The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13

battalion of infantry; Virginia, one
regiment of infantry.
To Tampa, Fla.-Georgia, one regi-
nent of infantry.
To department commanders for coast
defense and reserve-Florida, one reg
iment of infantry; Georgia, one regi-
ment of infantry and two batteries of
light artillery; North Carolina. n
battalion and n regiment of infantry;
South Carolina, one regiment of in
fantry and one battery of heavy artil-
lery; Virginia, one regiment Of infan-
try"
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.
When the senate finance committee
adjourned tonight the consideration of
the republican amendments to the war
revenue bill had been almost entirely
completed although the were some
puzzling problems still unsolved, one
< which was the manner of dealing
with proprietary medicinal articles.
The committee has decided to place
a license upOn banks at the rate of
500 a yea and upon brokers at the
rate of $50, but has not yet determined
whether the professions shall be licens-
ed or not. On life insurance cOmpan-
les the rate has been increased five
fold. being made 10 cents or every 500
ard it is estimated that this increase
will ado about 81, 900, 900 in revenue.
The provisions for an inheritance tax
on bills of lading were both adopted,
as Were the provisions for taxing all
dealings in futures, including bucket
shop operations.
The democratic amendments will he
taken up tomorrow and there is very
little doubt that they will be accepted,
as Senator Jones of Nevada has indi-
Gated his urpo of standing with the
democrats on all principal changes
they suggest.
1t is possible that the consideration
Of the bill may be completed tomorrow
bat it is not probable.
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN IN THE PHI
LIPPINES.
At today's special cabinet meeting
the leading subjects of discussion were
the measures to be taken to reinforce
Admira Dewey at Manila and the
probable movement on Cuba. AS to
the former there has been no material
change in the plans. Approximately,
5000 troops will be disposed of in the
City of Pekin and the orther tran
sports. The Charleston will act as
onvoy The McCulloch has not yet
left Mrs bay, outside of Hong Kong
harbOr, where she is waiting further
instructions to Admiral Dewey. In his
cablegram received here Saturday the
"A Aoo HO ASdoCoS " AoOpS
not knowing the governments inten-
ton as to the occupation of the islands.
1t seems quite certain, however, that
the government intends to make an
active campaign against the Spanish
forces there and Admira Dewey will
be so informed. 1t is not probable
that the squadron will lombard the
city or engage in any active work
against the Notifications there except
such as the admiral may find necessary
in order to retain control of points now
in his possession.
THE ORDER TO DEWEY.
The following is the text Of the order
sent Admiral Dewey, which was to-
day made public:
washington, April oath, 1898.
DEWEY, Hong Kong, China:
War has commenced between the
United States and Spain. Proceed at
once to Philippine Islands,. Commence
operations at once, particularly against
the Spanish fleet. You must capture
the vessels or destroy them. Use your
utmost e~ndeavOrS. LONG,"
It may be noted that this message
was sent the day before the approval
by the president.