Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-28
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

Governor Black has approved an amend
ment TO the State civil service regulations
providing that where a State employees
separation from the state service is caused
by an enlistment in or acceptance of any
office in the active military or naval service
of the country, the period during which re-
instatenent may be made shall be without
limit.
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of
General Grant, wants restoration to Amer-
can citizenship, which she forfeited by her
marriage to a British subject. She is now
living in Washington, and representative
Pearson, of North Caroline, has introduced
joint resolution to readmit her to her
former character.
The Mangrove sailed from Key West and
headed south, equipped as cable ship.
Her destination is said to be south of Cuba,
and her object to destroy submarine cables.
1t is believed she will be conveyed by one
or more warships and will cut off cable
communication between Havana and
Madrid.
Joseph Letter, who has kept the wheat
pit in whirl of excitement for the past six
months and who is credited with having
cleared S2,000,000 at least by his bold
operations, thinks he has earned vaca-
ton and will soon start on an extended
trip abroad.
| 1t was reported from Honolulu that the
United States would take possession of
Ia Inr t1,,N Ao,No o,fY,
led to the belief that the story is exagger-
ated, and that coaling station will simply
be established there.
The members of the Michigan National
Guard have been called out for service.
This is the first call upon Slate troops is
sued. and is in accordance with promise
made by Secretary Alger to the Michigan
State troops.
Ambassador Hay, in speech at an Off
cial banquet in London, declared that il
resstible ties bound England and America
together in the serious work of the world
and nothing could separate them.
The revenue and bond bill has been
finished, and will be submitted to the Ways
and Means Committee this week. 1t is es-
timated that it will raise between S95 000,-
600 and S100, 900, 900 year.
Richard Croker sailed for England at
o'clock Saturday morning, after a stay in
this country of about nine months, in
which he has re-established himself as alb
solute master of Tammany.
About 1000 troops arrived at the camp,
| no, aI b,E Eaoaral WaIa or
Fla At Chickamauga Park the force un-
der General Brooke has increased to nearly
10000 men.
At a meeting of the Republican members
of the Spanish Cortes it was agreed to join
in granting the Government whatever
measures may be necessary for war.
Reports from Madrid indicate bitter dis
content with the Sagasta Ministry among
leading politicians, who say the Govern
ment failed to prepare for war.
just in the nick of time, and just when
she may be most needed the Holland sub
marine boat has proved herself to be ter
rible engine of naval warfare.
Algernon Sartoris grandson of General
Grant, went to Richmond and made appli-
cation to General Fitzhugh Lee for place
on his staff in the war.
Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, an
bounced that if he had to order out the
State troops for war he would lead them in
the field himself.
The gunboat Nashville captured the
Spanish merchant steamer Buena Ventura
off Key West and made her the first prize
of the war.
Rear Admiral Aaron X. Hughes, who
retired in 1884, and who is now seventy
six years of age, has offered his services for
active duty.
Secretary Long has asked Congress for
authority to enlist as many men as may be
necessary to form the United States auxil-
iary force.