The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-14
MOVEMENT ON CUBA.
Government Rapidly Completing Ar
arrangements for the Early Inyn-
sion OF the Island.

big scale for the ejectment of the Span
ish troops and government from the
pearl Of the Antilles. An order given
Wednesday afternoon by the war de-
partment for the purchase of 100000
rat:ons is an earnest OF the scale on
which preparations are making for in
vasion of SPANS territory. OF this vast
quantity, one-fourth Is to go TO the
Philippines, by way OF San Francisco
and the balance 10 Cuba. For some rea
son that was not discoverable there APP
peared 10 be "a temporary check in the
practical working out OF the plans of
the war department for this Cuban
movement. After everything had been
made ready for the departure Tuesday
night Gen. Miles was detained and for
a time Wednesday the rather gloomy
prospect OF an indefinite postponement
Of the first military expedition was pre-
scented. Later on, however, the obstacle,
whatever IL was, was removed and ii
was again announced that the com
branding general with numerous staff
would leave Washington to-day direct
ly for Tampa.
Contrary TO expectations the day
again passed at the navy department
without news from Admiral Sampson.
Notwithstanding what appear TO be
confirmatory newspaper odvices rela-
tive to the presence Of the Spanish Cape
Verde fleet at Cadiz, the navy depart
ment officials are beginning to enter
tain strong doubt of the accuracy of the
report. 1t was not possible during the
course OF the day to obtain anything
like an Official confirmation of the re-
port received Tuesday. but this is not TO
be wondered at in view of the success
which the Spanish government has so
far met with in keeping secret the
movements of its naval ships. Until
news comes from Admiral Sampson of
his doings in and around Puerto Rico
1t cannot be said definitely what pro-
gramme shall be decided on as regards
that island.
IL has been suggested that some Of
the troops now being hurried so rapidly
TO the gulf coast may be intended to CO.
operate with Admiral Sampson in the
reduction Of the Notifications at San
Juan de Puerto Rico and the subsequent
occupation Of the island. 1t is felt that
the admiral will be in a rather disagree
able plight, supposing even that he
managed to reduce the forts with his
feet if he were obliged 70 remain there
in occupation of the place, for lack OF
troops, when he might otherwise be
urgently needed either on the Cuban
coast or somewhere in the Atlantic ia
meet the Spanish feet. An evidence OF
the wisdom of having the troops trans.
ports near at hand in such eases Is
shown by the predicament Admiral
Dewey is believed TO be in at Manila
where. for lack of troops, he is unable tc
occupy the town and TO prevent atroc
tiles which the insurgents are capa
bic of working upon their helpless Span
ish foes.
The revival Of doubts as TO the where
abouts OF the Cape Verde squadron
caused renewal OF anxiety as to the
Oregon. The ship was at Bahia at las
accounts and is believed TO have startec
day or two ago up the Brazilian coas-
10 join SIMPSONS squadron in the Yves
Indies. She will have TO make a run o
5000 miles, which will occupy the Ore
gon about ten days only as she is il
: fine fettle and averaged - knots M
hour on the long run around from Sar
Francisco. However, IL is believed tina
Admiral Sampson IS as well posted a
anyone In Washington as TO the condl
tons existing in the West Indies and h,
doubtless will do whatever is necessary
; in his judgment 10 safeguard the shiI
! in her run up the coast.
Concerning the strength OF the CubaI
forces in the field, the Cuban repre-
sentatiyes here say that recent advice
fully bear out ali that the Cuban an
J thorities have claimed-namely tina
: there are in ali about 10000 men eithe
: under arms or ready TO take arms a
soon as guns and ammunition are a
hand. OF this number IL is said tina
. about $4,000 lack arms and equipment
leaving about 20, 900 now in the field AM
! reasonably equipped, although add
tional ammunition and supplies woul'
be most advantageous 10 these latter.
. Washington, May IA final de
: cision has been reached by Gen. Miles
commanding the army, to leave Wash
ington for Tampa, Fla, tonight. Tn
j special orders on this subject have bee
issued and provide that the general an'
his staff and other officers who accom-
pany him shall proceed to Tampa an
3 other points that may be designate,
! "for temporary duty"
. Chickamauga National Park, Ga
/ May I2.-The orders received at tn
. headquarters OF Gen. Brooke's prov
: s;onal army did not have the rush fea
/, lures. hence only three regiments q
: cavalry left Wednesday. The orders
!, however. are that all troops must go t
a the coast by the latter part OF the week
The Third and Sixth regiments OF cav
airy are now well on their way towar'
Tampa. The Third regiment is com
n manded by Gen. Sumner and the Sixtl
v by Gen. Young. These regiment
!. marched to Ringgold. Ga. a station Of
h the Western & Atlantic railroad sevei
4 miles distant. and there boarded tn