The times., 1898-04-26

vigorously as on the Otner side OF the pier,
was not interrupted. Capt. Passow her
American Line commander, said that the
New York would need little alteration to
fit her to receive really formidable arm
anent. No one in authority would say
anything about the sailing time of the
vessels. but it was understood that both
ships would sail when they had taken
aboard all the coal they could carry
That would send the ST. Louis out about
clock in the morning and the Harvard
about noon.
Mobile HarhOr Mined.
Mobile. Ala. April 25.-The harbor of
Mobile has been mined and this after
noon Major Russell said that the work
had been done thoroughly. He issued
restrictions for the navigation of Mobile
harbor in time of war
No vessel will be allowed TO pass
through the channel between sunset and
sunrise nor must vessels approach with
in three miles of Fort Morgan between
these hours.
Tennessee Troops.
Chattanooga, April 25.-Tennessee
promptly responded TO the call for volun-
teers. The troops will first emassed
at Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga,
and all viii then be sent to Chickamauga
Park 10 be turned over 10 the Govern
ment.
Recruiting stations have been estab-
lished at Cleveland. Dayton and other
points, and the quota from Tennessee
Will be easily supplied.
Kentucky Troops.
Frankfort, Ky, April 25.-Gov. Brad
ley tonight received a message from the
Secretary of War stating that the num-
Der of troops Kentucky will furnish un-
der the cali is three regiments of infan-
try and two troops of cavalry.
The governor answered giving in detail
the condition OF the guard. He gave
out statement also that he was salts
fed that ten thousand soldiers could be
raised, but that he companies are now
filled and that he would commission no
officers until he received orders by mail
tomorrow. The troops viii be mustered
in in about five days
Massachusetts Troops.
Boston, April 25.-Governor Wolcott re-
ceived a telegram from the War Depart
ment to the effect that Massachusetts
would be expected to furnish four regi-
ments of infantry and three heavy bat
teries under the Presidents call Gov
ernor Wolcott replied to Secretary Alger:
Your telegram received at p. m. Four
regiments of infantry and three heavy
batteries OF artillery are ready for i'm
mediate service. For infantry there are
sufficient equipments, ammunition, arms,
blankets and tents on hand. Same for
heavy batteries If artillery except that
we have no heavy guns or ammunition. -
Just what regiments and batteries will
be selected to fill the War Department
demand has not been decided.
Illinois Troops.
Chicago, H., April pa dispatch re-
ceived here from Springfield at 8 o'clock
tonight brings the information that Gov
Tanner has issued orders for the centraIi-
zation of the First and Second Brigades
at Camp Lincoln located just outside the
State capital, at once.
The troops are directed TO be in camp
not later than Wednesday noon. The en-
tire brigade will be in Springfield by day
light Wednesday. 1T is thought it will
| require ten days to get the State militia
ready for war.
Indiana Troops.
Indianapolis, April Ex-Governor Mount
received dispatch from the War Depart
ment this afternoon fixing Indiana s
quota of troops under the Presidents call
for volunteers at four regiments and two
batteries, and the executive at once is
sued proclamation 10 the people of the
State calling into the United States SER
vice the First, Second, Third and Fourth
+ regiments of the Indiana National Guard
and Batteries and E.
The governor stipulates that each regi-
ment must consist of LOCO men. and or
ders them into camp at the State fair
grounds, near this city Immediately.
Ohio Troops.
! Cleveland, O., April 25-The entire
I Ohio National Guard is under arms to-
night. This afternoon orders were issued
/ from the office of the adjutant general
/ for the artillery and cavalry branches
! of the service to assemble immediately
at their armories and hold themselves
! ready TO depart at d moments notice
Shortly afterwards similar orders diff
! fering only in the intimation that imrne-
! diate service WAS not assured, were is
: sued to the infantry.
In response the rcgimental troop and
! battery commanders summoned their
men and by nightfall practically the en-
tire military force Of the State was under
arms.
Nebraska Troops.
Lincoln, Neb.,. April 25.-Upon notiffca-
ton from the general Government tonight
| Gov. Holcomb issued his call for the State
militia. He was notified that Nebraska
would be expected to furnish two regi.
ments Of infantry. The call instructs the
/ militia To rendezvous at Lincoln imme.
/ diately. The companies are to be fully
/ armed and equipped for field service. al
serviceable ammunition in store TO bt
shipped and soldiers to bring along what.
. ever clothing or bedding they need
! Travel rations only will be issued anG
/ all captains are cautioned to bring only
those who are physically capable of active
/ field service. Preparations have beer
made to camp here on the old Fail
Grounds
Maryland Soldiers in Camp.
Baltimore, April 25.-Maryland car
| proudly lay claim to the honor Of bein,
the first State to send volunteer force.
into camp preliminary to going To tn,
front in the present war The Marvlan,
colored troops, the First Separate Com
pany of Baltimore, were the first of tn,
/ volunteer forces to go into camp. The,
marched out of their armory at o'clocl
| yesterday afternoon exactly five minute
after Brig. Gen Riggs placed the orde
to move in the hands Of Capt Spencer
the cOmmandant.
Emergency War Fund.
Boston, April 25.-The Board of Alder
men this afternoon adopted an order au
thorizing Mayor Quincy to petition tn
legislature for the right to borrow $500. 90
1 outside the debt limit for an emergenc,
war fund. The Common Council will un
doubtedly concur.
1T is not the intention to use the none,
to strengthen our defenses or to expen,
ii in any way unless Boston should b.
bonbarded or there should be some ex