New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
MORE PLANS FOR WAR MADE.
MILITARY AND FINANCIAL.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY CALLS FOR 125,0od
VOLUNTEERS.
CONGRESS WILL BE ASKED ON MONDAY ~
MAKE FORMAL DECLARATION OF HOS
TILITIEs-ARMY REORGANIZATION
BILL PAssED-A WAR REvE-
NUE. MEASURE INTRO
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Washington, April 23.-The final step toward
carrying into effect by force the Nations pro-
gramme Of intervention in Cuba was taken
to-day by the President. when, TO supplement
the efforts Of the Navy to blockade and re-
duce that island, a call was issued for volun-
teers to the number Of 125.000, to form. with
the regular troops already available, an army
Of invasion and occupation
1t had been until this morning the Adminis-
tration's purpose to ask for only 100000 vol.
unteers. but that number fell short Of tho
actual organized strength Of the militia OF the
various States and would In many cases have
prevented the enlistment Of States Guard al
an unbroken unit, it was deemed advisable at
the last moment to raise the limit to 125.000.
Under the terms Of the amended call every
State can, If it so desires, turn over to the
Government its full quota Of militia. organized
and officered at present. the President retain
ing the right to arrange the brigade and di-,
vision commands and to confirm or select anew
all the staff and general officers.
BIG FORCE TO INVADE CUBA
Though the call for volunteers was published
this afternoon, no requisition for troops will be
made under 1t on the Governors Of the States
and Territories until Monday The quotas will
then be announced, and the State authorities
will be required to assemble the troops called
for at some convenient rendezvous where they
may be sworn into the Federal service. No
camps Of organization have yet been chosen
for the new volunteer army, but It is probable
that most Of the Western troops will assemble
at Chlckamauga Park, and that the Eastern
troops will be rassed at Atlanta and points on
the Gulf Coast.
The Army Reorganization bill, which will In.
crease the strength Of the regular forces ia
about 81 900 men and officers, passed the House
Of Representatives this afternoon, and the
prompt concurrence Of the Senate on Monday
or Tuesday will put this reinforcement Of over
10000 troops at the service Of the Executive by
the middle Of next week Both regular and
volunteer forces will then number about 1885,
900 men-an Army which, when hardened and
disciplined by month or two Of camp life, will
probably prove wholly adequate to the task Of
capturing and holding Cuba.
WAR TO BE FORMALLY DECLARED.
Questions raised by the capture of Key West
Of the Spanish steamers Buena Ventura and
Pedro have decided the Administration to sug-
gest to Congress the passage Of declaration
recognizing the existence Of war between spain
and the United States Tsf ,.Sien.
send message TO the two houses on Monday
asking for such action. and Joint resolution
recitng the fact that hostilites exist, and noting
the date on which they were formally begun.
will be promptly adopted. The President holds
that the delivery of Sehor Gullon's note to
Minister Woodford last Thursday marked the
termination Of peaceful relations between the
countries. and made legitimate thereafter on
the part of this country any exercise OF the
rights Of war From this point OF view yes
terdays seizure of Spanish vessels was fully
justified by Spain's abrupt rupture OF friendly
intercourse with the United States.
To clear up any doubts about the existence
of public state Of war 1t has been found ad-
visable to have Congress make specific dec
lararlon which will at the same time confer
certain additional war powers on the Execu'
tive the exercise Of which during the last two
days might possibly have been brought into
question With the message on Monday the
President will send to Congress the diplomatic
correspondence with Spain leading up to the
withdrawal Of each nations representative.
from the others capital.
TO PROVIDE THE MONEY FOR WAR
Legislation to supply an adequate war FUND
is now ready TO be acted on by the House OF
Representatives The Ways and Means Com.
mittee has finished the draft Of bill! which
was introduced in the House to-day and will be
taken up on Monday. looking to an increase OF
SlO0 900 in the Governments annual reve-
nue. A bonded loan of S500,0O0,00O is also pro-
vided for. and the Treasury is authorized to
issue certificates Of Indebtedness to the amouns
Of s1oOOOO.O 600. Both the bonds and the debt
certificates are TO bear interest at the rate OF
s per cent Additional internal revenue taxes
on beer and tobacco and general stamp tax
ore relied on chiefly to produce the extra $780,
100000 in income annually.
ErOCtlrNG TO THE INSURGENT CAN'T.
cr.R,ys ~ SANTIAGO AND NErGHBoR1NG CITIES
rxcorRAGED BY THE WAR TO FIGHT