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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
PATRIOTS ONLY.

Washington, April S,-Mr Jay l.. Tor
rey, who is TO organize the Second regi-
ment of cavalry among the riders and
marksmen of the northwest has sent
the following letter to those who will
recruit for that regiment:
My Dear Sir: You are hereby au-
thorized to secure the names and ad-
dresses of those who may wish to enlist
for two years, unless sooner discharged,
as troopers In the Second regiment OF the
United States volunteer cavalry I regret
to say that there was no compensation or
allowance for this preliminary work.
Troopers must be over Is and under 40
years of age; physically sound, of good
character and habits. horsemen and
marksmen, AS we are to fight for the
same cause and divide the same rauons.
II is of the greatest Importance We should
all be good, true men.
PLEASE impress upon men who propose
to enlist that we shall work every day
and fight when we get the chance, and
hence Mo not want any comrades other
than Industrious patriots. l am taking
evUy precaution to secure arms, horses
and equipments Of the first class In every
particular,
"Bespeaking your very earnest coop
GRAFTON in organizing regiment in
which 1t will be a pleasure TO serve a
source of pride to our friends and a
tower of strength in upholdng our flag,
! am, very sincerely and truly yours,
'JAY l., TORREN.'
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
INTEREST IN THE PHILIPPINES.


Washington, April SO,--All interest today
was concentrated on the Philippines
though It seemed almost hopeless to eN-
pcct any news from that point, which is
for the present, at least, the critical point
OF naval operations Indeed, one high Of
ncal, well verscd in the plans OF the
strategic board, declared that upon the
result Of the engagement which Commo-
dore Dewey is expected to have had with
the Spanish fleet today, or within day
or two, at least might depend to an eX-
tent the outcome of the war,
when Secretary Long left the navy de-
partment he had received no word from
Commodore Dewey nor from any point
In the east, He has been very busy dur
ing the day, and the same was true OF
Secretary Alger both being obliged to
give up the greater part Of their time TO
senator's, representatives and other per-
sons of supposed influence, seeking to se-
cure the appointment of constituents to
places In the army and navy.
The impression prevails at the DEPART
ment, among those who are not taken into
the secrets Of the naval war board, that
the movements Of Admiral Sampson are
Of a strategic character and not incidental
happenings as might be supposed from
their apparently spontaneous character
Key West is evidently to be made the
base of the first order of Importance, so
far as the fleet is concerned.
The board of bureau chiefs Is now en-
gagged in preparing an advertisement call
ing for the construction of torpedo boats
and destroyers. By special provisions Of
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
FEELING IN BERLIN.

NAfln, April 3-tCopyrght 1885 by AS
SANed Press)-Public attention IS so
cngrosscd with the Hlspano. American
struggle that the reconvcnlng OF the
rclchstag and Prussian diet have been
almost unnoticod.
The newspapers print entire pages OF
war news from all parts, mostly unrell-
able and much OF IL unfavorahle To the
United States. Extras are repeatedly is
sued, alleging great naval disasters to
the Americans one of the worst offend
crs announced Wednesday that four
American warships had been blown up
giving among the victims fictitious
Ironclad) on Buenos Ayres.
As a whole, however, the German press
has ceased It's hostile tone toward the
United states, For this change the gov
ernment Is entirely responsible as all the
newspapers which are In the habit OF oh
tanning information from the foreign Of
hce, which includes all papers OF import
ance, were this week given the hint to
stop their abuse Of the United States. as
being directly opposed to the govern
ments attitude, besides being unpatriotic
and politically unwlse The hint was ef-
fective and not line recently hostile to
America has been printed in the papers,
Some formerly most hostile German
newspapers are now emphasizing the view
that the interests Of Germany are entirely
on the side OF America. The war is al
ready seriously affecting German inter
ests, Wheat has risen from l9S marks TO
22l, the highest In recent years. the et-
fects of which are much felt by the poor,
The price OF meat also, is up consider
ably.
Gcrmanys decision not to formally de-
clare neutrality means nothing more nor
less than that while It leaves the govern
ments hands free It Is expected to en-
able German merchants to reap ricn
harvest by selling freely to both COM
hatauts
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
THE FIRING ON cABANAs.

on Roard the Flagship New York, April
30 Tho full details ot the firing at Fort
Cnbanas show that the New York was
lying quietly outside the harbor about
two miles ON shore, the inspection trip OF
the coast having Just been completed The
flagship was accompanied by the tor
pcdo boat Porter and the Ericsson 4 re-
turn to the station on Morro castle, Ha-
VUna, was contemplated. the band was
playing It's usual dinner music when from
the Hill To the eastward OF Cabanas har-
hor came the sound OF vollcy firing. It
was plainly a smal-arms attack, though
no smoke was seen. The enemy was
thought to be hidden close to the beach
and In front OF n white building
Now and again individual firing was
heard and well regulated volcys contin-
ucd at Intervals, II was conjcctured that
one troon az cavalry. dlsmountcd. was
doing the firing, The officers of the nag-
ship stood on her deck trying to ascertain
definitely the exact location Of the enemy
and more amused than annoyed at this
novel method NJ attacking the armorcd
cruiser, However, Rear Admiral Samp-
son and Captain Chadwick decided that
the lesson taught at Matanzas must he
repeated at Cabanns. Man the port bat
terry" was the order.
At a few minutes past e o'clock the 4
inch guns In the after port battery sent
4 shot flying over the water into Cuba's
soil, raising a little cloud Of dust about 100
yards In front of whore the Spanish cav
airy stood, BEFORE the hills. growing
dim in the evening mist had ceased re-
eohoing and reverherNtlne from the first
report the other l-nch gun In the after
battery had landed It's projectlle A few
more shots from this battery were fired,
but the ground was evidently damp, no
dust arose and It was hard to tell whore
the shell fell, They were fired at $500
yards range.
The Spanlards were not heard from af-
ter the first shot. The New York then
turned her bow eastward The target
practice was apparently over for the ev-
enlng, a moment ~ so later Captain
Chadwick saw the Spanish cavalry, then
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
SPANS CHANCES.

New York. April 9O-senor Quesada.
representative Of the Cuban junta In
Washington has received a letter from
General Gomez, written April H. before
the action Of congress on the Cuban aues-
ton, says a Washington correspondent
Of the Herald II indicates the Cuban
general was then confident OF winning, al
though he had no assurance OF assist
ance from the United States. Gomez says:
Spain is badly OF automatically, but
her situation IL even worse here. where
she Is trying to keep up campaign In
which she Is losing. without result what
ever, many men and many millions OF
dollars She cannot AFFORD to lose either
the one or the other. Cuba has reason
10 expect the effective aid OF all the
countries which love liberty and above
all OF those which In America defend Il
and for the reason We consider the moral
aid given Us by the United States a
logical consequence OF It's greatness ana
political Independence. Through General
Lee. at the proper time, / sent my con-
dolences 10 the generous American peo-
pie FOR the catastrophe Of the Maine
was moved to II not only by a sentiment
OF humanity but because Of my gratl-
tude as commander-in-chlef OF this army.
because | am a Cuban and an American"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
SPANISH SPIES.

New York, April SO.-A Herald special
from Montreal says that Spain has ar
ranged for the use Of spies in the war is
now an ascertained fact. In addition 10
the employment Of the ordinary private
detectives the Spanish minister at Wash
ington, ever since the Cuban lnsurrection
began, had large number of secret SER
vice agents all over the seaports of the
United States. These agents went to
Washington and reported to certain
trusted consuls, who in turn reported to
the minister. Every one of these secret
agents is still in the States and has been
reinforced in the last few days by
large number Of others. These agents
will not report to Senor Polo, but to per-
sons in Mexico and Canada who in turn
will send the reports to Madrid or any
other place which the nature of the re-
ports may indicate. The spies are men
capable of sketching plans rapidly as
well as being experts in hunting for infor-
nation,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
RUssrA's ATTITUDE.

London. April O--ne Vienna CORES
pondent OF the Standard says
Russia will send naval experts to the
Spanish and American warshlps to be
eye-witnesses Of the battles II permission
Is obtalnabie. which Is regarded as doubt
full.
The interest OF Russia In the war is
evidenced by her leading statesmen in
starting the idea. which was soon taken
up by their colleagues at Berlin. Paris
and Vienna. that the first real naval
battle must be used for ending the war.
which practically means pressure on
Spain to give up Cuba, because II the
war lasts too long II Is thought the United
States may create a powerful navy.
That Russia should allow the United
States TO retain the Philippines without
ample compensation to Russia and her
allies. appears as doubtful. as II is
stated that the Islands should be allowed
to fan into the hands OF England by ar.
rangement with the United States, with
out such differences arising as might
easily lead TO war among the great pow
ers. =
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
Feeling Of Relief on all Sides at the News of Her Arrival at Rio
de JaneirO China Has Not Yet Declared Neutrality
Governor Lords Appointments.

on Board the Flagship New York. April
| =, u a. m, via Key West. April 30
Copyright 1895 by Associated Prcssl-The
blockade continues az before The nag
shin lies 90 the westward Of Havana Tho
torpedo boat Porter while close into shore
last night reports having been fired upon
by the collar battery. which il to the
eastward OF MORO castle The Porter
escaped unscathcd The coast Of cuba Is
being carefully patrollcd by Spanish cav
airy.
While the dauntlcss the dispatch boat
" the Associated Press. was making her
way from Key West early this mornlnia
she was sighted by the flagship ThA
lookout On the New York were unable to
make out her Identity owing to the mist
and the distance which separated her
from the flagship and a four-lnch shell
was hrvd In her direction Il was not
aimed az the DRuntlcss. but was sent
near enough TO make her hcnvo TO- The
pauntlcss. thinking she was being fired
at by spanish boat promptly put about
aud steamed away Then she was rec
ognlzcd and Few minutes later the
recognition became mutual ana the
pHuntless ran alongside the New York
The flagship proceeded to u point q
miles west of Havana and about 10 miles
beyond Maricl There suspicious move
mcnts were observed ashore. probably 10y
workmen on the for,ihcations. Conse-
qucntly the flagship fired three shots In
that direction from her big guns. The
firing, however brought no response ana
the flagship returned TO her station.
A strict watch against a possible tor
pcdo boat attack Is being kept on board
the flagship.
A careful inspection Of Maricl harbor
revealed the presence Of two small Span
ish gunhoOts ana four sehooners, well In
behind the old-fashioncd martello to one
side, and a tlimsy fort an the other The
combined battery OF the "fortlncations"
Is one muEElc-oading cannon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
MUST RESTORE THE FLAG.

New York, April So-Discoveries have
been made on the captured Spanish stea-
mer Panama, which make It very i'm
probable that she will ever be returned
to Spain, whatever disposition may be
made OF the Buena Ventura and other
prizes taken. says the Key West cores
poudent Of the Herald The prize COM
mission has discovered 200 new Mauser
rifles and a large consignment of swords
and bayonets, besides a quantity of fixed
ammunition for the Panama's four IL
FOUNDER guns, which she might have
used to blow her captor, the Mangrove,
out of the water, but did not. The PAN
ama's captain had refused to admit that
his cargo included any contraband Of
war. 1t is believed further search will
reveal many more weapons and possibly
more ammunition,
The prize commission also found papers
tending to show that certain of the Pam
ama's passengers and old New York
Spaniards had been actively engaged in
plans for aiding the Spanish of Cuba in
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
MANILA INSURGENTS.

New York. April "a dispatch to the
World from Hong Kong says:
New Manila has fallen into the hands
OF the insurgents. It is reported. There
are several leaders IN Hong Kong ana
they do not doubt the report. They say
the insurgents viii capture Old Manila
within few days
one. OF the ships of the American squad
ron, presumably the Olympia, is said TO
have taken large quantity of arms ana
ammunition, which it is hoped to get into
the hands OF the rebels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
HAVANA BLOCKADE CONTINUES IN FULL FORCE

sent 10 the flying squadron under com
mand Of Commodore schley. These or
ders are the result Of discussion BY the
naval war board Of the strategic con-
sideratlons entering into the departure
OF the Spanish men-of-war Naturally
the greatest secrecy Is observed as 70 the
destination Of the flying squadron. but Il
Is conceded that the probabilities point
TO an immediate junction OF the vessels
under Commodore schley and those com
manded by Rear Admiral Sampson and
the placing Of this formidable force at a
central position where they can promptly
resist any attack made BY the Spanish
fleet either upon the American coast OF
upon the blockading squadron surround
ing Cuban ports.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
THE OREGON SAFE

Rio Janeiro. April 3o.--e p. m.-The bat
tlcshlp oregon has Just arrived
Washington. April DO-There was feel
Ing Of relief among the officials tonight
over the safe arrival Of the Oregon al Rio
Janerio, well 10 the north and out OF pos
slble reach Of the Spanish torpedo cruls-
or Temarinio. which has been lying a.
round the vicinity Of Buenos Ayres.
The keenest interest Is taken IA her fu-
iure movements but on account OF the
extreme reticence Of the naval authori-
ties the nature OF the instructions which
have been awaiting her at Rio are un-
known. The prevalent belief however,
Is that her orders are to proceed immedl-
aiely to Join Admiral SIMPSONS feet at
Havana.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01

getting arms. ammunition and supplies.
Tho discovery Of these documents has
already led TO an order from washlng-
ton 10 hold as prisoners OF war a large
number Of the passengers OF the Pana-
ma. After ouaIotrough came mshore
from the Guido. having turned his prize
over to the federal authorities. one OF
the marines hauled down the Spanish iiag
from the stah where II hoated under
the stars and stripes and announced his
intention Of keeping the Spanish nag as
A souvenir He has been sharply reprl-
manded and compelled to restore the
flag 70 rs place, as II is rightfully there
until the prize court condemns thA ship.
The only excuse the marine gave for his
action was that he did not think the
spanlards should be permitted to fly their
flag anywhere In Key West harbor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
PRICE OF WHEAT.

London, April SO.-Colonel Sir Charles
Edward Vincent member of parliament
for central Rheffield, conservative and
industrial, will ask the government in
parliament next week what course II is
proposed to adopt to guard against an
excessive rise in the price of wheat in
the event of England becoming involved
in war with a naval power aiming to cut
of foreign breadstuffs from Great Brit
ain"
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mounted. ascending the 7nuiside toward
Hacienda. and trained the 4-lnch gun ana
planted two shots. the second one falling
right among the spanIards. who scatter
ed In all directions. The New York then
steamed ahead toward MORO castle.
Upon this occasion the first good view
of the city Of Havana was obtained. the
New York steaming within range OF her
batteries. The palace, cathedral and
Prado and tortincations were PLAINLY vlsl-
bic In the sunlight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
OUR OFFICERS.

Portland, April S-Goyernor Lord has
made the following appointments for the
new Oregon volunteer regiment:
Colonel, O Summers. First regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel.G o. Yoran. Sec
ond regiment
Majors, =. G. Eastwick. First regiment:
Percy Willis, Second regiment: r. c.
Gautenbein. First regiment.
Chaplin. W. G. Gilbert.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
Full Details of the Firing at Fort CabanaS by the
Flagship New York. which Scattered SpaniardS

the naval bill the Advertisement will run
only three weeks instead OF three months,
az Is usual
Chief Constructor Hlchbone said today
that when the war department has placed
the contracts for the vessels authorized
by the pending naval appropriation bill
tho government will have under construc-
ton az one time greater number Of
vessels than u has ever had before. since
the war. and greater tonnage in the
aggregate than at any time during the
clyll conflict There will be- not less than
ihlrty-SiH vessels altogether thus placed
under construction. three battle ships,
sixteen torpedo boat destroyers. twelve
torpedo boats. four coast defense monlt-
ors and one gunboat on the lakes
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
BURNING THE COUNTRY.

Key West. April @.-It is unoficlally
stated by Cubans tonight that Blanco Is
burning the Interior towns In the island
OF Cuba. and Il is believed the truth OF
the statement Is established by the great
volumes Of smoke winch were noticed be-
tween Matanzas and Havana by persons
on the Associated Press boat Dauntless.
and througout the night a bright glow OF
fires was reflected on the sky. In places
forest fires were burning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
MINES IN HABANA HARBoR.

Minneapolis, April @.-A Duluth dis
patch to the Journal says:
Captain King. diver Of much expert
ence, has just arrived here. He says he
was employed for three months last sum-
mer laying mines in Havana harbor for
the Spanish. He is thoroughly familiar
with the harbor and its strength. but he
signed articles binding him to secrecy as
to the location Of any of the mines and
will not say much about them, except
that the harbor is sprinkled with them.
Anywhere within a five mile limit Of the
shore the channel into the remotest part
is covered with mines. He says &c will
be no easy task to take Havana.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
GENERAL wooDFoRD SAILS.

New York, April 3o.-A dispatch TO the
World from Paris says:
General WoOdford. accompanied by Mr.
slckels, his secretary OF legation. and the
military and naval attaches, will sail by
Ia Touraine today Saturday from
Havre for New York They go thence 10
Washington. Mrs. and Miss woodford
VIII remain in Paris. The recall Of Cen
eral WOodford was highly unexpected
and orders were only cabled TO him last
night II he is captured the interesting
but bold question OF international law
Will BE- raised. Are ambassadors, per-
sons, and dispatches contraband OF war;
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
ALL FOR SPAIN.

Kingston. jamaica. April g).-Adylces
from Santiago de Cuba state on April p
Pombo commanding general Of that d.
vision proclaimed that every man be-
tween the ages Of Il and 80 must volun-
teer in the Spanish service under PEN
atty Of arrest, trial and death A reign
Of terror exists in the city and thous-
ands leave nightly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
COAL PURCHASE.

London April S0-The Gibratar cores
pondent Of the Times says
II am assured that Spain bought l7,cOU
tons OF coal before the outbreak of war
and that it was delivered. AS neither
this nor any important quantity has
reached Cadiz. It would be interesting TO
know where it has gone. il it has ar
rived
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
GOVERNMENT PAYRoLLs.

Vallejo, Cal. April 3O.-The payroll OF
the construction and repair departments
for labor in the FIRST half OF April
amounted to $4,000 and during the three
months ending March 81. Paymaster Bar
ry has disbursed to the employees Of all
the departments OF the Mare Island navy
ward SlS2 90
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
COLONEL GRANT

New York. April 30.--colonel Fred d.
Grant has telegraphed to the Fourteenth
regiment srmory In Brooklyn that he
will accept the leadership Of the regiment.
His message was in reply 10 a communi-
cation from committee informing him
that he was the choice Tor the place ana
asking II he would accept
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
spANIsH sPECTAcLEs.

London, April 3O.A dispatch from Mad
rid says an official dispatch from Havana
gives an account of another engagement
by the Spanish gunboat Ligeria with an
American torpedo boat off Cardenas. The
Americans fired seventy shots, one OF
which carried away the back stay OF the
gunboat.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
CUBANs EQUIPPED.

Key West. April % Three hundred Gu
bans will leave here tomorrow to join
80 others. The united body will be equip
ped by the United States and trans
ported to cuba Immediately.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
THE COMBINED FLEETS.

New York, April S0-A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Immediately following the receipt of in
formation Of the departure of the Span
lsh fleet from st. Vincent orders were
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-01
OREGON NATIONAL GUARD.

Portland, April 0.-lhe entire national
guaru Of the state with the exception OF
three companies, is now in camp at Port
land. The entire force numbers about
400 men.
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CHINA STILL OUT

] Washington. April S-Up 10 today all
countries occupying eastern Asatlc ter
ritory had declared neutrality. except
/ China.
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FEELING IN BERLIN UNPAYORABLE
But German Press Has Ceased its Hostile
Tone TO 1f(lnited States.
ALL INTEREST CENTERED IN THE PHILIPPINES
Commodore Dewey's Coming Battle May Decide the
Outcome Of the war-NO word Received From
HiTl-Anxiety at High Pitch

THE BATTLESHlP OREGON is NOW SAFE IN BRAZIL