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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
STEEL DRYDOCK HERE DISCUSSED
SENATOR PLATTS PLAN OPPOSED BY ADMIRAL
MATTHEW'S. But FAVORED By con-
STRUCTOR DASHIEiIA

WASHINGTON. March 26.-Rear- Admiral F. .. Mat
thcws formerly Chief Of the Bureau OF Yards and
Docks of the Navy Department, appeared before
the Senate Committee Naval Affairs to-day in
opposition to the proposition Of Senator Platt, Of
New-York to authorize the construction of float
ing steel drydock Of the Clark Stanheld pattern
I'm New-York larbor. Admiral Matthews also eX-
pressed his disapproba ton Of wooden docks and
favored concrete docks. faced with granite. As
sstant Naval Constructor Dashiell expressed the
opinion IN his statement to the committee that the
Clark Stanncld pattern was entirely feasible. ana
said he thought II should be adopted at all places
where the Government contemplated the c3nstruc-
ton OF docks except League Island. At this place
ne did not consider any addition to the present
docking facilities necessary. Other speakers In
favor Of the project Mr. Clark one of the
promoters of the enterprise. and Wallace Downe,
president OF the international Drydock Company.
while others against II were l.. f.. Payson. attor-
ney for the Newport News Shipbuilding company,
and W. " Dykcman Of the New-lork Drydock
tomDany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
A Defence BOARD FORMED.
TO INSURE HARMONY or ACTION BETWEEN TIL
ARMY AND THE NAVY.

TO INSURE HARMONY OF ACTION BETWEEN THE
ARMY AND THE NAVY.
Washington, March 2G-For several days
proposition has been under consideration by
Secretaries Long and Alger 10 form a board. 10
be composed of one officer each from the Army
and the Navy 10 systematic and harmonic the
defensive operations along the Atlantic seaboard
in order that there might be no clashing be-
tween the two great arms Of the Government.
1t Is understood that the proposition was con-
sidered favOrably by both Secretaries, and they
proceeded so far as to appoint the Board, the
representative Of the Navy designated by Secre-
tory Long being Captain Barker. his naval aid
and the representative Of the Army named by
Secretary Alger being Captain Dorst, one Of the
attaches of the Secretary Some objection was
made by Army officers to the creation of the
Board and a day or two ago Captain Dorst was
withdrawn from the proposed service.
1t seemed yesterday that the whole PROPOSE
ton would be abandoned, but to-day ii was re-
vived and Lieutenant Colonel A. l.. Wagner,
Chief Of the Bureau Of Military Intelligence. was
designated by Secretary Alger to act with Cap
tain Barker as the representative Of the Army.
Late this afternoon Captain Barker and Colonel
Wagner had an extended conference with As
sstant Secretary Roosevelt in the latters private
Office. Preliminary plans for the operations or
the Board were formulated along the lines indi-
Gated above. but no definite statement concern
ing the nature Of the work could he obtained.
In case Of hOstilities the work OF the Board VIII
be very important. through it the two great
departments OF the Government at all times VIII
work in perfect unison. 1t is believed by the
officials that the Board. composed II is OF
two of the most efficient officers, will prove Of
distinct value
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
THE HOLLAND WORKS SUCCESSFUL Lily E
HER INVENTOR CARRIES HER UNDER FOUR
.r,,,,.- ~ er.ccrss1nN WITHOUT A HITCH.

TINES IN SUCCESSION WITHOUT A HITCH
The submarine boat Holland gave a remarkable
exhibition Of her powers in the Staten Island Sound
Yesterday afternoon She made four plunges and
was under perfect control OF the inventor. John p
Holland under whose supervision the tests were
made The vessel with the inventor and a crew or
FIVE men le,t the Rarltan drydock shortly AFTER
room 4 tug the Sallie T. Tnderman. having on
hoard Colonel J. c. Clouf. OF General Wesley Mcr-
rits staff: on 'als Of the company ana newspaper
mcp followed in her wake.
As soon As the Holland clear OF the wharf
tho top Of her turrct WAS c'amped down and prcpa-
lions for her first dive were made. She was then
ahou: a mic south Of the Tottcnvle ferry. sud
denly tho bow disappeared ut an angle OF Is de-
grees and the stern rose In tho air until part OF
the propeller WAS visible In less than minute
the Holland was completely out OF sight Her flag
STATS which are about sixteen feet high. could not
be seen
In few minutes the watchers on the tugboat ga W
the tops OF the nagstaffs appear about four hun
dred yards from where the Holland went under
water indicating that the Inventor was bringing his
craft to the surface The tops OF the STATS were
on the same .cvel and showed that the boat was
running and rising an even keel, which naval eX-
ports declared was Impossible, holding That in ris-
i!E The boat would stick her bow above ne surface
and then her urret. which would expose her 10
m hre or rapid-hre guns.
The Holland running about nine miles an hour,
continued on the surface about half a mile, and
then TOOK the second plunge. she again ran about
four hundred yards. and then reappearcd on the
surface. The ihird and fourth submcrsions of the
boat followed FAD al attempts to operate her ma
chincry under water were successful
Tho vessel was under the direct control OF Mr.
Holland during the trial. and from the IT,
which she made tho numerous descents II evil
dcni thnt he was we satisfied with her workings.
The boat was out about two hours
SO attempt was made the torpedo tubes
test NE dynam guns They VIII he tried next
II is Understood that Coone. Clouf will report 10
General MERIT; regarding the trial OF the iollan nd
seen from the tugboat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
COMMAND OF AUXILIARY CRUISERS.
COMMANDER EMORY IN CONFERENCE WITH
NAVY DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS.

washington March 26.-Commander William II.
Emory ono OF the members of the Board OF In
spnctIon and Survey. to-day had an extended con-
florence with officials OF the Navy Department. In
the event Of the American liner ST. Louis being
called into service auxiliary cruiser. which Is
regarded as likely to occur. Commander Emory
probably will he detailed her commanding Off
cor His business at the Department to-day Is sup
nosed TO have been i'm connection with that matter.
Commander W. II. Brownson who is also mem
ber of the Board Of Inspection and Survey. and j.
NOW in Europe negotiating for the purchase or
warshirs is likely to be assigned TO the command
Of the st. Paul. should that vessel be called into
service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
RUSHING WORK on THE PRINCETON.
THE GUNRoAT LIKELY To BE COMPLETED THIS
WEEK AT THE DIALOGUE YARDS
~ CAMDEN.

Camden. y. j. March PC (SpeciaD.-The gunboat
Princeton. one Of the several contracted for three
years ago Will he ready TO leave The yard Of John
H. Dialogue & Son IN this lily early noxt week
The craft was launched moro than year ago but
there was no order from the Government for her
early completion. and the firm took its tine in her
construction, proceeding with other work Of PIT
vate character
Immediately after the destruction Of tho battle
ship Maine. however. the contractors received
orders TO proceed at once with oil possible speed IA
her completion Naval Constructor Hichborn corno
On from Washington to supervise personally tho
hurried work and an extra force OF men was M
once placed on the boat Since then there Ia.
been no cessation Of the work and to-nigh, a gang
Of mechanics IS hurryng The finishing touches ON
the boat, with every p! bbe bity OF completion b,
Tuesday " Wednesday She Will then probably
proceed under her steam 10 League island TO
receive her armament
The Princeton Is Of one thousand tons dispa ca
ment. and sisie: Of the Anna polls. built at New
port News. She has wooden hull with steel
plates above the load water-llre. Her arrna ncnt
will consis; Of six i-inch. four 6-pounder two
l-poundeT rap.d'nre guns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
COMMANDERS FOR THE MONITORS.
OFFICERS WITHDRAWN FROM TIE NAVAL. ACAD-
ENVY AND STEEL INSPECTION DUTY.


Washington. March &.-The Navy Department
Issued orders to-day placing officers I'm command Of
number OF the singe-turreted monitors which
have recently been called in,o service Lieutenant
r. c. Peck will be in command Of tho monitor
Lehigh, which Is TO go 10 Boston; Lieutenant W. VI.
Irwin will command the Montauk which goes to
Portland. Me. Lieutenant II. +. F.chbohm will
Lieutenant c. S. Richman will command the
Nahant, which goes to New-York. and Lieutenant
NJ r. Hull Will command the Catskil. which goes
o Boston. These naval officers viii be nrst in
command OF the monitors, and Will be aided by
officers and men from the Naval Militia Of Mas
sachusetts. New-York. New-Jersey and elsewhere
The monitors Sill at the League Island Navy
Yard. being fitted out as rapidly ~ possible, and
reports received at the Navy Department indicate
that they will be ready to proceed In from ten
days 10 three weeks.
The commanders CT the monitors are drawn from
the faculty OF the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis and from steel inspection. the emcr
gcncy is such that these officers b" better utl
lied for active sea service than for the educational
work at the Academy and for inspection.
Another order issued by the Navy Department
to-day assigns Lieutenant Y. Noel lat once TO
command the Nezinscott." This craft Is fine new
tug which will be used as supply boat. She Is
now at Ncw-York. and when Lieutenant Noel
takes command she will proceed to Key West TO
Join the feet there. To-day's orders also give the
Neznsrott full complement of officers.
The assignment OF Lieutenant j. l.. Jayne 10
command the tOrpedo-boat Rodgers. announced TO-
new boat and brings her into commission. The
Rodgers recently made her trial run from Baltimore
20 Norfolk but she has not formally been accepted,
although the assignment Of a naval commander 20
She doubtless will be added to the feet OF torpedo
craft at Key West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
STATE TROOPS TO BE READY.
NATIONAL GUARD AND NAVAL hE-
SERVES UNDER ORDERS.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL TIrI1NGHAST EoN''' VI
GATES WITH COMMANDERS ABSENCE
WITHOUT LEAvE-SAvAL RESERVES
MAY co TO PHILADELPHIA



To MAN MONITORS.
Albany. March % (SpeciaD-The military au-
,boritics Of the state for the first time asknowl-
edged to-day that they were making prePa'"
tions to call out the National Guard in case OF
war with Spain There was remarKaoie ~
gree Of activity in the office Of Adjutant-Genera'
TinEhast.
Many messenger boys arrived with kilograms
I'D tho lorg-distanco telephone was used with
a persistcncy that gave unmistakable token OF
nrobahla action on the part of the Guard The
Adiutant 4 General yesterday ordered Genera'
pobort Shaw Oliver the commander OF the
Third brigade. in this city. to hold his officers
,vitbin call and further directed that no one
should absent himself without approval or the
rroror authority. Similar orders were sent 10
tbo commanders Of the other brlgau"s III NY
State .at,,or,
conoral Oliver this morning asked the AnJu'ah'-
Generals office for a list OF the Officers Va ''e
sovon provisional battalions when were pei ma
rontlv ORGANIZED last week. MOST OF 'he Wv
officers have been retained under the Pe'"'"''''
oraanization There are eight battaIlons III ''e
Third Brigade. numbered from the io'n u '''e
I'm inclusive. General oliver later II" ''' ~
transmitted to the officers not alreauy 'oI'
Gated with the order OF the Adjutan' "'
It's effect IS to place every ofncer oh ""''"e
orders under military law
The Naval Militia Of the State may De or
~ On 10 Philadelphia within n day OF '"' '"
hri,g the two monitors which have oeeh as
icpod for the protection Of N@w-h orK up ''o
ooos, and into the harbor OF New-iorK' AuJu-
,o,,-Conerol Tillinghast yesterday telegrapheu
., tho authorities at Washington, III reply ~
THAR inoulrv. that the Naval Reserve was d.
,boir service ard could be sent TO fhiiade'P"a
n,,ho,,, deIay An answer has been received
,hot brings the Reserve into immediate ser iCc'
Tbis ,n0rning the Adjutant-General caned up
bv lonr-distancc telephone Captain jacob w .
n;,ller commander Of the Naval Reserves al
New York and gave him fuli ana eNP''''' II"
e,ructinns as to future action.
Tho Naval Militia Of the state ranks eNCeeu-
inoIy high I'm the estimation or the haNal au-
thorities Its commanding officer captain MI
Ior is 4 graduate of the Annapolis Naval 49,, so
enlv and left that institution IN iNn' IN i"l'
he was promoted ensign, and the ioiloWlhE SeaI
master and in 1872 lieutenant. lie resigned Oh
January . 1854 In 1881 he became connected
with the Naval Reserves, serving hrS' as neu
tena nj commander. He became COMMANDER vi
tho let Naval battalion. and last year was
appointed captain, in accordance with 'he lie"
military code. ,,u,,,o l.. 90
The strength Of the Naval Militia Is 81
officers and 49l enlisted mon. aggreeauhs
1o1 II consists Of two battaliOns, one stationed
n, Now York and the other at Brooklyn ana Oh
ono division in Rochester The Brooklyn pat
tolion which consists OF four divisions. was or
ganized on July 4 last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
PREPARING THE OLD MONIIOh0'
WORK on THEM TO BE RUSHED DAY AND NIGHT
AT IEAGT-E ISLAND.

WORK on THEM TO BE RUSHED DAY AND NIGHT
AT LEAGUE ISLAND.
Philadelphia, March &-Actlng under orders from
the Navy Department at Washington. TWO OF inc
old monitors now at League Island Navy iard Were
placed in the drydock to-day for repairs. Tne TWO
boats dockrl were the Catskill and the Nlhant All
the monitors now at the navy yard Will be repaiht-
cd other repairs necessary 10 put them IN con-
dition for nghting will be made. Special ORDERS
received to-day to put the Catskill In tho Dry
dock first the others 10 follow until each had been
Thoroughly ovcrhauled. Three shifts Of men VII!
be- employed that work will continue daf ana
night. The men in charge OF the dock anticipate
rapid progress FOR three years ago two OF the'e o
fighting vessels locked, and the bottoms round
10 be in excellent condition.
It was found that OF the monitors couid be
placed In the drydOck at the same time, ana the
Nahant, being considered the most available OF the
old craft, placed in with the CatSkll.
The cruiser Columbia viii not sail for Hampton
Roads until Monday at daybrcak. She Will be fol-
lowed by the Minneapolis few days later. II was
said today that the MiantonOmoh would probably
sail within a week. but her destination could not be
learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
ACTIVITY ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
IRISH ORDERS FOR WORK ON wAReHTPs-INLIsT
r%G MEN FOR THE NAVY.

San Francisco March 26-The naval rendezvous
IN th,s city has received orders from Washington
70 enlist flrst-class nromcn oilers. mechanics and
able scnmcn for service The orders do not lnd-
cate that there is any restriction to be placed on
IN. number OF men that shall be enlisted.
Al the Mare Island Navy laid rush orders have
been received 70 plac" the Philadelphia. tho
Charleston and the Yorktown in commission. The
ships are 10 be made ready for sea Immediately.
survey steamers are TO abandon their present
work The list includes tho GedncY. which had
been detailed 70 survey work on the Yukon; tho
Patterson. which had been ordered to Southern
Alaska md tho Macarthur, which was 10 have
made survcys f. San Francisco Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
SHARP FALL ~ SPANISH ForRs.

London March Con the Stock Exchange to-
dry Spanish - opened weak. AZ i0ts and further
declined 10 i9i.. the lowest point reached In
eral months The closing price yesterday y.
Par.s. March G-sraHsh IS On tn" Bourse TO-
day clos ~ jcis. against a2l. tho closing price OF
yesterday.
Bar ,eGnn. March 2;.-Oa the Dourse to-day Span
ish ~ w"re quoted III -. The clo-Irg price yes
t1rGay "a. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

TWELVE NEW ARTILLERY RECRUITS.
dozen more likely looking men were enlisted
for Uncle Sans TWO regiments OF heavy ar
tery yesterday al the recruiting Office, at Third
ave and Eigh hist. The recruiting officers expect
70 he kept exceedingly busy for some time. and
the sya .l.r~l'cs e new recruits VIII b. pushed
forward with increased vlgor all this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
FILLING NEW ARTILLERY REGIMENTS.
GOOD PROGRESS REPORTED BY THE RECRUITING


Washington. March 26-The recruiting officers OF
the Army report satisfactory progress in enlist
mcnts for the TWO new regiments OF artillery. En-
listmcnts have been made TT an average Of thirty
ono men "A day. the rate Of go month.
During .he last five DAYS this average has been
raised to thirtY-scVcn cnlistmcnts a day. In con
sequence Of this rapid enlistment General Miles
has issued order 70 discontinue the plan Of trans
ferrlng mon from the old regiments - nll mp the
tr % now ones as was or.ginliIy c0ntempa cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

board about twenty landsmen and able seS anna.
who have been shipped from this section ,o n,
,nnndcr Albert Ross is In charge The Larcaste,
goes 10 Newport To take out a class OF mai,sd
apprentices. She has been thoroush! 'P
here and now carries a modern battery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
MORE Guns FOR THE NAVY.
A LARGE ORDER GIVEN To THE BETHLEHEM
IRON COMPANY.

Rcthlchcn Penn. March 9-Thc cihehem
Iron Company this afternoon received biz order
for the United States Navy 1t included seven 10
inch and six Pinch disappearing gun carriages to
be finished rapidly possible. and i've lo-Inch
guns which makes hfjeen lo-nch guns 10 Ice de
ilvered by july !. The compauys works are run
Ming night and day on armor. guns ard carriages
IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
DESERVING FARMS FOR FORTS.

TIE WORK on THE DEFENcEs NEAR GREENPoRT.
Work IS being rushed day ard night on the for
tincatlons Fishers. Gull and Plum ISLANDS, AT
the extreme end OF Long Island. great amount
Of work has already been done. but I; is though;
that AL VIII not he completed for len days yet.
There is "a scarcity OF laborers. and many farm
hands Greenport have entered the employ OF
the Government a laborers. They have deserted
the farms. and this has also placed the farmers In
prcdicament because preparations are now being
made to plant the carly potato crop. The farm
hands receiving for weeks service more
than they obtained for month while working for
farmers. and they got their board, too. The IN
ducemcnj TOO big for tho farm-hands 10 let sip
and tho steamer Manhansett daily lakes scores o,
them 20 IN" fortihcatOns.
Communication between the Islands is complete
~ cut or. and visitors oiiowed. When This
work Is finished the Government Will be able 20
protect Ions Island Sound from invasion and pre-
vent Il possible enemy reaching Ncw-Yorl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
MUNITIONS FOR FORT srocI.u

Three carloads of torpcdoes shells powder ana
other ammunition for Fort Slocum have arrived at
tho Ncw-Rocheilc frclGht yatds and the contents
are being removed . the islard ArtilleryIncn are
also constantly arriving fror Fort Sheridan. and
the r;r,c;s % th- village aye fVu - soldiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
NAVAL, MILITIA HELD IN READINESS

Lynn. Mass March ?6.-Company r. Na'a' "'.
tia has received orders be ready at "a i"i''" s,
,o,,co 10 r.rort AT Roston 10 90 20 PhiladelphS
to man the monitors assigned for t..e,r.S Tor
Harbor defences. The company Vo'"i''o
service II needed, on Friday might
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
THE TERROR AT NORFOLK.

Norfolk, Va March 96.--The monitor ie.'o' ~.
rived In port this morning Oh tn. way I" '
squadron at Key West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
GvNBoATs SAIL FOR NEWPORT

Portfmouth " H.. March 26.-The United States
steamship Alliance left the Kittcry Navy Yard
bound tor Newport this forenoon. She had on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

at this time and fully realizing its horrors. yet
I'm prepared to place myself ut my countrys SER
vice at moments notice.
ri s GARRISON"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
NAVAL ORDERS IN DETAIL
MANY OFFICERS ASSIGNED FROM THOSE TO SEA
Washington. March 2c-The naval orders In de-


Washington March 2G-The naval orders IN de-
Ia. issued to-day are ~ follows:
Commodore " s. sCIILEY detached chairman Light
hous- Board ana ordered - the BROOKLYN. IN command
o. tie flying squadron.
Lieutenant J. II SEARS def1c'ed from tNe Naval II
AMI ordered To- the flying sia1d.on reporting the
Brooklyn March p
Lieutenant J. l.. JANE. detached from the Navy Yard.
Ntshinrion "ni ordered AZ once % Norfolk. VITA
the Rodgers
Lieutenant y. II. HAsLEY. whom discharged from the
Naval II eptal. r. cokyn. ordered al ono" 80 the
Navy Ntrl. New YorE
Ideu H. C. ~. &. detached from the Naval Acal-
ent and rricssA - th- l~high.
hcm. Pom. ana ordered 20 IA" Montauk.
Lieutenant H. W. WELLS detached from The Mjnai-
NOOK aga orl,i.l 40 -nce 20 the brooklyn.
Er ru C. j.. PRESTON. detached from tl.e Gcdney nnd
ordered t. IA. N-r.aont.
Ersrn j. II. SliIER. detached from The McArhu: ami
u.'ered 90 once 20 II M,n'dno,k.
Lieutenant T. WtLLE> detached from the Macarthur and
ordered a 90 The Vermont.
Lieutenant j HOoD Hh'n detached from the Maine
ordered home via Washington.
Acting Bouiswnir J.. bEIKY command the Ssmose'
Bcu:cnlni Y. NOEL. dcte he'd from con.mand ~ the
S4noset ordered 90 10 ccmm1ni the Srzn
Nnyai cadet r. MArITY. r.. d,,achel from he New
Yosk and ordered az once 20 tie Ihookyn
I.eut.nqrt g. T. HICIMA% Atnca-f frorl the V-rrn IN,
AMI ordered 90 TIE Narart.
Icutclau ~ T.. = IL. I-tGc.el Command &. tho
Fagfc ana ,.i'c.d 90 The 'aua!.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
7 S. cLARksoN orFERs MS SERVICES

7. 5. CLANkSON OFFENs us SERVICES.
Omaha March CT. ). car, on. former COM
manGcr -.n-ch.ct OF the G A. r. has sent TIE FOL
lowiny letter To- Governor Iiol '7mb:
Omaha. Mar'h % 1895
Dear Sir: should crct.ms .anccs ar So hy w1lcb
tho Gof'rnmen; o. tn. United states should call
upon or safe Tor troops for purposes | neg
TO tender my services. \ stIOng contribution. viz
orous health ana four years e ned experience XII yc
me Inc. rigat 10 believe could Ae Of much service
as my l-ng r's.d'ncc IN his ciiv would enable me
" ra5- reg l.acnt Ca dlla L-.o.!.-- -,
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