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THE EVENING &sTAR. — 2 PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, J1C1 Terrsyivaria Avenue, Cor. 11th &t., by te PEELS Se The Evening Star { ty by etrriers, on th per week. or 44 cents per month. center 2 certs each. United States ¢r Ca: Per month. Soturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.08. (Entered at the Po : Gftice at Washington, D. C., Qs see nd-class ma'l matter.) EF All mail subscriptions must be patd fn advance. seeved to subscribers in the te own account, at 10 cents Copies at the pywhere in the prepald—S0 cents Rates of advertising made known op applicstior.. Che Lvening Star. No. 14,096. WASHINGTON, D. ©. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1898—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CEN ee eee Oe ee ee ee oe FWO ORNTS || Advertising is not an expense, Tt is a*business investment. If you want to invest your money profitably you will therefore put your advertisements in such a paper as The Evening Star, chat is read regularly and thoroughly by everybody worth reach The Star is the recognized household and family journal of the National Capital, and has no rival as an advertising med- ium. ing. ng. THE DEWEY REPORT Navy Department Officials Indignant at False Publications. HAVE NOT SUPPRESSED THE NEWS Speculation Regarding Movement of Sampson’s Fleet. —__.—__—_ MR. ROOSEVELT’S DEPARTURE Navy Department officials are in- dignant at the published stories that the department had received reports from Commodore Dewey telling of great mortality in his fleet during the recent fight. Secretary Long an- nounced that he would give out the report as soon as he receives it. No confirmation can be obtained of the various rumors regarding movements of Admiral Sampson's fleet. Recruiting for the navy is reported to be going on briskly The supply steamship Illinois will be called the Supply. A Russian diplomat denies that Russia is disturbed at the idea of the United States acquiring the Philip- pines, and intends to intervene. Captain Glass has been assigned to command the Charleston. The President is not alarmed at the delay in hearing from Commo- dore Dewey. Three missions are said to have been given to Admiral Sampson—to capture Porto Rico, to destroy the Spanish fleet if it comes over and to protect the Oregon. The cruiser Topeka will probably be added to the Cuban blockading fleet. The cruiser Newark will go inio commission at Norfolk on the 15th. Reports from Madrid say that riot- '€ continues at several points in Spain, and that in some cases troops have fired on the rioters. A dispatch from London says no messages from Manila to the United States have reached Hong Kong yet. The officiuls of the from the Sceretary down, are thoroughly indignant at the character of the stori>s emanating from San Francisco, that are be- ing published as authentic accounts of the engagement of Commodore Dewey at Ma- nila. One in particular excited indignation, that ascribin; Admiral Kirkland, at Mare I cipt of a telegram from Commodore Dewey describing the terrible Tortality on his own fleet resulting from the bat It was shown that it ble for news from the flest to com> in any such fashion. Inas- much as the department's facilities for the receipt of information from Commodore perior to those of declared to be utterly Navy Department, Individuals, improbable ‘Yy could receive ne before the ‘If. Such dis- Patches as of were crus and senseless, d inflicted creat misery upon the wives, mothers, daughters and other relatives of the brave sailors of this ficet, who have been anxiously waiting to hear from them. The officiais about conclude this morn- ing that there was little pros et of recsiv- ing news from Commodore Dewey directly during the cours: of the day, though is possibility that a hant vessel may from the Philippines, reach Hong Kong bringing some news quent events at Ma- ted that the cable 4 means of com- ubtless cut inshor>, somewhere between tts landing place in the Island of Luzon—Point Bolanio—and Mani! and therefore at a point beyond the reach of Commodore Dewey at this time. The Department Caiculation. The official cale low: tion is about as fol- The latest authent nd direct news owed that Dewey subdued the Spanish: fleet and made his demand for the surrender of Manila through tae Bri- tish consul some time Sunday afternoon. He gave notice of bombardment at the Same time at the expiration of twenty-four hours, which would make the bombard- ment itself begin Monday afternoon. No beat could have been spared to carry di patches in such a juncture, so it could not be before Manila had fallen that the Me- Culloca sailed from Manila. That would not be before Monday evening at earliest and posstbly not for a day or two later. Presuming that the ailed at the earliest moment, owing three days for passage, she was not due st Hong Kong or Mirs Bay until tonight. But it is already tonight by our time in either place and possibly the McCulloch or some dispatch boat is just entering the harbor. There would, however, be other delays in the receipt of the message here, such as the time lost in the many cable relay stations, which can be set down at about six hours at a minimum. “It will be seen that by this calculation there is little chan@ of official news coming in during the €aylight hours. Will Give Out News Prompily. There need be no apprehension on the part of the public that any news that Is received from Commodore Dewey will be withheld from it. Secretary Long has stated in the most positive manner that he regards it as his duty to make the people acquainted with the facts as soon as he knows them himself. He believes this is only just to the relatives and friends of the sailors of Dewey's fleet. Therefore, the many statements and rumors that are constantly circulating to the effect that the Navy Department has recefved mys- terious cablegrams from Hong Kong, which | it is sedulously concealing, may be set Gown as pure moonshine. Movements of Sampson’s Fleet. No confirmation is obtainable of the vari- ous reports that are published this morning concerning movements of Admiral Samp- son's fleet. Peeple who from their official position might be supposed to share in the confidence Of the administration are credit- ed with the statement that the admiral has gone to seize Porto Rico, und this state- ment is made after conference with the executive. On the other hand, it is asserted with al- moet equal positiveness that Sampson's ironciads have gone to meet the Oregon and bring her in safety to the north. Still another story is to the effect that the admiral has gone to seize Matanzas, for use as a base of operations. The officials refuse absolutely to make public the plan of campaign and thus give aid to the ene- my. Therefore these contlicting theories as to the plans of the fleet can be judged only in the light of their probability when view- ed in connection with the usual methods of warfare. Thus to bombard Matanzas with- out at the same time being able to land a sufficient force to seize and hold the place would seem to be very bad strategy, and the fact that Sampson's fleet was accom- panied by no troop transports would seem to negative the idea that he had either gone to attack Matanzas or to seize Porto Rico. To attempt'the latter would also require a strong landing force, in view of the number of Spanish troops on the island. In addi- tion, it is suggested that Admiral Sampson would be very loth to run the risk of ha ing one or more of his best ships completely disabled by attacking forts needlessly, as the result might be to leave his fleet inferior to the Spanish force. Addition to Flying Squadron. A significant movement is the addition of the warship New Orleans, late the Abre- uall of the Braziiian navy, to Commodore Sclley’s squadron at Hampton Roads in place cf the flyer Columbia. This seems to indicate a compiete change in the char- acter of the squadron, which instead of being a flying squadron in the ordinary sense, Las now assumed the character of an iron-clad battle flest. Without by as at first organizea, Schley's squadron is now probab! meet on even terms, at able Spanish armored cruisers whic from Cape Verde for an unknown 4 ticn. In view of this action of che de ment, end particularly if Commodore Schley should be reinforced by som= tor- pedo ves: it may be assumed tnat he Will reinforce the fleet in quest of the Spanish squadron. Naval Recruiting. Chief Engineer Harrie Webster, ber of the naval recruiting beard, which has been gathering up material for the personnel of the navy in the west and scuth, arrived at the Navy Department t morning. He is just from Norfolk, where he landed 104 good men, who had been enlisted by the boaré. Commander Hawley and Dr. Persons, the other mem- bers of the board, with Boatswain Larkin, late of the Maine, an attendant, rived in Detroit, where they w epen recruiting dquagter: i mem- fhe board has met with success in its under Some excelient men were obtat Orleans, where the first office was cpencd. Galveston, the next recruiting port, als furnished a contingent, ani it was no that the applicants there were better ¢ fled physically than at any other po the average number passed being S per cent, as against an average of 30 per cent elsewhere. At Cleveland the board tcok in about an even number of deck hands and machinists. The 104 men taker down by Mr. and are of geod cha evenly divided between deck hands 2nd machini. the board goes to Sheboy 3. it has been informed 15) yood men ready to enlist. Webster Lieut. A. H. Cobb of the navy has been to duty as secretary of the naval beard, of which Rear Admi Sicard is president, succeeding in that duty Mr. Williem Howell, private secretary the assistant secretary of the navy. to To Be the Supply. amship Illinois, recently by the Navy Department, out as a refrigerating supp! be known as the Supply. acquired y to select a new name for this of the f. that there ‘s hip Hlinois in the navy. etary of the Navy has decided make no change in the name of the swift cht Aileen, recently purchased in New York for naval purposes. Mr. Roosevelt Assistant Se Departere. retary Roosevelt will leave here tomorrow for San Antonio, Tex., for the purpose of assuming ais new duties as Neutenant colonel of the regiment of mounted riflemen, commanded by Col. Leonard Wood. He will practically sever Lis official connestion with the Navy De- pertment at the clese of business today, although his resignation may not take ef- feet until after the appointment and qual- ification of his successor. Who this will be has nov yet been disclosed, but there is a strong impression that it may be efiher ex- Representative Robirvon of Pennsylvania or ex-Kepresentative Allen of Massachu- setts. Rpairiag the Cincinnati. It having been represented to the Navy Department that the crviser Cincinnati is in need of repairs to her boilers and ven- Ulating apparatus, authority has been giv- en for the withdrawal of that vessel from further service with the blo ng squad- ron on the northern coast bf Cuba, in or- der that she may go to the Norfolk navy yard for an overhauling. The work to be done is not very extensive, and will prob- ably be completed in time to enable the Cincinnati to resume her place on the Cu- ban station by the end of the month. The Cincinnati is one of the best ships of her class in the navy, and has been seleeted as the flagship of Commodore Watson, who has been assigned te the command of one of the divisions of Admirai Sampson's.fleet. The Topeka to Go South. The cruiser Topeka, Lieut. Commander Cowles commanding, which has just arriv- ed at New York from England, will prob- ably be assigned to duty with the Cuban blockading fleet. Her armament is not yet in place, however, and it may take some tim: to prepare her for active sea duty, Outfitting the Newark. ‘The cruiser Newark, being outfitted at Norfolk, will go irto commission on the 15th instant. She will be commanded by Capt. A. 5. Barker, now on duty at the Navy, Department as a member. of the naval strategi: board. L'eut. J. H. Gibbors, on duty at the Navy Department, in charge ef naval mfiitia work, and Licut. H. C. Poundstone, on duty in the ordnance bu- (Continueé on Second Page.) LAoeie.cms © | SAMPSON'S MISSIONS |r. seat. == RUSSIA IS FRIENDLY [Sez Sc2miem acres MISSIONS Three Tasks Said to Have Been Given Him. DISCREHION AS T0 ACCOMPLISHMENT Gossip About Matters i in Congres- sional Circles. THE M’CULLOCH’S CONDITION —.+ After having gone through twenty-four hours of anxious expectaney the conciu- sicn has been reached in congressionai cir- cles that there will be some tine yet to wait before word is received from Commo- dcre Dewey. Yesterday's dispatch from Hong Kong announcing the arrival of the McCulloch is now utterly discredited, and it is calculated that it was not possible for the cutter to have got there from Manila, and the theory is: advanced as very prob- able that the McCulloch was not in a con- dition at the end of the naval battle to put to sea with dispatches. She is too light a craft to have escap2d injury, if in the engagement, and it is hard- ly probable that she was held in reserve by Commodore Dewey, since she had be2n equipped with a heavy armament for her size and was capable of doing good service. May Be © Time Yet. ‘The chances are that she was in the thick of the fight and did not escape injury. Upon tis theory it is caleulated that there should be no surprise if a communication from Commodore Dewey is delayed until either the cable is repaired or communica- tion may be had through some foreign ves- sel from the Philippines to Hong Kong. Many reports are in circulation about the report having heen received and withheld from the public, or to the effect that un- official information has come by means of tramp steamers to Hong Kong. In con- tradiction to se rumors there are not only the iy frank statements of the high including Secretary per in- given ions, the naval Ss committees of both (i to other senators of the f. opropri uscs of Congress and representatives who have made in- qufries of the President and members of the cabinet. The uni al response up to this hour has been t ed. hope at not a word has been receiv- After not hearing arything last night, of getting any word within the next hours was practically aban- Admiral Sumpson's Fleet. There is a wide diver tion available as te the movements of Ad- miral Samy 's fleet. Most of the let drop in circles this mornin culated to give the impression that the fiest had gone direc against Porto Rico and would capture that port whether h fleet et or not. congre nal authorities who 1 the White House and the depart- is morning , however, that the i Porto Rico will not occur un- h Hect has been met, or, in o% it is learned that that fleet has turn- ed back to € vntil provisions have been made to land about 10,060 troops to held the island after it has been ecapvured. Net Anxious About the Oregon, Apparently the Navy Department is not anxious about the Oregon as current ip would indicate. It is reasoned that in to send four cruisers to capture or desirsy the Oregon would be a very foolish move—tvo foolish cven for Spanish conception. the destructioy if the ed without serious de. that in a battle with Naval experts say the four Spanish cruisers the Oregon would probably destroy “two and inflict serious damage upon the cthers before she was destroyed herself. In its bearings upon fu- ture operations the result of such a battle would more seriously injure the Spanish navy than it would us. At the same time steps have been taken to protect the Ore- gon. Sampson’s Three Missions. Out of the conflicting opinions and state- ments one thing that appears clear is that Admiral Sampson has been given wider dis- cretion than he has heretofore been civen in operations. He has been given three missions. One is to take Porto Rico. One is to meet the Ss) h fleet if it can be located on this side of the Atlantic. The other is to pro- tect the Oregon. As to the method of pro- cedure he is given discretion, his course to be determined by developments as he pro- ceeds. It is understood to be the expectation of the President that Porto Rico will be taken at once. A study of the map will show how these three missions may be fitted into one, if the Spanish ficet is bound either for Porto Rico, Havana or to intercept the Oregon. For information as to the ap- preach of the Spanish fleet Admiral Samp- son will, it is sald, rely upon the fast scout vessels which have been put on the look- out. ‘These vessels will sail in elliptical courses dipping far southward, so as to come near the path of the Spanish fleet and to report their approach as soon as discover- ed. The course and the rate of speed of Sampson's fleet will be known to these scout vessels, sc that they will know about where to intercept him at any time. If the Spanish flcet has not come across with- in a certain time after Sampson's fleet has arrived in the vicinity of Porto Rico, the attack on that place will probably be mad» as the first move and the port be held to deprive the Spanish of a base of supplies. If, however, it is discovered that the Spanish fleet has sailed further south and is aiming to intercept the Oregon, Admiral Sampson's fiect will put out after the Span- jards at once, with almost a certainty of running up with them by the time they have come up-with the Oregon, It is said that the Oregon will so time her course as not to arrive at the point where she would be intercepted by the Spanish, if at all, as to give Sampson’s fleet opportunity to reach the scene of action. Te Occupy 2 Cuban Port. ‘The occupancy of a port of Cuba, in: cordance with the plans already fuliz out- lined in The Star, is to be undertaken st once. There is the highest authority for the statement that this expedition wiil be put in motion as speedily as possible, and ence in the informa-" the inference was suggecstéd that troops might be embarked possibly as early‘as to- day, but at farthest within a day or two. It is intimated that a larger body of troops than at first contemplated may have to be sent, on account of the Gemez army not showing as larg? a fcrce as was expected. There has apparently been a material broadening of alk plans and the advance- ment of some that it had been intended to put into operation later. The situation of affairs in Spain, rather than the battle of Manila, is apparently, hurrying matters along. INSURGENT PARTY LANDED A Number of Officers Under Colonel Nunez Reach Cuban Lines, Landing Effected Under the Guns of the Wilmington—Cabans Suf- fering for Food. Special From a Staff Correspondent. KEY WEST, Fla., May 5.—Little trouble is now experienced in landing arms in smali quantities for the insurgents, though it has to be done under the protection of gunboats. Yesterday the tug Leyden, which is one of the auxiliary fleet, landed midway between Havana and Mariel half a dozen Cuban officers headed by Col. Nunez, with equipment for one hundred insurgents. Captain Dorst of General Miles’ staff was aboard. Sunday night guides were put ashore, who were to arrange a rendezvous for the insurgents. Yesterday when the tug appeared a band of forty insurgents were waiting, which showed that they are able to keep in communication with the vessels. A large troop of Spanish cavalry was also waiting. They have a complete sys- tem of signals from hilltops, and when- ever a vessel makes in shore for a landing piace troops are promptly massed at that point. Yesterday @s the Leyden approach- ed the shore fire was opened upon her and shots scraped some paint off. ‘The insurgents were in thefr rendezvous, but were not numerous’ enough to attack the cavalry. The gunboat Wilmington ac- cordingly steamed in and began to drop shells among the Spanish troops. This caused them to scatter.* The Leyden then landed her arms en the beach and the in- surgents.took them and started for the in- terior. They had a skirmish with the cav- alry, but succeeded in making their way to the hills without apparent loss. The insurgents reported that they were constantly gaining recrults and could utll- ize a larger quahtity of arms: Great distress extsts among the peopie because the food suppty:is "fn thé hands of the Spanish authorities, Who are holding it for their own soldier: PEPPER. ee HEARD NOTHING FROM DEWEY. Admiral Kirkland Benkes Fake Story —Denied at London Also. VALEJO, Ca!., May 5.—Admiral Kirk- land stated to the Associated Press corre- spondent today that the réport that he had received a message from the Navy Depart- ment at Washington saying that 200 men were killed on the cruisef Baltimore was untrue. The admiral said he had received no word from Washington and knew nothing about the fight at Manila, except reports already published. LONDON, May 5.—The' officials of the Eastern Telegraph Company, when ques- tioned today regarding the report that a dispaich from Commodore Dewey had reached Washington, said? “Neither President MeKinley nor any one else has received a message from Commo- dore Dewey.” Such a message, it is explained, must necessarily be transmitted over the lines of the Eastern Telegraph Company, either from Manila or Hong Kong. The company knows of no communication emanating from Manila since the cable was cut. The company has been watching all points for nce, being anxious regard- ing the safety of its staff and property. +. -— WAPCHING FOR THE OREGON. Four Spanish Warships Lying in - Wait Of Barbadoes. NEW YORK, May 5,—A Key West spe- cial, dated today, to the Evening Post says: Four Spanish warships ape reported to be off Barbadoes prepared to intercept the battle ship Oregon. A, naval battle is ex- pected. : The prize court today is sitting on the case of the Panama. Testimony has been concluded on the Buena Ventura and Cat- alina. District Attorney Stripling says that there is no dount about the Catalina and Panama being condemned. id OSS ~S WHO IS THIS SECRET ENEMY? Attempt to Arouse Prejudice Against America in’ Lendon. LONDON, May 5.—A~remarkable and mysterious attempt to «influence public opinion in London through circulars distrib- uted in the streets during»the busiest hours began last evening. While the. theaters were emptying many men were employed in handing dodgers of yellow paper with large headlines reading: “Why the United States is makin = upon Spain.” Under this heading were ncaa from the remarks recently made:by Edward J. Phelps, former United States minister to Britain. tot b 20, fhe Bresent it has been Impossible to ascertain Ww! 4s tinanciering this street Dbropaganda. RUSSIA IS FRIENDLY | No Idga of Taking Action Regarding the Philippines. SENTIMENT SHOWN BY NEWSPAPERS Diplomats Discussing ned Salis- bury’s Speech. JAPAN AND HAWAII A leading Russian diplomat said today that the cable report from London that Emperor Nickclas of Russia*was much disturbed as to the ultimate destiny of the Philippines, and that some sort of immed- iate mtervcntion was probable, was entirely unwarranted and placed Russia in a mis- leading position before the people of this country. He says the sentiment through- out Russia, official and unofficial, is one of extreme cordiality towards the United States, and shows there will be no change in the traditional friendship existing be- tween the United States and Russia. The friendly feeling, he pointed out, was shown by the Russian newspapers which arrived in the mail only yesterday. They were published just after the declaration of war by the United States, and their comment was, without exception, of the most friendly character toward the United States. He said this feeling prevailed to a mark- ed extent, even among the peasantry of Russia, and it was a matter of surprise to him under such circumstances that re- ports should be circulated in the United States that Russia was aout to assume an unfriendly attitude toward this country. The Russian ambassador, Count Cassini, is expected here some time next month, althovgh, being an ardent sportsman, he may stop for the Grend Prix at Paris. He is now at St. Petersburg, after having conducted the negotiations at Pekin re- suliing in the Russian occupation of Port Arthur. Today is a Russian holiday, being the Seint’s day, after whom the empress Was named. Accordingly some of the Rus- sian officials went to Fort Monroe, where they will have the opportunity, incidental- ly, of seeing Commodore Schley’s flying squadron, Gen. Mertwego, the Russian naval and military representative here, has uot yet arranged to go to Cuba, as he feels that the important operations are still some time off. Sympathy of the British Ministry. At the several foreign headquarters today the speech of Lord Salisbury before the Primrese Club last night was regarded as deeply significant, in that it was the first expression from a high official source clear- ly indicating the sympathy of the British ministry in the present course of the United States. A member of the diplomatic corps said that wnile Lord Salisbury had neces sarily spoken with caution, yet his high tribute to the great commercial nation, with its vast railway resources and capability of equiping armies, was an un- mistakable reference to the United States, wtile the reference to certain “lying coun- tries” was equally unmistakable in its ap- plication to Spain. In British quarters Lord Salisbury’s speech is received with much satisfaction as another eviderce of cordiality between this country and Great Britain. At the ame time, it is stated with the greatest positiveness that this friendly feeling has at no time takea official form, in the way 0! an entente or understanding of any kind. It is regarded us none the less help- ful, ver, in leading toward fuller co- operation and sympathy between the En- slish-speaking people cn both sides of the water. In the absence of all official action, the report published by the Paris Eclair that Great Eritain would become the ally of the United Siates in c oe: European in- tervention is dismissed as purely specula- tive and based merety upsn the friendly feeling now existing between the two gov- ermmments. The Peris report ihat the Unit- ed States “has pron a4 to capture the Canary islands and cede trem to Great Britain” is characicrized at ihe State De- partment and by icasung G.p..mats as purc- ly fanciful. The Siace Vepariment gives a Specific Genial. May Send in Cipher. The foreign en:bassics and legations have received notincaticn irom the State De- partment that any cipher cables that they may aésire to send to their consuls at Havana, Porio Rico or other Spanish pos- sessions will not be interrupted or censored. ‘this 1s a distinct concession to the roreign representatives, which they fully appreci- eve. They had rather expecteu that in time of war there would be aiificulty of Cabung iu cipher to their representatives pa ot the Spanish line. tsut the State Department has preferred to consider ail such cCommunicauons trom the ambassa- ors and ministers in Washington as sent in Zood faith una wi considence, so that any informaucn they c..awiwed Woula-net reach the enemy. dupan cad ituwaitan Annexation. The Japancse minister, Mr. Hoshi, was among Lae cuuers at ine state Depurt- ment today. He hud net heard from sie- mila, but thought mtormauen imgat come by way of Formosa, us Jupan nas laid a cable to Formosa. The mimister does not credit reports that Hawaii ts about to be turned over to the Umted States. He tays 3upan kas nothing to say cf Hawah’s ac- qu‘sition by the United States.in the usual way, by treaty, so iong as Jupan‘s inter- ests in Hawali are safeguarded. But he feels that it would be unfortunate to have the acquisition occur through any sudden and surprising move, particularly in view of the yery friendly relations just at pres- ent existing between the United States, Great Britain and Japan. Mr. Hoshi ie in- clined to believe that when the Japanese @ecree of neutrality is in hand it will dis- ‘ciose that coal is not made strict contra- | Marieita sailed from Rio yesterday. bon to assume his duties there as minister for Brazil. His successor, Dr. Assis, the Present minister to Portugal, will sail for the United States tomorrow, and should be here in about ten days. Minister Hatch Has No Advices. Mr. Hatch, the Hawaiian minister, was also among the callers on Assistant Secre- tary Cridler, who received the dipiomatic visitors this morning in th> absence of As- sistant Secretaries Moore and Adee, both of ¥hom attended the funeral of the late Mr. Soteldo. Mr. Hatch has so far heard noth- ing from Honolulu in confirmation of the Press dispatches of yesterday relating to thé transfer of the Hawalian Islands to the United States to use as a base during the war. It wes plain to be seen, however, tkat the minist>r would be much gratified to receive an official confirmation of the re- port. In his opinien negotiations of the character described would be conducted di- rectly between President Dol> and Minister Sewall at Honolulu, and the latter would be expected to communicate with his gov- ernment on this subject. Later in the day Sir Julian Paunc>fote, the British ambassador; M. Cambon, the French ambassador, and Mr. Andrade, the Venezuelan minister, had audiences with Acting Secretary Moore. —__---____. AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE. Feeling in the Finance Committee on the War Revenee Bin. The Senate committee on finance as a body was not in session today, having ad- journed over until tomorrow in order to permit the democratic members to prepare a substitute for the bond provision of the bill. There is now no doubt that there will be a@ majority in committee against the bond feature, as Senator Jones of Nevada has taken a position against it. The republican members of the committee, with the excep- tion of Senator Wolcott, were in conference over the situation for several hours. There is little doubt, from Mr. Wolcott's expressions in the committee yesterday, and the fact that he did not sit with the republican ieinbers today, that he will vote to eliminate the bond provision, but it is understood that he ts not quite so elear as to the support of a substitute. The re- publican members are quite disturbed over the discovery of his position, and are con- sidering how to best repair the breach oc- casioned by his probable defection. They were not so greatly surprised at Mr. Jones’ position, although they had hoped to be able to secure his support of the measure practically as it passed the House. The democrats have contended that the bond feature could and should be dispensed with, while the republicans held that a bond issue was necessary to carry on the war. The democrats informally suggesied various mexns af securing money, which they argucd would be more acceptabie than bonds, but did not offer any formal Substitute. The republicans did not mani- fest a disposition to accept a substituie of any character, but indicated a purpose of holding out for the bonds substantiaily as provided by the House. The democrats Wiil formally suggest some substitute prop- esition within a day or two. The repub- licans do not concede this; say that if the bend prevision is stricken out in commit- tee it will be restered in the Senate, and they appeal to the democrats to allow the bill to be reported without its elimination on the ground that it affords the oniy feasible means of raising immediate funds for the prosecution of the war. The mem- bers of the committee do not expect to conclude their work before the end of the week. o MARYLAND DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Nomination of John C. Rose Seat to the Senate. The President today sent these nomina- tions to the Senate: George M. Warren, to be collector of cus- toms, district of Castine, Me.; Harvey T. Andrews, to be assistant appraiser of mer- chandise, district of New York; John C. Rese of Maryland, to be attorney of the United States, district of Maryland. Ensigns M_L Miller, Lloyd H. Chandler, Geo. N. Hayward and S. S. R¢binson, to be lieutenants, junior grade. ————_+-o+____ LARGE PROPERTY SALES. A Business Building on F Street and om Apartment House on 14th Street. A sale of property of considerable mag- nitude was completed tcday, when a deed was recorded by which Oscar W. White and Zeno B. Babbitt transferred to Mr. Frank W. Anderson of Newport, R. L, the Savoy, an apartment house on the west side of 1ith strect between Binney and Bacon streets. The consideration nam- ed in the deed was nominal, but it is un- derstood the price paid was about $120,000, and that it was all cash. Westcott & Story, real estate brokers, represented Mr. Anderson in the transaction. The building is a brick structure, six ‘stories in height, with a frontage of about 110 feet, and was erected some five months ago by Messrs. White and Babbitt. There was also placed on record today a deed by which the title to the property 1311 and 1313 F street northwest was trans- ferred io the same purchuser, Mr. Arderson, The property is on the north side of F street and adjoins the Sun building on the cast. A two-story building comprises the improvements, but it is said that probably in the near futur> the new owner will erect on this site a large building. ‘The lot has a frontage of 30 feet 4 inch: and an average depth of about 99 feet to thirty-foot alley. It coatains 2.979 squa feet. No consideration was named in the deed. ‘The sale was made by Mr. Arthur —. Addison, real estate broker, through Thos. J, Fisher & Co. + Senhor Mendonca came to the department to pay probably his last officiai call, as he gaye notice that he would sail from the United States on the 24th instant for Lis- Movements of Our Warships. The cruiser Columbia sailed from Bast- port, Me., yestevdey evening at 6 o'clock. It was intimated by cre of the offizers that The battle ship Oregon and the gunboat ‘The revente cutter Windom arrived at Key West yesterézy from Hampten Roads. taiiread biil was adopted by the House te- €ay. The. till makes jawful the extensicn COAST TROOPS TO GO Dewey's Reinforcements Will Come From California San Guard. ORDERS 10 0 ADKLAL, KIRKLAND There Are Only About 800 Regu- lars at San Francisco. BASE OF WAR IN THE EAST VALLEJO, Cal., May 5.—Admiral Kirke land has received telegraphic orders to prepare stores of provisions and necessities: for 2,000 men for four months. This 1s being done. Paymaster Stanton, when asked who the 2,000 men were who were being provided for, indicated that they were Caltforntans. It could mean no other, for there are not so many men available. There are about 600 men at the marine barracks and 200 on board the receiving ship Independence available for duty. These will have to go on board the Charles ton, which is expected to convoy the ex- pedition to aid Commodore Dewey °’Frisco the Base of Eastern War. SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.—It is obvious now, in the light of Commodore Dewey's triumph at Manila, that San Francisco will at once become the base of important mili- tary and naval operations. Before many days 6,000 men will be encamped on the Presidio reservation. It transpires that or- ders have been issued directing the 14th United States Infantry, now stationed in the Department of the Columbia, to take station immedietely at San Francisco. It is believed that further orders will be pro- mulgated to assemble all the organizations of the 4th United States Cavairy at the Presidio. Orders have been received from Major General H. C. Merriam, commanding the Department of California and the Colum- bia, instructing Colonel Louis T. Morris, commanding the posts at the Presidio, to select locations for the encampment of 6,000 volunteer troops from the states of Oregon, Washington and California. About 500 men, it is said, can be cared for on An- gel Island. Artillerymen for Manila. It is the opinion of Colonel Morris that some of the men manning the batteries of heavy artillery here will be sent to Ma- nila to man light batteries, and that their places will be filled from among the California volunteers recently enlisted and about to be mustered into the service of the United States. The two battalions of infantry which are to make up the complement of California foot soldiers, which have not yet been ap- portioned, will be made up of two com- panies from Sacramento, one from Grass Valley, two from Stockton, one from Bakersfield and one from Fresno. Pos two companies may be taken from thi Regiment, commanded by Colonel banks, but if he can arrange {i the gov- error will try to keep the 2d intact for mustering in as an organization when the second call comes from Washin on. Werk at the Union iron works on the United States battle ship Wisconsin is de- layed by the non-arrival of her armor Piates. Otherwise the completion of the vessel is being rushed with ail possible speed. There are over 3,4) men employed in the yard, working night and y shifts, Cable Facilities Needed. The present war with Spain has impressed upen the people of San Francisco the ne= cessity of a telegrap! city and the Fara lecated twent: Golden Gate. A signal station could give early information of the approach hostile ficet and would be of gre in times of peace, as incoming vessels could be sighted much earlier than now p a ble. Governor Budd has wired to Senator White asking him to call the attention of the administration to the matter. A cablo weuld not cost more than $35,400), and could be laid within a month. PASADENA, Cal., May 5.—The United States government has completed arrange- ments for borrowing the electric search- light at Mount Lowe. It will be d at night to sweep the bay and the Golden Gate. This searchlight was at the time of its construction the largest in world, it was used at the world’s fair at Chicago, nee ADMISSION TO THE TREASURY. Regulations Issued Seeretary Gage. Secretary Gage has issued stringent rege ulations regarding the admission of un- known people to the treasury building. The watchmen bave been instructed to allow no o to enter who is not either known or car. give satisfactory reasons why he should be admitted. if any person persists in a desire to enter against the watchman's orders he will be escorted to the captain of the watch and tell his story. Several suspicious characters have been noticed arcund the ircasury recently. Both the inside and outside cf the bullding will be carefully watched A congressman who tried to ent the building this moraing without giving his mame was promptly stopped. THE CIVIL SERVICE. Two Opinions Now fa the Hands of the President. President McKinley has received the written opinions of Attorney General Griggs as to whetker the employes of the District government ard ef the govcommment prinune office should be ciasstfied under the civil service. Those are separate opin- fons, of course. The President has de- cided not to make th public at this time. The epinicn as to the government print- Stringent by

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