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EXPENSE OF THE ARMIES.
Secretary Alger's Estimates for First Six
Months Aggregate Sss ,63s, $50.


Washington, May 20.-Secretary AL
ger has sent to the secretary of the
treasury for transmission to congress
supplemental estimates of appropria-
tions aggregating sSse3S, $40 required by
the war department for the support of
the regular and volunteer armies of the
United States for the first six months
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1885,
in addition to the amounts appropri-
ated in the acts of March is and May A.
1885, The particular items for which
appropriations are asked are given as
follows:
Expenses of the commanding gem
erals officers, $4,000; contingent ex-
penses, inspector generals department,
$1,000; signal service Of the army, $114,-
900; pay, ETC., of the army, $4,017,80
pay of volunteers, S25,026,2 ,266; subsist-
ence of the army, $10,429, 625; regular
supplies quartermaster's department,
50, $780, 900; horses for cavalry and artil-
lery, S2,000,000; barracks and quarters,
$750,000; army transportation, $40 ,000,-
600; clothing and camp and garrison
equipage, $21, 100000; contingencies of
the army, $4,000; medicine and hospi-
tai department, $4,000; ordnance, etc,
1925. 1000; ordnance, ordnance stores and
supplies, 1884, 900; armament of fortifi-
cations $130510; manufacture of arms,
$640, 900; equipment of engineer troops,
$4,000; civilian assistants to engineer
officers, $4,000. Total, $685. $40.
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STEEL FLOATING Doc2.
Navy Department to Call for Btds-Dock
to Cost $500, 900.

washington, May 20-The navy de-
steel floating dock capable Of floating
a ship of $1,000 tons to cost 100000 to
be located at New Orleans. This dock
when completed will be one Of the finest
structures in the country. Provision
for it was made in the naval appro-
priation bill, as a result Of recommen-
dations of the naval board, headed by
Admiral Bunce. Although located at
New Orleans, the dock will be of the
floating type, similar to the big floating
dock at Havana, which can be towed
to any point desired. The department
is also looking forward to securing
docks at other points. A board consist
ing of Admiral Ramsay, Engineer AS
serson and Naval Constructor Linnard,
will begin sittings at the navy depart
ment next Monday, before going to CAL
weston and Sabine Pass, Texas, and
points along Chesapeake Bay, with a
view OF recommending sites for docks.
Inc pOdFu WAS dutHoIlzeu Ny LIE re-
cent naval bill.
Another project for docks is contain
ed in the deficiency appropriation bill,
now before congress. Thissprovides for
the immediate purchase of two floating
docks. AS soon as the bill becomes
law, the department knows where it
can purchase these docks ready for SER
vice. They are at New York and
although of wood and comparatively
small, they will be of inestimable SER
vice on being towed to Key West,
where they will accommodate all but
the largest battleships and cruisers.
The department hopes to own these
docks within a few weeks, perhaps
days, as the need Of docking and scrap
ing the warships which have been in
southern waters for long time is be-
coming imperative.
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CEVERA'S BRILLIANT MOVE ?
LIKENED 10 LORD NELSON'S RACE
TO TRAFALGAR.

In Madrid 1t is Pointed Out That the
Man@uver of the Spanish Admiral De-
Seas and Demonstrates That Cuban
blockade is Merely Nominal.
London, May 21.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says: Ad-
miral Cervera's dispatch from Santiago
de Cuba to the minister of marine con-
tion of the government alone. 1t is
pointed out here that the American
plan was to get command of the sea as
a condition to future movements. Ad-
miral Cervera's brilliant move-re-
minding one of Lord Nelson's race from
the West Indies to Trafalgar and his
escape from the French, deprives
America of the command of the seas
and demonstrates to the world that
the blockade of Cuba is merely nonl-
inal.
Admiral Cervera has given the slip
to two powerful fleets that have been
securing the ocean for a fortnight in
an endeavor to catch him. All the
American schemes depend thereupon.
Admiral Ceryera, with four cruisers
and a few destroyers, alone in the At
lantic, ignoring events in Cuba and in
Porto Rico and the position of the
American squadron, has outmanouv-
cred, disorganized and dispersed the
latter, making the Americans believe
they were threatened on every side.
."The torpedo boats Azor, Rayo and
Arieto steamed from the Cape Verde
islands to the Canaries with the ut
most precaution, hugging the coast by
day and covering their lights by night.
The Arieto, slightly damaged, was tow
ed by the Ciudaro Cadiz and the trans
ports carried the smaller boats of the
Vizcaya, the Almirante Oquendo, the
Cristobal Colon and the Infanta Maria
Teresa, probably in order that these
vessels might be kept cleared in view
of possible battle"
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SPANISH CADIz SQUADRON.
New Found1and Government to Prevent
Vessels From Getting Coal.

New FOundland Government to Prevent
Vessels From Getting Coal.
+ st. Johns, N. F., May 20.-The govern
ment is taking steps to prevent the
Spanish Cadiz squadron from getting
coal in Newfoundland waters and will
at once dispatch the colonial revenue
cruiser Fiona to patrol the south coast
and report the presence of strange ship
ping. The British warships are also
preparing to visit there. The Portia,
which arrived last night from New
York, says that on Wednesday at mid
night, while off St. Pierre Miquelon, she
sighted a strange steamer, apparently
torpedo boat. The stranger showed
no light, but circled rapidly around the
Portia twice and then steamed away
The captain of the Portia is positive
that she was not an ordinary steamer
The French brigantine Dineen, for St
Pierre with q cargo of coal, sank with
all hands off st. Pierre Miquelon isl
ands.
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COLLEGE, BOAT RACING.
University of Pennsylvania Defeats the
Naval Academy.

Annapolis, Md, May 2O.-The Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania crews won two
boat races from the naval academy
crews on the Severn river to-day. The
first race was two miles straightaway.
Both crews for the first half mile rowed
side by side. At the mid-buoy the Wis
itors led by a few feet, which they grad
ually stretched during the last mile to
two and a half lengths. Time-Penn-
sylvania 11:03, navy 11:13.
The second race, between the second
crews, was for a mile and a half
straightaway. The Pennsylvanians
took slight lead at the start, which
they increased to length in the first
half mile and a length more at the fin
ish. Time-Pennsylvania 9:20, navy
$50. The water was smooth and a
light breeze favGred the rowers. A
large crowd was present.
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M,COY WHIPS RUHLTN.
Got Decision in the Twentieth R0unt1--
Rubin Was a Surprise.

hunI1n was SURPRISE
Syracuse, N. Y, May 20-The fight
here tonight between kid" Mccoy
and Gus Rubin Of Celeveland, resulted
in victory for Mccoy after twenty
rounds. Three thousand people were
in the Alhambra, where the fight was
held There was little betting on the
result, and the showing made by Ruh-I
lin was a surprise. He stood a lot Of
punishment and was always ready to.
come back for more. He was apparent-s
ly strong at the finish. Mccoy says
that he will now meet Goddard and
then Choynski. There was great diff
ference in the weight OF the men. Nc
Coy, according to his statement, weigh
ing 157 pounds and Rubin, according
to Billy Madden, his manager, tipping
the scales at 1870 pounds. Sixty per
cent. of the gate receipts are to be
divided between the men, Mccoy taking
rs pr cent. and Rubin 25 per cent. in
place of a s2,500 purse. George Siler, of
Chicago, was referee. Siler no sooner
gave the decision than Jim Corbett
leaped into the ring and asked Mccoy
to fight him, but the latter declined to
consider the matter and refused to-
make arrangements.
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A Pure Invention,

Washington, May 20.-Oficials here
dismiss as pure invention the story
coming from Montreal that former
Minister Polo has succeeded in secur-
ing for Spain a coaling station on one
of the French islands of st. Pierre and
Miquelon, off the New Foundland coast
At the French embassy the report is
treated with indignant contempt, as
the French decree of neutrality is bind
ing on the French governor of these
islands, and effectually prevents the
granting of such exceptional privileges
as coaling stations.
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SIX LARGE WARSHIPS.
Seen by the Captain of the British
Steamer NIOhican.

New York, May 20.-The British
from Hull, arrived to-day. Captain
Dickins reports that on May 8, about
ten miles northwest from Bishops
Rock, during foggy weather, six large
warships passed him. Each had two
tunnels with two red bands round the
forward funnel. One fired two blank
shots at the Mohican, which displayed
her colors. The captain was unable to
distinguish the ensigns of the cruisers
because of the fog.
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AUSTRTA,S NEUTRALITY.
Prompted at Eleventh Hour to Counter
balance sympathy for Spain.

London, May 21.-The Vienna corre-
spondent Of the Morning Post says: "I
am informed that the apparently su-
perfluous expression Of Austria's neu-
trality in the present war was prompt
ed at the eleventh hour by a desire to
counterbalance the effects of her SYM
pathy with Spain abroad and particu-
larly in the United States, where thou
sands of Austrian subjects might be
seriously prejudiced. 1t might be too
much to say that the declaration of
neutrality constitutes censure on the
opineness with which sympathy for
Spain was expressed in certain high
quarters, but there is no doubt, in spite
of statements to the contrary, that re-
ligious affinities and family ties led
Austria dangerously near the brink di-
viding strict neutrality from PARTISAN
Ship,"
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At SIN JUAN.
Steamer Arkadia Was There Two Days
After the Bombardment.

After the Bombardment.
New York, May 20.-Steamer Arka-
dia, which sailed from San Juan, Porto
Rico, May IA, arrived to-day and re-
ported that she was in that port two
days after the recent bombardment by
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet. Cap
tain Lloyd said that from fifteen to
twenty Spaniards were killed and
about sixty wounded; many houses
were damaged, and one of the forts
were destroyed and two guns were dis
mounted. Some of the steamers in port
were damaged. The Arkadia was not
allowed to bring any mail from Porto
Rico. The Arkadia brought report
that on May IA a fleet OF Spanish war
vessels arrived at Aquin bay, San Do
mingo. The fleet was composed of one
battleship, three cruisers and four tor
pedo boats or destroyers, also several
supply ships, probably golfers.
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DEPARTMENT RELTEVED,
Steamer Polario VIII Not Pass Blockade
Although Privileged To,

partment to-day announced that the
steamer Polario at Key West, which
was authorized to land certain passen-
gers in Havana, had declined to avail
itself of the privilege, so the depart
ment is relieved of what promised to be
an embarrassing incident, and of the
necessity of establishing what might
prove to be a dangerous precedent.
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TEARS IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
Sir Vernon HarcOurt's Voice Thrice
Broke During Speech.

London, May 20.-The eulogies of Mr..
Gladstone in the house of commons to-
day formed a historic episode. There
were more members assembled in the
house than upon any occasion since
Mr. Gladstone himself introduced the
home rule bill. They filled every seat,
clustered on the steps of the speakers
dais, and the peoples gallery was
crowded with the foremost members Of
the house of lords. The American am
bassador and his staff were among
those present. After prayers the house
silently awaited Mr.. Balfour for q
quarter of an hour and when he arose
all heads were barred. Mr.. Balfour's
speech was remarkably eloquent and
displayed great taste, while Sir Will
his dear leader were delivered in a
more glowing style. The liberal lead
| er's voice thrice broke with emotion,
and he was compelled to pause and
wipe his eyes. Mr.. Dillon was in his
| best voice and delivered brilliant eu-
| logy.
| 1t is now virtually decided that Mr..
| Gladstone's remains shall be inferred
| in Westminster Abbey. The Associat-
| ed Press learns that the family do not
| oppose the nations desire and that the
| only direction he left was that he
should be buried at Hawarden unless
| there was an unmistakable national
will for an interment at the abbey.
Mrs. Gladstone's only objection is her
wish to be buried in the same grave
with her husband, and it is said that
arrangements are in contemplation
whereby this feeling need not prove an
obstacle to a burial in the abbey. Her
bert Gladstone is coming to London to
arrange the matter.
| Queen Victoria's message to Miss
Helen Gladstone was as follows: II am
! deeply grieved at the sad news, and 1
wish to express our deepest sympathy
with your dear mother and all Of you.
| (Signed) V. r. l.
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YOUNG GIRL KILLED.
Attempted to Cross the Tracks MT the
Station In Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, May 20-Rebecca
Rothburg, aged ten, newspaper girl,
ran across the tracks at the station
here this afternoon behind an outgoing
train and stepped directly in front of
the train, bound east that reaches here
at 4:55. The little girl was struck by
the engine and received injuries from
which she died soon afterwards. The
little girl and a younger brother were
the only support of the family, as the
father had left home a few days pre-
viously in search of work as the family
was in destitute condition.
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Montreal, May 20.-Senor Polo De-
Bernabe and his suite went on board
the Dominion line steamship Dominion
at late hour tonight. The ship sails
early tomorrow morning. The senior
refused to talk with reporters.
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Po,soned we,,s and Trouphs.

Columbus, o., May 20.-A special to
the Dispatch from Chickamauga park
says three men We're caught and arrest
ed there charged with poisoning the
wells and water troughs. Two mules
are reported dead. Three pounds of
arsenic were found On the men.
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CONNECTICUT RESERVES.
Those Who Went to Boston on the
Wyandotte Leave That City.

Boston, May 20.-Lieutenant D. M.
Goodridge and Lieutenant F. E. Corn
wall Gunior grade), both of the Connec-
ticut naval reserve, who are on the
monitor Wyandotte at the Charlestown
navy yard, have not been commission
ed for the United States service and
the fifteen men under them have not
enlisted, consequently the detail left
the ship tonight and go back to New
Haven, having completed their duties.
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Explosion in Carthegena.

Carthagena, May 20.-An explosion
has occurred at the Chateau San JUL
ian. 1t is supposed to have taken place
in projectile factory. 1t is known that
five soldier and five workmen were kill
ed outright and fifty-seven person se-
verely injured, among them the gover-
nor of the port The explosion was ac-
cidental,
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REAPPROACHMENT WITH FRANCE
A Newspaper in Madrid Makes Very
Interesting Announcement

Interesting Announcement.
London, May .21.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times says. "a news
paper which is occasionally inspired
makes the oracular announcement that
Senor Leon Castillo the Spanish am
bassador to France, is engaged in af-
fecting a reapproachment with the
French government for reasons which
must not be made public
The Madrid correspondent of the
Standard says: Emperor Williams ST.
lence has caused intense Disappointment.
1t had been expected that his speech
at Altoona would declare in favor of an
European coalition against Anglo-Sax-
ons, or at least against an American
invasion of Spanish colonies. Now the
press is falling back on the assistance
of Russia or France"
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New York, May 20.-The Anglo
American Telegraph company to-day
sent out the following notice: "Notice
reaches us that the land lines in Vene-
zuela are interrupted. Messages for
Marable are sent forward by post from
Curacao
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A Madrid Dispatch.

Madrid, May 20.-The government, it
Havana announcing that the rebels
have pronounced in favor of Spain and
are now making common cause with
the Spaniards to defeat the Ameri-
cans"
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Much Speculation,

London, May 20.-The report of the
arrival of Admiral Cervera's fleet at
Santiago de Cuba has revived the in
terest of london in the war. All the in
formation, thus far, comes from Span
ish sources, and there is much specu-
lation as to why the Spanish authori-
ties permitted the news to be published
and telegraphed from Madrid.
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The spanish Expsdition.

London, May 21.-The Madrid CORES
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: Lieu
tenant General Correa, minister Of war,
assures me that nothing definite has
been decided upon with respect to the
expedition to the Philippines. The
government will be guided by circum-
stances"
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To Shoe shoeIess Soldiers.

Washington, May 2O.-The complaints
among the shoeless of the volunteers
just brought into the army will soon
be siIenced, as the department has just
placed orders for 100000 pairs of SOL
diers' shoes.
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To M4RcH THR0UGH BALTIMORE
Sixth Mass. Regiment This Time Corr
dial Welcome Awaits 1t.

Baltimore, May 2O.-The Sixth Mas
sachusetts regiment, 99I officers and
men, in three trains, will pass through
Baltimore tomorrow en- route to Falls
Church, Va, where they will encamp.
They will arrive over the Baltimore
and Ohio road and have made applica-
to leave their train and Mount Royal
station and march through the city to
Camden station, with an escort of the
citizens of Baltimore.
1t will be recalled that on April 1a,
1861, the Sixth Massachusetts regi-
ment passed through Baltimore on it's
way to the south, at which time their
reception was anything but cordial
one. A riot was the result, and many
of the soldiers were killed and wound
ed while marching from the old Presi-
dent street station to the present Cam
den station. This time the escort will
be composed of both the confederate
and union veterans and the event will
be one of great historic interest. AL
though there is but a short time for
preparations, Mayor Malster is endeav-
oring to give the entire command an
elaborate luncheon if the government
will allow a short delay. The regi-
ment has also made application to
march through the streets of Wash
ington.
Baltimore, May 20.-In striking con-
trast to the reception rendered the
Sixth Massachusetts when it passed
through Baltimore on its way south to
defend the capitol, April 49, 1861, the
Sixth Massachusetts volunteers will be
greeted tomorrow with a hand of fell
lowship and love and a parting God
speed will accompany them on their
way south in answer to the second call
to defend the nation.
Mayor Malster appointed a commit
tee to-day to arrange for the reception
of the regiment and tonight at meet
ing of representative merchants, law
yers, divines and professional men at
the Hotel Rennert the programme was
arranged. The regiment is expected to
arrive at Mt. Royal station of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad at noon.
1t will be met there by citizens COM
mittee of 300 and the hospitality of the
city extended to it. Several appropriate
floral designs will be presented, and
| each soldier will be presented with a
box of lunch, an American flag and a
button bearing the state coat of arms
| and the words Baltimore greets Mas
sachusetts.'' If possible the regiment
will be escorted through the city to
Camden station by the committee
headed by the Fourth regiment band
and a platoon of police. Upon stream
ers attached to the floral pieces will be
the words with flowers not bullets; a
| united country honors the men who are
| rallying to her defense. May the
| memory of 81 be effaced by the well
come of 'es.''
Citizens committees are at work pre-
pairing lunches for all the volunteers
who pass through the city, and pro-
viding delicacies for those who are re-
turning to their homes on account of
illness.
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m. The Spanish torpedo boat destroy
er Terror and the hospital ship Alican-
te are still at For de France. There
has been no change in the situation
this afternoon.
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Not Going to Manila.

German foreign office say that Prince
Henry of Prussia, who is now in China,
has no intention at present Of going to-
Manila.
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italian warship Expected.

rCopyright, 1S9s The Associated PressI
st. Thomas, Danish West Indies,
May 20.-The Dutch cruiser Friesland,
has arrived here from the Azore is
lands. It is said that five Italian war
ships will rendezvous here at the end of
the present month.
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still at Fort De France.

copyright, 1898, The Associated Press.l
st. Pierre, Martinique, May 20.-6 p.
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Athens, May 2O-King George has ca
bled his condolences to Mrs. Gladstone,
saying: Greece is full Of gratitude to
the glorious phil-helenist who did so
much for her, and shares sincerely the
grief of England, which is the grief of
the civilized universe"
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SPANISH FLYING SQUADRON
REPORTS CONCERNING ITS WHERE.
ABOUTS STILL CONFLICTING.

A Dispatch From Madrid Dated "Nid-
night' Says 1T is Asserted That Ad-
mira1 Cervera's Squadron Has Left
Santiago De Cuba-War Department
at Washington Issues a BelIetin Say
ing 1T Has Information Which Is Be-
lieved Authentic That the Spanish
Ships Are at the Cuban Port.
Madrid, May 20.-Midnight.-It is as
serted that Admiral Cervera's squad
ron has left Santiago de Cuba.