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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-05-03
Honolulu, april 20, 1898
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
PLANS FOR THE INVASION OF CUBA
Important Conference With the
Cuban Civil and Military


tary refused to talk as to the purpose
OF the meeting. Later a conference
was held in the sub-treasury between
Secretary Gage and J. a. Stewart. pres
ident of the United States Trust COM
pany; Charles A. Fairchild. president
OF the New York Security and Trust:
President Tappen OF the Gallatin Ma
tional bank: Baker OF the First Nation
al. Simmons of the Fourth National:
Cannon or the Chase National: Wood
ward Of the Hanover National: Pliny
Fisk of Harvey Fisk & Sons: August
Belmont. Charles VI. Coster and Robert
A. Bacon. representing J. p. Morgan 4
Co.
One OF the subjects to be discussed.
IL was reported, was the legal tender
situation, which is not strong at this
time. The sub-treasury has only $15.-
900 or $40. 900. 900 in legal tenders, and
these are not directly available for
transfer purposes.
The banks here hold only 81. 900, ,00O
legal tender. as their Western corre-
spondents have reduced their accounts
here to have their movable cash in their
own vaults. This condition will make
II exceedingly hard for banks to take
any large amount of bonds without
using their specie. which. il Is said. they
are not altogether disposed to do.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
CALLING ON klGER.
Governors and senators Who Want
Changes ard Notifications.

Governors and Senators who Want
Changes ard Notifications.
Washington. ID. G.. April 27.-Sena-
tors, members of the house of repre-
sentatives and state officials crowded
Secretary Alger's office at the war de-
partment to-day, suggesting changes
in the apportionment of the troops the
states were called upon to furnish or
asking for "A change of rendezvous.
Secretary Alger already has made
several changes from the original des-
ignations of the character OF troops
wanted and the place of concentra-
ton.
Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania
and his adjutant general came to
Washington to-day to secure some
modification of the order as affecting
that state. Secretary Alger took Gov
ernor Hastings request under consid-
Grafton.
Ex-State Delegate Garphy of Ari-
zona told Secretary Alger that the ter
ritory was anxious to furnish more
soldiers than the apportionment called
for. viz. two troops of cavalry. The
offer was taken under consideration.
Now that the Hull army reorganiza-
tion bill is n law. recruiting will begin
at once. Each company OF infantry.
cavalry and artillery will be recruited
to it's maximum strength permitted by
law A circular has been prepared by
Major Carter fully describing the
methods and manner by which this
will be done. The circular will be sent
broadcast over the United States to-
day The officials believe that with
active work by the recruiting officers
the regular army can be raised to its
full strength of over $1,000 men in a
very short time.
Col Leonard Wood to-day started for
the West to recruit his regiment of
mounted rifiemen.
Under the original apportionment of
volunteers of the states. Colorado was
called upon TO furnish n light battery
of artillery. At the request of the state
authorities the requisition was changed
so as to call for a troop of cavalry in
stead OF the artillery.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
THE CAMPAIGN BY LAND
Events at Chickamauea Indicate Speedy
Action on the Islsnd-Arms and Am
munition Going Forward to the Insur-
gents and Possibly Some OF Our
Troops Are About to Join Them.
Garcia and Gomez Can Muster About
$4,000 Men-The Cooperation of the
Biockading Vessels.

Washington. April 27.-Another con-
Miles. commanding the United States
forces, and the representatives of the
Cuban civil and military authorities.
The latter included Senor Quesada,
charge d'affaires Of the Cuban legation.
Brigadier General Nunez and Lieuten-
ant Artiago of the Cuban army. Ar
tiago has seen II months service in the
field and Nunez has an intimate knowl-
edge of all the ports of Cuba. having
directed the movements Of all filibuster-
ing parties. The conference brought
about the plans Of cooperation be-
tween the United States and Cuban
forces. The details of this cooperation
are guarded with the strictest secrecy.
1t Is said that Garcia and Gomez to-
gether can muster 5000 men and that
they will be able to make a strong for
ward movement on Havana as soon as
they have arms. ammunition and medi
cal supplies. The latter. particularly
quinine. are said to be greatly needed.
The understanding among those best
acquainted with the plans of co-opera-
ton Is that the Cuban forces VIII ad-
vance on Havana and make a land
campaign I'm cooperation with ths
blockade now In progress by the United
States warships. In this connection
there Is renewed talk of recognition OF
the Cubans. at least their belligerency,
and possibly their independence. and
confident hopes were expressed to-day In
high Cuban circles that recognition
would be granted within the next two
weeks. One OF the first effects OF this.
II Is said. would be to give the Cubans
an official status at Washington instead
| of their present unofficial status.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
SPENT THE DAY IN PRACTICE.
Tho Troops mt Chicknmaugs Put Through
Practical Maaeuvers.

Chickamauga National Park. Ga,
April 27.-With the arrival at Chicka-
mauga OF the 10th regiment of infantry
from Forts Sherman, Spokane and
Boise barracks tomorrow night all the
troops ordered here. save one or two
companies of cavalry from remote
posts. will be on the grounds. Troops
A and I. 1st cavalry. from Fort Hua-
chuca, Arizona, Joined their regiment in
the Dyer field. This is the first time
In years that the regiment has been
together. and the event was celebrated
by wild cheering.
Troop b. LIST cavalry, from Fort Sill.
o. T.. arrived this evening. Most of the
day was spent in the regiments in field
manoeuvering and skirmish drilling.
All of the light batteries took long
practice marches during the day, while
the signal corps, which has part of its
apparatus on the field. established two
stations. one on top Of the tower on
Snodgrass Hill and the other nearly
mile south on Lytle Hill, near General
Brooke's headquarters. Practice drill
with the flags was held morning and
afternoon. As soon as all the appa-
ratus arrived the signal corps will
string telegraph wires connecting the
different divisions and brigade head
quarters with General Brooke's head
quarters.
general order was issued to-day
changing the order of infantry bril-
gades. Col ]. c. Bates command be-
ing made the ist. while Col. Andy Burt
is made the I'd. This change was made
in conformity with army regulations.
Bates outranking Burt. although only
a few days. All the soldiers at Chicka-
mauga. white and colored, officers and
men, are being vaccinated as fast as
possible. This. according to Colonel
Hartsuff, is merely a necessary pre-
caution.
Late tonight II was learned. on what
is considered good authority, that or
ders had been received from Washing
ton for the immediate shipment to
Tampa. Fla. OF two of the light bat
teries of artillery now stationed at
Chickamauga park. Cars enough to
accommodate the IL guns of the bat
teries. 50 horses and 40 men will. ii is
said. te switched to the park early in
the morning. The batteries will be
loaded on the cars at once and run
through to Tampa on passenger train
time. Taken in connection with the
between General Miles and Senor Que
sada. Brigadier General Nunez and
Lieutenant Artiago. representatives Of
the Cuban insurgents. at which Il was
reported plans were completed for the
Immediate arming Of the Cuban army. IL
is taken 10 Indicate a determination on
the part OF the United States army au-
thorities TO cooperate with the insur-
gents in an immediate advance on Ha-
yana
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
SHOTS WERE EXCHANGED.
Spaniards Alleged That They Dam ged
One of Our Destroyers.


One of Our Destroyers.
Havana. April 27.-The Spanish coast
ing steamer Cosme Herrera which ran
the blockade, it appears. is not the only
vessel that reached this port since the
blockade was established. as the arrival
of the steamer Aviles from Neuva Wis.,
tas is also reported.
Dispatches from Matanzas say an
American torpedo boat destroyer has
twice entered the port of Matanzas. The
second time six shots were fired at her
and she retired. The Italian cruiser Gio-
vanno Beisan arrived here Saturday
The Spanish gunboat Ligera, il is an
nounced here. encountered near Carde-
mas. not far from Matanzas. an Ameri-
can torpedo boat destroyer. which OPEN
ed fire on the Spanish warship. The
gunboat. IL is added. answered with IL
shots. 1t is claimed the American de-
stroyer was damaged and retreated.
The Spanish steamer Montzerrat, from
Cadiz for Havana, arrived safely. II Is
announced. at Cienfugos. She had on
board two millions in silver and a guam
tity of ammunition.
IL is announced that the insurgent
brigadier general. Masso, has been au-
thorized to form a division of natives to
fight the United States troops. Spanish
officials say the well-known insurgent
leader. Juan Delgado, and II followers
have been killed near Cano. The situa-
ton here to-day is one of expectation
and quiet. patriotic enthusiasm, COM
bined with desire on the part of the
Spanaryis for the opening OF real hos
tilities.
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regiments from Kansas must be made
up largely of raw recruits.
Governor Leedy received a message
from the war department to-day au-
thorizing him to organize the state
troops to suit himself. though advising
him that the department preferred the
enlistment of the national guards. He
also secured permission to mobilize his
recruits at Topeka instead of at the
government barracks at Fort Leaven-
worth. as the war department had or
dered.
Immediately upon securing this au-
thorization the governor telegraphed to
the captain of every Kansas militia or
ganization, directing that all army
clothing and all equipage belonging to
the state or federal government be for
warded at once to the adjutant general
in Topeka. This step In effect dis
arms the militia and has raised a storm
throughout Kansas. Following this ac-
tion. Governor Leedy named five re-
cruting officers. assigning them by con-
gressional districts. and these officers
will enroll the Kansas volunteers. Gov
ernor Leedy orders that after the COM
panles are recruited they shall select
their own company officers.
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SUBMARINE TORPEDO BOAT.
IL Is Bought by tho Government and Hoi-
land Il In Command.

innd
Washington. April 27.-Secretary Long
has announced his intention of purchas-
ing the Holland submarine torpedo boat
on Assistant Secretary Roosevelts rec
ommendation. Notwithstanding an ad-
verse report made by three naval OFF,
GERS who were delegated to make an
examination of the vessel. The depart
ment is convinced that IL the boat were
allowed tn go the French government
would purchase il. Mr. Holland pro-
poses to place the boat in immediate
service at Havana. He has offered his
services to the government as COM
mander and says he can have a picked
crew on board and be in Havana within
10 days. His proposal Is to utilize the
boat in blowing up MORO castle. Ow-
ing to the location and peculiar con-
struction Of the fortress he says his boat
can do this without difficulty. The boat
can also be used to great advantage in
destroying submarine mines In Cuban
waters.
Mr.. Hollands offer II under advise
ment at the department. II is highly
probable that the vessel will be sent to
Havana to join Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
II can be placed on one of the battle
ships or cruisers and carried without
difficulty to Havana harbor. where II
can be put into active service.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
HEADED FOR MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Expects to Capture the
spanish Fleet.

Admiral Dewey Expects to Capture the
spanish Fleet.
London, April 2s.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says: THE
American fleet. headed by the flagship
Olympia, sailed at 2 O'Clock this (wed-
nesday) afternoon direct for Manila.
The British cruiser Immortale will
follow the American squadron
The Hong Kong correspondent of the
Daily Mail says: United States Con-
sui General Williams, after spending
the evening ashore with Consul Wild
man. accompanied the American squa-
dron. Thirty insurgent leaders here
wanted to accompany IL. but Chief
Aguinaldo goes as their representative.
He will take charge of the insurgent
forces at Manila. Admiral Dewey has
issued strict orders that no barbarous
or inhuman acts are to be perpetrated
by the insurgents. The primary object
is the capture of the Spanish fleet,
which Admiral Dewey thinks more i'm
portant than capturing Manila. He is
determined to prevent its preying upon
American vessels. On reaching Man
lila he will demand it's capitulation
within an hour after his arrival His
men are in the best of spirits and ex-
cellent health. There have been nine
desertions, including six Cinnamon. one
Italian and one German during the
fleets stay. at Hong Kong. Every
preparation has been made. The ships
are cleaned and painted for battle and
the general opinion is that a fight in
those waters will result in an easy VIC
tory for the Americans. Her ships
carry 122 guns, as against 96 of the
Spanish fleet.
The cooperation of the American
fleet with the rebels has been kept a
strict secret.
The governor. Of the Philipplpes has
issued several proeiamations. One re-
quired all able-bodied Spaniards to en-
roll themselves for military service
and accorded permission TO foreigners
to join. Exemption is granted to all
American citizens. One extraordinary
proclamation has excited great disgust
here. 1t asserts that the American
people are composed of all social ex-
crescences. who have exhausted our pa :
tience and provoked war with their
perfidious Vaccinations, their acts of
treachery and their outrages against
the law of nations and international
conventions
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Copyright 1895 by Associated Press.

Copyright 1895 by Associated Press.
On Board the Flagship New York, off
Matanzas, April 27.-2 p. m.-The New
York. the Puritan and Cincinnati bonn
barded the forts at the mouth Of Ma
tanzas harbor this afternoon. There
were no casualties on our side, but it
IL believed that the hail of iron which
pounded into the forts must have
caused loss of life to the Spaniards,
though nothing is known definitely.
The engagement commenced at 1851
and ceased at Its. The object of the
attack was to prevent the completion
of the earthworks at Punta Gorda. A
battery on the eastward arm on the bay
opened fire on the flagship. and this
was also shelled. About 12 s-inch
shells were fired from the eastern forts,
but all fell short. About five or six
light shells We're fired from the half
completed battery. Two of these
whizzed over the New York, and one
fell short. The ships left the bay for
the open sea. the object of discovering
the whereabouts of the batteries having
been accomplished. In the neighbor-
hood of 800 shots We're put on land
from the three ships at a range Of from
1000 to 1000 yards.
Rear Admiral Sampson, when asked
IL he was satisfied with the results.
said: Yes. am. expected to be-"
The half-completed Spanish earth
works and battery were apparently
blown up by the shells.
All the ships engaged showed excel
lent craftsmanship throughout the en-
gagement, and when they were firing
at the shortest range nearly every shell
took effect. The forts which were bonn
barded were on a low lying point. and
were considered merely earthworks.
They did not make a good target, yet
when the big guns were fired at the
shortest range portions Of the fort
could be seen flying i'm the air at every
shot.
The flagship returned to Havana, and
the Puritan and Cincinnati were left
on the Matanzas station.
Washington, April 2s. a. m.-So far
as could be learned. the officials of the
administration were not notified of the
bombardment of Matanzas this morn
ing. The navy department keeps
full-fiedged telegraph Office open in the
building all night to translate the mes
sages as received. There was consider
able business done over the wires till
the early morning hours, but none of
the dispatches were sent either to the
white house or to the secretary of the
navy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
TWO CENTS A MILE.
Rates for the Transportation of Troops
to the Front.

to the Front.
Chicago. April 21.-The lines OF the
Western Passenger association met to-
day for the purpose Of considering the
rates to be made for the transportation
OF troops to the front. No definite ac-
tion was taken. because all of the roads
in the association were not represented,
but they will be given a chance to vote
on the proposition. The rate is to be
2 cents per mile for the transportation
of troops OF all sorts, no matter whether
they are state troops or have been mus
tered into the service of the govern
ment. The roads. so far as they have
been heard from. are a unit for the p
cent rate. The plan to charge one
cent. as Is the. case when the state
militia is journeying to its annual en-
campment, has not met with favorable
consideration. and IL will not now be
taken into account at all.
The meeting of the lines to-day
brought out the fact that with the ex-
ception OF the troubles with the Cana
dian Pacific rates in the territory OF
the association are generally in favor
able condition
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AS VIEWED IN WASHINGTON.
Germany, Austria and Portugal Haven't
Declared Neutrality.

Washington. April 27.-The war sit
uation is substantially this: The block
aiding squadron remains passive before
Havana. with no present purpose of
bombarding or of drawing the fire of
the shore batteries. The strategic pur-
pose of an effective blockade of the
Cuban capital is being accomplished
to the entire satisfaction of the author
tiles here. There Is no indication that
a part of the feet will be withdrawn
for the purpose Of affording additional
protection TO North Atlantic ports. AS
to the reports Of the imminence Of
naval battle on the Philippines. the
naval authorities here seriously doubt
whether the Spanish feet will make
stand against the American ships. Their
reason for this belief Is that the Span
ish fleet Is very inferior TO the Ameri-
can force under Admiral Dewey. The
department.. therefore. Is satisfied that
the Spanish feet VIII not go out TO do
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
Miles City's Troops.
Special Dispatch 10 the Standard

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard
: Miles City. April 27.-Captain Brown
of Company G received telegram to-
day from Adjutant General brennan
asking IL the company would serve un-
der Colonel Wood or Lieutenant Roose-
welt, who is authorized to organize q
regiment. He answered We will serve
under Roosevelt. but would much rath-
er serve in a Montana regiment. Much
is felt that the LIST Mon
tana Will not be early in the field. Thir-
ty-one new enlistments have been made
in town. Nothing has yet been heard
of the four parties out in the country
enlisting
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
SAID TO HAVE SAILED.
Story That spanish war.bips Are Headed
This Way.

Bayonne. France. April 27.-Accord-
ing To a letter Just received here from
Madrid. dated Tuesday. Spanish
squadron. consisting of four ironclads
and three torpedo-boat destroyers.
sailed for the United States yesterday.
IL was rumored that the squadron was
TO steam directly across the Atlantic
and lombard northern ports of the
United States. The port from whicl
the squadron sailed was not mentioned.
IL was said. however. that a second
squadron. consisting of four ironclads
and two cruisers. was being formed At
Cadiz Its destination was unknown.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
IN HAVANA.
The spaniards Hsven't Any News but
Are Full of Hone.

Havana. April 23.-(Via Cienfuegos)-
Nobody here Is able to make a definite
statement as To the whereabouts OF the
Spanish feet. Contradictory news
reached here from Spain and the United
States. II anything definite is known
regarding the naval movements of
Spain. the matter is kept a profound
secret
The Spaniards have no doubt Of the
result of the fighting. They are dream
ing day and night Of victory, and are
waiting anxiously for the news of a
defeat of the United States naval forces
by the Spanish fleet.
News from Mexico and the Spanish
American republics is also being await
ed here. IL being believed in some quar-
ters that assistance is coming from
those quarters in some form or another
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
ALL EYES ON MANILA.
The spanish Admiral Talks of Capturing q
Our Fleet.

Madrid. April 27-The minister of
marine is in receipt of a cipher dispatch
from Admiral Bermeto, commanding
the fleet at Manila announcing he Is
about to sail with his squadron to take
up a position which he could await the
coming of the American fleet and cap
ture it, The minister Of marine i'm
mediately communicated with Premier
Sagasta. who summoned Minister of
War Correa, and the three ministers
held a conference. Admiral Bermejo
expressed the belief that the United
States SQUADRON would reach Manila
in about 80 hours and battle therefore
is expected in about three days.
Six O'Clock p. m.-The governor of
Manila telegraphs that an engagement
between the Spanish and American
squadrons is hourly expected.
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Torpedo Boat. at Gibraltar.

London. April 27.-Speciai dispatches
firm Gibraltar. filed to-day. were receiv-
ed this evening. They announce that
the Spanish battleship Pelayo. accom-
panied by a Spanish torpedo boat. was
passed in Great Rock at the time the
messages were filed. bound for Cadiz-
At the same hour two spanish torpedo
boats were at anchor In the Bay AL
geras. adjoining Gibraltar. and appar-
entity watching the straits.
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BAD FOR KANSAS.

Gov. Leedy Is shaping Things So ms to
shut Out That states Militia.
Topeka. Kan. April Ex-Governor
Leedy took action to-day which prac-
tically disarms the state national guard.
and there is every indication that Kan
sas will have no troops ready for serv-
ice outside the state for several weeks.
possibly a month. IL l. clearly the pur-
pose OF the state administration TO turn
down" the state militia. and the three
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28

ST. Louis. April 27.-Lieutenant Col-
onel Smith. u. 5. A. in charge Of the
quartermaster's department at Jeffer-
son Barracks. near this city. received
an order from the war department to
buy l500 small horses. 500 wagon mules
and 500 pack mules. The order stated
that the animals were not for use In
the army. and left il to be inferred
that they are to be sent to Cuba for
the insurgents.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-28
SPANS LITTLE BLUFF
If She Had Meant It She Would
Have Kept Her Mouth Shut.

No Stock Taken in the Story That q
Portion Of the Spanish Fleet Is Com
ing Over to Attack Our Atlantic Coast
Cities-Plans Progressing to Recruit
the Regular Army to Its Full Strength
of O.OOO-Secretary Alger Besieged
With Applications to Amend the Dis
tribution Of the Volunteers-TheA Ac-
cident to the Gushing Is Regretted.
but the Mckee, q New 2O-Knotter.
Will Soon Take Her Place-The Bonn
bardment of Matanzas.