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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
SHOALS IN MANILA HAREOR.
A FORMER UNITED STATES SEAMAN SAYS THAI
DrWEY's MANGUVRING WAS ALONE

A GREAT FEAT
Roundsman Patrick a. Mechan. OF the bicycle
souad 20 whom the Police Board granted leave
OF absence 10 volunteer for service In the war. Is
an old United States seaman and has often been
IN the harbor OF Manila He said last night In
regard TO the battle there
The greatest miracle OF IL all TO me Is tho won
derful man1uvrinG OF the vessels In the inner hnr
hor The water there In places * two ana a
half fnt hons and few feet away II Is only fifteen
feet deer. 1t requires expert TO navigate the
ireachcrous waters OF the harbor. the shoals In
which are amos, dangerous. X not more SO.
as the passage the mines The Americans
must hive had some OF the insurgents board
who knew the harbor well and were able TO toll
them how 10 avoid the shoals. Those shoals are
more dangerous to vessel Of the tonnage OF a
man-of-w war than batteries and torpcdocs All the
waters about the Philippines are this way. have
seen large merchantmen walt A long lime FOR cx-
pert pilots 10 get them into and through tho
shoal waters Of Manila Harbor I'm safety.
With all that Commodore Dewey had to contend
against Il is really wonderful what he did The
Spanish vessels probably stood st, because they
had no expert pilots. Any who has been in
Manila IIarbor can realize what mean when
saw the result Of the battle TO
like miracle than anything else
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
CANADIAN TROOPS FOR JAMAICA.
THE ISLAND TO BE PLACED on WAR FOOTING
ny THE BRITISH Authorities


Halifax ~ g. May 4.-The % Battalion of
the Royal Ielnster Regiment. known as the
Royal Canadians. which arrived on the British
troopship Dilwara this afternoon from Armagh.
Ireland. has been ordered TO Halifax TO replace
the lat Battalion Of the same regiment on this
garrison The ID Battalion has only been six
months on this station and In tho ordinary
course OF garrison duty would have remained
two years longer Tho hostil.ties in West india
waters. however. induced the imperial authori-
ties 70 strengthen the RarrisOns In Jamaica TO
prepare for any emergency that might possibly
arise The "a Battalion was accordingly or
dered suddenly to Jamaica, whore. In addition
to the difficulties which may arise on account
o. the present war an uprising OF the natives
Is feared
prominent officer OF the garrison here is au-
thority FOR the statement that the British au-
thoritles are increasing the strength OF the ia
maica fOrtlncations 10 n war footing. so as 70
be prepared TO defend her possessions In case
a coalition OF European Powers Is formed
against the United States. In that event. he
said England and America would stand shout
der 10 shoulder. one thousand OF the
Lelnsters. two hundred men 81 the Royal Artil-
lery nd about one hundred man-of-war sailors
Will depart on the troopship for Jamaica to-
morrow night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
ADMIRAL COLONIES PRAISE OF DEWEY
NOTHING. He SAYS CAS- DIM THE GLORY SHED
ON THE AMERICAN NAvY-THE PHILIP
FINE QIFTTION.


London. May 4-vicc- admiral Philip Howard
Colomb retired, the inventor of improved sys-
tens for signalling at sea and the author OF a
number Of naval works. in an interview on the
subject of the splendid victory OF the United
States lect at Manila. Is quoted as saying:
doubt If there ever such an ex'raordi-
nary Illustration Of tho Influence Of sea power
a suncrior fleet has attacked and beaten
Spanish fleet supported 10y batteries. and, it now
app ,ars. II passed those batteries and has taken
up an unassailahlc position or Manila. The
holiness Of the American commander is beyond
question. Norceforth he must be placed in the
Nalhaila of great naval commanders. Nothing
can dctract from the dash and vigor ~ the
American exploit OF dim tho glory which Dewey
has shed upon the American Navy. II may be
had for the world for assuredly tho American
Navy will never accept a subordinate place
after this exhibition ~ what II can do
The principal Manila merchants In London
agree that their latest letters show the Philip
pine Islands Will BE- pleased 10 have the revolt
erded and Will view with equanm!ty Amer
ica's future action there. They NIL gladly hall
the end OF n state Of things which they say IS
quite as bad that in Cuba
The Westminster Gazette" this afternoon. dis
cussing The Philippine question. quotes the as
sumption Of American rcW spapcrs that tho
I-nitnt starrs can d precisely what she chooses
with Manila or the Philippine Islands return
them. keep them. sell them or barter them. i'm
plying that America has only 10 speak and no
one will venture to dispute her right to dispose
OF her lawful prize she chooses" The
Westminster Gazette" SAYS Il much fears that
this view viii entail Gisagreeable surprises. -
adding:
In entering European politics the United
States Mn probably discover that these simple
IDEAS u, doing. what you VIII with your own
have become obsolete I'm Europe The first
symptoms are likely - be marked by an In
crcas. If the anti American pressure. which. II
Great Britain could lee counted TO join In II.
would speedily lead TO Intervention IN behalf u
Spain.
After pointing out the fu,ty Of expecting
Great Britain 10 toin in such "A movement. and
the probability Of attempts on the part ~ the
Continental Powers. at the close q the war. 10
prevent the United States from holding the
Philippine Islands. THE Westminster Gazette
remarks.
The natural tendency ~ all this IL - bring the
United States and Great Britain together. and
we hope IL VIII be fostcrcd by the statesmen
and by revival Of the Arbitration Treaty at
the first opportunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
ANNT NTTION FOR DEWEYS SHIPS
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT WILL SEND BIG
SUPPLY ON THE CITY OF PEKING

THE NAVY DEPARTMENT WILL SEND BIG
SUPPLY on THE CITY OF PEKING.
Washington. MAY 1.-THE Department is hur-
rying together an exceptionally large STOCK 81
ammunition To go forward by the City OF Peking
to recruit the ammunition OF Commodore
Dewey's fleet The first shipment Of properties
left New-York yesterday. and additional snip
rnents will be made. The full quota OF powder
and shot will be in San Francisco within the
next ten DAYS There Will Va total OF NOR"
than 10000 projectiles of various calihre ana
weight For the four big S-nch guns OF the
Olvn,pia there will be 800 S-inch steel armor-
piercing projectiles, weighing about ~" POUNDS
each. For the 6-inch guns Of the olympia 'he
baltimore the Boston and other ships there VIII
be 900 steel projectiles. The other shipments
Will include about 10000 6-pound rifle balls
1000 5-inch shells 1000 3-pound balls and 3'o"
1-pound balls
The Navy Department is fortunate In having
laid in ample stocks OF projectiles OF all weghts
and sizes so there will he no delay In getting
full supply ready for shipment to Commodore
Dewey. The supply Of powder Is not so reau!'y
obtained as powder has been distributed 10 the
fleets and ships as fast as 1t has come from inc
mills But owing to the emergency IN the case
of the Asiatic fleet, powder intended TOT o'her
uses will he forwarded to San Francisco ana
90. % co,,rodore Dewey The recent eX-
plosions at mills have not crippled me Nav!
Department In securing supplies. hui theF nave
caused some delay In filling the oroers Oh ''e
War Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05

CONTINUED TURMOIL IN PORTO RICO
ST. Thomas. West Indies. Nav 4-Thc latest
adviccs from Port" Rico show that the dis
turhod condition OF the island continues People
are departing and political arrests are being
made.
The United states authorities are negotiating
for more coal here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
SALISBURY SPEAKS FOR PEACE.
THE BRITISH PREMER's ADDRESS TO THE PRIM-
ROSE LEAGUE

THE BRITISH PREMlERS Api'NESS To THE PRtM
ROSE LEAGUE
London May 1.-THE Marquis OF Salisbury,
addressing the annual demonstration OF the
Primrose League at Albert Hall this afternoon.
referred TO the ''iamentable conflict proceeding
between two Powers both friends Of Great
Britain" and expressed the hope that the Eek
perience OF the war and the recollection OF the
blessings OF peace will ere long bring TO the
minds OF both combatants sentiments which will
restore tranquility to the world" (Cheers)
The Premier also spoke Of the living and dy-
Ing countries OF the world" and OF how the for
mer were gradually cncroaching on the latter
He alluded 10 the corruption OF dying coun-
tries. a corruption 80 deep seated as to give not
the smallest hope OF reform" and referred 10 the
partition Of these countries as likely to lead ma
lions into war.
Dying countries" said Lord Salisbury. ARE
mostly un-Chrstian. but l regret to say. not
exclusively So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05

STAND OF COLORS FOR THE HARVARD
Cambridge. Mass May AT one OF the largest
mass meetings ever held at Cambridge. II ""
voted 10 send stand OF coors to the cruiser iaI'
YARD formerly the American Line steamer New
fork. President Eliot Colonel Thomas ". Higs'h'
son and Professor Shalcr made addresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
Headquarters Veteran Association
SEVENTY.FIRST REGIMENT
NATIONAL GUARD, N. Y,
Park Avenuc md Bath street,

New York, May 1. 1893
The Seventy first Regiment having answered
the call Of the country and being now In the
field. we the undersigned. veterans Of the regi.
ment. call upon It's ex-members and the young
me, Of this city 10 III the places Of the men
who are gone. thus reinforcing the regiment for
the protection OF the city and State during the
absence Of its volunteered members.
Young men will be enlisted FOR a term covering
the period Of the regiments absence, and. upon
its return. will be entitled to an honorable dis.
charge Those enllstng will have the first o..
portunity Of volunteering should second can
be made by President Mckinley
Apply Mt the list Regiment Armory. 34tA
Street and Park Avenue.
Edwin 4. McAIpin. j. Kennedy Tod.
Chn.. G.. Homer, John n. Goiding,
Eugene II. COnklin. Gins. IL. Brown.
Wright d. (;O,s j. n. ward.
Cus,t~ H. Pierce Gustnve SchIOss,
d. W. 4. Ward, Lloyd w. FranciA
John r. Ulliiard, George Hall,
Io,eph j. Little, q. u. Pride,
WIN. ID. Ferguson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
SPANISH FISHING SMACK CAPTURED

Key West. Fla. May 4.--The Spanish fishing
smack De Septembre was brought in tonight
BY prize crew from the Helena. She was
taken eight days ago in Yucatan Channel by
the gunboat. Adverse weather encoun-
tered during which the charts were blown over
bonrd and the captors with their little prize.
cruised air1lessly about the waters OF the Gulf
until yesterday. when the British steamer ia
maica was encountered and put them on their
course. The capture OF the schooner not
attended by any sensational circumstances. one
blank shot sufilcing 10 round her up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
JAPAN's INTEREST IN DEWEY's VICTORY

JAPAN'S INTEREST IN DEWEY'S VICTORY
Yokohama May 1.-THE situation created by
the defeat Of the Spanish feet at Manila is re
garded as being d s,py interesting TO Japan. as
It is taken for granted that 1t presages the
downfall of Spanish power IN the Fast and the
freedom Of the Philippine Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES.

TROOPS FOX THE Iffii-li fl->T''''
GENERAL MERRIAM ORDERED TO SEND THE
FOURTEENTH INFANTRY TO SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco. May 4.-The steamship City
OF Picking, referred to in Washington dis
patches as chartered to take troops 10
Manila Is now on her way from Hong Kong ana
Yokohama and is due on the Ith. she Is o"heu
by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company ana Is
one OF the largest vessels In the Pacific waters.
She was built IN Chester. Penn. In 1874 Is AZ
feet long. AZ feet beam and q feet depth OF
hold. She has cargo capacity or 4,oo" IONS
and can easily accommodate two thousand
troops.
The CITY Of Picking is not noted as a swift
vessel but could probably average fourteen
knots an hour across the Pacific. The Pacihc
Mail officials say they have received no notice OF
the proposed charter.
Vallejo CAL May At Is reported at the
Navy Yard that the cruiser Charleston VIII so
into commission Thursday morning and I'M
medately thereafter get under way FOR the
pbilinpines She ia expected TO convoy to the
Orient under all possible speed one or more oil
the fastest steamers that can be purchased IN
San Francisco. which Will be loaded with anii'u-
milton, COAL food, clothing and troops
Seattle Wash May At Is stated that
negotiations are pending between the Govern
ment and the racine coast S'e"i''Hi"p N''f"'''
for the purchase OF the steamers Queen ana
Senator which are TO be used for troopships IN
case troops sent to Manila
Portland Ore. May 1.-THE first move toward
sending troops to Commodore Dewey In the
Philippines was made when General Merriam,
commanding the Departments OF the Columbia
and California received instructions from the
War Department 10 send the lith Infantry 10
San Francisco General Merriam. In accordance
with these instructions. issued an order for
Companies c. d. + and F 10 proceed al once 70
tho Preside Companies 4, Y end II. now in
Alaska. will he recalled Immediately and sent
there. Captain Taylor. 14th Infantry, muster
ing officer for the State OF Washington. has
started for Tacoma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
BRITISH YACHT MoBBED AT malaga

Gibraltar. Nav 1.-The steam yacht Lady OF
Clcme owned by a Mr.. wilkinson ~ London
has Just arrived here from Malaga. Spain. from
which port she Obliged 10 d"par, suddenly
owing 70 the Spaniards mobbing and stoning
her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
PRESS FORESHADOwS GRAVE CHANGES
RESIGNATION OF THE sAGAsTA MINISTRY BE-
IIEvED TO BE NEAR
HAS SPAIN UNITED HER FLEET?

HAS SPAIN UNITED HER FLEET?
REPORT THAT THE CAPE WEIRD SQUADRON HAS
GONE TO CADIz.
Lisbon May 4-News has been received here
to the effect that the Spanish Cape Verd squad
ron has returned TO join the Spanish fleet
Cadiz which Is nearly ready for 1t is add.
ed that the combined fleet Of Spain will shortly
start for American waters.
The Spanish fleet which was at the Cape verd
Islands. consisting Of the Vizcaya. the Amrante
Oouerdo the Cristoba Colon and the Maria
Teresa. all frst-class cruisers, accompanied by
the torpedo-boat destroysrs Fu-or. Terror and
Pluton. left ST. Vincent. Cape verd Islands on
Apri, %. its destination heinz IN novn. The
distance from the Cape Verd Islands TO the Ca
nary Islands is about eight hundred and seven
ty-six miles ard the distance from the Canary
Islands to Cadlz Is about seven hundred miles.
The Spanish squadron. being five days out from
ST. Vincent could have made Cadiz by this time.
steaming at the rate Of about three hundred
miles day or a little over twelve knots an
hour. The Lisbon dispatch however does not
say distinctly that the squadron has reached
Cadiz 1t announces that the squadron has re-
turned to Join the Spanish fleet near Cadiz,
which may mean that it's news comes possibly
from the Canary Islands or from some source
at Madrid.
A, Cadlz the spanar6s are understood TO be
fitting out the battle ship Pelayo and the first
class cruisers Cardinal Cisneros Emperador
Carlos V Giuseppe Garibaldi and Alfonso XIII.
besides the warshps Numancia. Vitoria. De-
structor and several auxiliary cruisers and
number Of torpedo boats and torpedo gunboats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05

H. Take Hoods Pills. Aid
aHHI JIIUNHy assimilation Of food. as
SVssOs OstsssOs sist digestion. prevent and
cure constipation Get HOODS. 25c OF drug
s>ists or c. 1. HOOD CO.. Lowell. MasA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
BRYCE SAYS WARTS A GREAT MISFORTUNE
THINKS IT MAY RAISE GRAVE DIFFICULTIES
FOR THE UNITED STATES.

FOR THE UNITED STATES
London. May 1.-The Right Hon. James Bryce
Radical Member OF Parliament for South Aber-
deem writes to The Daily Chronicle" this morn
Ing az follows:
The war IL a great misfortune and may In
the long raise grave difficulties for the
United States. All my wishes 60 OF course
with the United States. and the general sympa-
thy with their kindred across the sea which our
people have spontaneously displayed. and which
was evident from the first has shown how close
Is the tie which united the two nations.
FLOATING DOCKS TO BE PURCHASED
THEY WILL. he SENT To KEY WEST FOR USE BY
THE SMALLER wARsHrPs
Washington May (SpeciaD.- Secretary Long to-
day arranged for the purchase OF two floating dry
docks now AZ New York. which Will be sent TO Key
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05

IF every
nj an could
live an out
door life,
passing his
me with
gun and fish
ing rod and
canoe, there
The age-herald., 1898-01-26
M. AND C. SHOPS.
The Two Decaturs Competitors for Their Lo-
 eaton.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Decatur, Jan. 25.-The question of the To- cation of the Memphis and Charleston shops is now agitating the minds of the people of the Decaturs. Committees from the board of trade of Decatur and the Commercial club of New Decatur have the matter in charge, and are now in corre- spondence with the officials of the Mem phis and Charleston.
 At one time just prior to the Memphis and Charleston going into the receivers hands active negotiations were on between the road and the Decatur Land company looking to the location of the shops at this point. The officials of the road at that time explained themselves as satisfied that this was the most suitable location for their shops on the line between Memphis and Chattanooga. The proposition made by the land company at that time to the general manager of the road. which was entirely satisfactory to him, still holds good. .
The age-herald., 1898-01-26
ANNlSTON COTTON RECEIPTS
Far in Excess of Previous Seasons-Ranks With
 Rome, Ga.

Anniston, Jan. 25.-The shipments of cot- ton from Anniston during the season that is now drawing to a close are 10 per cent greater than last season, while the sales from wagons in this city are largely in excees of any previous year.
 A good index of the cotton movement in Anniston is shown from the figures ob- taned from T. l.. Johnson, manager or the Howel Cotton company of Alabama, who operate the Anniston compress. Thus far 54,OOO bales have passed through the compress and about 2,OOO bales have been sold to local factories. It is estimated that there are 10000 bales yet to come, which will swell the total receipts for the sea- son to Ct, 900 bales. This increase in the octton movement puts Anniston on a par with Rome, Ga., which has always been considered one of the best cotton towns in this part of the south.
The age-herald., 1898-01-26

CoNp1TIoNs-In order to compete for this prize, you must send $2.oo to THE AeE-HERALD for three months subscrip- tion to the Daily and Sunday issues or for one years subscription to the SUNDAY AGE-HERALD alone.
 If you are already subscriber, send $2 to have your subscription extended three months.
 You may send your answers with your subscription or later at your option. How ever, in sending your subscription write that you desire to be recorded to enter the .sTwenty Question Contest" and a coupon of permission to file your answers will be sent you, which coupon must be attached to your answers when sent in.
 The contest will be decided by three eminently competent and impartial judges who will award the prizes, and the names of the winners will be published. The judges are J. H. Phillips, Superin- tcndent Birmingham Public Schools; w. P. G. Harding, Second Vice-President First Nation al Bank; A. Latady, ,Attorney-at-Law
The age-herald., 1898-01-26
THE PLOT IHlCKENS.
An Instrument Purportlng To Be Bill of Sale
 of Hanover Company.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Tuscaloosa, Jan. 25.-Further sensational developments in the suit brought by R. M. Quigley & Co. against the Hanover Con- struction company for $195,OOO resulted here today by the filing of an instrument in the probate court purporting to be the bill of sale by the Hanover company to w. B. Strange, Jr., for 2,200 tons of iron, two new locomotives and three old locomo- tives, valued at $111 900, in consideration of S1 and services rendered by Strang.
 This instrument was acknowledged in New York on January 15, the same day as the suit was filed by Quigley here and the proceeds of sale were to be paid to w. Butler Duncan, chairman of the executive committee of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road, on order of J. w. Wolfok, and is signed by w. c. Brown, as president Han over company, and J. w. Woolfolk, the company's former president
 This instrument has deepened the mys- tery of who is now president of the com pany, which has the contract for building and equiping the Montgomery extension of the Mobile and Ohio road. Quigley's bill alleged that w. B. Strang; Jr., had been elected by the stockholders on the 10th. The new president, Brown, is now known here This instrument does not change the status of the suit, as Quigley gar nisheed the Mobile and Ohio company in stead of levying on the assets of the Han over company.
The age-herald., 1898-01-26
SUPREME COURT IN SESSION.
No Decisions Handed Down But Number of
 Orders Granted.
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Montgomery, Jan. 25.-The supreme court met today but handed down no decisions. The following orders were granted: ]. R. Tyson ct als., vs. the Decatur Land company from Morgan chancery court; leave to sever, etc., and submitted on briefs.
 Western Union Telegraph company vs. James P. Chamblee, from Morgan circuit court submitted on briefs.
 Southern Building and Loan association us. Cassa Grande Stable company from Morgan chancery court; submitted on briefs. A
 J. c. and W. T. Branhum vs. Wertheimer Shoe company, from Madison circuit court; submitted on briefs
 Charles P. Lane vs. May & Thomas Hardware company from Madison chan cery court submitted on briefs.
 Charles P. Lane vs. May x Thomas Hard ware company, from Madison chancery court; submitted on briefs. aes.~a
 T. w. Higdon vs. J. c. Kenimer, from Jackson circuit court; submitted on briefs. Kibble J. Harrison vs. Elizabeth c. Harrison ct als, from Jackson chancery court; continued by consent
 John L. Brock vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company. from Morgan cir cult court submitted on briefs.
 J. H. Livingston vs. J. J. Cudd, from issue.
 Lula Orr vs. Travellers Insurance com pany., from Morgan circuit court; sub mitted on briefs.
 Rachel R. Freeman ct al vs. J. D. Pull T ol,o h mitted on briefs.
 R. E. Freeman ct al. vs. J. B. Stuart, from Morgan chancery court; submitted on briefs
 W. H. Oldacre vs. J. B. Stuart, from Morgan circuit court; certiorari, etc., by appellant
 Jas. E. Penny vs. A. May Miller, and cross-appeal, from Morgan chancery court; continued by consent.
 Robert Aycock, administrator, vs. Kate M. Johnston, administratrix, etc., from Colbert circuit court submitted on briefs. Sarah B. Noble vs Lucy G. Campbell ct als., from Colbert circuit court; argued and submitted, Brickell, c. J., not sitting. Alonzo White vs. Mayor and Council of Decatur, ct als., from Morgan circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 J. D. Wyker, treasurer, etc, vs W. R. Francis, from Morgan circuit court; sub- mitted on motion and merits.
 James D. Penny vs. Samuel M. Buster ct al., from Lawrence chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 Oscar Goldsmith vs The Mayor etc., of Huntsville, from Madison circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 The following attorneys are in attend ance upon the court: Messrs. William Richardson. R. W. Walker, Milton Haines. Lawrence Cooper. Paul Speak and o. R.