Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-18
Extradltiom and Dynamite.

ALL QUIET AT TIE BRITISH LEGATI0N-WHAT SECRE.
TARY HOWARD SAYS OF THE CASE OF SHERIDAN.
There were no ricketed forces on the lawn at
the British embassy this morning, nor was there
any evidence of q dynamite explosion as STAR
reporter arrived in the vicinity. solitary police
man loitered in the bright sunlight on the corner
and was substantial support to the lamp-post as
his eyes glanced down the side street in search OF
prospective nursery ~ lids. The reporter hurried
into the grounds, and as he stood in the porch
waiting an answer to the bell. he saw the police
man passing along the sidewalk glancing sharply
at the visitor until he disappeared within the door
"The minister Is very much engaged, and will
not be ahle to see you. Can do anything for
you?" remarked Mr.. Howard, one OF the secretaries
or the legation, as he greeted the visitor with O
smile.
81 merely wished to inquire If the minister has
asked for the protection OF the federal soldierS''
was the reply.
"Certainly not" was the prompt reply. II
know OF no reason why he should, neither does
the minister. We have had no threats here OF
violence. have heard OF nothing Of the sort in
Brooklyn bridge"
"Has Sheridan been arrested YETI" continued
the reporter.
1--WE have not heard OF it II he has" was the re-
sponse. " There has been nothing done in his
c,se since the Secretary OF State was informed, In
February last that his eXtraditiOn would be asked
for. You can say that we know nothing OF Sher-
dams arrest" he conciuted, "and you can see for
yourself that there are no troops about here"
The reporter then took his departure As he
was Jumping on the cars the policeman reap
reportorial ick, and then gaZed apprehenslvely
towards the emba aSSy building.
THR TALK ABOUT DKTAH OF TROOPS At THE
WASHINGTON BARRACKS TO PROTECT THE BRITISH
MINISTER.
The statement has been published that at the
Washington barracks, (Unitei States ArsenaD,
where the I'd United States artillery is quartered,
detail Of men has been kept In readiness for i'm
mediate SERVICE and that teams are constantly in
readiness to transport them to whatever point
they are needed: al o, that the detail Is made for
the special protection of the British minister In
In danger OF attack. The fact Is that there are
number OF men In the quarters who are prohibited
from leaving the barracks, and It Is not known for
include some from Light ,ttery A, Capt Rod yers,
but ff they are detailed for any such purposa It is
past finding out at this time Neither the oflicers
nor men know anything about It.
GEN. AYREs SAYS THEY ARE READY TO EXECUTE
ANY ORDERS
The attention or Gen. Ayres, commanding tho
posi- being directed to the published statement of
this detail this morning. he read 1t smiling an l.,
looking up seid: "Of course 1t Is true we are pre-
pared. Don't you see the light bat cry limbered
up; there are the siege guns, and h. ne are two
batteries preparing. and did not you see me a
moment ago insiructing the men, Why, We are
.'Fcr this special purposo7" asked the reporter
"Yes, STR" said G,n. Ayres. 'sor FOR any pur-
Talk about men being kept In quarters: the light
battery, as also the Gatting guns, five In number,
can be on In q few minutes."
DENIALs By BRITISH OFFICIALS IN NEW YORK.
The report that warrants had been issued for
the arrest OF Sheridan and Walsh at the request
OF the British government, IS denied by Mr..
Booker, the English consul general 10 New York,
and by Mr.. Marbury. counsel for the British con-
sui Mr. Marclry. in reply to questions, said pos
rants, and added: II would Know II there were
any,"