New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

lowded to the spots from which the feet could
re seen most favoraby
BY $40 p. m. there was great movement or
the masses through all the streets and on all
he squares. The coffee houses and clubs were
rowded with excited people discussing the ar
'ival Of the American warships. The Spaniards
proclaimed themselves as anxious to measure
,rms with the Invaders" and there was no ex-
,ression Of doubt to the result
Many Of the stores closed. their owners
md employees are volunteers and have been
ralled to the defence Of the city.
ANIGHT SURPRISE APPREHENDED
AS this dispatch is sent the civil and military
authorities Of Havana are in consultation at the
palace. and every precaution possible has been
taken to guard against night surprise and 70
resist an attack II the Commandment is begun.
Throughout the evening the scenes Of enihus-
asin continued in the harbor districts. and san
Lazaro-ave was full of people who shouted de-
iances at the distant American fleet. Yelling
Shoot away why don't you shoot? etc.
When the news Of the capture Of the Spanish
steamer Buena Ventura BY the United States
cruiser Nashville twenty miles or Key west
reached here. Admiral Mantcrola tho Spanish
naval commander. wished to prevent the sailing
Il the American steamer Saratoga, hut Captain
she was allowed to sail.
FIFTY THOUSAND MEN IN ARMS.
II wa. estimated this evening that there were
rom $4,000 to 50 600 men under arms in Havana
proper The district outside Of Havana at the
same time was held ny the hattal'ons NJ engi-
neers. Everything hreathed war. Armed men
were to be seen on all sides. tho batteries were
alive with artillervmen. and carriages and pc
places Outside Of the Nedado district no move
ment at all allowed.
Scout boats we're sent out from the harbor.
always In straight line and they will be com
Ing and going throughout the night
Coasting steamers have been forbidden TO sail
for ports on the north coast Of the island.
SHORT sHRIFT FOR LAWBREAK ERs
General Arolas the military commander NJ
Havana, has issued orders for the establishment
OF patriotic committees 10 prevent criminal acts
in case Of panic during the siege or II the city
should be bombarded The local authorities and
the priests have been appointed on these com
mittees which will hav. full power to pass
sentence upon the lawbreskers and to carry out
the sentences imposed Indeed. the only thing
necessary IL to give notice 10 the Interested
person. OF their crimes and 81 the SEN
fences imposed upon them The carrying ont OF
the decisions ~ the patriotic con nitees VIII he
very prompt
All doctors. lawyers and professional men
have been compelled to render service IN the
Government under penalty OF being most Sc
verev dealt with
ALI. THE TOWN AWAKE.
Midnight delayed in transmission. At about
il o'clock this evening the correspondent 81 tho
Associated Press who was at la runta- OPP
posite MORO Castle. had n good opportunity OF
noticing the behavior Of the peopl" there And IN
that vicinity. The whole town seemed TO p"
awake and many women. accompanied by inc"
husbands. went to La Punta out Of curiosity In
order 10 have look at tho fortlnrations nrd
get a glimpse. n possible. ~ the olockahins
feet Nearly all the houses were open. and tho
people inhabiting them we're at III" doors AT inc
windows or on the balconies. Tho women rp-
p~ared 10 be perfectly calm and brave. and inc
men seemed 10 be unconccrncd.
The commander OF the French gunboat Frl-
ton accompanied by empoye Of the French
Consulate visited General Parade and break
tasted with him yesterday.
NEWSPAPER BOATING
The Union Constitutional tomorrow VIII
say:
The manifestation Of the night before last was
hearts and expression of desire Tor an I'M
mediate battle upon the part of those VINO thlhK
they will soon have revenge IN" rich ahhe's
will fight against insolvcnts. They are turned
crazy by money which gives them no courage.
and which will not buy patriotism nor PERSONA
or collective bravery. Enthusiasrn IL falth IN
Gods justice. The actual war ~ laughhh'
FIGHT between cOsmopolis and the cry OF the
fathcrland." which gives soul and nerv" 70 IN"
lighting vessels and 10 the army and which is TO
be found only in those who are ready 10 die.
thinking Of glory. victory, honor and the TIL
umph 81 the fatherland. Bosides. most Inn
poriant the American soldiers have neither
guitars nor scapularies ~ tho Virgin.
Captain General Blanco has been receiving
kilograms expressing patriotism and loyalty. II
1. said from all parts % the island. II Is al
legged that the former 'nsurgent Rrlgadcr-Gcn-
eral Masso has offered 10 organize forces In the
country to fight the Americans
LAST NEWS FROM HAVANA.
REPORTS sFHT OFT YESTERDAY MoRNING RE
FORE THE CABLE WAS CIT