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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-12

noise made about II, they are quietly pre-
pairing for what they believe will come.
L was en- route to Key West last Sun
day and Monday when the excitement Sll
over the country was wrought up to the
highest pitch by the request for the re-
call of Gen. Lee had not reached Tam
pa, where was to take the steamer. and I
at one time seriously contemplated turning
back thinking that my services might be
needed in Washington before l had com
pleted my tour of inspection. Upon arriv-
ing here ] learned that Spain had with
drawn the request, and from what 1 OBJ
served of the feeling of the people here,
l concluded that 1t would be safe to con-
tinue my journey, and did so.
How did find the coast defenses of the
country that / have inspected? Well. I
will make a report on that matter when I
return to Washington, but one thing will
say, and that is that any foreign power
that attempts to attack any of our fortified
ports will meet with a warm reception, for
the coast defense guns win shoot consid-
erably farther than these of any warship
adoat.
Gen. Wilson started out last week on a
tour of inspection of the principal South
ern ports and has visited a number of cit
les 1t was expected that he would ex-
tend his visit to Dry Tortugas, but he did
not so beyond Key West. He appeared to
be deeply interested i'm Tampa bay and in
quired particularly regarding the depth of
water, etc. 1t is possible that his visit
may be Of great benefit to Tampa for if he
recommends the immediate deepening of
the channel. while the present war scare
is on, the work will most assuredly be
done, for the government realizes the i'm
portance of this port as a port for the de-
barkating of troops and supplies.
If this work is recommended by him he
will no doubt, also recommend the con-
struction of suitable fortihcations at the
entrace to the bay as a protection against
a hostile feet.
Gen. Wilson will visit Pensacola and 9TH
er points on the Gulf coast.
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BATTLESHIPS TO BE BUILT.
HOUSE COMMITTEE TO REPORT IN
FAVOR OF THREE.

Expected TO Cost $S,0O0,0OO Each and
to he of the staunchest Type
Representative Tate the Only OPP
pOnent of the Proposition. and lie
FavOrs Two Instead of Three--The
Maximum Price of the Armor Plate
Fixed at 800 Per TOn--One of the
Vessels 10 be Called the Maine.
Washington, March u.-Three new bat
tleships of the staunchest type afoH
were authorized by the House committee
on naval affairs to-day, and a provision
for their construction inserted in the
naval appropriation bill. At the same
time the committee agreed on a maximum
price of $400 per ton for armor plate for
our vessels, increased the force of naval
marinss by 473 men and put matters in
fair shape for a decision tomorrow on
the location of dry docks. probably four
in number, capable of accommodating the
largest sized war vessels. The committee
was in session practically all day and be-
fore the decision on the increase of ships
was reached there was a long and inter-
esting discussion.
Representative Tate, Dem, OF Georgia,
while favoring an increase, believed that
two vessels would be ample and that
further expenditure beyond the point of
necessity should be avoided When the
vote was taken, there was but one dis
senting voice; Mr.. Tate insisted that two
battleshlps would be sufficient TO meet
present needs.
The new warships provided for will be
OF the finest pattern. 1t will be two years
doubtless before they can be placed in
commission. One of them, the committee
decided should bear the name of the ill
fated Maine. The appropriation for their
construction was not fixed, being referred
to the sub committee on appropriations
which will report to the full committee
tomorrow.
The cost, 1t Is expected, will be about
$oOOo,OOO each, though for the fiscal year
covered in the bill, the amount of expen-
diture may not exceed 100000 each.
The committee also agreed on a provis-
ion authorizing the Secretary of the Navy
TO purchase supply of plate by contract
or otherwise at a cost not exceeding 500
per ton. This was agreed to, however,
only on the express proviso that this item
should include the nickel used i'm the
armor, for which large outside percen-
tage heretofore has been paid by the gov
eminent This limit of armor contract
price has been generally expected and
with the exception of the insertion of the
proviso as to nickel, met with little on
position in the discussion.
One of the most important features Of
the work on the bill was an agreement on
an appropriation of s1S50OO for outfi.ting.
rationing and unlforming 473 additional
marines. This increase In the naval force
was made the subject of a special and
urgent request sent TO the House after the
submission of the regular recommends
tions.
With the amounts to be paid for dry
docks and for armor plate, the aggregate
not yet determined, the bill as 1t stands
carries something like $26000,000 which,
however, viii be largely augmented by the
other items. Rapid progress has heen
made with the bill, and it is likely It will
be in shape to report to the House Monday
or Tuesday.
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HEARsT's YACHT FINED.
Day PASSES without Important De-
veIopments at Havana.

Havana. March 1.-THE weather contIn-
les delightful. and the city is as tranquil
as the skies are blue.
Capt. Sampson seems to have recovered
from his slight indisposltion, and the Unit
ed States naval court of inquiry into the
loss of the battleship Maine, over which
he presides, is pursuing its usual course.
The relief work Of the Red Cross Society
in the city and country Is daily becoming
more systematized, effective and regular.
Miss Clara Barton and the collector of
customs have had most pleasant inter-
views during which Miss Barton assured
the official that the Red Cross people car
uestly deprecated any attempt, no matter
from what source, 10 evade or infringe on
the customs laws OF Spain or Cuba, end
the collector expressed his desire to do al
in his power to expedite the delivery of
the relief supplies
The American yacht Anita, which
brought a congressional party here, has
been fined $500 for, it is alleged, not having
her papers in proper order.
The fine was removed by the government
when 1t was found her papers were salts
factory.
The gentlemen who arrived here on the
ADMINISTRATORS Gallinger, Thurston and
Money and Representatives Cummings
and william Alden Smith, accompanied by
their wives-were presented at the palace
at 10 o'clock this morning by Consul Cen
eral Lee, and were cordially received This
afternoon the Congressional party paid
visit to a camp of reconcentrados at Reg
la. Tonight they win so to Matanzas by
ship.
Tonight the members of autonomlst
cabinet called on Commander Converse
and the officers Of the Montgomery. The
appropriate salutes and ceremonies were
observed, as was the case earlier In the
day, when Gen. Parrada, representing the
governor general, visited the Montgomery.
A Spanish report says that government
troops operating in the Sierra Maestro
have had a sklrmish with an insurgent
force and have inflicted numerous
"losses" upon the insurgents, also cap
turing several prisoners. and destroying
the plantation of the enemy. The troops,
it is further said, lost three men killed
and had ten wounded.
The court of inquiry did little to-day,
spending much of the time watching the
wreckers at work.
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SEARCH FOR SHIPS.
Member of the Cabinet Says the Gov
ernment Has Several Options.

Member of the Cabinet Says the Gov
ernment Has Several Options.
Washington, March 11-Most of the time
of to-day's cabinet meeting was taken up
in the discussion of measures which have
been put into operation for the acquisition
of naval vessels by the government. One
of the members said after the meeting:
ut is now altogether probable that we
will secure two vessels that are under con-
struction for the Brazilian government. 1t
is not possible at this time to say just
how many ships In all the government
will be able to secure 1t has options on a
number that have been offered, but moth
ing Is likely to be definitely accomplished
in the way of acquiring them until an ex-
animation is made into their condition for
which purpose an naval officer has been
despatched abroad. We do not want a lot
of vessels that other nations contracted to
be built and now find are not up TO ex-
pectations. / should not be surprised but
what the President would be able to get
five or six vessels in all. The $j0.000,0OO APP
propriated for war preparations will be
expended in this country, except such as
may be used in the purchase Of ships, and
in the acquisition of munitions Of war that
are not obtainable here.
yes, think the sympathy of the Brit
ish government In this controversy is with
the United States. At any rate she does
not side with Spain. / do not mean by
this statement 10 have you infer that the
Engllshmen will openly advocate our cause
and extend us substantial help, but they
will give US their moral support"
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GEN. w. l.. RosEoRANs DEAD.
The Old Warriors Death Peaceful I'm
the Extreme.

the Extreme.
Los Angeles. Cal, March 1f.-Gen. w.
s.. Rosecrans died this morning at 4
oclpck at his home near Redmond.
The old warriors death was peaceful
in the extreme. Al the bedside when the
end came were son and daughter OF
the general, Carl and Anna Rosecrans,
and number of immediate friends Of the
family, besides the attending physician.
DR.. Hayes
Gen. Rosecrans was stricken with no
particular disease and the end cams
through a general weakening OF the sys-
tenn. The third child, a daughter, now
Mrs. O'Tcole, liz at Helena, Mont, where
she and her husband live. Gen. Rose
Grams was possessed of fine property and
his last days were spent in peace and
plenty.
Arrangements are being made to have a
public funeral I'm which all the military
bodies of this city and section will partic-
ipate. A request will be made TO have the
body lie In state in the city hall until the,
funeral. The body Is now in this city.
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Fort Mcpherson is at present hardly large
enough to accommodate the officers and
men there. The commissary department is
crowded with the actual necessities of the
flIth infantry and Gen. Merritt. when
mere recently, was asked to enlarge that
part of the post. Col. Cook, the command
ant could not be seen tonight, but Lieut.
Butt said: There is no room out here for
department. headquarters. Not much
room VIII be required for the work. as 1t
is largely executive, but a force of clerks
WIN WIN De necessary and staff officers will
have TO have quarters, as well as the other
parts of the department"
Ihere are plenty available buildings in
Atlanta, any one of which will furnish
enough room for department headouar-
ters.
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GREAT ANXIETY AT MADRID.
Government Urged to Make "a Clear
Statement of the Situation.

Government Urged to Make "A Clear
Statement of the Situation.
Madrid, March 11.-Further reinforce
ments of troops have sailed from Santan-
der for Cuba.
The anxiety as to the relations between
Spain and the United States which has
pervaded financial and commercial circles
for several days eliminated on Thursday
in a heavy fall in funds.
An the newspapers call upon the govern
ment to stop the panic by prompt and
clear statement as to the real conditions
existing in Cuba, and also defining the in
ternatiOnal relations.
The newspapers re-echo the profound
sensation and displeasure caused by the
United States in sending the Montgomery
to Havana and the bill appropriating $50, :
100000 for the national defense.
United States Minister Woodford. while
returning from his drive to-day aIighted
at the cemetery at the moment of the in
terment of the remains of the celebrated
toreador, Frascuelo who died last Tues
day. Gen. Woodford distributed numerous
aims among the poor who surrounded his
carriage.
There was a great crowd, but no demon
stration Of hostility toward the American
minister and the incident Is much COM
mented upon.
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FIGHTING MEN FOR THEFoRTS.
WAR DEPARTMENT ISSUES ORDERS
TO MAN THE NEW WORKS.

The New sixth Regiment of Artillery
SIOcum and the seventh Regiment
at Fort IIenry-Order Covers AII
the Points Along the Coast Froru
nOstOn to GalvestOn-Two Batter-
les to BE Utilized at the big Gunx
at sandy Hook.
Washington, March 11.-orders were ls-
sued at the war department to-day for
manning the newly established fortinca~
tlons on the Atlantic coast, from Boston
down to Galveston OF the Gulf. They in
clude the organization of the two new
artillery regiments, numbers and T. au-
thorized by recent act of Congress. The
Sixth regiment will have its headquarters
at Fort slocum. N. T.. and the sevent1
Regiment its headquarters at Fort Nc
Henry Md.
The new fortificatlons on Long Island
mead, at the entrance to the harbor oG
Boston, will be guarded by a battery OF
the Second Artillery. now at Fort Adamss
II. l. For the operation of the big huns
on Sandy Hook, New York harbor two
batteries, now at Fort slocum, one at Ford
Hamilton and another at Fort wadsworth,
will be utilized. 1t is expected that tho
Sandy Hook garrison will be established
at once.
Fortress Monroe, Virginia, Is probably
the strongest and best equipped station
on the Atlantic coast, and the garrison
there will be called upon to man other for
tihcations. but not to an extent that would
weaken its own efficiency. one battery Of
the First Artillery, at Fortress Monroe.
will be transferred to Fort Morgan. Alas
which, in connection with Fort Gaines.
commands the entrance TO Mobile bay.
Another battery of the First Artillery
win be sent to Tybee Island Ga, for the
protection Of the mouth of the Savannan
river
The garrison headquarters band and ona
battery of the First Artillery, stationed at
st, Francis barracks, st. Augustine, Fla.s
will be transferred to duty at Sullivan's
Island, Charleston harbor, The garrison
at st. Francis barracks win be abandoned.
Battery of the Second Artillery win la
assigned TO duty at Fort Caswell, oppo-
site Smith Island, near wilmington, ". c..
For the better protection of the national
CAPITOL ore battery of the Fourth Artil-
lery at Fort Monroe has been ordered to
Sheridan Point, Va This fort is nearly
opposite Fort Washington, and in connec-
ton with 1t, commands the approach to
Washington by water.
The batteries of the Fourth Artillery, sta-
toned at Fort McIIenry. near Baltimore,
win be distributed between Fort Delawura
and Fort Mott N. T., thus providing for
the protection of Philadelphia, Trenlons
Camden and other cities IN that vicinity,
Fort Philip on the Mississippi river. juss
below New Orleans, win be garrisoned by
a battery of the First Artillery, now at
Jackson barracks, New Orleans.
The other battery at Jackson barracks
has been assigned TO duty at Fort Point,
harbor of Galveston, Tex.
All the movements indicated above are
to be made without delay and are The re-
suits Of the recent tour of inspection or
Gen. Merritt.
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BOWMAN ACT CLAIMS.
DiIatory Tactics ResOrted to 10 Pre-
vent Progress on the Bill.

vent Progress ON the Bill.
Washington. March 1.-THE bill to pay
the Bowman act claims, aggregatng
$2OO.OOO for stores and supplies furnished
the Union army during the war was be-
fore the House until O'Clock to-day, but
beyond completing the general debate lit
tie progress was made.
OF the 800 odd claims in the bill all but
a few come from the South and dilatory
tactics were resorted TO prevent progress
with the bill.
In a speech favoring the bill Mr.. Glib
son. Rep, of Tennessee, said the claims
We're distributed as follows by states
Alabama, CO., Arkansas, 56; Georgia, ~;
Illinois, /; Kansas, 3; Kentucky, 56; Lou
isiana, p; Maryland, 20; Mississippi, 100;
Missouri, 81; New York. /; North Caro-
lima, 10; Ohio, 2; Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania,
a; South Carolina, 2; Tennessee, 1870; Vir-
ginia, co. West Virginia, 46.
During the filbustering the House was
In an uproar. At O'Clock, after complet-
ing two pages Of the bill, the House re-
cessed until o'clock for an evening ses-
sion TO be devoted to pension legislation.
After the evening session the House adj
journed until Monday.
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! SAVANNAH GA. SATURDAY. MARCH - 1885,

battleship Maine, and who came to New
York in command OF four other survivors
who were not assigned to duty at Key
West. has been given shore leave and is
Heineke, in Jersey City. He has been very
guarded in his statements to reporters.
Police Capt. Archibald McKaig says. how
ever, that to his friends Lead has said
that a significant fact which had appar-
emily been overlooked was that the launch
of the Maine, which was at a little dis
Maine did,
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NO WORD FROM THE COURT.
Secretary Long Denies Truth of
Sensational story.

washington, March 1.-THE statement
was persistently circulated this afternoon,
and in some cases the report came from
those whose sources of information should
be reliable, that the administration was in
possession Of intimations or information
that the result OF. the investigation Of the
court of inquiry as to the cause of the
Maine disaster would show that the ex-
plosion which destroyed the battleship
came from some external agency.
A cabinet officer was even quoted as
making this announcement, and another
renort had it that the stenographic notes
~ the inquiry were before Secretary Long.
When the matter was brought TO the at
tention OF Secretary Long he pronounced
the statements false in every particular.
.sTbere is not a word Of truth in them, :"
ba said mo word has been received by
fine President or any one else, as to what
the board of inquiry will determine"
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CUBAN ISSUES SETTLEMENT.
Cabinet StudiOusIy Considering On
of the Plans Suggested.

Cabinet StudiOusly Considering One
Of the Plans Suggested.
Washington, March u.-Projects for the
settlement of the Cuban question are nu-
merous, but most of them are regarded in
official circles as unworthy of serious con-
sideratlon.
One plan, however, has been presented
to the President which has received the ap-
proval in general way of leading men
whose counsels have weight with the adj
minstration, and there is reason to be-
lieve it is the subject of studious reflection
In the cabinet. The proposed plans gives
to Cuba all of the rights, privileges and
immunities enjoyed by Canada Spain re-
serving to herself only such rights as Eng
land exercises over her colonies.
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FORT MORGAN BRIsTLING.

The watch Dog on Mobile Ray in
Prime Condition.
Montgomery, Ala, March 11.-Fort Nor
gan, which guards the entrance to Mobile
is now prepared for any emergency. Two
5-inch disappearing guns have been mount
ed in new emplacements one-eighth of a
mile east of the fort and commanding the
entrance to the channel over the outer
bay. Two other long range guns will be
mounted inside of the fort. Several NOR
struction.
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SOUTHERN TRAINMEN.

Chiefs of Three Orders ON Hand For
the Convention nt Chattanooga.
Chattanooga, Tenn, March lip. M.
Arthur, chief Of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers; +. p. Sargent, chief
Of the Brotherhood Of Firemen, and E. e.
Clark, grand chief conductor Of the Order
of Railroad Conductors, arrived in the city
tonight 70 attend the convention of South
ern traInmen. to be held three days In
this city beginning tomorrow. They will
speak at a meeting Sunday afternoon.
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FIGHT ON POwDERLY.
Senators object 10 Him as Commits
sioner of migration.

Washington, March 1.-THE Senate
committee on immigration has reported
adversely upon the nomination Of Hon. 7.
v Powderly to be commissioner of immi-
grafton. II IS believed that the report
will be made the basis for an animated
controversy In the Senate.
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Rush work ON Ammunition.

Lynn, Mass, March 1.-THE American
Ordnance Companys factory in this city
is running night and day on orders for
government ammunition, and extra men
have been put to work.
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RUssIA's AIM IN CHINA.

Dr. Markon Says She Wants an Ice
Free Port for Her Railroad.
London, March 12-The Daily News
publishes this morning a suggestive inter-
view on the Chinese question with DR..
Markon, the Russian expert. DR.. Markon
repudlates the idea that Russian intends
TO annex Manchuna.
'Russia's present acts" he said. "ars
merely to obtain an ice freeAport to serve
as the terminus OF her railway SYSTEM to
isolate Japan and to develop the vast com
mercial wealth Of China.
1T Is question of predominance be-
tween the white ana yellow races. If ia
pan Is allowed to Join forces with China.
the white race Is doomed"
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DIXIE READY TO DO AND DIE.
War Looked Forward 10 With Sc
renfty while the North is Excited.

renity While the North is Excited.
Tampa, Fla, March 11.--Gen. John M.
Wilson, chief Of the engineering corps Of
the United States army, said tonight that
he was much surprised to find that there
Is not near the amount Of excitement in
the South over the prospects Of war with
Spain that there Is in the North.
81 do not mean that the people in the
South appear to look at the situation DIFF
ferently. In the North there has been the
greatest excitement ever since the Maine
disaster and the prospects Of war has de-
moralized many branches of trade.
I'm the South find the people are con-
fident that war will soon be declared and
all are ready for It, but there Is little
excitement and every line Of business ap-
pears 70 be moving along serenely. find
that the people almost 70 a man are
ready to go to the front TO defend the
country. They look upon IL as their duty.
and while there is no great buster and
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GoehcI MI Passed.

Frankfort, KY, March 1.-THE Goebel
election bill passed the House to-day by
a vote Of 50 10 SO over the Governor 3
veto. and is now a law. During its pas
sage two Of the members engaged In
fight
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Esterhn.y scorcs plcnuart.

Paris, March 11.-coi. Picquart. declin-
ing to notice Comte Esterhazy's challenge
to a duel. the latter has written q letter
accusing him OF cowardice ana threatening
to horsewhip him.
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FERN SAILS FOR MATANzAs.
Has on Board n Cargo of Provisions
for the Cubans.

Key West. Fla, March 1.-THE Fern
sailed for Matanzas tonight with cargo
of provisions for the starving Cubans.
From Matanzas she will go TO Sagua la
Grande. Her departure was without Incl
dent.
The torpedo boat Dupont has arrived
from Mobile
There is no unusual activity among naval
officers here
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GEN. William Davis Dead.

Alexandria. Va. March 11.--Gen. Will
lam Davis died to-day. He was promi-
nent IN Georgia. Florida and Alabama as
editor ana lawyer before the war.
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.Innnn Not to seII Her Cruisers.

washington, March 11.-Negotiations for
the purchase of the two new Japanese
cruisers now building in Philadelphia and
San Francisco are off, and the indications
are that no further steps will be taken to-
ward acquiring the ships.
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snnin,r Tornedo Squadron.

London. March ia special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spanish torpedo
squadron at Cadiz will sail for Cuba to-
day,