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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
POLARIA NOT GOING TO HAVANA
MR.. BOAS SAYS HER ENTERING THE CUBAN
PORT MIGHT EMBARRASS THIS
GOVERNMENT

Emil L. Boas the New-York agent OF the Ham.
burg American Line said yesterday that the Ger.
man steamer Poaria, which belongs his !ne
was not going 10 Havana, as originally intended
He said that. though the United States Govern.
nent had granted Its permission to the Polar!a 70
pass the blockade. the decision had been reached
TO abandon that part OF the steamers voyage be-
cause OF the feeling that there would be certain
amour; OF embarrassment created for this Coy
eminent;
In consequence OF such a feeling the company
considered 1t only due to the courtesy shown 10 It
by the Government TO relinquish its project. Mr..
Boas added that the Po!aria left Key West at
o'clock yesterday morning for this port
Washington. May 20 (SpeciaD.-The decision Of
the Hamburg American Steamship Company not
to send the steamer Poaria into Havana 10 bring
off certain refugees relieves the Adnl.nist alton
and the German Government OF an embarrass-
ment In arranging terms for a suspension 81 the
blockade. The Polaria has been lying at Key
West ready make the rip to Havana. where. IL
was thought enough German SUBJECTS anxious TO
leave Cuba might have collected TO make the
steamers trip profitable one The A1mirstra-
ton had given permission 20 the company TO de-
ties. but it had declined 20 allow the Polaria 70
bring Spanish refugees. So few reutras. II 10
understood wished to make the voyage THAI the
Hamb,ire- American company decided finally 10 re.
call the Polaria from Key West to New-York The
German Government was altogether satisfied OF
the justice and courtesy OF the terms OF suspen.
sion offered; ard had any number OF the En-.
peror's subjects wished TO leave Havana al this
to Cuba TO accomplish what the Po.ara char
tered for. but failed to DO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
EXTRAORDINARY WAR EXPENSES.

Washington. May 20 notwithstanding
expenses incident to a state of war are ALREADY
felt In the civil establishment OF the Govern
ment and Congress has begun to provide Tor
them In the Urgent Deficiency bill which
passed the House Of Representatives on Wednes-
day without debate provision was made for the
appointment Of eighty-four additional clerks OK
various grades in the offices OF the auditors OF
the Treasury for the Navy and War depart
ments, respectively, at an aggregate yearly COST
of S113,40O, and S69.162 was appropriated to
nav their salaries to December 81. In addition
to this there was a lump appropriation OF SoO.-
600 to enable the Secretary Of War to employ
such additional clerks. messenger, laborers ana
other assistants "as may be necessary TO the
prompt, efficient and accurate dispatch OF the
public business" in that Department For print
ing and binding In the same Department S'o,-
600 was voted. This also will be an expend!-
ture incident to the war
The other items carried by the bill were
SS07OS72 on account Of pension deficiency for
the current fiscal year. $4,000 on account Of
fees Of witnesses and $4,000 on account OF
fees Of Jurors in United States courts for the
remainder Of the current fiscal year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
ACTIVE WORK IN NUTMEG CAMP.
ARTILLERYMEN LEAVE FOR FORT Girls
wOLD-sTRICT DISCIPLINE BEING
ENFORCED

Camp Haven. Mantle. Conn. May ~ 'oPec'dp
fierce Thunderstorm with Vivid lightning hashes
which violated the TAPS" order In tho tehts sa'e
the Connecticut volunteers taste OF elemental
artillery practice last night. Tie morning dawned
bright and the day has been devoted 10 drihne
SQUAD drill was the order with all commands. ex-
cent Heavy Artillery Battery c. The members OF
Battery g drew their uniforms To-Day anu a'e
now fully equipped for service
Heavy Artillery Battery left camp at O'Clock
this morning for Fort Griswoh. Croton The
men. who were the first 10 leave camp for active
service were heartily cheered as they marched TO
the railroad station the Yale boys In the platoon
Of light artillery giving them the famous iaie
cheer.
The l.t Regiment began on Regular Army nations
Thursday and Battery began to-day. Pr'Vatcs
are now forbidden 70 visit officers tents unless
upon invitation This is TO discourage familiarity.
which is regarded as prejudc,al 10 discipline. 1t
Is rumored among the men that the LIST REGIMENT
IL TO go TO Camp Hampstead, Long Island and
from there 70 some point on the southern coast
but 10 definite marching orders nave been re, re,
ceived llost OF the men have grown tired OF the
State camp and eagerly awaiting ORDERS 10
mas" dast n,Sbt civilian from New Haven devel-
oped a severe case Of delir1um tremens n BaItery
were AT that time without uniforms Il was at nrst
the camp hospital FOR trea tnent and upon the
be disciplined for drunkenness when IT was as
covered that he was only a visitor. He was then
The camp regulations since the men were mus
tered in are extremely strict visitors are searched
otherwise whiskey. Yesterday an SYficers wife
entered the camp carrying small vaiise I'M, ne
guard at TIE safe opened the bag found noting
Later 1t developed that she carried quart oottie
OF wh.skey In each OF her stockings. which she
delivered to her husband In the privacy OF his
tent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
THE SEVENTH STILL WANTS a CHANCE.
ITS MEMBERS HAVE LITTLE TO HOPE FOR. APP
PATIENTLY. FROM STATE Authorities.

The members and officers OF the 18th Regiment
are still earnestly working TO secure a change In
the attitude of the Federal and State authorities.
and TO get mustered into the service They think
that II there is a supplemental call for volunteers
the regiment will have a chance. They keenly
cognizant of the way certain high officials In tho
Guard Interpreted their decision not to volunteer
and feel that little can be expected except from
tho Federal authorities
None Of the officers or men OF the 7th will talk
for publication. but they have representatives In
Washington trying TO persuade the Administration
TO give them n chance. 1t Is said that they have
received no encouragement so far.
Colonel Appleton. OF the 1th. was seen yesterday
afternoon and asked what he had TO say about the
telegram published yesterday saying that the crew
OF the cruiser New-York would return 10 the 7th
Regiment the bell given to the cruiser by that
ganization. II have nothing to say" he said Our
position Is a very honorable one. thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
THE HEADQUARTERS CLOSED.
ACTION OF TIfB ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF
THE BANKERS AND BROKERS' REGIMENT.

ACTION OF TriD ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF
THE BANKERS AND BROKERS' REGIMENT
The Organization Committee OF the Bankers and
Brokers' Regiment met yesterday at It's headquar-
ters IL the NILS Building. Chairman James ID.
Smith presiding. and after discussion adopted tho
following resolution.
Whereas The Government at Washington has de-
clined regiments ana batteries. except such per-
tain to the quota OF the various States under the
call for l25 600 volunteers: and.
Whereas We have endcavored. without success
10 secure the acceptance by the State OF New York
OF the regiment recruit tied by this organization and
as @rge number S f Gt our enlisted men are nnS
lions which have been accepted. and are adding to
notify 9nch recru hat that hey IS Gur y TO 10
Join such regiments.
10 not dlsband our Committee on Organization. a.
In the event OF tho prolongation Of the may
still De aDlc to render service TO the Government
a letter read from Colonel Charles +. Homer
n former commander Of tho Veteran Corps Of the
list Regiment inviting the men of the Bankers
and Brokers' Regiment to enroll themselves as
members OF the new hist Regiment. n. G. N. Y.
which is TO take the place left vacant by the
mastering IN OF the list az regiment OF the Regu-
lar Army. The Bankers and Brokers Regiment Is
I'm size good deal larger than regiment. aggre-
follows: The regiment recruited by William Astor
Chanler offered to the Wall Street organization by
ment recruited by Colonel j. r Bloom 1900 men:
a company OF sharpshooters, go men: an Italian
rolled themselves directly at the headquarters OF
tho regiment These men are now released from
their Obligation TO remain with the Bankers and
Brokers' Regiment and It is expected that many
Of them viii promptly enlist In other organizations.
front Ample subscriptions Mad been secured for
eQuippns the whole force OF 5000 the only difficulty.
regiment could not get itself accepted by the Ma
tional or State authorities as an organization for
for volunteers. the Organization Committee win pro-
coed recruit another regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
A KENTUCKY COLONEL ANGRY.

Lexington. KY. May 20 GpeciaD.-Colonel
John B. Castleman. LIST Regiment. Kentucky
Volunteers. now mobillzing here. refuses further
to recruit his regiment unless the Government
physical tests nre less strict. OF the first three
companies IN the regiment examined to-day six
ty-one men were rejected This has angered
Colonel Castleman beyond endurance. hence he
declares he Will stop recruiting Kentucky has
just completed mastering in the I'd Regiment,
and IL will be week before the Sd Regiment is
mustered.
Colonel Castleman's refusal will prevent the
State from furnishing It's quota OF volunteers at
this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
MILITARY NOTES FROM BROOKLYN.

Brigadier-General McLeer announced yesterday
that the Brooklyn militia. such is left of 1t.
will not parade on Decoration Day.
DR.. Henry D. Cameron. who has Just returned
from Europe. yesterday passed the National Guard
examination az assistant surgeon Of Troop c. He
will serve with the troop a private.
Edward Fackner. formerly colonel OF tho 18th
Regiment. Is to be o major In the Hath Regiment
Dr. T. r. Maxield is to be surgeon OF the regiment
son Of Supreme Court Justice Dckey has Joined
tho regiment
Frederick Mather who was formerly major OF the
Sth New-York Artillery. and now living in Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
HELPERS OF SOLDIERS. FAMILIES

a meeting at tho Catholic Club. No. liz Central
Park. South. Thursday night In tho absence Of tho
president John Byrne. Oliver p. Buell.. a member
OF the Executive Committee. presided. Postmaster
General Thomas l.. James was elected treasurer
Of the association. and accepted in brief speech
Of thanks. The membership was Increased to
Branca Of Brasil; Thomas Barrett. +. Sullivan
Smith SInn and p j. kennedy letter vas RECEIVED
quest announcing her intention to give the asso.
Broadway have been leased by the association for
headQuarterk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
IL. GALLIA INDIGNANT.

NJ ,Gallia who Is the representative Of several
Paris newspapers. and whose special purpose. es
already announced Is to further the plans for
permanent exposition In Paris and London. was
indignant yesterday because OF Chief Hszen's off,
cia visit to him at the Waldorf on Wednesday
NJ Ga{Ha said he was amazed at the call, as
ne 0iaitaD had never done anything. said anything
anybody that could give Just cause for suspicion
tnst he Is Spanish spy His papers he sa ,Sc
latter that NJ Gallia was In this country on lssiti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
STOCKS RISE AND THEN FALL.

Perhaps the report Of the arrival OF Admiral Cer'
vera's fleet at Santiago de Cuba had some ih'
huence on the stock market yesterday. II was inc
only news and while II was believed the mar
ket advanced. declining again when the Story
seemed TO be discredted. But 1t Is more likely
that the early advance was due to the continued
scarcity in the floating supply OF securities ana
the existence CT rather large short interest.
small decline IN money rates factor in lend
ing measure Of stability and confidence 70
the market. London prices lower range
and there was some selling by the arbrage houses.
but neither Of these facts influenced the Local
market After the advance had continued foF
sorre time there came halt, and then recession
caused by profit taking and by renewed operations
for the short account the result being an irresuu.
lar close. with more net gains however Tor tno
day than net losses The market was altogether
profe ssional and the aggregate sales were small
less than 10000 shares.
The Germanie has brought, the following cor
w. sSengman Il Co., 5000: Kountze Bros. f2sovi
Hank OF British North America 1850: TO order:
f2O0OD- The Auraria brought 10000 consigned %
Kuhn, Loeb & Co.. and fi45oo consigned TO order"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
TO FILL UP THE HOSPITAL CORPS

All recruiting officers OF the Regular Army have
been told by general order issued by the secre-
tary Of War to inform all applicants for enlistment
or re-enlistment In the Regular Army that II they
so desire they can obtain their discharge by ap-
pcation :he close OF hostiiities 1t Is expected
that orders will be issued by the War Department
authorizing the enlistment OF all members OF the
Army Hospital Corps. Those members OF the Ma
tional Guard Hospital Corps who have enlisted az
The recruiting officer In the Army Building has
received from Surgeon General Terry, OF this State
large number Of applications for enlistment In
the Regular Army Hospital Corps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
UNIFORMS FOR VOLUNTEERS.

Albany. May 2o.-The 23d Regiment, OF Brooklyn
has been authorized by the State military author
tiles to return to the State tho National Guard
field uniforms. consisting OF blouses trousers. over
coats and campaign hats. and to replace them with
an independent fatigue uniform TO be purchased by
the regiment out of it's own funds.
The 23d Is one OF the National Guard organiza-
tions that has an Independent dress uniform In ad-
dillon TO the fatigue uniform furnished by the
State for field work The uniforms which are to
be turned over to the State will be used to equip
tho greater part OF the volunteer recruits who
at tho two camps In citizens clothes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21

for the sections OF the 6 Tepo for P
coinage OF the silver seignorage the issue OF III,
yer certificates and the issue OF Uhi'eo ''o'eS
The Senate agreed, on motion OF MI Aidricn, 10
adjourn until Monday Mr. Aldricn expaheu tde
the Committee on Finance desired 70 colsiue.
amendments tomorrow. and that an adJourninTenht
would expedite the consideration OF Ine OH.
and shortly afterward adjourned until Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
sTOREKEEPERS PUSH UP PRICES.
MANY OF THEM TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE
SMALL INCREASE IN THE WHOLESALE

Tho retail storekeepers continue to advance the
price OF groceries and the other necessaries Of life
While they justified In doing SO in some In
stances. in others they are not. Many OF the re-
tail merchants have raised the price OF about every
article they sell far above the Increase In whole
sale prices. and declare that they compelled
TO do so on account OF the loss from waste In
handling the goods. The wholesale price OF beef
for instance. has risen about rs cents hundred
pounds. and the retail butchers have raised their
prices from and half to two cents a pound.
Pork has also gone up in about the same proper
ton.
Flour has not increased In price In the last two
days. yet the small bakers declare that is getting
more and hard TO buy In wagon-load lots.
They say that there is undoubtedly on foot
scheme 10 corner the -four market. and that II %
backed up by the spectators. The wholesale -four
merchants say. however. that there Is plenty Of
-four in sight. although the mills and other large
holders demand top prices for II. Flour was
quoted yesterday at from 81 to s. . a barrel for
spring patents while from 81 80 to s. was asked for
winter patents. Rye -four is still moderate in price
at Sc s5 TO s4l5 barrel Fine white and yellow
cornmeal sold for 20 to S. cents a hundred. These
are the wholesale prices; There was no tur1hef
The bakers s' have made no further Increase in the
price Of bread. and declare that they will not DO
Fish is selling Arm but prices nave not advanced
great deal yet Some Of the dealers say tn nav
that they will be taken by the spaniards
The retail price of large bass yesterday was
loo pound; large blackish. loo; carp llc. mar.
ket goldfish; &C.: steak Goldfish. loe 1--we Goldfish sS
dock Sc large halibut. lsc; porses iec south,
salmon. Soc: shad from 2Oc TO eNc. each; green
turtles. zoe. pound CLAIMS from Soc. TO Zoe hum
dred.
Lettuce sold for from SC. TO Toe. a head; water
melons. 75c EACH mushrooms 7Sc. pound; Der
muda onions. l0c to l5c. quart; green onions &C.
bunch radishes. punches for Sc; spinach lc'
a half-peck, rhubarb, &c. bunch; table apples, ~
dozen: old potatoes. s. Is threc-bushe ea8'
new potatoes. l5c. quart new sweet potatoeA
81 80 a bushel; strawberries, loo. box.
The prices OF canned vegetables and fruits were
about the same yesterday as they were several
days ago. and there were marked changes III
the wholesale prices OF groceries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
THE TAX MAY BE STRICKEN OUT.

Adv1ces have been received from Washington by
some of tho local bankers to the effect that II is
exceedingly probable that tho proposed tax Of
one-ouarter Of per cent bank deposits will be
stricken out of the War Revenue bill before that
measure is finally passed by Congress The con
servative members OF the Senate II Is believed
are opposed 70 the tax and the widespread popu-
lar protest against the imposition Of is likely to
have weighty influence In both branches OF tho
National LEGISLATURE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21

has been appointed lIeutenant-colonel OF the al,
bany Rangers Colonel j. Merideth Reade he WI,
there is call for more troops the rangers VIII
have an opportunity TO see actual service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
D@LAwARE.s QUOTA FILLED.

Middie6Swn. Del. May 20.-The last OF the twelve
companies of the Delaware regiment mustered
IN on Wednesday. and the entire regiment Will %
Membersof thesLegisiature and invited guests VIII
pe presef- The regiment contains more than one
Va ~"~ W." w SA~sA~~ W ~''~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
NEARLY E1GHTY-NINE MILLIONS ASKED.

NEARLY EIGHTY-NINE WII1I1iO4>O 1iDfN
SECRETARY ALGER's SUPPLEMENTAL ESTIMATES
FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE ARMIES
Washington. May 2O-Secretary Aiscr nus
sent to the Secretary OF the treasury lor uan'
mission to Congress supplemental estima'es oi
appropriations aggregating $SSo5oo4o requ'ieu
by the War Department for the support OIL INC
Regular and volunteer armies OF the ol''eu
States for the first six months Of the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1899, In addition to the amounts
annronrated In the acts of March IS and May
1905 The items for which appropriations are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
DAKOTA CAVALRY TO cH1cKAMAuoA

Sioux Falls 8. D.. May H.-Colonel Grtgsby has
received orders from the War Department to move
his regiment Of cavalry 10 Chiokamauga at onoe
and loading is now in progress. Captain Stewart
has been mustered In a. major OF the LIST Squad
been made captain. Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd. a
graduate Of West Point. has been commissioned
and given leave OF absence to arrange his business
for the regiment.
The LIST Regiment Of infantry has information
that It will leave Sioux Falls on Friday and it is
believed II Will 20 10 San francisco. preparatory
to embarkng for the Philippines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
$1,000

IJp 10 this time the estimates and approprla-
t,ons already made on account OF the war az
rreaste sos 21OS40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
Hampstead CHOSEN FOR RENDEZVOUS.

Washington. May U.-Hempstead. Long Island
has been definitely selected as a rendezvous for
troops from tho New-England and Middle States
and It II expected that nineteen regiments event.
ually will be Quartered there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-21
CIVIL SERVICE CANDIDATES FAVORED.
THE TERM OF ELIGIBILITY SUSPENDED
WHILE THEY ARE SERVING IN
ARMY OR NAVY.

ARMY OR NAVY.
Washington. May 2O-The President has made
an amendment to the Civil Service rules which
provides that the term OF eligibility for appoint
ment OF one year under examination shall DO
suspended during the time the eligible may be
serving in the Army or Navy during hostillties.
The Commission desires that persons wishing to
have the benefit Of the rule will communicate
with It. AS amended the rule reads:
Rule Z A. The term OF eligibility shall
be one year from the date on which the name OF
the eligible is entered upon the register; pro-
vided that In person whose ame Is upon
any register shall be mustered into the military
or naval service OF the United States at n time
when the United States may be engaged In hos
tties with an enemy the period or eligibility or
such person shall. under such conditions as the
Civil Service Commission may prescribe. be con-
s.dered as suspended during the time such eligi-
bic may be serving in the Army or Navy OF the
United States.
FOREIGN OFFICERS GOING TO CUBA.
Washington. May 20 (speciaD.-Forcgn Pow
ers are manifesting comparatively little interest
in the practical lessons which perhaps may be
learned from the war. much to the surprise Of
American officers OF both services in view Of
the promptitude with which the United States
has always dispatched its skilled technical oh
servers to the of possible conflicts abroad.
been made BY neutral governments to secure the
attendance OF their military representatives
upon the army OF invasion. and. so far as can be
learned, only two countries have asked for the
extension Of such courtesies are feasible to
their naval attaches. Captain Count Goetzen, OF
the grand staff Of the German Army. and Cap
tain Padgett. Of the British Army recently had
credentials issued 10 them by the War Depart
ment. and Lieutenant Commander Paschwitz
has been favorably introduced by Secretary
Long to all naval officers.
The Japenese Minister. Mr.. Toru Hoshi. has
secured permission for two officers of his pro-
gressive country 10 accompany the Cuban eXpe-
diton. They are Major G. Shiba, OF the Japa-
nese Army. until recently military attache at
London. who took part in the invasion OF Man
churia and the stormng Of Port Arthur, and
Commander Katsuro Martha. OF the Imperial
Japanese Navy, who has for some time been an
attache Of the Legation in Washington as we'll
as inspector for his Government of the Japanese
cruiser nearly completed at the Cramps ship
yard In Philadelphia These japanese officers
will start Immediately for Key West ana will
take their chances with American officers In
the exciting engagements that are expected to
occur.