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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
THE MOVEMENTS OF STOCKS.

Tho stock market continued Yesterday 70 reflect
the belief that the crushing defeat Of the Spnlsh
squadron In Manila Bay was the beginning OF tho
end OF the war. various causes combined to retard
the upward progress OF prices. 80 marked on Mon
aay London which DID no business on Monday.
"a the day WAS n bank holiday. opened yesterday
AZ a level well below Mondays final figures here.
and for the first hours on the local exchange
the arbtrage houses heavy sellers Of the
principal International stocks. Then. too. there
was extensive selling which represented profit
taking But the effect OF these sales was largely
Offset by continued buying for the short account
and by the execution OF many buying orders by
commission houses. During most OF the afternoon
the market was dun. but covering Of short CON
tracts In the last half hour In anticipation OF the
holiday had the effect OF advancing prices little
Tho close showed fractional net changes IN most
OF the leading stocks. The total transactions
about three hundred and nfty-hvc thousand shares.
little more than One-half the Monday total Tho
heaviest dealings were again In Sugar. OF which
46 40 shares were sold. the net change being ;.
per cent OF Tobacco - 62o shares were sold, gain
Z. per cent; Atch!son preferred. 1854 shares de-
cline "A: Louisville and Nashville. 1905 shares.
gain Il. Metropolitan. .S13 shares. gain ~ Rock
Island e. 16i shares. gain !; St Paul 29H7 shares
loss u: Union Pacific preferred Sl.M1 shares. loss
i per cent Government bonds wero stronger.
closing bids were lb per cent higher FOR the Is
coupon OF 1925 and III higher for the 4s registered
OF 1875
LaZard Freres announced the engagement OF
~ 900 900 gold In London and the open market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
WISHES 1T CALLED DEWEY DAY.
THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ASKS CITIZENS
TO OBSERVE THE HOLIDAY BY
CELEBRATING THE VICTORY
AT NiANllU

To-day is legal holiday in this city by virtue OF
the &C; o. the Legislature which was passed when
preparations were being made tOr a celebration OF
Charter Day. The plan for big celebration was
formed several months ago and committee CT
citizens sent a subcommittee 20 Albany TO ask the
Legislature 20 aid the project by declaring May
legal holiday throughout the greater city Before
the Legislature acted. Mayor Van Wyck had APP
pointed a committee composed OF about two hun
dred and fifty prominent citizens 10 make arrange
ments for the proposed celebration. The municipal
Assembly was expected 10 make an appropriation
$50 90 for the celebration but the plan 10 take
money out OF the city treasury FOR such purpose
defeated by the Brooklyn Councilman and
Aldermen who declared that II the city was too
poor light Brooklyn streets decently Il was too
poor 10 pay for n big parade and FOR the entertain
Inent OF dgTii,ares from other cities.
The Mayors Charter Day Celebration Committee
tried raise money by subscription. and about
$4,000 had been raised IN that way when II became
apparent the public did take sufficient In
erest in proposed celebration TO make 1t sue
cess and the committee voted 10 abandon tho
project and pay back the subscriptions. The city.
therefore. VII have q holiday Without a ceebra-
tried TO turn the holiday into celebration o. the
great victory at Manilh. Goth branches Of the
that the abandoned Greater New, York Charter
Day shall be observed In the celebration % the
Squadron in Manila Bay" and giving 1t tho name OF
Dewey bay. The people OF New York are requested
to display United States flags from their houses
the valor of officers and sailors in the Far East
An Increased number Of flags have been flying
Deweys feet announced. and they Will con.
tinue ny to-day: The schools Will be closed and
the city government will be in holiday trim. Ths
city government will take n rest for the day. Bust
ness houses OF all kinds VIII probably be open as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
WATCH THEM GO.
DEPARTING SOLDIERS CHEERED BY
PATRIOTIC NEW-TNGIANDERS.

DEPARTING SOLDIERS CHEERED By
PATRIOTIC NEw-HNGI.ANDERs.
snr,nrAet Mass May Colonel T. i. Clark. Of
tho % Regiment ". V NJ: Major Southmad. the
s,ar officers and Companies Il, q and X OF this
CITY LETT for South birmingham on the $40 train
This morning Early the streets began 10 MI with
,eo,lc and long before the time for the commands
20 icovo their nrmory on Iioward-st.. tho streets
were simply pack with swaying masses OF human
ity Along the llno of march a passagcway FOR
the troops was made with difficulty Windows and
roofs OF tho buildings along the line were filed
with people, nil cheering and waving nags. hats
and handkcrrh!efs.
The militia was escorted to the station by f. X.
Wilcox Post q. A. r. headed by tho "a Rcgi
ment Band and tho Peabody Guard Veteran Asso-
citation Tho Sacred Heart Drum Corps acted as
escort, and furnished music during part OF tho
march.
Az tho railroad station n train was In waiting
bu, i was next impossible for tho soldiers
TO roach It, owing TO tho great crowd Women
tainted I'm tho crush and many wcpt. Cheer after
cheer went mp the train drew ont OF the station
The iIoyoke company to this city and went
out on the same train. Tho Northampton and
Greenfield companies left on tho Massachusetts
Central Railroad from Northampton TO Join the
other companies In Worcester.
Springfield has not such patriotism dis
played since the War Of the Rebellion. Mayor
Dickinson and tho entire city government reviewed
the commands at city Hall.
South birmingham. Mass. May 3.-The % Regi-
ment Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia. under
orders from Governor WolcOu. as Communicating
chief went into camp here to-day. preparatory to
being mustered into the service OF the Government
The twelve companies comprising the regiment
reached hero before noon. the earliest to come
having been Companies T. and +, from Orange
nud Gardner Then the companies from Worcester
and Springfield came IN, followed soon attcrward
Lv those from Greenfield. Northampton and Holy
oft dan tha lat.
rival.
In anticipation Of tho arrival OF the regiment
0acs had been displayed and crowds OF people
were on the streets. as the regiment passed
along tho streets II given an ovation by
tho poope OF the town. and cheers followed tho
men az thoy proceeded to tho campgrounds whore
accornmodai ions had been made ready. Each COM
many was followed by corps OF recruits. who
win he mustered In the medical exam
inatIon Is passed.
Worcester Mass. May Accompanies A. c and
H. OF the "a Regiment. left this city FOR Framing
ham at $50 this morning. They were Joined hero
by Company f. OF Gardner, and Company f. OF
Orange which came on an earlier train over the
Worcester companies enlisted I'm large percentage
and each had many more applications than could
be granted 10 I'll the recruiting list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
JAPANS PORTS NOT CLOSED YET.
no DECREE OF NEUTRALITY HAS ACTUALLY
BEEN ISSUED.

no DECREE OF NEUTRALITY HAS ACTUALLY
BEEN ISSUED.
WASHINGTON, May 3--It IS learned that while
Jspan has given notice she VIII declare neu-
trality. a decree has not yet actually been IS
sued so that Yokohama and other advan-
tageous ports OF japan continue 10 be open
N the American feet. This Is regarded by
thu authorities here as an evidence OF the
friendly disposition OF Japan toward the United
States. II leaves both the ports Of japan and
China still open TO American ships.
When the Japanese decree OF neutrality Is
issued there Is strong hope. based on trust
worthy information. that 1t VIII contain what
IA known as "hospitable coal clause" This
would afford ample facilities to warships TO
Law In necessary coal supplies at japanese
ports to carry them 10 the next home port
While the privilege could be enjoyed by Spain
as we'll as the United States. the effect would
be OF distinct advantage 10 the United States.
"a II Ia In Asiatc waters that this country
mos. needs hospitable ports for recoaling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
TWO MORE GUNS FOR FORT TRUMBUIL.
MANY MINES BEING PLACED IN TIE SOUND
NAVAL RESERVES FIRE on
POILCT, LAUNCH

Two 15-inch guns. each weighing about twenty
five TONS shipped from Wlllets Point yester-
day afternoon TO Fort Trumbull. There is large
force OF still engaged In planting mines in
the Sound They being distributed for miles
either side OF the fort. and the men are work.
ing fifteen hours every day.
detail OF the New-York Naval Reserves Is on
duty along tho Sound in the neighborhood OF Sands
Point. Little Neck and Willets Point.
1t became known yesterday that police launch
containing members OF tho New-York force
deavOrcd on Monday TO run within line OF buoya
established IN the channel and refused 10 stop until
a patrol boat, with members OF the Naval Reserve
In II. fired shot across the bow OF the police
launch. This caused tho police to change thcir
course. and soon they were outside the forbidden
part OF the channel
The police. before the shot fired. held that
they had authority 10 20 where they pleased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
MR. CHANLER'S EXPEDITION
INDICATIONS THAT HT EXPECTS TO ENTER CUBA
AND JoIx EITHER GARCIA or GOMEZ.

Tho utmost secrecy Is maintained among 'he
friends Of william As;or Chaner "a 20 the real sig
rincance o. his trip South. No one seems anH-
,ous 10 tell where he has actually gone or what II
tho oh,cc, OF his trip Several facts put together
,o,1 60 shor that he with four friends will enter
cuba and Join tho insurRent army. The most In
nortant Of these IS thu; he was IN consultation
with prominent cuban leaders here just prior 70 his
leaving the city ,or Florida In connection with
this arc the fact OF Ma sympathy win IN" 'd"a"
cause and hts love o. adventure. 49,,
While nothing given out az ne oHceS oi w 80,
C,.nn del.gaffnn "a - Mr. CHAMBERS THY. nnd IN
far, /, was cven suggested Their" that 'hey knew
nothing ot his movements. II was leaIh"d l'" y,
another source that he with his party oi ir''.u'
would land in Cuba within The next day or w,
and join either tho forces OF Gomez or Gaf'iR,,
&c rcssihle that a number ot Cuhaus at Key Vest
who are anxious 20 get 10 Cuba viii join NJ h.'i =
lcrs party as they do not want 20 "alt '3t nv
organized movement on the part o. 'hosc VINO 81
listed here to 20 with the United States troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
combination, and tonight there is Iee.ns "
good snirit between America and Great Britaln.,
4 musical programme was carried out. consisting
principally of Canadian songs
WAR INTEREST UNABATED.
THE r,s1,AI, CROWDS rHRoNG THE SPACES
IN FRONT OF THE BULLETIN BOARDS
EAGERLY AWAITING FURTHER
NEWS FROM MANILA.

NEWS FROM MANILA
Tho thousands OF excited people who tnronged
about all tho newspaper bulletin boards IN Town
yesterday md those who bought the extras OF
tho evening papers were not highly rewarded TOT
their pains There was absolutely no further au-
thentic news from Manila. 1t was announced tnat
tho cable Rad been cut and that all communication
from Manila by way OF Hong Kong had thus oe'n
stopped Therefore. when some OF the papers came
out with flaming headlines announcing tho rail OF
Manila even tho least thoughtful knew that II
was all g,iesswork the part OF the man VINO
wrote tho headlines the editor who ordered MIN
to Go II.
In spite OF the dearth OF news from MANIA
however the interest and excitement generated by
Commodore Dewey's extraordinary victory over
tbe SpanIsh feet continued to increase. Every
SCRAP OF information regarding the fortihcatloh'
Of Manila and the ships that composed the Amer
can squadron and the Spanish fleet was rend WIN
the greatest eagerness Everywhere there were OK
pressons Of congratulation and speculation as I'd
what would be the next great piece OF war new,
II was confidently expected that the next NV
from, Manila would tell Of the surrender OF 'nr
town 10 the American Commodore Tho erect Oh
Tho victory on the SacaSta Ministry was also IT.
ruentlv discussed and tho opinion prevailed .hae
the Spanish cabinet would give place 10 announcer
before long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
MISS BARTON ASKS FOR SUPPLihS'
MORE FOOD NEEDED To FEED TIE CUBAN KEFU-
GEES AT KEY WrsT.


Miss Clara Barton. who IS now IN Key "es' !"
charge OF the relief steamer state OF Texas. "h'G
was sent by the Central Cuban Relief Committee
OF his city with provisions for the reconcenfado
sent a telegram on Monday 10 tho committee ask
ing tina, twenty tons OF provisions hc sent To nor NJ
Key West, \ Tribune reporter called at the olh''
OF the committee No IS Wiliam-st. Yesterday. ana
asked for what purpose the provisions were re-
ou,rcd o. H. Booth. the secretary OF the commit
tee said he supposed that Miss Barton requested
that the food he sent in order that she might help
the Cuban refugees. OF whom there are now grea'
number az Key Vest.
Mr.. Booth added that the committc" would snip
to-day on ono OF the steamers Of tho Manory Line
the amount o. provisions asked FOR by Miss Bar
ton These would include two tons % hard bread
six tons OF bacon. TWO 81 lard. hi'y boxes OF
behring's 200 pounds 81 rice and hf,y drums t"noNt
three ionsl OF Goldfish Beans ana a variety "l
other provisions would also he sent ,
stephen T. Barton. the chairman ~ ne COMMIT
toe received word Yesterday from the relief com =
rnjttee I'm Buffalo y Y that there had been shipped
from that place two carloads OF miscellaneous sup
plics Contributions for the purchas" or Suppl'.'
Tor the starving Cuhans come In by every man ~
the committee in this city. ,., . -.
Tho rollcf steamer state Of Texas ~ stil ~ h'F
West awaiting ;he orders 81 the authorities ny
Wash,rr,on az to when ana To what place 80" VIII
sail II IS row thought that no attempt VIII 90
remain NJ Key West until the United States troops
make landing at some point IN cuba "n"h m
attempt will be made 10 take the supplies 10 ''e r.
concentrates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
THE PROPOSED POPULAR LOAN.

DIFFERENCE OF OPINION AS TO TIE ATTITUDE
OF THE PUBLIC TOWARD THE PROJECT
There seems TO be rather a difference OF opinion
among bankers in this city to the present
ness OF out-of-town banks and OF the public gen
orally TO subscribe for the proposed Govern
ment loan. One Of the most prominent bank pres
.d"nts Of the city said yesterday that he was e.
ceiv.ng about nifty letters day from correspond
ents all over the country. asking for advice
making ARRANGEMENTS for subscribing for bonds
on the other hand an equally well-known bank
president said that far he was able TO Judge
the public attitude was of expectancy rather
Bay had produced conviction In tho minds Of
many that the could not last much longcr-at
least not long after the decisive engagement which
is expected I'm West Indian waters within the next
few days-and II It TO end there would
be necessity for the 100000 war loan or even
for the issue of tho first $4,000 900 Of bonds.
pecially as the pending War Revenue bill gives
tho Secretary OF the Treasury TO borrow from time
necessary 20 meet public expenditures. issuing
against such loans certificates payable with G.
crued interest. within year This view. tho speak
er thought prevailed also In Congress. and he
the bill until after the meeting OF the American
and Spanish squadrons in the Atlantic with tho
IDEA OF radical modification OF the measure II the
outcome OF tho collision should be a duplicate
OF Commodore Dewcys triumph. But. IT, In a few
days. the need Of enormous loan should again
be as apparent as IL before the battle OF Ma
Mia Bay. ne believed tho bill would be promptly
passed. and he knew there would be no question
floating the colossal popular loan provided for In
that bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
GOOD FOOD FOR SAILORS.
A NOVEL. EXPERIMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS AS
A REFRIGERATING SHIP.


NOVEL EXPERIMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS AS
REFRIGERArINd SHIP
Washington. May (SpeciaD.-The Navy De-
partncnt has purchased the steamer Illinois fOr
duty as refrigerator ship 10 supply Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron with fresh food and ice
during the summer months The Illinois Is now
at the Cramps shipyard. Philadelphia. ready TO
sail "a soon as she Is manned and provisioned.
which Will probably DO accomplished by the end
OF the week. The vessel. which Is IN charge OF
Paymaster- General Stewart. who secured her
FOR the Navy. belonged TO the International
Navigation Company. and was recently fitted
out to carry food to the Klondike. having been
equipped for that purpose with large re-
frigerating and cold-storage plant.
Orders were issued to-day to Commander J.
Z. Merrill to command the Illinois. with Pay
master w. J. Thompson. Passed Assistant En-
geon. and q. a. Lung as his associates Several
watch and division officers will join her later In
the week as her crew can be mustered.
and within forty-cght hours after that time
General Stewart says she can start South with
fresh mutton and beef. green vegetables. fruit
and pershable supplies TO feed all the men In
the blockading fleet for n week Paymaster
General Stewards plan contemplates the prompt
distribution OF supplies from the Illinois to the
ships Off the Cuban coast. when she will immed
ately run for Gulf port and take on another
cargo, repeating this performance as frequently
az may be necessary. The scheme is a novel one
and 1t is believed that 1t will result in con-
trlbutlng considerably to the health and phys-
cal condition OF the sailors In the sem-tropical
climate on the coast OF Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
Floor and
Stair Linens.

fag a. volunteers, and not one resiu'e"a 0o'"p'n'
a,,,'.,r q, ,be entire brigade made negative an
swcr 20 Inspector General MorrelVs question as 20
whether they desired commission The onlcer'
and enlisted men the field to-day numbered "v's'
and out OF this number but lN enlisted men oe-
cllned 10 volunteer. -.s.,,
Governor Hastings and his stan were pIes san
throughout tho enrolment. as were Major BOWMAN
md ,,an,ain Paxton. OF ;he United States Army.
The latter two have been designated 10 this camp ~
ia, Mar Department TO muster the volunteers NV
I'm, irtrrh 81 the ser>ce. The Same enthusiasm
that prevailed yesterday was manifested As me
M, Of Tho other commands cheered them. and re-
fore tho various companies broke ranks the men
gave three cheers for Old Glory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
WILL ADMIT ALL VETERANS.

CONSTITUTIONS OF THE O. a. r. TO ne REVISED
so as TO TAKE IN SURVIVORS OF ANY WAR.
Amsterdam. y. Y. May "A. II. Terry Post No
800 has adopted unanimously a resolution to amend
the constitution OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
public. by which all who have served under the
flag OF the United States IN any war may De elgi
bic to membership. and that confederates who
have since served the United States In war may
also become members Of the organization. Tho
present constitution provides that only veterans Of
the Rebellion may become members OF the q. a. Il
q Maxwell OF the Council OF Administration OF
the State Department. introduced the resolution
and Will brink II before the coming State and Ma
tional Encampmcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
CHINA PROCLAIMS NEUTRALITY.
AGAINST SPANISH RESIDENT

WITHHELD By THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Washington May 3.-Thc proclamation directed
against the Spanish residents OF the United States
by the State Department has not ye, been ISSUED.
nor Is II certain that It viii issue. that probably
depending upon the course pursued By tho Spanish
Government in their treatment Of American citizens
BY Spain China issued her neutrality proclarna-
tion to-day. there is now place left on the
Asiatic coast open TO the free OF war vessels
OF either Spain or the United States.
This Is rather remarkable In that II marks the
FIRST action Of this kind the part OF China. which
has never before issued neutrality proclamation.
and The naval officers duly grateful for the
consideration shown By the Chinese Government In
Withholding the issue Of the decree until informed
that the Amsricans had acquired base IN the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
RENDERED A THOUSAND MEN
CAPTAIN COCHEU OFFERS THE SERVICES OF A
REGIMENT OF TRAINED CAvALRYMEN

Albany May 3.-Captain Noah l.. Cochcu. OF
BROOKLYN who served in the famous II Harris
Light Cavalry during the civil War. called on tn.
Adjutnnt- General to-day and rendered tho services
OF a regiment Of trained cavalrymen lie had with
him the enlistment blanks made out by one thou
sand men. all OF whom he secured In the boroughs
of brooklyn and Manhattan. Ncw-York CITY. with
I'm the la ten days. General Tnghast com
pelled 10 refuse the offer because New York States
quota has already been furnished. Captain Cocheu
said IL was his intention to 20 to Washington AMI
offer his cnvalry regiment direct to tho Federal
Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
SPANISH MULES WILL DRAG OUR CANNON
THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED TO GO on THE
MIGUEL JovER AND TIE GOVERN
MENT BOUGHT THEM.


New-Orleans May (SpeciaD. To-day tho
Morgan Line steamer Gussie recently sold "
the United states Government as transport
vessel, left this port, bound for Tampa. whe''
she will be used in carrying the United States
troops to Cuba. AS part Of her cargo. the vesse'
had on board four hundred mules. which the
Government refused II let go on board the
Miguel Jover. the Spanish ship recently captured
by Conimodorc SIMPSONS fleet The mules
were purchased here by the Government ana
Will be sent to Cuba. not to aid the Spanish. pu'
to drag American cannon. The whitney an
other transport, Will start tomorrow.
Two companies of the I'D Regulars were 10
day sent down To man the forts near the NOUN
OF the river. one company went to Galveston
The two regiments of Louisiana militia now III
camp mt the Fair Grounds. beside the regulars.
were visited by Governor Foster this mornhs'
and found to be In satisfactory conditoh.
out of four thousand. only four men from Inv
camp are In the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

bicycle squad lbernann was formerly member
OF a crack cavalry regiment and Is n fine shot
Theodore Roosevelt sent letter to tho Board ask
ing that Ebcrmann. Haywood and Brcen might r"-
ceve leave OF absence. az he would Ike 10 haVo
them in hts regiment Of rough riders Ebermann
Will be placed In charge OK cavalry tactics N the
Roosevelt, regiment. Haywood. who went 70 Wash
lugtou without asking tho Boards leave. has
already been made sergeant in that regiment
There were other Applications. but the Board re-
fe tO them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
MARINE WAR RISKS Up.

Marine war risks on traffic In the f"cNo ,,,-
,'osao,s a., +, Nor con, on steamers This Is pIao.
tcally prohhitvc rate on sailing vessels, inc snSase
writer's being apprehensive lest span, ' bates On
ATLANTIC risks yesterday were unchaanSJhs: rdmsnt
were few inquiries Tor quotations Oh oo"'
risks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
AMERICANS IN THEIR PLACES.

At the request OF Lieutenant Maxheld. o. D. ~
the Government censor. all the foreign employees ="
the offices OF the United States and Haytl CAo''
Company, at No. II Wiam-st.. hEvo been us
missed from the company's service. their places ~
ing filled by native-born American citizens M, -
action Is only precautionary, as no suspiciyS' ,hs
Lad faith or irreguarity attached 20 any Oh Ia
PERSONS who have been discharged. IL Is also sa~
that Secret Service men have been detaiIea W
I'm the cable company's office 20 watch an PEI sv .
who may offer transmission dispatS"eS -
niclo,sly worded or written In cipher