased in San Francisco, which will be loaded with ammunition, coal, food, clothing and troops. Negotiating for Troop Ships. SEATTLE, Wash., May 4.—It is stated that negotiations are pending between the government and the Pacific Coast Steam- ship Company fur the purchase of the steamers Queen and Senator, which are to be used for troop ships in case troops are sent to Manila. Se MORET AND CAMPOS ARE SAFE. Reports of Their Assan Without Foundation. LONDON, May 4.—The reports in circu- lation at Gibraltar that Senor Moret, the Spanish minister for the colonies, and Mar- shal Martinez de Campos, the former cap- tain general of Cuba, have been assassi- nated are unfounded. Inquiries show that a passenger who arrived there frem Spain yesterday afternoon brought the rumor that Senor Moret and Marshal Campos had been murdered and that Premier Sagasta had sought refuge in the British embassy at Madrid. The dispatches sent from Madrid last night reporting the speeches cf Senor Sagasta and Marshal Campos show conclusively that there is no truth in the reports. sess Se ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. Many Leaders Believe That It Will Be Taken Next Month. It is expected that the extraordinary ex- penditures for the army and navy on ac- count of the war for the first six months of the coming fiscal year will make the general deficiency appropriation bill, now being held in the House committee on «p- propriations, reach an aggregate of about $120,000,000. This is the rough calculation of Chair- man Cannon of the House committee on appropriations and others of that com- mittee, assuming that all these expendi- tures will be provided for in a single de- ficiency bill instead of earlier separate bills. The amount is dependent upon the prosecution of the war. The general deficiency bill has been in readiness for report from the committee to the House for several weeks, ani now will not be reported until just before the adjournment of Congress, which many of the leaders of the House, including Chair- man Dingley of the ways and means and Chairman Cannon of the appropriations, believe will be reached about the mid- die of next mcnth. Between now and then the War Department will submit its war estimates for the first part of the next fiscal year, covering expenditures to be made until a month after Congress re- convenes. On the basis of a rough recke’ ing of the needs of the service and the light of the present situation something over $80,000,000 is now expected to be asked for the army, principally for pay, sub- sistence, transportation, &c., and the e: mates for the extraordinary exp=ndivures for the half year, together with cther esti- mates that may suppiement the $14,000,000 already in, is expected 20 maxe up about that total. ——— BOTH WILL ACCEPT. Sewell and Wheeler Will Be Ready When Needed. Senator Sewell of New Jersey and Repre- sentative Wheeler of Alabuma, who were nominated by the President today to be |-major generals in the volunteer army, will both accept their appointments as soon as their nominations are confirmed by the Sen- ate. They will both b2 ready immediately for active service. Senator Sewell declined absolutely to discuss his nomination as ma- jor general, further than to say that he should mot resign his seat in the Senate and would ack for a leave of absenc>. Frank P. Biair of Missouri retained his seat in the House while he held a commis- sion in the army, and when his services became necessary in the House he placed his resignation as a general in the hands of the PresiGent temporarily, going into the House again and performing his func- tions as a member there. The case of Gar- field is also a precedent, he having re- tained his seat in Congress while he held a commission in the army. The law speci- fically forbids, however, drawing two salar- ies from the govern: Disturbances at Porte Rico. ST. THOMAS, West Indies, May 4.—The latest advices from Porto Rico show that the disturbed condition of the island con- tinues. People are leaving, and political arrests are being made. +! The United States authorities are nego- tiating for more coal here. ; —_->—_— Hearing Highway Extension. A hearing was held this afternoon by the subcommittee of the Senate committee on the District of Columbia in charge of the highway extension bill. Mr. Nathaniel Wil- RECEIVES HIS ORDERS Se General Harries to Put Regiment ix Camp Monday. THE SECRETARY OF WAR SO DIRECTS ences Active Preparations for Transfer to Tents. WORK OF RECRUITING Brigadier General George H. Harries, commanding the District National Guard, today received authority from the Secre- tary of War to put one regiment from the guard into camp at the Soldiers’ Home Monday morning. This regiment will be made up by Gen. Harvies from the com- panies he has already selected. It was officially stated in the office of the Secretary of War today that Secre- tary Alger had informed Gen. Harries, commanding the District militia, during a conference between them at the War De- partment this morning, that he would on Saturday issue an order for a regiment of the District militia to go into camp Mon- day morning, with a view to their employ- ment in the military service of the United States. An official order to that effect has been prepared at the department and placed on the Secretary's desk for his sig- nature. For reasons best known to him- self, the Secretary, it is sald, has concluded to withhold his signature from this docu- ment until Saturday. In the meantime, however, Gen. Harries, acting upon verbal instructions received from the Secretary of War, will make all the arrangements neces- sary for the encampment of one regiment of the District militia in the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home Monday morning. The orders necessary to carry his plan into execution will be issued Saturday afternoon at the latest. The regiment is to be composed of twelve ccmpanies of the minimum strength, that is to say, seventy-seven men each, includ- ing the non-commissioned officers. The re- ceipt of this’ news has been the cause of great joy in the hearts of the soldier boys of the District, who are so anxious to go te the front. The fact also that the Sec- retary of War has decided to call out a regiment instead of a battalion, as was at first intended, is a source of great grati- fication, as it will give the District a much better representation in the volunteer army of 125,000, wes in Officers. While it is definitely determined that Gen. Harries will be appoiated colonel of the regiment, it is more than likely that a number of changes will be made in the other positions. Several days ago The Star published a roster of the officers that would probably be selected, but a reporter for The Star was informed by Gen. Harries that there will probably be some very ma- terial changes in that list. He had not de- cided ms to these changes, but the list of officers will probably be given out tomor- row. Ba ‘There is great bustle today at the armo- ries of the various commands, and recruit- ing is going on at a great rate. It is thought wise to recruit up to the limit, in order to have the necessary number of men after the examining surgeons hav> “pitch- ed” some of the men on account of physical disability. A number of the officers have called at the headquarters of the guard today to in- form General Harri+s that their companies are in shape for the field—that the men have all volunteered for service. A num- ber of the companies have already recruited up to the full limit of 100 men. It is announced that Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin will not accept @ captaincy in the District National Guard, THE WAR le at Armories. REVENUE BILL. Its Consideration Resumed by the Finance Committee. The Senate committee on finance resumed its consideration of the war revenue bill at 11 o'clock today. The republican mem- bers of the committee were in conference at the Capitol until 11 o'clock last night. It is understood that the purpose of this meeting was to devise means of increasing the amount of revenue to be derived from the bill. When the finance committee adjourned last night there was no certainty when the work on the bill would be concluded. The democrats had not offered any of their propositions, and the bond question had not been taken up with a view of dispdsing of it. The democratic members of the com- mittee do not appear to have yet agreed upon a substitute for the bond provision, but the indications are that it will be a tax on corporations. There was a suggestion favorab‘e to re- moving the entire tax on beer, but it was not followed up sufficiently to indicate its probable fate. ‘The only two points of im~- portance which are regarded as settled are that the tonnage tax will go out, and that the tobacco tax provision will be so modi- fied as to exempt stock on hand. Secretary Gage stated, while giving his testimony yesterday, that he had made no arrangements with New York banks look- ing to the sale of the proposed bonds or to securing their assistance in making a popu- lar loan. « Secretary Alger told the committee that he thought $150,000,000 would be sufficient to meet the department's extraordinary ex- penses occasioned by the Spanish war for the next year. . ESD ASCR erecta neater tate et SSS SSS sss Ssh