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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
FIGHT ON TUESDAY.
War Vessels Reported at Porto
Rico.

Port au Prince, May s. The arrival is
rumored late this evening of II Spanish
vessels, war ships and others at Porto
Rico, and battle is expected on Tuesday.
1t is also reported from Cape Haytien
that Rear Admiral SIMPSONS squadron
has been sighted to the north.
The vessel which pursued the cruiser
Montgomery is supposed to have been the
Spanish warship Vizcaya, and it is sug
gested that possibly the Montgomery en-
ticed the Spaniard within striking dis
tance of Admiral Sampson.
The crew of the German ship BOLIVIA.
Capt. Bruhn which arrived today, say
they heard cannonading to the north
ward about O'Clock this afternoon. Ad-
vices from Cape Haytien say that yester-
day off Mole St. Nicolas, two Spanish
warships captured schooner bound for
Cape Haytien.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
THREE PRIZES.
More Spaniards ToWed Into Key
West Yesterday.

Key West, Fla, May s.-The zest,
which accompanied the capture of the
big steamers during the first days Of the
war, has vanished now that the blockade
is an established fact. The only ships
worth taking ara wise enough to keep
shy of the feet. Petty prizes are still
taken, however. and three came in TO-DAY.
They surrendered too easily to make
their capture interesting. The brigantine
Lorenzo was taken by the Montgomery,
near Havana on Friday, while bound
from Rio de Laplata, with a cargo of
dried beef Ensign Osborn and a prize
crew brought her in. Curiously enough
an American was among those made
prisoners. Seaman Scott of Baltimore
was 'sshanghaied" by the Spaniards'
crew at Buenos Ayres, and he was glad
to get back into American hands, even
as prisoner. He was in the Confederate
army during the Civil war.
There has been good deal of excite
ment here today over the adventures of
the Morrill, and the Vicksburg under fire
at Havana yesterday. The story was not
generally known until today and the
luck Of the American ships, the first act
ually hit by the eremy's shot and she'll,
was great source of congratulation. in
asmuch as good gunnsry might have
blown them off the seas. The incident
Is taken as strong argument in favor
of bombarding Cuban batteries to de-
struction without further delay and its
consequent risk to our feet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
VOLUNTEERS TO BE MoB1L1zEp.

VOLUNTEERS TO BE MOBILIZED.
Chickamauga, National Park, Ca, May
Sit was given out officially today that
10000 men of the volunteer army would
be mobilized here just as soon as they
have been mustered into the government
service. With the ten regiments of regu-
lars now sere filled to war strength, the
army at this point will number $4,000
men. 1t is also announced that Major
Generals Fitzhugh Les, Joe Wheeler and
James Wilson would be in command, the
purpose being to form the volunteer men
into three army corps.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
GOING TO THE FRONT.

Boston, May 6.-The first intimation
that the new volunteers from this state
were needed near the scene Of action off
the southern coast, came this afternoon
in despatch from the war department.
asking how soon Massachusetts, could
send ttroops to Chiokamauga. Gov. VOL
cott replied with characteristic prompt
ness, that with the mastering in OF a regi-
ment tomorrow, the men would be ready
to leave the next day, every man fully
equipped Tor service. @ As As one company Of
of Springfield was mustered In today and
the remaining companies will follow to.
morrow, it seems probable that this regi-
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
WAR NEWS SUMMARY.

The gunboat Vicksburg
and the revenue cutter Nor
rill were decoyed under the
the guns Of Santa Clara by a
schooner sent out from Ha-
vana harbor and only es-
capped being sunk by the poor
gunnery of the Spaniards.
The McCulloch has sailed
for Manila with important
dispatches for Admiral
Dewey.
A French steamer reports
that the Montgomery has
been engaged with a big
=, - ~. q
Spanish cruiser, but Secretary
Long denies that this is pos
sible.
General Blauco telegraphs
Madrid that wreckage Of the
Cincinnati has been washed
up along the shores of Cuba.
The Cincinnati is safe at Key
Wesr.
Madrid hears that the
Spanish troops have retired
from Manila taking their arms
and ammunition.
Lieut.. Royden reports that
the Maine regiment of volun-
teers will be recruited by
Tuesday.
Madrid papers say Admiral
Bermejo has provoked a cabi-
net crisis.
SIMPSONS fleet has been
reported as sighted north OF
Cape Hatyien. A battle is ex=
pected Tuesday.
The gunboat Termerario
left Montevideo yesterday.
Strong evidence against a
man arrested in Washington
as a Spanish spy.
1t is given out that 10000
volunteers are TO be modified
Immediately at Chickamauga.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
PASSED MAN.OF.WAR

Lewes, Del, May S-The British steam
er Etheireda, Capt. Trowsdell, from
Shields. arrived here today and reports
having passed d man-of-war about 40
miles east OF Five Fathom bank lightship
on Saturday morning at 8 O'Clock.
The warship was bark-rigged, one emoke-
stack, painted yellow, and had black
and white ports. She was sailing slowly
under fore and after canvas, heading
southeast. The captain says she showed
no flags and he was unable to learn her
name. No attention whatever was paid
to his vessel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
MANILA EVACUATED.

Madrid, May 8, II a. NIT is claimed
that message has been received here
from Manila announcing that the Span
ish troops have retired from Manila, tax
ing with them all their arms, ammunit-
ion and stores.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09

ment will be designated as the first one
to leave the state for the 'front.'
In the meantime the balance of the
troops at Camp Dewey are rapidly being
examined and there is every nrosnect thai
the entire four regiments will be COM
pIeted by Wednesday. The balance of
the state militia with the exception of
the cavalry is actively engaged in prepar-
ing for the work on the coast defenses
and numerous details from the Fifth
Regiment and the three batteries will
leave tomorrow for various points FROM
to New Bedford.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
COAL FOR PORTO RICO.

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May
8.-The British steamer Arbboorugh.
having on board three thousand tons of
coal has arrived here from Scotland,
bound for San Juan de Porto Rico. She
called here for orders, and to see II it was
safe for her to proceed. The German
warship Gier leaves here today for Cuban
waters.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
SPANISH GUNBoATs SEEN.
Copyright, 1895, by the Associated Pres

Cape Haytien, Hayti. May s.-The AS
sooiated Press despatch boat Dauntless
has arrived here. According to advices
from Martinique the Spanish feet has moi
been sighted off the island.
The governor OF San Juan de Porto
Rico, recently received orders from Ma.
drid to provide rations for 40, 900 troops.
He asked the time Of their arrival and
got the reply: movements of the Span.
ish feet are kept strictly seorst. Your
question cannot DO answered. BE pre-
pared.
1t is said that five Spanish warships
were seen off St. Thomas on THURSDAY.
but they were probably only gunboatss
from San Juan de Porto Rico, scouting.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
UNCOMFORTABLE AT POINT COM.
FORT.

Old Point, Va, May SION board
flagship Rrooklyn)-The day here was
miserable, cold and rainy and nothing
of very great interest transpired. The
Vesuivus went out early in the day,
bound for. Key West to join the block
aiding squadron, but returned to anchor
at z D. M, on account Of heavy weather.
The Swanee will go out tonight for the
same port. Neither the st. Paul nor the
New Orleans have arrived.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
Reported That Sampsons Squadron Has Been Sighted
so Miles From Cape Haytien.
Madrid Dispatch Says Spainards Have Evac
uated Manila Taking Arms.

The McCulloch HAS Sailed Important
patches for Dewey-Three Into
Key West-Leiuf. Royden Reports That Regiment
WIFE BE Mustered i'm by Tuesday Probably-A Man Ar
rested Spanish Spy Strong
Evidence-Adnnirai Bermijo Said Have Provoked a
Ga Cris
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
HEADY FOR CHICKAMUGUA.

Boston, May e.-The Associated Press
Is informed that Gov. Wolcott, received
telegram from the war department to-
Gay asking how soon troops would te
ready to move to Chicamaugua.
he replied that one Infantry regiment
would be mustered in Monday and would
pe ready to move fully equipped.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
TO RETAkE PHILIPPINES.

Madrid, May e.-Lieut. Col. Correa,
minister Of war and admiral Bermeio,
minister of marine, are organizing rein
forcements for the Philippines.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
MoNTAUK WAITS FOR STORM.

New York, May S.-The ST. Paul and
the monitors Vixen and Montauk lay in
the bay off Cape May, n. j., today. The
ST, Paul apparently was waiting orders
while the monitors were waiting for a
break in the storm SO they could proceed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
NEW ORLEANS JOINS SQUADRON

M Newport News, Va, May s.-May s.
squadron at Old Point Comfort shortly
after seven O'Clock this evening. 1t is ex-
pected that the New Orleans will coal
mere and while her brinkers ara being re-
plenlshsd she will recaive her coat OF war
pain.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
SPANISH BOATS NEAR GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar, May s.-All day long the
converted steel yacht Geralda, has been
cruising in the Straits of Gibraltar with
q large torpedo boat. The Spanish steam
er Pielago, now converted into cruiser,
is stationed at Algeciras.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
TEMMRARIO SAILS.

Montevideo, via Galveston, May S.
The Spanish torpedo gun boat Temerario
left toaay.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
JsPECTED SPY LEAVES FOR NEW
YORK.

Port au Prince. Hayti, May s.-Mr.
Trojelles, an Englishman, who while re-
porting for an American paper was sus-
peoted of being a spy was forced to take
refuge on q foreign vessel and is now on
his way to New York.
The Associated Press despatch boat
Dauntless arrived today at Cape Haytien
Madam Hermance French subject
residing in Martinique, and an Octoroon,
who is accused of having insulted the
wife of President Simon Sam in the
cathedral during the Easter service in a
quarrel over the occupancy of seat, will
be expelled from the country. The decree
of expulsion will be published tomorrow.
The quarrel grew out Of an old feud
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09
4 SPANISH SPY.
Strong Evidence Against Man Ar.
rested in Washington.

Washington. May s-Chief Wilkie of
the Treasury secret service today ex.
pressed his unqualified belief in the guilt
OF the man arrested at his direction last
night as Spanish spy. The mans name
is not Rawlings but George Downing,
apparently Of thirty years Of age, five
feet seven inches in height and of athletic
build and Bohemian in appearance. Mr..
Wilkie tells an interesting story Of the
mans doings lately and the steps which
led to his arrest.
Downing ne says, sis an English
man by birth, but naturalized Ameri-
can and was formerly chief yeoman on
the cruiser Brooklyn. His discharge from
that ship dates about two months ago
Our information shows that on last Fri
day he had conference with Lieut.
Carranzas, who was u naval attache of
the Spanish minister Polo, and who was
then at Toronto. He furnished Carranzas
general information about the navy and
particularly about the Brooklyn. He
spoke in disparaging manner of the
American navy. After one and half
hours talk he came to Washington at the
direction of the Lieutenant. Before leav-
ing Toronto Carranzas gave Downing an
address, apparently that of a residence in
Montreal, to which he was to send all the
Information he obtained. Downing ar
rived here yesterday afternoon and went
directly to No. 916 e street, where he had
stopped no longer than week ago.
When he left he told the 1andlady he was
going to Virginia. Shortly after reaching
his room he went out again to the post
office and dropped letter into the box
for the address in Montreal which had
been given to him. The letter was inter-
cepted and examined at the post office. It
contained statement as to certain
matters in Washington; said the writer
would soon be able to forward some i'm
portant information about the Holland
submarine boat, gave a summary of the
steps for the relief of Admiral Dewey and
promised data as to the movement of
American colliers or coaling ships.
Downing also said he intended to go to
Norfolk, which place he hoped to reach
Tuesday, and expected to obtain i'm
portant information. The letter was
signed simply with the initials, @. D.
We were we'll satisfied by this time that
the man was spy and he was arrested
and turned over to the military authori-
ties.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-09

Continued on Second Page.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
COURT MARTIAL CASES.
Several Soldiers at Camp Mer- Pitt Are Tried and Punished
 for Various Offanses

Private Harry c. Falls of Company E., First Montana Volunteer Infantry, having been convicted by court-martial at Camp Merritt of drunken and disorderly con- duct, has been sentenced to imprisonment for two months at hard labor and to for felt S20 of his pay.
 Private Joseph Middlesworth of Com pany r, First South Dakota Volunteers, has been dishonorably discharged for a violation of the thirty-second and sixty second articles of war. For the same of fense Private Rial T. Rolfe of the same company and regiment has been sentenced to three months Imprisonment and to be dishonorably discharged.
 Private William Hanson of Company H. same regiment, has been sentenced to one months Imprisonment and to be dishon- ard, Company F, same regiment and same offense, two months at hard labor and to forfeit $lO of his pay: Private Lloyd Butcher, same company, 50 days at hard labor and to forfeit $10 of his pay; Private Edward Dingman, same company, same offense, sixty days at hard labor and to forfeit S20 of his pay; Private Charles w. fantry, violation of sixty-second article of war, two months at hard labor and to for felt S17 50 of his pay; Private Frank T. Corbin, Company G, Seventh California drunk and disorderly, released from con finement and restored to duty; Private John Cooney, Company K, Twenty-third United States Infantry, violation of the thirty-third and sixty-second articles of war, to forfeit $10 of his pay; Private John Scholtz, Twentieth Kansas Infantry, violation of the sixty-second article of war was acquitted
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
w ar Incidents.

The members of Governor Budds statff will to-day present a handsome sword to Lieutenant Herbert Choynsk of Battery B, California Volunteer Artillery. The presentation will be made in Adjutant General Barrett's office in the Palace Ho- tel by Governor Budd on whose staff Lieutenant Choynski held a position until he enlisted in the volunteer service
 Captain John l.. Sehon, assistant adju- tant general, United States Volunteers, Is relieved from duty at Camp Merritt and is assigned to duty as assistant to the ad- jutant general of the division at military headquarters in the Phelan building.
 The order appointing, First Lieutenant George H. Cameron of the Fourth Cavalry as engineer officer has been revoked.
 Major Thomas M. K. Smith of the First Infantry has been detailed as mastering officer for the Department of California.
 First Lieutenant Dss and the enlisted men constituting the recruiting party for the First Battalion, Heavy Artillery, Cal ifornia Volunteers, are relieved from that duty.
 Captain O'Brien of Company H, First Tennessee, was taken to the French Hos pital last night suffering with typhoid fever. His condition is considered very serious, and chances of recovery are slight
 Peter Foley, civilian, had an alterca- ton with Corporal Matthews of the Four teenth in one of the dance halls which abound in the vicinity of the camp Foley struck the corporal with a brick This was too much for Matthews friends. and Foley was soon buried under mountain of bluecoats. He was afterward arrested and charged with assault.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
FIT TO BE MUSTERED IN.
Ten Companies of the Eighth California Prepared and
 Qualified to Serve.

CAMP BARRETT, Fruitvale, July D. The routine duties of camp were resumed this morning after the two days com parative freedom, and were it not for the feeling of apprehension that has grown out of the Governors delay in appoint ing the line officers of the regiment there would be nothing whatever to interfere with the advancement of the men. But somehow there is feeling abroad that many of the old officers are to be dis placed by new men, and in consequence considerable dissatisfaction exists. In one or two companies it is openly assert ed that if the regular officers are turned down the men will refuse to enter the volunteer service.
 The mastering officer Is anxious to con- plete his work, and tonight he tele- graphed to the War Department that ten companies were ready to be mustered in, and that the other two would undoubted- ly have men enough by tomorrow to bring them up to the maximum. He set forth that the officers had not been ap- pointed yet, and asked if the companies could be mustered in without the officers If he receives a favorable reply he will proceed with the work tomorrow. This is likely, however, to create some con- fusion, for the men would be in the Unit ed States service, and, therefore, not sub 1eCt to the orders of the present officers. The first Sergeants would be in command of the companies and AdJutant Smith ana Quartermaster Heller, the only two com missiOned officers in the regiment for none of the field officers have been mus tered in yet.
 It is probable, though, that the appoint ments will all be made tomorrow, thus avoiding this confusion, for it Is under- stood that Governor Budd has the list of fortunate ones all made out.
 Surgeons Shields, Dudley and Yost did
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Celebrate the Anniversary of Ameri- can Independence With a Rannuet

California Chapter No. ,, Royal Arch Masons, last evening celebrated the one hundred and twenty-second anniversary of the Declaration of Independence py a grand banquet in the Temple. There was large attendance of the membership. and after the delicacies had been dis cussed the following toasts and songs were given:
 Music, Bennetts Orchestra; opening address Charles " Decker, H. P. song, ",Tenting To, night. California Commandery Quartet: .'The Day We Celebrate,' Rev. W. E. Smith; music. Bennetts Orchestra; song, Our Regiment ; California Commandery Quartet; ''The Ameri- can Nation, w. l.. Pierce: song ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic" w c. Campbell; cor net solo. ''The Star Spangled Banner; Our Flag" M. A. Dorn: song. ''The Star Spangled Banner, Samuel D. Mayer; Our Chapter California No. 5, R. A. M." Franklin H. Day r. N P; music Bennett's Orchestra; song James E. Gordon; song, Red, White and Blue" California Commandery Quartet; the national hymn, My Country 'Tis of Thee"
 The menu card bore upon it's face the insignia of the chapter, under which were two crossed silk American miniature flags, fastened by a true lovers knot in tricolor On one side was the square and compass and on the other the pick shovel and sprig of olive.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
INFERIOR UNIFORMS.
Clothing Supplied the Kansas Troops Not Up to Standard
 Eiqhth Corps Notes.

The Board of Survey appointed by Gen. eral King to report upon the uniforms of the Twentieth Kansas Regiment made it's inspection yesterday. The board re- ported the uniforms to be of a very in- ferior quality.
 Eleven recruits for the Second Oregon will reach Camp Merritt to-day and twenty-four more are expected on Fri day.
 Captain Caine of the Utah Troop of Cavalry, having been granted ten days furlough by Major General Otis, will leave to-day to visit his family in Salt Lake City. During his absence First Lieutenant B. x. Smith will be in com- mand of the troop.
 General King has issued orders detail ing Captain A. W. Perry, brigade quarter master, to act as special inspector of the Second Brigade, and to have charge of the police and condition of the various camps in the brigade.
 The same order appoints Captain J. B. Hardy as brigade commissary.
 Surgeon Major Samuel O. l.. Potter, who has been assigned to the First Bri- gade, reported to General Marcus P. Mill Ter yesterday.
 Two more deaths occurred yesterday at Camp Merritt Private E. J. French of Company J, Seventh California, and Pri- vate Bennington, First Montana, suc- cumbed to consumption. Both men have been confined at the French Hospital
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
REG(JLA AR TROOPS WILL SAIL
 FOR MANILA NEXT MONDAY

(, Petaluma, seventeen out of 9S exam med. Captain Barnes company is way below the minimum, but Barnes says he w, Wlli nave enough more men tomorrow to Ill the company to the maximum.
 The monotony of camp life was broken thls evening by a fire which destroyed the residence of Pearl Lund, the actress. MISS Lund lived with her mother at the corner of Putnam street and Wheeler avenue, hardly block from camp. The actress accidentally upset lamp, and in SldntIy the house was in a blaze The boys rushed over from camp and long be- lore the Fire Department reached the scene had succeeded in saving most of the fur niture. They formed a cordon around the place and guarded the effects from ire sponsibie parties. They worked ike beavers, but owing to lack of apparatus they were unable to save the building. A trunk belonging to the actress mother. containing $500 and some valuable clothes, could not be passed through a window. ana the boys were compelled to abandon Private John Riley of Company D is in the hospital with a badly swollen arm, caused by spider bite last night. This morning Riley felt a stinging sensation in his right hand when he arose, but paid no attention to 1t. His hand soon be- gan to swell. and now his entire arm Is affected. It is exceedingly painful, and the surgeons fear that blood poisoning will set in. Several large field spiders have been found in the tents, and Surgeon Shields says their bite is quite venomous.
 The condition of Private Evans, who was injured Saturday by striking his head while diving, has shown no improve Tent to-day, and the surgeons are some what worried. They can find no trace of fracture. but the paralysis of the body and limbs continues.
 Company L of Marysville is minus; one man Private Hansen celebrated ;he FC CurtL and Schley's victory yesterday sounded this morning he was overcome with that awful feeling. Hansen kicked
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
NEW YORKERs ORGANIZE
Forrner Residents of the Empire State Arranging to Entertain
 the COminU Reujroept

The former residents of New York held meeting at the Occidental Hotel Ia st evening and organized with Genera, w Ii. l.. Barnes as chairman and Colone, H r. Bush secretary. General Barnes stated that the meeting was for the burmese of making arrangements to properly receive the New York volunteer regiment which is about to leave the Empire State for. tb;s city. It is proposed to give these soIdiars characteristic San Francisco recention and the gentlemen named on the commit, tees are guarantee that the event vii, be notable one. They were as follows
 Arrangements-Max Pepper P r. EiSb
 CT, ex-Sheriff McMann, l.. R. Townsend .snl and M. w. Barnett. 'eii'
 Finance-Max Pepper, Colonel " sSmedberg, Colonel c. M. Kinne. I. p Mo. Carthy, James Denman and F. A. Ba1d- win. 'iu
 Music-F. A; Baldwin, F. I. Turner and E. A. Mccarthy. "iio
 The meeting adjourned to meet Friday night at the Occidental. Ali natives oy former, residents of New York are re- quested to be present and offer sueqes
 tions as to the best way to receive and entertain the New Workers The reei
 ment will be either the First or Twenfv- second. The latter is from the city and the former is composed of Unattached companies from the vicinity of AIbanT.