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PosToFFIcE NOTICE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., PoSToFFiCE NOTICE.
Should be read daily, changes may occur at
any time
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of
sailing daily, and the schedule OF closings is ar
ranged On the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending Decem-
Der q, the last connecting closes will be made
from this cifice as follows:
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prompt and permanent cure or charge Con-
sultaton free. DIR. McKEEHAN. sic 18th st. NV.
Offce hours, g. U. to p. m. Closed Sundays.
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HOW our COMBINED COMPARE SPANS.
MOBILE RENDEZVOUS
IT WILL HE NEXr ~ IMPORTANCE
TO TAMPA. FLA.
Large Quantities OF stores Are ON
Hand and Transports Are Ready
for Embn rlSutiou of Troops.

Mobile. Ala. MAY 20.-Ml Indications
are that Mobile viii be next to Tampa, the
leading point of embarkation for regulars
and volunteers OF the Cuban army OF inva-
sion. The accumulation Of stores here
is a large quantity, the assembling OF
transports and the gathering OF more troops
arc the signs. There are two big ware
houses packed from top 10 Bottom With pro
visions The Wattcawan transport Is loaued
With forage and is bunked Tor the iop men
and horses and the Kanawha rs loaaeu
with coal for the Hoct There are seVenh
steamships here that can be bought ana
quickly converted into transports.
The Fifth cavalry from New Orleans
will arrive tomorrow afternoon. This Will
make four regiments and two cavalry
troops here of the regular army and two
volunteer regiments Two other regiments
ana First and Second Texac volunteers are
expected tonight. The Fifth cavalry VIII
be camped alongside the Second cavalry.
Owing to a lack OF water at a convenient
poirt In camp a water main has been run
through the camp and the service ls now
satisfactory
BrieaGier General H. S. Hawkins left
for Tan Ia today to command the seventh
army corps. Colonel De kusSey OF the
Eleventh succeeds to the command of the
First brigade OF the Fodr;h corps
Major T. II. Crowder judge advocate,
left tonight to report to General Merritt
at san Francisco.
Major General George Andrews assist
ant edjutant general, left tonight to tie
port to Governors Island. Lieu enaut
Hutcheson of The Ninth cavalry Is acting
assistant adjutaut general.
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WALTUALL's SUCCESSOR.
Congressman sullivan Ia lie Named
for the Place.


Washington, May 20. -congressmnn Will
Van Amberg Sullivan. representing the
Second congressional district OF Ml5sissip-
pi, will be appointed TO succeed the late
Senator Walthall and the announcement. ~
his appointment by Governor McLaurin
may confidently be looked for at an adiiy
date, This information was obtained from
trustworthy source, though 1t Is only
known TO few who are in the confidence
OF the State administration.
The announcement will not. however
provo altogether d surprise. as the friends
OF Congressman Sullivan have been tner-
getically pushing him forward 10. the
place and the indications haze all along
pointed to his ultimate selection by tie
governor.
Congressman Sullivan is the youngest
member OF the Mississippi delegation. ne
ing little over A. years of ago he Is
essentially a Mississippi product. Ia: ing
been born and reared in the olat,. where
he practiced his profession as iawye- TN
til his election to congress. He has never
been q candidate for any Office. the nom
nation for the present position now fcid
by Elm having been rendered TO hin as The
result OF deadlock between the four at
| pifants who were contesting for the nomi-
nation.
Though this Is his first term in congress,
he has managed. despite the disadvantage
arising from hostile majority. to lily
sustain during this brief service the CLAIMS
OF his friends and supporters and has
steadily forged his way to the front.
The unexpired term OF Senator Wsltlall
will expire March 3, 1901. Congressman
| Sullivan is a member OF the National DEM
ocratlc executive committee for Mississippi
and has always been an ardent advocate Of
| nings Bryan.
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MILES Is FOR DELAY
HIS DOZEN REASONS FOR OPPOSING
INVASION.
The Militia Not Drilled, the Climate
of Cuba Too Hot, and Many
other Objections.

Boston. May 2O.-The Transcripts
Washington special says: General Miles
is quoted on the subject of Cuban invasion
as having said TO friend;
1.-The army is not now in shape Tor the
invasion of Cuba and a great deal oil nara
work will be necessary before it can be
nut in proper condition for such cam
paign. 1t lacks discipline and, In fact Is
) deficient little in everything that enters
into the proper equipment of an army for
actual campaign. Better raw material Tor
magnificent army was never collector
together but more than that Is requ!rei
for effective operations in hostile ooun-
try under adverse climatic conditions Inc
troops are being hurried forward to the
places selected Tor general enoAmpm shts
| and will be nodded into shape as rayinIy
as possible. The preparation OF outhtths
| the army is proceeding rapidly. ana IN
| due course OF time the army VIII ne sea
| soned and ready for hard cainpaisnih 81
such as they would expect to encounter In
Undertaking the conquest OF Cuba
| The general did not name any time Tor
| throwing the army into Cuba, but II was
very plain from the tone OF his CONVERSE
| tion that several weeks must elapse before
the volunteer army will be ready ior inc
real business of the war. BY that time
the rainy season viii be approaching is
worst and epidemics, II there are to y:
any, will have developed In havana ana
elsewhere In Cuba The idea Of an aggrss-
| siye campaign against Cuba hsS rot been
| abandoned. however. but 1t will be UNDER
taken by sea and not by land unless CIR
| cumstances should make demonstra ion
| by The army an Imperative military nscfs-
| sity. Under such circumstances our army
would have to brave the dangers OF dis
ease as we'll as Spanish bullets. sum-
| cient number OF transports VIII De PM
| IN readiness for the movement of an army
| Of 30 600 TO $4,000 men across Cuba. Yes
| sells have already been chartered and hfl1
| in the vicinity Of Tampa and Key West
| for carrying $4,000 men.
other vessels are now being added to THU
| fleet constantly. The great camp vii
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CABINET IN SESSION.
NO CONFIRMATION OF THE WHERE
ABOUTS OF SPANS FLEET.
1t WINS Agreed that Ten Thousand
Spanish Troops Had to He Met
in the Philippines.

Washington. May 20.-Nothing of special
interest was given out by members of the
cabinet after tclays meeting. So far as
can be learned no official confirmation has
been received of the report thai the Span
ish feet has arrived at Santiago de Cuba
Whether Or not the navy department will
proceed en- the assumption that the Span
ards are in Santiago is not known, but
it is assumed that they will first ascertain
the facts beyond question before sending
a squadron at once on such long journey
The Philippine expedition occupied con-
siderable portion Of today's meeting. Gen
eral Greeley who Is organizing signal
service for The Philippine expedition, was
at the White House ahoLt an hour during
the cabinet meeting.
The discussion of the Philippine expeii-
ton bore on what the United States troops
would encounter there. The population of
the islands, the fighting force of the Span
iards in that quarier ana the geographlcal
paragraph OF th2 occupation of the ISLANDS
were considered. Statements as to the
troops which General Merrltts force VIII
have to cope with were submitted. They
ranged from 5000 to 90 coo Spanish soldiers.
number could be successfully counted o.,
as about 10000 men. The force already
selected to go with General Merritt was
believed TO be more than adequate to cope
with these troops, who were thought to be
in none the best of condition as to disci-
pine or equipment II the numbers were
found greater the administration would
send as many men as would be wanted to
reinforce those about to ctart with Cen
eral Merritt
A significant feature of the session was
the absence Of any discussion OF the mil
itary and naval movements as to Cuba OF
the Span ish fleet This was one phase OF a
policy which has been agreed on between
the members of the presidents cabinet
and aside from Secretary Alger and Sec
rotary Long very little is known by th'
cabinet as TO what is going on in the sea
south of us. This is in line with the ad
ministraton's firm policy OF withholdns
any information that might be taken ad
vantage Of by the enemy in view OF Thu
| frequent chance conversations OF individual
members in which such news might b
Internationally made known.
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VOLUNTEER BRIGADIERs.
Knment of the officers who Are
10 'r"ISe Cnm m IL II 4.

gnment of the Officers who Are
TO Take Command.
Ellington, May 20.--By direction OF
President the following assignments
sadler generals of volunteers TO duty
tte several army corps, departments.
ons etc., We're made today:
gadier General Frances Guenther, to
econd corps. Falls Church, Va.
gader General Abraham X. Arnold,
cavalry division, Tampa, Fla.
sader General Alexander c. Nj. Pen
|on, to the co nmand of the camp at
Pstead, N. Y.
gadler General John S. Poland, to
ust corps, Chickamauga Park.
baaier General Simon Snyder, to the
corps, Chickamauga Park.
eaaier General Jacob f. Kent, to the
CORDS, Tampa, Fla.
sauier General Guy V. Henry, to the
division, Tampa, Fla.
sauier General Thomas Anderson, to
epsrtment of the Pacific.
sauier General Hamilton NJ. Watkins,
seventh corps Tampa.
saaier General Samuel Sumner, to the
division, Tampa.
iaaser General John C. Bates, to the
CORPS Mobile.
sauler General Andrew S. Burt, to
essnth corps, Tampa.
,er General f. b. Williston. to
~ corps and to the command of the
saMiery brigade. Chickamauga.
Srn Seneral Guy w. Latton, to
. I'm corps, Tampa.
ner General James w. Bristol,
corps. Mobile.
ear General A. p. Chafee. to the
corps, Tampa.
nsr, MR. GENERAL William Ludlow, to
nn,s Of the army.
vn,cers assigned TO corps and di-
|eom MI report in person to the respec-
analng generals thereof at the
|sa - m General Pennington will
a. 70 sM1empstead. N. Y, for the pur-
rl.ca anderson will proceed 10 San
al III n and report to the commanding
Win department. Of the Pacific. fol
"a Inc expedition to the Philip.
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and MIR. Daniel made set speech in adj
vocacy of the bill occupying the 1o1r for
two hours. The committee amendment
striking out the tonnage act was agreed
to. The committee amendment relating to
the taxation Of dstribu i've shares of per-
sCnal property was read. A committee
amendment making the leGacies excepted
900 instead of s5000 was agreed TO.
MIR Aldrich offered the bond provision
and the provision authorizes certificates Of
indebtedness as substitute for the sec
ton of the bill reported by tho committee
providing for the coinage OF the silver
seigniorage the issue of silver certin-
Gates and the issue Of Uaited States notes,
The bill was then laid aside and the
senate adjourned until Monday.
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THE COST OF THE WAR
EIGHTY MILLIONS HAVE nEJIN
SPENT IN THIRTY DAYS.
This Money Has Bceut spent in Al
the Large Ccnters-priccs
of Goods High.

Washington, May %. Tho thirty days of
the war which the United States is waging
against Spain have cost this country about
$50. o00. 600 or nearly $4,000 600 day, TO
date.
Tho cost OF operations in the future VIII
probably not be so great, as quite ne-hnlf
the expenditures so far have been in the
way of preparation. the requirement 81
warships, guns and equipments. 9ho or
day. 1t is estimated that more than 300 coo
people are actively employed helping tho
Nations land and sea forces get into i;;ht-
ing trim.
The persons who derive the most profit
from the contracts with the goycrnmout
are those who have ships, guns. c9muts-
sary supplies, boots shoes. uniform., ttnts,
cutlery tinware ana iiannes 10 sell, aGd
the railway companies. Most OF th3 pur-
chasing fer the government has been doHe
In the open market and AT prices nAci ny
the sellers There has not been TINE TO
advertise for proposals to furnish the goods,
and consequently there has not beeh mtch
competition.
The hurried preparations have been OF
such an extensive character that II has
not been possible 10 bny all the supplies
at any one center, Supplies, boats, am
munition and other necessary articles
have been purchased in San Francisco
Now York Now Orleans. Philadelphia,
Boston, Chicago and ST. Louis. The au-
ditors, to whom tho vouchers for sup
plies are furnished, decline to give any
information concerning the prices paid
for articles bought by the government.
Application made to Assistant Secretary
Vanderlip for the figures met with a po-
lite refusal on the ground that the In
publication at this time. II Is learned.
however, that the prices paid range from
2 to 10 per cent over the average cost
now are OF such vide range as 10 JUS
tify the characterization OF war prices
There Ia undoubtedly an understanding
between dealers 10 keep prices UP and get
as much as possible.
The government has expended for ships
purchased from other countries and rri-
vatc individuals more than $25,000,o0o
the price for each being decided by Il
board OF government officers qualified Ia
pass upon the value Of the vessels Of
fered In some cases the price paid has
been justified by the demand for the ser
vices of II. but In others She amount for
ships, particularly for yachts or trans
ports has been far IN eaccss ~ The real
value. naval officer who has Kept track
Of the toats purchased hy the navy de-
pariment figures aut that the government
VIII have "hnr LOT Of old junk left after
the war s over
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SPANS NEW CABINET.
sAGAsTA Announces THERE WILL
DE NO CHANGE IN POLICY.
The War Is to BE vigorously Prose-
cutcd-AdmirnI Ccrvera Congrnt-
uinted on His Dodging Abilities.

Madrid, May 20.--i p. m.The ministers
in full uniform appeared in the senate to-
day.
Owing 10 circumstances the new ministry
is nioknamed the "Clrcumstantial csbiret."
The premier, Senior Sagasta, explained the
ministerial crisis and asserted that the new
ministry will continue the policy of Tn.
former one. He related how Spain did
everything 10 avoid war until America, vio-
lating all recognized diplomacy. attacked
Spain with an injustice unprecedented In
the annals OF civilized history and com
PEELED Spain 10 respond with war TO war.
Spain would continue q toute outrance TO
the utmoxD until an honorable peace is OBJ
tanned
This is strong policy and the new
government will also theoretically conduct
negotiations with European and other
states.
Senior Penario proposed the senates con-
gratulations to Admiral Cervera on his
arriving safely at Santiago de- Cuba and
"cleyerly lodging the American squadron"
Captain Aunon. the minister OF marine.
res pended in the name of the navy, highly
extolling Admiral Ceryera. In so doing he
said the arrival OF the Spanish squadron In
Cuban waters would cement the friendship
OF the Cubans and Spain, and will prove 10
the world that Spain will never abandon
Cuba while the mother country retains her
vitality.
The congratulations were voted unani-
mously.
A Spanish official version OF the engage
rnent said to have taken place off Santiago
de Cuba Yesterday previous Ia the arrival
Of the Spanish fleet, says the American
warships were repulsed and adds that one
OF them was damaged.
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eventually be at Tampa. which is point
best adapted in many respects TO the nc
clima;ing of the volunteers. 1t is deemed u
necessity for them to undergo a period Of
seasoning under the hot sun of Florida and
/. is believed that such process Will re-
suit IN the saving Of thousands of Ameri-
can lvos whch would be sacrificed If the
rien were taken from the North and trans
ported into Cuba without intermediate
preparation.
BY concentrating an army of Invasion
within few hours of Havana, the Span
iaIds will be kept In a continuous state Of
disquetudc. If fortune should decree n
great naval victory in the next few weeks
and the blockading of Cuba should continue
as It will be, II Is not impossible that long
before the close OF the rainy season peace
will have been declared. With evidence III
plain sight Of the purpose of the govern
nent to invade and capture Cuba in our
time and in our own way inducement TO
hold ont will he small.
Military authorities. while looking upon
sucf conclusion as possible. 90 not real
ly believe that war is going TO end without
a taste OF real fighting, and that tho Span
ish troops in Cuba under General Dlanco
viii make determined resistance before
yielding to the inevitable. They will have
to live for many months upon short rations
but those who are familiar with the island
believe that they can obtain enough to sub
sist upon for an indefinite period
Just how well off the Spanish soldiers are
In the matter of ammunition is ono of the
unknown quantities in the problem, ln-
formation upon that point is widely con-
flcting; the officials Of the war office are
uHablc TO reach a satisfactory judgment.
They have decided to give the enemy the
benefit of the doubt and go on the theory
that General Blanco is well supplied with
means If dcfpusn
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AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN.
New Minister of Marine Says spain
WI lie Aggressive.

New MtUtsfer Oi NNrtue ShSs SDHih
VIII lie Aggressive.
Madrid, May 20 Admiral CamaTa, tho
commander of the Cadi2 squadron. is hero
receiving instructions relative TO the dfs-
depends on the requirements OF the war. '
The new minister OF marine has Injected
1t is said he has been offered war muni-
tions from many quarters. 1t is evident
that the new Spanish cabinet intends to
push the campaign vigorously and It is
said will also negotiate actively with tcr-
eign diplomats 10 protect Spain against u
combination OF her enemies.
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
No Election Cases VIII lie Settled
This Session.

Washington. May 20.-lt has been de-
cided by Speaker Reed that no further con-
tested election legislation at this session
will be permitted to go through the lower
house of congress. He has ordered that tie
several contested election cases shall not
be brought up for consideration, ana mat
all reports en- suth cases Will be deferred
for action until next December. This uhase
Of the speaker will indefinitely postpone
action in the contested election cases
against Adolph Meyer, from the First con-
gressional district of Louisiana, and Gen
oral T. C. Catchings, from the Third con-
gressional district CT Mississippi,
Speaker Reed is said also to be opDosed
to the annexation of Hawaii, notwithStGnd-
ing tho wishes Of the administrator, ana
his efforts will be directed to choke OH
any attempt that may be made by ire
friends Of Hawaiian annexation to put su'h
a measure through congress at this SEES
sion.
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AZ CAMP ALGER.

eere,.. Volunteers on Hama.
Sshir.. Graiam 10 Command.
4. 500 May 2o.-At shutdown this
N, wv volunteers were under canvas
sor n ger ntar Falls Church, Va.
ha,s1 "erai William Grah.m. formerly
has W me Department of the Gu..,
er A. ~ assigned to be corps COM
Anced ,hap Aiger. arrived today. He
troons ' ne would assume command
rvsps In camp tomorrow.
|leaye plstrict OF Columbia regiment
a /, norrow evening for ChicLa-
hmc,-~ni be reviewed by the prcsj-
10 I'M afternoon and will then Pro-
y ~ special trains which are to
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WAR nuLLETIxs.

Poise. Idaho. May 2o.-The First Idaho
regiment. under command OF Lieutenant
Colonel Jones. has left for San Francisco
via Portland # III.
Tampa, Fla. May %. An tnysatigatiQn
OF the charges against youpG Garcia ~
Hernandez, suspected OF being Z spy. w.
conducted by Lieutenant Aiiiey Of aepefa&
Skaters ataff Hernandez. who u 8 ~
Of q prominent cigar NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Wqa m
rested while taking phnteoy6o11 - II
Transports q Tampe- j. N u Il 4
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ANAxIAs oUrDoNE.
BlancO Sending Out stories Which
Are Really Ridiculous.

Madrid, May 20.--ll p. m.--The goverli-
ment. 1t is nsid. has received dispatch
from Havana announcing that the rebels
have pronounced in favor of Spain and are
now making common cause with the Span
iards TO defeat the Americans"
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THE SENATE.
Auxiliary Navy TO he Enrolled-Wul
Re No Tonnage Tax.

Washington. May 2O-Soon after the sem
ate convened today Mr.. Hale. chairman OF
the committee on naval affairs. favorapiy
reported from the committee the house
Joint resolution providing for the organiza-
ton and enrolment Of an auxiliary naval
force which shall form an increasen me
Of defense. The resolution was passed
Joint resolution was also passed call
L.. =, the secretary CT war for a report
On ,hs Sabine Pass improvement
Al the conclusion Of the morning Dust
ress consideration Of the war revenue
measure was resumed.
Several minor amendments were adopted
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cn,,fornIa Reh Cross.

San francisco. May 2o.--A temporary
State organization has been effected by
the Red Cross society of California. vh'ch
already embraces all Of the lca5ius Hi'cs.
Good work is already being done for tue
soldiers encamped at the Prosidlo.
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MONEY FOR WAR.
Secretary Alger submits the Stnte-
mcnt Of Appropriations.

mcnt Of Appropriations.
Washington. MAY cO.-Secrttary Alger
has sent to the secretary of the treasury
for transmission TO congress supplemental
statements of appropriations aggregatins
SIS, caS.s4O required by the war department.
for the support OF the regular and voiun-
teer armies of the United States for the SIX
months of the fiscal year ending June 3D.
1899 in addition to the amounts previous
ly reported. Up to this time the estimates
and appropriations already made on ac-
count OF war aggregate s2sa.21o,s24. To-
dcy's estimate will be transmitted to con-
eress tomorrow.
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To Prevent Spain ConIing.

ST. Johns, n. r.. May 2e.-Tho govern
ment Is taking steps to prevent the Span
ish Cadiz squadron from getting coal In
Newfoundland waters and will at once dis
patch the colonial revenue cruiser IIna
TO patrol the south coast and report The
presence OF strange shipping. The British
warships are also preparing TO visit there.
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CuBA's VICE PRESIDENT.
senior Cnpotc VIII Go To View York
To AssIst In Dctnlls.

Ia Assist In Dctnils.
Kingston Jamaica. May 90 Senior Dom
lingo Capote, whose landing on the north
side of Jamaica from a sail boat in which
he came from Cuba, as reported in the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch from this place yes
tcrday, is the vice president Of the Cuban
republic Senior Copoto is on the way to
New York where. from his official status
he will be able to represent effectively ccr-
tain views of the Cuban chiefs. II Is ex-
planned that there Is no Intention OF sdp-
planting Mr. Tomas Estrada Palma. who
for several years has been at the head Of
tho Cuban junta in New York.
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proiectIle. Exn.n,lc.

carthagena. Spain May 2o.-~An explo-
sion today in projectile factory at the
Chateau San Julian killed Ave soldiers and
fve workmep outright and severely iAurei
slxty-two persons. among them the gov
ernor Of the port. The explosion was ac-
cidental.