Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-19

Hold the Philippine IslandSand 20 clear
Up Matters In Cuba-NO New or Inn
pOrtant Developments in the War situa-
tIon at Present.
New YORK, May y. "A dispatch to the
World from ST. Thomas says: Capt.
Gen. Macias and the government at
Son Juan are anxiously expecting the
Cape Verde feet to come to the rescue
of the island. While putting a bold
front before the people the authorities
are fearful of another disastrous on
slaught by Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron and are hoping that Adm.
Gervera will put in an appearance In
the harbor. Inquiries are made here
from San Juan as to the probable Local
ton of the Spanish warships and the
disquieting news has been sent
to Capt. Gen. Macias that the fleet is
far away from the troubled capital.
Macias sends word that he was victe-
rious in the engagement with Samp~
son. that his loss in soldiers was tri-
fling, that few civilians we're killed
and only two guns were dismounted.
The American ships, he declares, with
drew under fire that was maintained
until they were out of danger. The
damage to his new battery was re.
paired over night and the brick and
morter of the ancient stone fortitica'
tions were merely shaken up.
The French corvette De Genouilly,
which Law in San Juan harbor, and
suffered from shells thrown by the
American ships has sailed for Marti-
nique. Her officers take the dangers
to which she was exposed humorously,
but there will certainly be an interna-
tional episode growing out of the mat
tar
WIN Undoubtedly Be Second Call.
WASHINGTON, May T.-"There will
unquestionably be a second call for
volunteers" says well known west
ern republican senator who holds init
mate personal relations with Secretary
of War Alger. ITO properly hold the
Philippine islands," he continued, 1--WE
shall find $4,000 to $4,000 none too
many. To clean up matters in
Cuba we shall need not far from 2OO,-
900. With the regulars and volunteers
already in the field, we find ourselves
short about 70, 900 men. | understand
that the president is considering call
of 100, 900 additional volunteers also
understand the secretary of war and
Gen. Miles agree with the president
that a second call is a timely one"
Secretary Long has found it neces.
sary to issue general order calling
the attention of enlisted men particu-
larly to the uselessneas of EN-.
ploying attorneys in settling any
questions of pay, bounty, prize allow
ance or claims in general. All that is
possible to be gained may be accom-
plished by writing to the auditor for
the navy department, who is stationed
in the treasury department. Another
ing that all officers shall furnish the
navy depar tment with the name and
address of the nearest relative or the
person to whom advices should be sent
in the event of disaster.
No New DEVELOPMENTS in the Situation.
WASHINGTON, May II. AT Ii o'clock
to-day the president had not been ad.
vised of any important development
in the war situation so far as could be
learned. There were some interesting
exchanges of views on the situation
betw en- he. president and the callers
VINO saw nim, but to all OF them up TO
that hour he stated that there were no
Aigna fnhag an1 o1en
gested that it was a little early for
news. Secretary Long made similar
response to some of the senators and
representatives, who were numerous,
not only at the white house during
the forenoon, but also at the war
and navy departments. Representa-,
tive Walker, of Virginia, presented
the sons of Gen. Pickett, who made
the famous charge at Gettysburg, and
of Gen. Longstreet, who are anxious
for staff appointments. The president
gave the young men assurance that
they doubtless would be provided for.
Gen. Walker is also anxious TO go tc
the front himself. The president said
that If Gen Walker continued to insist
on going he would give him command
II possible, but urged that his services
were needed in congress A delega-
tion of prominent Louisianans, headed
by Representative Meyer, urged on the
president authority for the formation
of complete regiment of immunes
from that state for service in Cuba.
The president was greatly pleased by
the tender of their services as the
creation of organizations of immunea
has been desired by him all along. 1t
Is probable all will be accepted.
flag Chosen for Moro Castle.
CAMDEN, N j., May IA large
American flag used during the rebel
lion by the late Senator Cattell will
be the first flag on Moro castle after
the Americans capture it This Secre-
tary Alger has promised in letter TO
George Algor, of Merchantville, the
present owner Of the HRG