Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-04-27

movement of the Spanish navy that has
been reported is the departure of the tor
pedo boat destroyer Audaz from Queens
town for Spain, her departure being com-
PEELED by the English neutrality procla-
nation. For the same reason the United
States Asiatic squadron has begun to
leave Hong Kong.
Where the Ships Are.
The North Atlantic squadron is enforc-
ing the blockade of Cuba and the flying
squadron remains in Hampton Roads ex
cept the Minneapolis and Columbia,
which have gone to sea on mission
known only to the naval authorities.
The cruisers San Francisco and New
Orleans are at the Brooklyn navy yard
and may sail tomorrow to join the flying
squadron. Every day adds several yes
sells to the auxiliary fleet.
The battleship Oregon and the gun
boat Marietta are coming up along the
coast ef South America and will prob
ably touch at Rio Janeiro in few days.
The dynamite cruiser Nictheroy, Just
purchased from Brazil, is still at Rio
Janeiro. The newly purchased cruiser
Topeka is at sea on the way from Ports
mouth to New York and the torpedo
boat Somcrs is still at Portsmouth ready
for sea
No Fears for the Paris.
The steamer Paris, for whose safety no
alarm is felt, will arrive in New York
before the middle of the week
New York Harbor Closed.
New York, April 25.--The war depart
ment regulations concerning New York
harbor in time of war have been promul-
gated. No vessel will be allowed to pass
Sandy Hook or the narrows between sun
set and sunrise, or during that time to
approach within three miles of Eoney
island, Gedney channel, Sandy Hook or
the narrows.
Resignation Is Accepted.
Washington, April 25.--Secretary Sher-
mans resignation was rendered at l2:l5
Assistant Secretary Day has been chosen
to succeed him.
Germany Swings Around.
New York, April 25.-lt is becoming
more and more evident that Germany will
cordially follow England's lead in the
treatment Of delicate questions of inter
national law. especially concerning com
mcrce on the high seas, rather than the
lead of Austria or France, says the Ber
lin correspondent of the World.
Although the German newspapers con
tinue to make hostile criticism of Amer
ica's action, signs are not lacking that the
attitude of the press is not shared by
the government
The immense German population in the
United States and the evidence the Ger
man. Americans have gwen of patriotic
sentiments have told here with consid
crable force.
CniI for Troops.
Washington, April 25 THE war depart
mcnt has called on the states for their
quota Of v, lunt.cers.
Montana's quota is one regiment of in
fantry; Oregon one regiment of infantry;
Washington one regiment Of infantry:
Wyoming one battalion and one troop OF
cavalry; Idaho two troops of cavalry;
Utah one troop of cavalry and two light
batteries; California two regiments OF in
fantry. two battalions and four heavy
batteries.
No More Troops Needed.
II is positively stated that the presi-
dent does not contemplate IA call for ad-
ditional volunteers at present
Naval mn Passed.
The amendment has been adopted to
the naval bill appropriating $3.50, 600 to
enable the secretary Of the navy TO enlist
men for the navy during the existing
war. The bill has passed the senate.