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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24

Washington, May as.-It was stated at
the Navy Department today at the close
Of official hours that no dispatches relat-
ing to the movements of the fleets or the
prospect OF an engagement had been re-
ceived during the day and the only de-
spatch received related to an inconsaquen-
tial prize case. As tho ships are now at
sea, there is no expectation Of reports
nntil decisive engagement occurs and
despatch boat gets to port Or it is found
that Cervera has elhded our search. In
the meantime there is complete lack Of
official data by which to forecast the
coming engagement. A report was cur
rent during the day that the battleship
Oregon had arrived at Key West. but the
department. officials entered general de-
nial that word had been received of any
Important vessel movements or arrivals.
La to in the day the Associated Press de
spatches from Madrid giving the sharp
debate in the Cortes over the allsged fly
ing Of the Spanish flag by American war
ships created much comment in naval
circles. Spain's protest to.the powers that
this use Of the flag was cowardly and
iniquitous was dismissed by naval
officers with the statement that inter-
national law writer's agreed on the right
to use an enemy's flag for purposes of
deceit GO long as the flag is hauled down
before shot Is fired.
The United States naval regulations
make specific provision on this point.
The statement made by the Spanish
minister Of the interior that the govern
msnt is likely to resort to privateering
does not cause any apprehension among
officials here. One of the highest au-
thorities Of the navy department said
Spain would adopt privateering if She
felt it to be to her interest, without wait
ing for this country to give any pretext
for suoh action. 1t Is felt, however. that
Great Britain, Germany ana France will
have considerable to say in case Spain re-
sorts to privateering.
| Commander Hemphill, who has charge
Of the naval en,istments hos made out a
table showing that the recent recruiting
Of the navy has swelled that branch of the
service by recruits from 2S states, includ-
ing the following: Maine, 90; New
Hampshire, 22: Massachusetts, l,473;
Rhode island, l50; New York, 1850.
The French government has informed
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
ST, JOHNS STILL ALARMED.

st. Johns, N. B.. May as.-An officer
from one Of the British warships on the
west coast OF this island, arrived here to-
night to consult with the governor, Sir
Herbert Murray, as to the contingency Of
the arrival Of the Spanish feet In these
waters to obtain coal.
The officer desired that his name should
not be mentioned, but urged Sir Herbert
Murray to advise the American govern
ment to send one Of It's fastest cruisers to
patrol the Grand Banks tor . week or
more, that the cruiser, on sighting the
Spanlards, might give he earliest possible
making Immediately for ST. Johns or
Cape Race and tslegraphing its informa
tion to the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
DIDN'T GO AFTER ALL.
Maine Regiment Awaiting Marching Or
ders at Augusta.

Augusta, May 2s.-The first regiment
did not leave today for Chickamauga. as
they contemplated, as the marching
orders expected did not arrive. The regi-
ment is now we'll equipped and drilled
and is all ready to go to the front, and
every preparation Is made SO that they
can go as soon as the necessary orders
arrive.
The Maine Central has trains in readi-
ness for transportation. The day was
passed by the regiment In drills in strik-
Ing and pitching the shelter tents and the
large tents.
1he heavy battery officers were given
their commissions by Gov. Powers at
noon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24

The only American warships known to
be on their way north from Rio Janeiro,
are the Marietta and the Nichtheroy. The
Oregon was last reported officially by
IIoyds at Bahin, Brazil, on May 8, and
she is believed to have proceeded at mid.
night the same day. The distance from
Bahia to Para is about 1900 miles, rough.
" speaking and If Lioyds report is correct
the Oregon and her consorts have beer
steaming very slowly. Other reports
have placed the Oregon at Barbados, ant
evep nearer still to the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
FIRST ARMY CORPS REVIEWED.
First Great Formal Movement of Large
Body of Troops in War.

Chickamauga National Park, May 49,
Maj Gen. Wade, until recently in COM
mand of che 9Th corps at Tampa, reported
here today to Gen. Brooke, having been
assigned by the war department to the
command of the Sd corps.
The first division of the first army
corps was reviewed today by it's COM
mander, Major General Wilson. This was
the first great formal movement by a
large body of troops organized for the
American Spanish war. 1t is said to be
the first review Of the kind had since the
civil war. The three brigades of the first
division, nine regiments. practically 5000
men, formed line Of battle, the right
resting north on the historic Kelly field.
Thence IT ran mile, perhaps, along the
ridge, portion Of the command forming
in the rear second line as II for reserve
in an assault. After the usual formal
inspection Of the line which took some
TIME, the division formed and moved in
columns Of fours, changing direction
twice until on line parallel with Gen.
in front Of group Of staff officers. The
lines were formed with remarkable rapid
ity and precision. Then in column of
companies, the division advanced In
splendid order. The marching was, rs a
rule, in excellent time, the alignments
accurate and the distances we'll main
tanned. The regimental and brigade drills
began today and will be prosecuted with
activity each day. The men ars being
put through the manual and such
manoeuvres as they may be able to
stand.
u inspector General breckenridge and
the camp of the second division Of the
first corps which they found to be in ex.
cellent condition.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
A FURIOUS
CANNONAD|NG.

Copyright 1898 for Associated Press.)
Port au Prince, Hayti, May 23.-The
following desptaoh has been received here
from Portde Paix, dated Saturday last,
land telegraph communication having
been interrupted up to today:
ga furious cannonading was heard on
the 18th, (Thursday last) in the direction
of the north Of Cuba. Today, Saturday,
the cannonading continues in very live
y, e.e,,o, - 711 fl
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
TERROR AT MARTINIQUE.

St. Pierre, Martinique, May 23-7 p. m.
There has been no change In the situa-
tion here today. The hospital ship
Alicante lies at her new mornings and
the departure of the torpedo boat destroy
er Terror is still deferred.
Reports continue current that Admiral
Cervera's squadron will return here to
coal; but they are without confirmation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
saw NO WAR SHIPS

Kingston, JAM, May 23.-No war ships
were seen in the neigh Rhborhood Of Mole ST.
Nicholas or elsewhere by this Haytien
gunboat Crete P!erot, which arrived
here today from Port au Prince
The Crete Pierot brought Nine.
Simon Sam, wife Of the President of the
Haytien Republic, who Is going to Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24

/ Port de Paix is in the northwestern
part Of Hayti, and the firing referred to
may have been from any part Of the east
ern extremity Of Cuba. AS the Spaniards
claim Guantanamo was recently bonn
barded by American warships the sound
of the firing may have come from the
direction.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
NATIONAL RELIEF CoMMIss1oN.

Phiiadelphia, May 90. The National
henen commission held meeting today
ana discussed means of caring for the
oeau ana wounded in battle. 1t was de-
cloeu 20 SEND an appeal throughout the
country.
Tonight 10000 copies were sent and the
governors OF all the states will be com.
municated with as soon as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24

supplies into Jamaica, where all the
officers have had their leaves withdrawn,
asks If England is going to take hand
in the aispano American war, and
couples its correspondents report with
the rumor current in Liverpool yesterday
that France is trying to buy the Canaries
for ,O00, 900 pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
CAN THIS BE OREGON?

London, May 2S.--Lloyds agent at
Para, Brazil, under today's date, cables
that three American nlen-of-war arrived
there at nine O'Clock this morning from
Rio Janeiro.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
A DEFICIENCY ESTIMATE

Washington, May SO. Secretary AIger
sent to Congress today an estimate for a
deficiency apPropriatioan OF s5O, 600 for the
army.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
CAN'T GET TRANSPORTS.
This Reason Given for Delay in Manila
Expedition.

This Reason Given for Delay in Manila
Expedition.
Washington. May %. Much comment
and some criticism has been been caused
by the delay In forwarding to the Philip
pines troops to support Admiral Dewey.
Both the comment and the criticism had
their origin in the desire Of the people
that the fruits Of Dewey's brilliant victory
should not be endangered BY lack of
assistance It is known, however, that
troops would hav been sent to Manila
before this had 1t been possible for the
war department to secure transports on
the Pacific coast. The utmost difficulty is
being experienced by the department. in
obtaining such transports. The coast
wise trade on the Pacific is not large
compared with that on the Atlantic, and
the majority Of the vessels engaged in
trade are OF foreign register. Ships flying
foreign flag cannot be used as tran
sports by the Igovernment as such use
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
OREGON NOT AT KEY WEST
Key West, Fla.. May 23.-The battle.
shin Oregon has not arrived here.
COLUMBIA AT DELAWARE BREAK
WATER.

Philadelphia, May 2s.-The cruiser
Columbia, which arrived at the Delaware
Break water about O'Clock this afternoon
sailed seaward at o'clock this evening.
The despatch boat Oneida, which arrived
with the Columbia, is taking on 25 tons
of coal
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
WILL ENGLAND TAKE HAND2

London, May 24.-The Daily Chronicle
commenting on dispatch from its corre-
spondent at Kingston, Jamaica, who says
that England has thrown eighteen months
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24

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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
JASON PASSED SANDY HOOK.

New York, May 25.-The U. S. moni-
tor Jason, in tow of the tug Pioneer,
passed Sandy Hook, bound in at $50 p.
m. -.---- IL.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
Will Coal at Hawaii and Probably
Caroline Islands.
CAPTAIN LEUTZ APPOINTED TO
COMMAND THE MONITOR.

Washington, May sS.-Naval officials
have calculated to their entire satisfac-
ton, the possibility of getting the Monte
rey safely across the Pacific to Admiral
Dewey's squadron at Manila She carries
normally two hundred tons Of coal in her
bunkers. which at her most economical
rate Of steaming would take her about
three hundred miles less than the distance
from San Francisco to Honolulu. In an
emergency such as now exists it may be
possible 10 store great deal of coal on
the main deck.
The great beam of the vessel would per-
nit 1870 tons of coal to be carried in
addition to that in the bunkers. AT her
economical speed of 100 knots per day,
this coal would last seventeen days.
Owing to the carefully laid plans of the
navy department., the Monterey nowhere
on her long cruise will be obliged to make
run of more than a100 knots without an
opportunity to coal. The ship will take
southerly course after leaving Honolulu
In company with steam collier. The
South Seas are full of islands, as soon as
behind and in the sheltered harbors Of
these it should be very easy for the Mon
terey to lie alongside the collier and take
coal through her super-structure It
would not be surprising if one of the har-
bors chosen for such a transfer was in the
Caroline group, another Spanish possession
in the South Seas, for by SO doing there
could be no possible complaint of breach
of neutrality laws.
From the Carolines to the Philippines,
the way Is easy and under the programme
arranged there is no probability of failure
in the attempt to get the Monterey safely
across the Pacific. If the Monterey pro-
ceeded steadily at her economical speed
she should reach the Philippines IN 81 l-a
days from San Francisco.
She will lose several days in coaling en-
route, but on the other hand she may
make up this difference by steaming at
greater speed If circumstances favor the
easy re-coaling Of the ship.
The Spanish squadon at Cadiz, which
reports from Spain state is going to the
Philippines is capable OF higher speed
than the Monterey. and may not havesso
much difficulty in obtaining the necessary
coal to make the trip SO that even though
the distance be longer on the eastward
trip there are possibilities of most in
teresting race by the hostile naval ships.
The naval orders issued this morning,
announced this assignment to command
the Monterey Of Captain Eugene q.
| Lentz, lately in command of the Alert.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-24
1000 Troops Sailed From Cadiz, Desti-
nation Unknown.

Another Cabinet Crisis in Spain Is Announced To Be
Sure TO Come Within Short While.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-23
ruE nALIooN ~ WAR

ono f,nturo N the battle at santiago
was the use made Of captive balloon
for observation purposes during lh'
conflict. Never before have airrhlps
beon employed In a similar mnnncr' AZ
,h,ugh notably durlng the German
preneh war balloons were frequently
,opt M by both contestants. AZ Ban
tiago. however the balloon was u'il'
lrcd In a novel way That Is sure 10 at
tract widespread attention.
A correspondent ~ the Springfield
Republican. Sergeant Thomas c.
i,oonc. Elycs an Interesting account Of
this new feature Of modern warfare.
lie says 60 the balloon WINS attached
strong rope 1000 feet Ions and clgh-
teen men pulled it from one part n tn
battlefield 10 another 4 telegraph
virc also connected the basket with
the ground and observations were
transmitted ia that manner 90 the of
frcrr below. Finally "a point that b.
now known us ilell'H crossing was
reached uy the balloon men. and "a
seathlng Tire was poured into the In
Hated bag. Three shells from a 'hrap.
mel battery tore great holes Zoo Il, aud
showers uf bullets made u resemble %
large slayc Yet, the three men ln the
/ basket ut the time It was destroyed os-
,ap,d with hut one slight Injury. They
wurs col brow, chief ut engineers nu
con. Skaters stan. Mos. J, T., Max
rrld uf the signal Cnrps and Sergeant
I Thomas g. ',un., detached from COM
ruuy Is OF tho Second Massachusetts
volunteers as telcgraphor In the hall
I loon detachment Three ~ tn, men
holding thu npe on tho ground were
/ wounded Tho balloon was hnally
l landed IN tho middle of stream waist
deep just os the First ana Tenth rogi-
mrnts nt cavalry dismounted) wor
charging Spanish ambush IN neld
B uf wild corn ON the west side Of "a,
stream. which Cor the terrible alaughtH
,herc ls known ns IioliH crossing.
A wus about " O'Clock 90 noon WHOM
tha balloon was destroyed, ana up Gu
that hour the commanding onleru
were furnished accurate Information ui
the enemy information chat some
times is worth whole regiment OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-23

Those acquainted with tho matter
claim that tho various pleasure reforis
in thn vicinity of the city are very often
made che nall8 OF operation hy ih'nr
who devote timo and onorry Go The NEE
fafllua work ~ drftfHylng virtue aud
Innocence. ~ ~ Hild Co Doc no uno'm-
mon occurrence Cor young girlr Ga f1l-
low acquaintance ~ doubtful char
ncier a. such places. only 90 h' let
nairuy The usual proceeding lH mil
tp be io ro ln bathing. then eating and
drinking. especially the la,tor ana then
the fall
" the representations made ON Thu
subject hro true. 10 would Heem nccsu-
airy % caution parents and rlnullanl
not 90 allow their children % 40 hy
Themselves whore danger turks. moro
terrible than death itself quite q mum.
Der 81 youus ladies arr In the habit NJ
coming In % tho city from the various
settlements ln che country, 90 Hcc',
employment and perhaps also On order
q, ho in position 60 follow the whIrl
NJ ,nioymoniH that always serthrH and
huliH ln thr larger t'tlUHt lhu tact ihAi
so many. nFumuNoly speaking perish
lu me social mlplatrom should NOT Doc
forgotten. thourh Far better Co stag
under tho protecting roof ~ home, even
with less expensive clothes and more
primitive habits. hot with q pure soul
and clear Coincidence.
no some ,N,.ni tho arm NJ the law
undoubtedly haH the power OF remedy
Inns the evil complained of ana IL shoull
Boz used for that purpose with an tho
force possible. stln ho chief nnuduu
b. O. ho found ln thr moral Influence ri,
parents ur guardians % o. ihis that
must h0 applied as preventive. white
logu measures Eaucnliy pluu1, 90 re-
sorted 60 until ibg mischief r done lud
that lost which never can Do gfgtlnel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-23

4 GOOD many people To- THE part N
the world rc1G with feelings OF pleasure
/ e the arrival Of the second expedition
az Manil, ON Saturday aud sunday
las,. which. allowing Tor the difference
In time. means 90 ne about midnight
of Friday and noon of the following
Saturday The u'nh and California
boys were largely presented. great
contingent ~ the former being from
/ this city. tn Measurable feelings cx-
| pcricncld ala not como TO remain. how.
ever. for the fame source of lnforma-
ton brought the news that they were
almost Immediately lined IN battle arr
ray two mucs from South Manila. th,
expectation being that an attack would
bo made without delay u % was. %
may or may NOT have been decisive but
must havqh.en bloody os accounts show
ihe splnnrls 10 have bpan wcll fogil-
n.d and determined Co result 20 the
last. We 800 know what this means
by reference Co. Santiago.
u seoma Admiral Dewey has de-
tsfminod not 90 walt mr. General Mer-
ria or any moro rslnforcomnia hut To-
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-23

rh1uid be able to say thnt her religiou8
exercises lnterfared with her duties a.
queen regent. After mass ths quoon pays
ID Welt 10 her children and arrangen
how they are Co spend the day, and by
O'Clock she is ready TO receive her
secretaries and 10 devow the Spanish
aud foreign newspapors fqr news n
the wars progress.
The queen 10 In constant communal
cation with her mother. but she socks
smou 10 sdod ga mcII 6fho a3iApr
Of whose church she is a devout com.
municant. and he De- her only conf1-
ant She CO. represented as q woman
of strong common sense. no little tact
ana considerable courage. II can be-
sali OF her that rho DC altogether moral
ard has Kept her court measurahly
free frum scandal. both " which are
ali the more meutlonable because OF
their lact of nrocedonts. It has been
toe object of her ne over since che 49,.
cen1el The throne io preserve li COR her
son.and lho has had mo- Thought VI re-
turning 90 Austria. although cirnum.
stances mny compel q chang JOS rclntos
90 thlr Speaking NJ haf r1n recalls
gu Incident regarding him. The hisio-
~ OF the country was rnnmcked with
the view ~ nndlus some name which
frcuid recall src.nnt eiory and insure
mufn fnt Tho qu tn. however. de-
rlarod thst the only prosr name FOR
hcr rou vHa that " bic father, and
ihis DO spite N the fact that ho would
in that case be Aiphonso XIII she
uas rphc.d In her decision by the popo.
who hirrif offered Co BE- godfather 90
th' fiterlaas tlng' and the fact that
th1 rtoticlt pope of modern days was
the thItttorth NJ his name was pointed
out ns being a good aurry. The sequel
however. would soom Co cause a waste
IS different impression
Jus. ahit tho outcome VIII b. for the
rrignIng family M spain il not easily
corje,turyd DEE alone forctold THESE
1re igouD'oua umH fpr them nt homo
tH wrll 5a abroad. That tho present
dynasty rsu maintain Itself or bc mnln-
nluei far many months af things orc
rirg nri tato goue f1r few months
paa' Dol altogether improbable; % i1, in
firt wonder that q hha been nhir 60
ruII together s1 long.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-23
mArsr MARTYR MrMonrAL DAY.
For the church u Jesus christ Of Lat
ter.day Saints. July 2ith. 1855.


To the rreH1onis Of Stakes aud tho
bishops of coo Church
Dear Brethren I'm Wow ~ Che fact
that the management NJ iho Maine
Monument Fund has disci1imed any
Intentional slight ou th0 part W the MAJ
tionai committee towards ih' church
Of Jesus christ VI Litisr.day Hlinia Boy
omltlnr. on the SIN day OF STAY. 10
call unon the Chuf.h io i1'n th0 other
churches ~ iha land n holding
memorial services on thc SIN dny
OF May. IN honor OF iha brave
mon who ioni their lives in tho Mhlu'
disaster. ami now aata ur through lia
management 60 appoint % suitable day
on which the members of tho church
may hold Memorial services and take
up collections Cor the Maine Monument
Fund. we have decided 20 dcsignnt
Sunday. the giih of july. as the dny Oh
which such services shall be- held.
u b. our desire That the church Of
I.fna christ or LIif.r.day Nainin
rhouid b. ldtuuUei with 900 such pltrl-
NNIN move Nl NN" NN NN" fN'"HN"t 100 ''''
monument 20 ih. nations honorod dead,
that our fellow clts,na may know that
our nympaihleH. both IN 90 JOYS and in
is rorrown. are with our country. We
therefore ask Che Presidents of Stakes
and the Bishops OF the wards through
out ths Church 20 make nr necessary
arrangements for holding special
Memorial services nc the time derig-
mated. and at the conclusion thereof TO
take up collection from tho people 10
assist In the erection u monument 60
the Maine martyra
All moneys collected should Do
promptly forwarded by the Bishops 10
Elders Ilobcr }, Grant and -. u.
i,oberta. who have been appointed a
committee TO take charge Of this buhi-
nora. Address them at go-2e south.
East Temple street. Salt Lake city
Utah. Your brethren,
MiLFoHD Woodbury.,
GEORGE q. CANNON,
JOSEPH y. SMITH.