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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
SUPPLIES FOR THE INVASION.
CONTRACTS FOR HATS AND OTHER ARTICLES
WHICH THE ARMY IN CUBA WILL NEED


The unusual activity in tho Office Of the Assistant
Ouar,ermaster-Gensral in the Army Building. for
the last few DAYS was explained yesterday. The
facts we're made known that large emergency con-
tracts had been made for immediate supplies lh'
nature OF them showed that they are TO he useh
in a tropical climate and 1t was evident that they
were for the body Of men to go to CUBA IN purSu-
ance OF the plans Of the War Department
The goods bought included the following: canvas
suits shoes blankets. ponchos. hats and ham
mocks. John Boyle & Co secured the contract lot
200 canvas hammocks. at 81 30 EACH John wanna
maker for 500 fe, campaign hats. at 20 cents
each. also for $50 pairs OF woollen blankets AT
81 % pair. and 800 rubber ponchos. at W cents
each; the Bay State Shoe and Leather COMPANY
for 400 pairs shoes at 81 90 pair. and 300 at 81 %
n pair and Max Ernst for 5000 canvas coats ana
300 pairs Of canvas trousers. The coats were se
cured in the following lots LIS at 81 70 looo Oh
one kind at 81 co. and the remainde- OF ahothe'
kind at 81 60 OF the trousers. LES cost % cents
pair. and the remainder 81 10 A pair All the sup
plies will be shipped to Key West by to-day excep.
the hats which will 80 forward as fast as made at
the rate OF 800 day.
In pursuance OF the plans already announced Io
the invasion OF Cuba, a large consignment OF tines
will be shipped at once from the New-forK At
senal. at Governors Island. TO Key west i"e'
are for Army
Owing 10 the pressure OF work on Lieutenant
Colonel Kimball. a quartermaster on Governor
Island. and Assistant Quartermaster-Generai' III
the Army Building, Colonel James Giss mas beeh
detached from the Washington Bureau and ordered
to Governors Island. where he will act as quar-
termaster
A contract was made with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company yesterday to take two batteries
of the eth Artillery from Governors Island TO Fort
Myer Virginia. near Washington one battery ~
now at Governors Island. where It was stationed
after the 18th Infantry ordered South. ana
the other battery will be brought TO the same
point this morning from Fort Slocum by the Cen
eral Meigs The troops will be transferred TO Jer-
sey City about a. IN. The cost OF Transportation
to Washington Is 81 n man. 49,.
A battery of the 5h Artillery. consisting OF Two
officers and sixty-two men, will he sent tomorrow
TO Portsmouth n II. There Is an old fortincaton
there which has been practically abandoned LOT
years only three men being kept In charge OF II.
But the fear OF an attack by the Spanish Meet upon
the New England coast led 10 he demand Tor
garrsonng this post. and bids will he received To-
day for the transportation OF the men thithei.
They will have some old-fashioned smooth bore
guns 10 put In order and use in case OF necessity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
THE ADVANCE GUARD AT Hampstead

COMPANY II, OF THE SEVENTY-FIRsI NE'i"H'i
TO OPEN THE CAMP TO-DAY
II was an animated and inspiring spectacle tina
was presented at the big armory OF the list heei-
rnent Mt Park-avc and Thirtyfourth-st, last even
ing Both I'm the great drill hall OF the nst fesi-
ment and on the Thirty-third-st. side OF the pu"o
ing In the hall OF the I'd Battery. many SQUADS
were being drilled at once. and the hunoreos VI
SPECTATORS In the galleries, many OF them "o'"o"'
encouraged the future defenders OF the nag l" '"e
weary labor which man must always 20 '"''us
before he Il fit to serve or course. large proper
tion OF those who were drilled were by no Hea"'
raw recruits but there were enough OF the iatte!
10 show the difference between the 'rooKie anu
the well-drilled soldier.
The officers OF both the list Regiment ana inc
"a BATTERY were indefatigable in their efforts 70
bring the men to the proper pitch OF eihciehcy aS
soon as possible. Brigadier-General Ho"a'u ~
roll chief OF artillery on Governor BACK San
was an early visitor at the drllroom or me
and said that he was greatly pleased w..h VIC
marder OF the battery. did everything IN ms IN
to encourage the men and ofhcers nc nnstio
which some OF the men jumped into their posI.,o"s
on the gun carriages was appiaudea oy ousd drill
was the chief exercise. the maJotI'y v, t The
men showed gratifying quickness IN iea'"''e wv
various positions and steps. ., -, A.. -,s, mill
II was learned that Company H. OF the ,ist' VIZ q
70 10 Hampstead. Long Island. TINS mornlis a, ,
O'clock Captain Joyce Is In COMMAND Oh on, nnarter
many The men go as detali OF NC S"o - ~
masters Department to take charge OF ,ne end
equipment which has already arrived on tne so Sn
The other companies Of the list vii! Follow on MOI,
day The hour OF embarkation IL not hno""' "''
IL will probably be I'm the morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
,.l 7 T law an a,s.tant. arrived at the PEEK.

mel J. T. Low, an assistant. arrived at the Peek
skill State camp to-day They were accompanied
by an architect and a civil engineer.
General Flagler went to a local lumber-yarn' ana
gave an order for fifty thousand feet OF iumoe' io
ths camn and az the lumber arrived a gang OF men
Immediately set to work enlarglng the mess hairs
capacity TO seat two thousand at one time ABOUT
four thousand men are expected at the camp mex *
week The tents for the troops VIII arrive mere 'o
morrow morning and will then be pitched. .,.>.
General Flagler. Colonel Low ana the arcn stns
and engineer then busted themselves IN arrahs,m nt
floors Two brigades from the western part OF .me
State will come here Men were also oss ou hs and
hauling the kitchen ranges in the mess nan "u
setting them In working order. ..
Several men from the NewYork Arsenai ca ~ az ~
the camp to lay out place for the reception OF INC
ammunition ~ a Z,
The rain did not interfere with the work ana u
Is expected that everything will be ready oy BAT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
TENTH VOLUNTEERS RESOLUTIONS.

The annual meeting and supper OF the veterans
OF the 10th New-York Volunteer Infantry was held
on Wednesday vening at tho Hotel La Grange.
Major {. W. Cowtan offered resolutions on the
present crisis which were unanimously adopted by
a rising vote. These resolutions state that prin-
cipes OF humanity have obliged the United States
ITO stop bloody. devastating and inhuman war,
which has dissraced the Western iIcmit pheTe" and
complain of Span's criminal neglect In permit
ting United States waiship to be destroyed IN
the barbOr Of Havana" All tho acts OF the Prcsi-
dent and Congress In the matter are then heartily
indorsed, and the 10th New York Volunteer In
fantry pledge themselves to encourage enlist
menis and TO devote themselves 10 any duties TO
which the authorities may assign them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
MEXICAN NEUTRALITY ASSURED.

City OF Mexico. April 2s-United States Minister
CLAYTON has communicated TO the Foreign Depart
ment Of the Government Of Mexico the resolution
of the American Congress declaring war with
Spain. Minister Mariscd Of the Foreign Depart
ment has replied lamenting the and hoping
for It's speedy termination. He assures the Ameri-
can Minister on the authority Of President Daz
that Mexico will maintain the strictest neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
RUSSIAN JEWS WANT TO ENLIST

The Russian Jewish farmers composing the Baron
dc Iiirsch colony OF Woodbine. y. j. have offered
their services TO the Governor OF New-Jersey for
the war. and a number who have served in the
Russian Army may be accepted.
The members Of the carpentry class In the trade
school in New-York have also volunteered
On the East Side company OF Russian Hussars
numbering seventy all Of them Jews. and about
two hundred and fifty others have signed appca
lions for enlistment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
A BANDS SERVICES OFFERED.

g. ID Matteo. proprietor Of Di Matteos Band
who had made application TO furnish the music
for the annual tour In camp at Peeksk. has
offered the services OF his band to Adjuant Gen
eral Tinghast Di Matteo writes that he Is an
American citizen, and that he has served his Gov
eminent and Is ready TO do so again. He says he
will furnish his entire band with extra men on a
few hours notice. He Is anxious TO serve. espe-
cially at this time. when patriotism and honor arc
stake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
YMc A. TO ESTABLISH CAMP TENTS

The International Committee Of the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday appointed an Army
Committee to consist OF Alfred Z. Marling. J. j.
McCook. William f. Dodge. Morris X. Jesup. c. w
McAlpin and w. d. Murray. with whom are to be
associated leading men in other cities and States
The first purpose OF the committee will be to cstab
lish In the various army camps an association tent
where the social and Christian work Of the ASSOC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
THE sIXTY-NINTH BUSY.

A busting. busy place the armory Of tho
creased at times by the rattle OF drums as the
various companies mustered In for drill
Colonel Edward Duny spent the greater part OF
the day at the armory. and he found much to
engage his attention
1t is supposed that the 69th will 60 into camp At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
BOSTON ARTILLERYMEN DRILLING.

ASSIGNMENTS OF THE DIFFERENT BATTERIES TO
THE RIG GUNS.
Roston Apr 2s-Drilng has been begun by the
lst Regiment OF Heavy Artillery az Forf warren.
The assignments TO the batteries for the week are
as follows: The lo-inch breechloading rifles. Bat
teries A, c. | and F. TO Il. inch smoothbore guns.
Batteries q and H. 10 S-inch converted rifles. bar
bette mount. Batteries f. +. and NJ; 10 Hotch-
kiss revolving cannon and machine guns. Bat
terry II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29

The Nurses Associated Aumnm OF the United
States and Canada. which is In convention. In con
nection with the International Health Exposition,
yesterday passed resolution offering the services
OF the members OF the organization. which includes
TWO thousand graduates OF twenty-four training
schools. TO the medical department OF the Army
in connection with the with Spain. 4 copy
OF the resolution was forwarded 10 the Secretary
OF War The question OF neutrality arose with the
Canadian delegates. but they were as enthusiastic
their. American sisters. and voted with them.
The convention will continue today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
GOVERNOR TANNER DISAPPOINTED.
HE WILL NOT RECEIVE COMMAND OF ILLINOIS
TROOPS

Springfield H.. April Ex-Governor Tanners hopes
Of leading the Illinois troops 10 the front were to-
day blasted completely. He received word from
Washington which confirmed the previous an
nouncement that he would not be placed In COM
mand by President Mckinley.
Two weeks ago Governor Tanners officers called
upon him and rendered their services. In case ne
should receive the appointment from the President
to lead the; Illinois troops To-day when Colonel
OF the confirmation Of tho previous reports from
Washington. he Immediately rendered his resigna-
ton as Unprecedented OF the Illinois National
Guard. Other designations may follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
GERMAN OFFICER TO WATCH THE WAR

Berlin. April 2S.-Lieutenant Count Won Goet-
zen the German Military Attache at Washing
ton who is now in this city, has been ordered to
return to the United States and accompany the
forces which will operate in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29

TO HAVE CHARGE OF THE MILITARY POST A
SEA GIRT-ORpERS FOR NEW
Jersey RESERVES

Trenton y. j.. April 2S.-An order was Issued
from the Adjutant- Generals Office to-day designat-
ing MaJor-Gene-al Plume OF the New-Jersey Ma
,onal Guard as mander OF the military post at
Sea Grit. where the regiments designated FOR the
volunteer army viii be modified. General Plume
has not yet decided whether he will order the men
10 report at Sea Girt on Saturday or Monday. 1t Is
likely that Monday will be the day.
An order Issued to-day assigning the Bat
TALON of the East. New-Icrsey Naval Reserves TO
the Badger now al the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Orders were ISSUED to-day TO Captain pahlgrcn
OF the Battalion OF the West TO have the Camden
division OF his battalion report board the Mon
tauk on Saturday morning 10 take the monitor
from the League Island Navy Yard to portland
Me where the detail will be relieved by the Maine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
TESTING THE SIMS DYNAMITE GUN

The Sims dynamite gun IS being tested at Mat
,inecock Bay Long Island. The United States
Government has ordered fifty OF the guns and II
Is reported that they will be used In Cuba. Tho
gun IL the which has been used with such
deadly results by the Cubans against the Spanish.
The tests thus far OF the gun In these trials have
been successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29

citation will be carried on. The plans to be ioi.
lowed are the same have been pursued IN tne
National Guard The International committee mas
appointed w. b. Mlar one OF its secretaries, 10
devote his entire time to the Work. ana ne Is now
In Washington as the committees representative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
ANOTHER WAR BILL PASSED.
INTENDED TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF
SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMY.

SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMY.
Washington. April % (SpeciaD.-The House OF
Representatives to-day again evnced its willing
ness TO lend prompt aid to the Executive De-
partment Of the Government In its war prepara-
lions and operations by passing without debate
and by a unanimous vote the bill reported by
Chairman Hull from the Committee on Military
Affairs. suspendng the operation during the ex-
listing war. and. in the discretion Of the Secre-
tary Of War. Of certain provisions Of law re-
iating to the purchase Of supplies and material
for tho use Of the Quart rmasters Department
Of e>Army. The necessity OF the measure was
set forth and explained in a letter from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
THEY WANT ORDERS.
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT OFFICERS HOLD
MEETING. AND COLONEL WATSON DOES
Not THINK TIE MEN WILL. ENLIST.

THIRTEENTH REGIMENT OFFICERS HOLD
MEETING. AND COLONEL WATSON DOES
NOT THINK THE MEN WILL ENLIST.
oflcer. OF the 18th Regiment held four hours
session nj tho armory In Brooklyn last night. Al
the close OF the session Colonel William l.. Watson
made a statement to the newspaper men which
would Indicate that the members Of the regiment
will refuse TO volunteer. Colonel Watson charged
that the whole series OF orders relative to the call
ing out OF the National Guard was merely part or
n scheme 10 crush the National Guard so that there
will appear to be necessity for a greater Regular
Army While the Guard remains as efficient as II
Is. Colonel Watson declared. there Is no need for
n greater standing army but the has given
professional military men their opportunity TO
crush the Guard and they are doing so by stirring
up this trouble.
Colonel watson went on TO tell OF the difficulty
West Point men had In securing Jobs In other pro-
LESSONS. and showed how many OF these men would
he needed ms officers II the size OF the Regular
Army increased
From all Indications have seem" continued
Colonel Watson. there are no prospects Of any
considerable part OF the regiment volunteering. and
unless the men Will volunteer II Is hardly apparent
why they should be taken to Hampstead Last
night they were jubilant when they understood
that the last order received meant that the
regiment was ordered out, but careful study
az the order shows that the regiment was sim
ply selected TO volunteer. and ! must admit init
that do not know just what that means , MOI less
heartily TO An order to serve the Government but
they do not propose 10 w h ps
ization They would be called to Hemstead and en-
10 bc Guardsmen and when the war over
and they were mustered out they would be simply
In that case, what would become OF the reg-
ment? There would be no regiment at all. so TAR
matter in this light that they object to volunteer
ing They wish to man that nsy n,isht ,nee
LOYALTY"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
CAPTAIN BURNED IN EFFIGY.
MOB EXPRESS DIsAPPRoVAL OF
A MILITARY MANS RESIGNATION.

Ogdensburg, ~ Y. April 2S-Captain Frank
Chapman who rendered his resignation as COM
mander OF the 10th Separate Company. was
burned in effigy tonight. A motley mob gath
cred near the Seymour House and made night
hideovs with catoalls and giant crackers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT MEN SILENT.
.rurv NAVE NOTHING TO SAY REGARDING THE
REPORT THAT COLONEL FREDERICK D.
GRANT HAD BEEN APPOINTED
TO COMMAND THEM.

The 18th Regiment boys had as much TO say last
night about the story that Colonel Frederick d.
Grant had been appointed colonel OF the lith as
they did about their own enlistment. No positive
confirmation OF the story could be obtained at the
armory.
I.ieutcna Mt Colonel Kline said that he had heard
that the appointment had been made. and he knew
that the Governor had the power to make the APP
pontment without consulting any member OF the
regiment. but he had had no Information Of such
action on the part Of the Governor.
committee has been appointed 10 nominate a
colonel. 1t includes Captains Noble. Foote Avery,
Garcia and Sweet 1t is understood that a ma
jority of these are friendly to the candidacy OF
Colonel Kline. although there many In the regi-
ment who would glory In seeing the son OF the
hero Of Appomattox at the head OF the Fighting
Fourteenth.
Major Mitchell. who resigned from the command
Of the lith Regiment more than eight months ago,
said yesterday that he had met Colonel Frederick
-. Grant by appointment yesterday afternoon. and
assured him that he would be elected to the COM
mand OF the regiment. Colonel Grant. he said,
agreed TO accept the ONCE in case OF election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
BAY STATE REGIMENTS DESIGNATED.

BAY STATE RE'lMfNl. brs'ipNHiH
GOVERNOR woI/oTT NAMES THE ~. 9TH. sTH
AND THE 9Th INFANTRY
Boston. April 2S-Governor Wolcott has hes-
iGnated as the four infantry regiments called Tor
in the Massachusetts quota the ID Col/nel
Embury T. Clark: the 9th. Colonel Craig II.
Began: the 9Th. Colonel William A. Pew. and
the 9th. Colonel Charles +. woodward. Tn"
designation of the three heavy batteries viii be
made in a later order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
GENERAL LEE IN WASHINGTON
HE SHOWS GREAT INTER EST IN THE BoMBARD
MENT OF MATANZAs.
FEVER IMNUNES.

Washington. April 2S-General Fitzhugh Lee
arrived here late to-day after visit Of ten days
TO his family t., Virginia. The General shared
the keen public interest In the report Of the
bornbardment Of Matanzas. He had visited the
city frequently. and was familiar with the lay
OF the land and the defcrces He said the bat
teries we're Anticipated. and were not likely 70
offer any formidable resistance General Lee
will call at the State Department Tomorrow
morning Being still an official. lie asked to be
excused from discussing the war situation and
was reticent concerning his prospective appoint
nent as Major-GsneraL General Lee says he
has not We. received a challenge to fight a duel
sent by Lieutenant De Carranza. formerly Span
ish Naval Attache at Washington. 1t is un-
a&stood that three or four people have offered
10 accommodate Lieutenant De Carranza II he
desires q meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
CL4US SpRECKELS CRTTICALL

San Francisco. April 2s.-CIaus Sprecke's. =.
muIti-miliona,re sugar king. Is reported 70
critically III. He is suffering from diabetes anu
In q comatose condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
PLACES FOR wooDFoRD AND GRANT

THE FORMER TO BE MAJoR-GENERAL AND THE
LATTER BROADER.
Washington. April Ex-senator Plat; saw the
President to- lay in behalf Of General Stewart
L. Woodford and Colonel It. d. Grant. both OF
whom desire commissions in the Volunteer
Army The President Is understood to have
practically promised to give General Woodford
a commission as major general and Colonel
Grant q commission as brigader
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
MEMBER OF TROOP INJURED

William T. Wilcox. OF Parsons-ave., r'usn'"s No.
bed at his home suffering from Injuries '
being kicked by horse He Is a member OF iIovv
=, prookvn And while drilling on Tuesday receivs
tho blow. which will incapacitate nj" i''''
for eome time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
EMPIRE STATE VOLUNTEERS.
PATRIOTS ANSWERING THEIR couNTRrs
CALI, FROM EVERY CITY AND HAMLET

Oedensbure April 2S.-Seyenty-lve out OF ninety.
49, mon NJ the 10th Separate Company have vol:
un,eered Captain Frank Chapman Aas res,snso
command and recommended appointment VI a"
frst lieutenant. Martin Bovard.
Malone. April 2s-The 9th Separate Company Of
Malone assembled at the armory last night, every
member berg present but one and when the fon
uas called for volunteers to go wherever called WIN
their own officers eighty-n.ne out OF ninety-eSM
responded in the Affirmative Addit9hsi o oecrs
have already been taken IN 10 give ''o S.'"
It's full complement OF men.
Port Jervt. April ga company OF sixty voiun-
teers has been formed here. For lack OF sutao"
accommodations they have been driIi'hs h'shtV |"
the streets in the presence OF enthusiastic CROWDS
The company VII be h iendered 10 the Govern
and their services Will De 'e"ue'sN ~ "
ment next week.
Rochester, April q (SpeciaD.-The two separate
cornnanies OF the National Guard In this city. the
LIST and the Sth will start for the front on ofoe's
with 24o men, The LIST Will with eighty ana
the sth with ninety. The Second DIVISION OF tns
seventy men In addition TO these IL Is est!ms t
that in the three recruiting offices in this cry hns
hundred volunteers have , pu, ' service
pufalo. April %-Twenty-two of the twenty-elght
members OF the Fourth Brigade Signal Corps have
volunteered for any duty. At iornellsville SKY
one OF the eigh,y-four members OF the 18th COM.
pany volunteered. At Medina it is said that ohS
Companies A. and D. OF the 18th Regiment
members OF which were disappointed IN not osins
oene1 %ech says would certainly them
II authorized to make the transfer.
Middletown. April 2-severai oath Separate Con- Con.
pany men who declined 10 volunteer AoeSto' "'e"'
to-day swung into line. 81. n. 49,,
Glens Falls April cs-Captain Davis, OF 'ne iS.n
Separate Company. y. G. y. T.. reports tna'
per cent OF the ninety-eight members OF MS COM
mand have agreed 10 enlist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-29
HuRRYING PEEKsKILL PREPARATIONS

MESS HALL TO SEAT TWO THoUsAND-ALL WILL
BE IN READINESS TOMORROW.
Peekskil April 2s.--Ceneral Flaglcr. of Niagara
Falls. OF the State Ordnance Department. and Colo