The record-union., 1898-04-23
ARE NOW LAWS.
Proclamation for Volunteers and
Embargo Resolutions Signed.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-It was
unusually quiet at the White House
during the forenoon, largely in antici-
patton of the assembling of the Presi-
dents official council, for it was regu-
lar Cabinet day.
Senator Davis, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, and Sen
ator Cannon of Utah We're with the
President early to-day. Senator Can
mons visit. however, was largely of a
personal character. He expressed the
belief that there would be a formal
declaration of war made by Congress
tomorrow, and that it would be put
through the Senate within a few min
uteS after nOOn when the period Of
fered by the ultimatum of this Gov
ernment would expire. He said he did
not think it would be proper for this
Government to take such action until
after the limit had expired.
Arrangements We're made early to-
day for the assumption of office at II
o'clock of Mr. Smith, the new Post
master General Associate Justice
Shiras of Pittsburg administered the
oath to Mr.. Smith at the White House
shortly before the Cabinet meeting.
Senator Davis, as Chairman of the
Foreign Relations Committee, was in
conference with Mr.. Mckinley for half
an hour. At it's conclusion he announc-
ed that there had been no material
change in the situation, and that ev-
erything was progressing satisfactorily
Mr.. Gary the retiring Postmaster
General, remained only long enough to
witness the taking of the oath by his
successor, and then feeling bade the
President and his colleagues good-by
PROCLAMATION FOR VOLUN-
TIERS SIGNED.
Secretary Alger to-day took to the
White House for the Presidents sig
nature the proclamation prepared at
the War Department for 100000 men
to serve as volunteers for one year. In
many respects the call follows the out
lines of the first made by President
Lincoln on April 10, 1861, when he
asked for 10, 900 men. Necessarily,
there are a number of changes-differ-
ent purposes for which the volunteers
are asked If the precedents are fol-
lowed, Secretary Alger promptly upon
the issuance of the proclamation, will
require the Executive of each State to
cause to be Immediately detached from
the militia the quota it may be called
upon to furnish. The Governors will
communicate the time at which such
militia will be expected at the rendez-
vous, where they will be met by Off
GERS of the United States to muster
them into the service of the Govern
ment Following this the Secretary of
War will designate officers for the
muster service, and they will report at
places in each State where troops will
be rendezvoused. President Lincoln's
first call was for but 10000. but the
total number furnished was 91S16.
1t was signed before the meeting ad-
journed. and will be promulgated, it is
understood, at once.
EMBARGO RESOLUTIONS ALSO
SIGNED.
The embargo resolutions of Congress
were also discussed at length, and
finally approved by the President.
These will be put into effect immedi-
ately. They will effectually prevent
the landing at any Cuban or other
Spanish port of coal and contraband
articles. Customs officers will be in
structed not to grant clearance papers
to any vessels so laden, and if a false
statement is made as to their destina-
ton, they will not be permitted to pass
the blockade, and will be subject to
seizure.
During the meeting, General Greeley.
the Chief Signal officer of the army.
was called in as was also Mr. Marean.
the local manager of the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company, but the ma
ture of their business was not disclosed
The Cabinet discussed q nun1ba of
important matters bearing upon the
situation, but the members were un-
usually reticent in regard to them The
President and his advisers consider the
war now on. and no time will be lost
in forcing the issue.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
President took a walk with Secretary
Alger.