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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
Blookading Squadron Has Orders to
Keep Out of Fire Range.
MESSENGER FROM GENERAL GOMEZ
Spanish Trick Nipped in the Bud
by the Wilmington.
RIOUS ACCOUNTOF 1T

There may be a complete change
OF war plans within week.
Rush orders for landing troops in
Cuba are Immediately expected.
No more playing at hide and seek
with the Spanish fleet will be al
lowed.
Steps have been taken to prevent
the cabling of the whereabouts OF our
warships except to the Navy Depart
ment.
Reports received by the War De
partment show that $4,000 OF the
$4,000 volunteers called for by the
President have been mustered in.
Secretary Long says the Charles
ton will sail today with reinforce
ments for Admiral Dewey, and that
ether troops will be forwarded as
rapidly as possible.
In congressional circles there is a
good deal of criticism at the delay in
sending troops to Admiral Dewey.
A large number OF army and navy
promotions were sent to the Senate
s. by the President today.
No official announcement was
made regarding the location of either
OF Our squadrons in southern waters.
The sending of the coast defense
vessel Monterey to the aid of Adnli-
raj Dewey is being considered by the
Navy Department
Col. R P. Hughes was at the War
Department today presenting Gen.
Merritt's desire for a larger number
OF regulars than it was proposed to
send to the Philippine Islands.
The cruiser Newark will go into
commission Saturday at the Norfolk
navy yard. The torpedo boat Mckee
and destroyer Yankton went into
commission yesterday
A board is to be appointed to Sc
lect designs for medals to be awarded
to Admiral Dewey and his men.
The Senate resumed consideration
OF the war revenue measure.
A brief meeting of the cabinet was
held today. but nothing OF import
ance was determined upon.
The general belief here is that Gen
Merritt has been misquoted as to his
alleged unwillingness to go to the
Philippine Islands unless he could
have 5000 regular troops.
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Proposal TO Send the Monterey to
Dewey-s Assistance.

The suggestion was made to the Secre-
tary of the Navy today that the coast de-
fense ship Monterey, now at San Francisco.
be sent to the assistance of Admiral Dewey
at Manila, where it is represented that she
would render excellent service in the de-
fense of the harbor. The suggestion was
taken under consideration and may possibly
be adopted in case IL Is found that the ves-
sci can make the long voyage across the
Pacific without too much difficulty.
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RUSSELL HARRISON'S DENIAL,
His Father Not Opposed to His Selec
ton for an Army Position.

tiOn for an Army Position.
Mr.. Russell Harrison denied emphatieally
to a Star reporter that his father is exercis-
ing any influence to prevent his confirma-
tion In his appointment in the commissary
department of the army, or that his father
disapproved Of the appointment. There has
been opposition to Mr.. Harrison's appoint
ment, and the sources from which it came
led to the statement that it had been iu-
spired by ex-President Harrison, it being
said that Senator Proctor, who was Secre-
tary of War under President Harrison, was
active in opposition TO young Harrison.
Mr.. Russell Harrison has a letter from
his father, the ex-President, stating not
only that he was not opposed to his sons
confirmation. but that he was gratified at
the appointment and the manner in which
it was made. and that he hoped his son
would win, distinction fo- himself
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Our Blockading Squadron Expect to
Sight the Spanish Soon.
BOTTLED UP IN CARIBBEAN Sea
They Can Scarcely Escape Without
Giving Simpsons Ships Battle.
AN UNPLEASANT INCIDENT

Copyright, 1895. by Associated rressD
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT KATE SPENCER, OFF
HAVANA. May 16. via Key West Fla,
May 1.-THE ships of the American block
aoing squadron are keeping a vigilant
watch for the appearance OF the Spanish
feet aId will not be taken by surprise
should the Spanish men-of-war round Cape
Antonio, the westernmost point of Cuba,
and swoop down upon Havana.
All our ships have been warned by COM
modore Watson of the possibility of such a
move and sailors are kept constantly in the
tops, where they can sweep the horizon for
thirty miles, looking out for the first sign
of hostile ship.
Anxious to Meet the Spanish.
All the naval officers on the blockade sta
ton are anxious for a meeting with the
Spaniards, and when informed that the
latest reports placed them off the coast of
Venezuela they jubilantly declared that the
enemy could be hemmed in between the
Windward Islands and the Yucatan chan
mel, to be destroyed
The only fear expressed was for the
ssfsty OF ships blockading Cienfuegos.
But they do no. doubt that precautions
| have been taken for the safety of the ships
how on he southern coast of Cuba.
The torpedo beats and fast yachts of the
auxiliary fleet keep the blockading ships in
constant communication with Key West.
whence the movements of vessels are being
Giracted.
The general opinion is that there will he
no movement of the army in the direction
of Cuba long as the Spanish fleet re-
mains in American waters or until it is
net and beaten.
No Late Incidents.
The blockade of Havana has been MAIN
| tained without incident since the Conde
Vendito and Legazpi attempted to draw
our ships under the big guns of the Santa
Clara battery on Saturday evening.
The French frigate Dubourdieu, which
entered Havana harbor a week ago after
an unpleasant incident, which necessitated
the firing of two shots across her bow
before the Frenchman would show his
flag, passed out this afternoon at about
O'Clock and headed northwest. the Du-
hcurdieu is long school ship, carrying G.
inch and 5-inch guns and one-pounders. be-
sides two torpedo tubes. The Mayfower
ran close enough to the frigate to establish
the Frenchmans identity and then stood
off. Our flag was not saluted.
Bound for Mexican Port.
The Dubourdieu, like the French s!oop Of
war Fulton. had on board many refugees.
She is bound. probably, for some Mexican
port.
The activity along the coast continues
Squads Of Spanish cavalry and parties
working upon fortifcations have been seen
daily along the shores; but they have not
been molested
Orders have been given not to expose the
small vessels OF the squadron to unneces-
sary danger.
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Methodist Bishops Elected,

BALTIMORE, Md, May 1.-THE cleo
ton Of bishops by the general conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
today resulted in the choice. on the second
ballot, of the Rev. DR.. II. c. Morrison of
Nashville, Tenn, and the Rev. DIR. W. A.
Gambler OF Oxford. Ga DIR. Morrison re-
ceived 140 votes and Dr. Gambler I4S on the
final ballot.
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STRANGE wARsH1Ps SIGHTED.
helteved to Be Spaninrds Watching
for the Oregon.

helieved to Be Spaninrds Watching
Tor the Oregon.
NEW YORK, May IA special copy
right dispatch from Santa Lucia, West In
dies. to the World says
large, strange warship was sighted last
night lying off the west coast Of this island
Others were also seen to the northward
OF st. Lucia. These vessels are believed
mere to be Spanish squadron watching for
the United States battle ship Oregon, which
may pass close to this island on its way to
Key West.
special from Kingston. Jamaica. says
the report has reached that place that
three warships, the nationality of which it
was impossible to make out. were seen last
evening of Moran Point. at the eas.ern ex-
tremity Of Jamaica. The ships were taking
"a southerly course.
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MEXICo Is FRIENDLY TO Us.
Soa-tn-Law of President Diaz En-
Route Here.

Ell PASO, Texas, May 17.-Don Ignacio
de la Torre, son-in-law of Porfirio Diaz,
president of Mexico, passed through this
city last evening in his private car. He
was accompanied by four prominent states
men of the republic. The party will visit
Kansas CITY, st. Louis, Chicago, New
York, Philadelphia and New Orleans
1t is understood that the object of the
visit is TO impress upon the people of tho
United States that Mexico is in sympathy
with this country during the present war
with Spain.
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DEWEY NEEDS HELP AT ONCE.
Gen. AguinaldO Making Arrangement
to Storm Manila.

Gen. AguinaldO Making Arrangements
to Storm Manila.
NEW YORK, May ia special dispatch
from Hong Kong says that Consul Wild
man returned there from Kowloon bay
where he took the insurgent leader, Gen.
Aguinaldo and his cabinet, on the Mccul-
loch. An arrangement was made for the
insurgents to storm Manila.
The dispatch adds that 1t is absolutely
necessary that more American warships and
strong military force be sent to Admiral
Dewey's aid at once.
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who live on the coast in the southern
states.
Today's Callers.

states.
Today's Callers.
President Mckinley was engaged with
many callers before the cabinet met this
morning.
Representative Colson of Kentucky, who
organized a regiment of mountaineers in
his district for service In Cuba, has return
ed to the city and had a talk with the
President in an endeavor to have his COM
mand accepted. He finds. however, that
there is no way of getting the regiment
mustered in at this time
Senator Penrose Of Pennsylvania saw the
PRESIDENT this morning in behalf of Gem
erals Goblin and Wiley, who want to become
brigadder generals. They now hold COM
missions as brigadier generals in the Ma
tional Guard of Pennsylvania They have
been indorsed by the PENNSYLVANIA deIesa-
ton.
senators Burrows. Fairbanks and Spoon
er ana Representatives Curtis, Payne and
hopkins saw and talked with the Presi
dent
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HIDE IN DAY, CRUISE AT NIGHT.
Two Spanish Warships Seen Daily
AbOut Guantanamo Rax

Copyright, 1898. by Associated rress.)
CAPE HAITlEN, Haiti, May 1.-Two
Spanish cruisers, or gunboats, are making
their base of operations at Badiquiri, or
Guantanamo Bay. They are known to be
moving every night in the waters between
Haiti and Cuba.
Haitien schooner, plying between the
Mole ST. Nicolas, Jean Rabel, and Glati-
ragua, reports, through an agent of the
CUBAN insurgents, at Port De Paix, having
met Spanish vessels several times during
the past few weeks. The Spaniards are
supposed to hide in the Cuban ports during
the day and to go out cruising at night.
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sAGAsTA's CABINET IN DOUBT.
Some Believe He VIII Have to aban,
don the Attempt.

MADRID, May 11-Some of the newspa-
pers today assert that Senor Sagas.a and
Senor Gomazo will reach AN agreement al
a conference this afternoon to form a coali-
tion cabinet, while others express the opin-
ion that that Senor Sagasta will encounter
so many difficulties that he will be com.
PEELED to abandon the task
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches OF
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment of going to press.
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British Cruiser mt noilo.

HONG KONG. May 1.-THE British sec
ond-class cruiser Pfque has been ordered to
the Island Of IlofIo of the Philippine group,
for the protection of the merchants whose
lives and property are threatened by the
Insurgents.
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he realizes that the United States will con-
cepts the situation Gomez is anxious for
a personal conference with some member
of General Miles staff regarding military
operations. PEPPER.
ANOTHER SPANISH TRICK.
DereIict Sent Out of Havana to De-
strOy United States Wnrships.
Copyright, 1895. by Associated Press.)
KEY WEST, Fla, May 1.-THE United
States cruiser Wilmington, Commander C.
c. Todd, when about thirty miles east of
Havana, yesterday. fired four shells into a
Spanish trap in the shape Of a derelict,
sinking it and thus doing away with anoth-
er piece of Spanish trickery. The COM
n:ander of the Wilmington had been warn
ed by dispatch boats that some dangerous
wreckage was drifting about.the spot men,
ticned, and the cruiser steamed in that
direction to investigate the reports. An
old Spanish schooner with her deck loaded
to the rails with rusty iron, car wheels,
etc, closely packed together. was found
floating in the track of torpedo boats and
dispatch boats.
Evidently n Spanish Trick.
The iron-laden schooner had evidently
been sent out of Havana harbor in the
hope that torpedo boat or small craft of
the blockading force would crash into it
and be SO damaged as to cause her to
sink. As wires were noticed around the
iron rails on the schooner, Commander
contain explosives, and, therefore, laying
off a considerable distance from her. his
guns promptly sent her to the bottom.
Another commission from Gen. Maximo
Gomez, the insurgent commander-in-chief,
arrived at Key West today.
Mr. John F. iowa, the former United
States vice consul at Sagua "a Grande, who
was landed by an American gunboat on the
coast of Cuba about ten days ago. was
picked up yesterday afternoon aftsr an ex-
citing experience with a Spanish gunboat,
which the American gunboat chased into
her harbor. Mr.. Jova succeeded in reaching
the camp of Gen. Gomez, and has brought
back dispatches from the latter to Commo-
dore Watson.
Insurgents In Good Spirits.
He reports that Gen. Gomez and the sew
eral thousand troops with him are in the
best of spirits and hopeful of speedy end
ing of the present situation. Mr.. Jova also
reports that Spanish troops ara moving
westward, keeping In the cities.
He made part of the journey along the
coast in a small boat, and was being chased
by a Spanish gunbot when the American
gunboat hove in sight. The Spaniard,
though several miles off, fired number of
shots at the American vessel. The latter
proceeded to pick up Mr.. Jova and two
companions of the former consul, and then
chased the Spanish gunboat, which prompt
ly scudded for safety into port
Reported Explosion OFF Cardenas.
MADRID, May IA dispatch from Ha-
vana says small naval boat has been
blown up off Cardenas, resulting in the loss
of seventeen lives. Nationality not stated.
KEY WEST, Fla, May 17-Boats which
have just arrived here from the blockading
fleet say they have no knowledge of any
craft having been blown up off Cardenas or
elsewhere. The opinion is expressed that
the Wilmi: gton sinking the Spanish schoon-
er derelict loaded with old iron, as reported
by the Associated Press
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Special Dispatch From a Star corresDoDasDr

SteSAoA ilspdicn FROM q Stan COrrespDndent
KEY WEST, Fla. May 1T.-VesseIs from
the blockading squadron this morning re-
port everything quiet from Cardenas to
Bahia Honda. The Spaniards are evidently
expecting that further attempts will be
made to land arms for the Insurgents and
are maintaining thorough patrol
Most OF the regular troops seem to have
been drawn from Havana for this purpose.
This, however. does not mean that the de-
fenses of that city have been weakened
Tor at the first sign of bombardment or
landing Of American troops they will he
called back into the city.
II the Spanish feet is seeking to reach
Havana by coming along the south coast
and around Cape San Antonio. it would
be at a disadvantage in receiving battle in
Yucatan passage.
Nothing is known of the alleged nIa,s
for bombarding Cardenas, Matanzas and
other towns this week Instead. the block
hding vessels are following recent instruc-
dons from Washington. keeping well off
shore and avoiding efforts of the Spanish
to draw them within range of land bat
taries.
Cncasincss Mt Key West.
Key West is shivering little over the
prospects that Spanish fleet may appear
Of the reef some morning and open fre.
Its inhabitants are sighting mysterious ves-
sells at all points of the compass. Last
night. when some of the ships were engaged
In target practice by searchlight, the peo-
pie ashore were certain the bombardment
bad begun. Temporary dwelIers here. how
ever, are calm. They may not have much
confidence in the land defenses, though one
Of the big guns, which in the haste of emer-
gency preparations some time ago was
shipped from New York in a slow-sailing
vessel, has finally been mounted
But the naval defenses are sufficient to
Keep hostile fleet at respectful distance
Messenger From Gomez.
The Wilmington came in this morning
with special messenger from Gomez. He
y former Vice Consul iowa of Sagua. Jova
was landed week ago at a point a few
miles east of Caibarien He took dis
patches TO Gomez, who still has his head
quarters sixty miles inland He has not
moved his camp and has not yet attempted
q general advance In the direction Of Ha-
yana- Gomez sent dispatches to the United
States government and to the Cuban. junta
The insurgent commander-in-chief is wait
ing for arms and rations. He has not lost
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More Honors for Dewey.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE board of
supervisors today changed the name of Bal
boa boulevard to Dewey boulevard, In hon
or of the hero of Manila
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confidence in his ability to oust the Span
iards from the island without the aid of
large number of American troops, provided
he is supplied with artillery. Nevertheless,
he realizes that the United States will con-
duct the war In its own way, and he ac-
cepts the situation. Gomez Is anxious for
personal conference with some member
of General Miles staff regarding military
operations. PEPPER.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
LEES CALLS ON GUNST.
The Chief Wants the Commissions
 to Act at Once,

The fact that female gamblers have been startled for the reason that their haunts have been made public and that the Mayor advises that visitors of pool rooms should be arrested, is the cause of many rather peculiar feelings in va rious departments of the heads of po- lice and police commissioners.
 As was stated by Commissioner Gunst, the poolrooms should be closed up at once and without fail, and the police should do the work, but Chief Lees says Gunst is not doing the work. as he understands the situation, but if he is, he should act, and act at once and in a decided manner or else allow the police themselves to do the work in a suitable manner.
 Tn all probability Lees and Gunst see a chance to help themselves out of the wealth of their sarcastic vocabularies, and without doubt the chance will not be neglected by either party. Last evening Chief Lees detailed two officers to visit and watch the various female bedrooms, and they have been ordered, in obeyance to the Mayors ideas. to ask and obtain the names of all vis- itors to any one of the various places known to be in existence. A poolroom war may result in more interesting Chief and Commissioner disagreements.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
INTERCEASS
 FIELD MEET Athletes of the Lowell High School Compete for
 HOnOrS. The Seniors Come First, Middlers Second and Juniors
 Third.

The students of the Lowell High School sported on the Olympic Club track and field yesterday afternoon in the regular interclass field day. It was a day of record breaking and cold win try winds, which froZe the athletes to the bone and sent the chills up and down the backs of the few spectators who had the hardihood to sit out the entire show. Noise there was in plenty, and between the interclass yells and the leathern-throated enthusiasm, an intense form of juvenile excitement was sustained.
 The senior class won the day, and the middlers came in a second. In just graduation the juniors finished at the tail end. The order of events was as follows:
 100 yards-Bishop first, Saunders sec ond. Time, 10 4-5 seconds.
 22O yard dash-Bonifield first. Saeltzer second. Time, 25 seconds.
 40 yard run-SaeltZer first, k1dd second.
 SS0 yard run-Faull first, Aitken second. | Time, PIP 1-5. One mile rln-Faull first, durSh second.
 12O yard hurdles-Bishop first, Rooney second. Time, 19 3-5 seconds,
 220 yard hurdles-Bishop first, Rooney second. Time, 29 seconds. 12-pound shot put-Bishop first, Kidd sec ond. 45 feet inches. High jump-Rooney first, feet inches; Hursh second.
 Broad jump-Jurgenson first, IS feet inches; Kidd second. 12-pound hammer throw-E. Bishop | first, 7S feet inches: F. Bishop second. Pole vault-Rooney first, feet inches 1 Belden second.
 Discus-Bishop first, s1 feet; Rooney | second.
 The officers of the day were: Referee William P. Drum, U. C.; Judges of finish l c. O'Connor c. M. S.; Aiken, U. C.; c NJ. Walker. L, 1T. s. Starter. A. M 1 Walsh, T.. c. Timers---E. F. Russ, l.. II l of course-A E. Duncan. Carter, L. H. S. Judge of walking. A. M; Walsh. U. C. Field judges-A. Kidd; U. C.; c. c. Young ner, l.. H. S.; Robinson, L. H. g.; Shaefer. l.. H. s. Scorers-Janke, L. H. ] 6 DRntsch L. H. S.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
GUN PLANT FOR BENICIA. Local Commercial Bodies Will Likely
 Petition for One There.

The annual election of the Manufactur- CTS and Producers Association will be held on next Wednesday,. The nominat- ing committee, which consists of F. l.. Brown. l.. R. Mead and A. Sbarboro, Is busy at work trying to find suitable mate rial for the next board of directors. It is believed that while some of the present board will be retained there will be a number of new faces at the next regular meeting. President Kerr announces that he will not again assume the duties of the position he has held so satisfactorily to the association for the past year. He has been obliged to give much time to the affairs of that body which he feels should be given to his private business. Before he steps down and out MT. Kerr will present to the directors a matter which he thinks should receive their at tention.
 He wishes the association to make an effort to secure the cooperation of all the commercial bodies of this city and State in a petition to Congress and the authorities at Washington to have se- tablished at Benicia gun assembling plant In 1890 a Congressional comul.s- sion came to this coast, and after looking around for some time recommended that such a plant be located there. Such a plaIt would a1,n,f furnish empi,nynent to would be engaged nearly the year round In finishing and putting together the castings ana parts or the large guns for the army and navy. In speaking of his wishes MT. Kerr said: There is no better place in the West for such a plant The Government is now making Appropriations for just such purposes, and 1t is only fair that this State should be recognized, as we have all the facili- ties necessary. There is ample ground there for testing the big guns when com plete. And further, the vessels for which they were intended could load the same without trouble, for there is not a vessel iu ou:- navy but what could lie alongside of the wharf at Benicia. Then again, the Government barracks are close to the Mare Island Navy Yard, and are also on the railroad Now that these matters are receiving the attention of the Govern ment officials I think that the business men and the entire public should unite In a demand for the establishment of such a plant at Benfcfa.