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Evening star., 1898-12-02
NJ Hitch in Treaty rroceeding,

Regarding the reported hitch in the nego-
ueNorS AT Paris a cabinet member said to-
day that this has nothing to do with the
treaty along the lines Of the protocol He
said hitef Spain does not care TO part with
ou- 0f the Caroline Islands she can easily
refus- and this will end the talk on the
SUBJECT The ntcf States is simply a pur-
chaser Il Spain Will seh The question has
nothing To- DO with peace treaty.
Il can ne positively stated that no hitch
has occurred in the proceedings of the
peace commission. and the impression to
tn country that has been conveyed prob
ably arose through n misunderstanding OF
the pha~" which those proceedings hava
now reached With the acquiesccnce b.
tfe spanish commissioners in the American
demands set out in the original protocol all
d1HStr of failure 70 reach the point of
sisuaj ure Of peac. treaty disappcarcd
a. that such a treaty VIII be- forthcoming.
o. Ser4Eg al least all Of The protocol t.ints
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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
POSSIBLE RESULTS OF
 SPAIN'S PROCEDURE
Charles Page Quotes International Law Bearing on the Present
 Crisis.

Charles Page, a recognized authority on international law, was asked yester- day if a neutral Government would be permitted to deliver any war ships built in that country, which might be purchased by the United States or Spain, and replied em- phatically that it would, no matter if the purchase was made after war was declared. Not only could such shlps De turned over to the purchaser, put they could be fully armed and equlppeo py the sellers. More than that, crew could be put on board and the snip de- livered at any port Of the purcnaser without violating the neutrality laws but in the latter case, if the vessel were OVerhauled by a ship Of the opposing country, the crew could ofter no reSlst- ance. Were they to do so, IL Would De regarded as an act of hostility on the part of the nation furnishing the snip.
 In support of this MT. Page cited d case that occurred in this country our- ing the FrancO-PruSs1an war oI 1oto-i1 The United States had vast quantity of rifles on hand and an agent or the French Government purchased several hundred thousand of them ana shlpped them to France. Carl Schurz was a Senator from Missouri at the time and protested against the deal as being un- friendly to Germany. A Speclal com mittee of the Senate was appointed to investigate, and its report, Wnlcn was approved, set forth two points. The first was that the United States did not know at the time of the sale that the purchaser was acting for the French Government. The second was that even had his identity been known, the United States still had a perfect right to sell the arms, provided she was ready and willing to sell arms to Ger many on equally advantageous terms
 In the case of the Alabama, the Unit ed States demanded indemnity from England for furnishing the Confeder- ates with that ship. MT. Page cited the decision of the Geneva award, Which gave the United States S15,0O0,9OO, but expressly provided that this country contention that England should have kept her ports closed to the fitting out of privateers should not be considered international law unless the United States should call a conference Of the maritime powers and all of them should agree to such.
 President Hayes sent a special mes sage to the Senate calling it's attention to this clause in the award, but the United States never called for the con ference, and a member of the Senate said the United States might far bet ter give up the $15,000,000 1t had re- ceived than that such point should become international law.
 In reply to a question as to what comprised contraband of war, Mir. Page said that anything that might be used for the maintenance of an army was classed. as such. Privateering was simply a legalized form of piracy. A Government issued letters of marque to private individuals to fit out vessels to prey upon the commerce of a nation with which it was at war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
INTERESTS THE COAST. Bill to Pension General Piles Widow
 Reported Favorably.

WASHINGTON, March 9-The House Committee on Pensions to-day reported favorably Representative Barlow's bill pensioning at the rate of $20 month the widow of General W illiam A. Pile of Los Angeles.
 a postoffice was to-day. established at Tesla, Alameda County, Cal Walter H. Henry was appointed Postmaster.
 Pensions have been granted as follows:
 California: Origina1-William B. Fyfe Sr., Stockton, s12; Henry Marsh, Los An
 Oregon: Original-Special, February 26, George chester Thomas, Forest Grove sS Restoration, reissue and increase William J. Tabor, Union, $4 to SIP.
 Washington: Original-Hartford J. Rowe, Fairhaven, $. Reissue-lra E Spencer, Lewisville, SS.
 The following named officers of the Medical Department will be relieved from duty at the Army Medical School In this city upon the completion of the course on April l. and will take station as herein after set forth: Lieutenant Henry Page, Presidio of San Francisco; Lieutenant George Rauchfuss, Fort Apache, Arizona Territory.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
ALCER TALKS
 OF BIC GUNS How He Will Spend His Share of the ApprO-
 priation.
The Cannon for Coast Defense to Be Mounted in Hot
 Haste.
No Present Purpose to Call Out the Militia Nor to Increase the
 Standing Army.
special pigpatch to The can.

NEW YORK March 9.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: At conference between the President and Secretary Alger this morning plans for the extensions of coast defenses and the increase of the supply of ammuni- tion and ordnance supplies were con- sidered. and in a general way the ex- penditures of the War Department or the $50, ,000 O00 emergency appropriation were mapped out.
 Secretary Alger said to me tonight: ''The energies of the War Department will at first be directed to mounting at sea coast Notifications the guns on hand There are now ready for em- placement more than one hundred eight, ten and twelve-inch guns, and large number of such guns are finished at the shops ready for testing. These guns will be mounted on the coast as fast as emplacements are prepared TOT them and the laboring force of the en- gineer and ordnance departments VIII be largely increased to hasten the work At the same time the guns now being manufactured under contract will be hurried rapidly to completlon and the resources of companies equip ped to manufacture high power modern guns of various types. and especially rapid-fire guns, will be taxed to thelr utmost to increase the supply or ord nance.
 "Orders have been issued by the de- partment to all ordnance and ammun1- tion manufacturers and companies capable of manufacturing guns ana ordnance supplies to produce as much as possible until further notice. The | department has contracted to take OH their hands all that they may be able to manufacture for many months, prop ably a year, possibly longer,
 l 'All the resources in the army shops | and arsenals are being exerted to thelr l fullest extent to produce guns, car riages, small arms and ammunition: | The enlargement of the capacity or some of our arsenals is contemplated, 1 but no definite orders have been issued l as yet in this direction. The depart | ment has not yet purchased any ne" rifles, as has been stated. but Will pc m a position to- obtain large q"aStfIes whenever necessary
 | Secretary lAlger denied the report that | orders were issued to-day for the moD- | iliZation of the national guard.
 'Such an order under the elrcum- | stances" he said, would be indlscreet | and premature, and is altogether un-
 necessary. It would be an act of war uncalled for by any of the elements or
 the present situation. Whatever may be l done by the National Guard as on or | oanization to perfect it's efficiency will
 be regarded with favor by the depart ment but the standing army Will not be further increased, nor volunteers called into service of the United States nntiI such action shall be necessary to | defend the peace and integrity or the
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
BLANC0 SAYS AMERICANS
 WILL BE PROTECTED.
Assures General Lee That Our Citi- zens in Havana Are Not in
 Danger.

HAVANA, March 9-Consul-Gen- eral Lee is on the best of terms with General Blanco. Senor Jose Congosto and the most influential Spanish mer- chants. All assure him of absolute protection, even if the volunteers should make a demonstration. General Lee believes the volunteers would be controlled by the merchants in whose employ they are. Others doubt this, but the ranking colonel of the voIun- teers assures General Lee that the Consulate and the Americans would in no event be the object of a demonstra- tion should any occur. General Lee is no more anxious to remain in the vex- atiOus position than any other Consul in Cuba, but he has no intention of re- signing nor any belief that he will be recalled. He is cool good humored and somewhat impatient of the sensational and untruthful reports emanating from Havana or Key West. The volunteers are apparently more quiet since they were assured by the Government here and by Madrid that there is no inten- tion to disarm or disband the corps. The Havana battalions have been sup ported in their protest by comrades of the same corps throughout Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
 BY SAN MATED COUNTY.
Supervisors Pass an Ordinance Sub hitting Three Propositions to
 Populer Vote.

REDWOOD CITY. March 9.-The Super visors of San Mateo County have recently passed an ordinance submitting to popular vote on April next three propositions for the issuance of county bonds, namely, (D s4S 900 to refund the present debt, @ $50, 900 to build a new courthouse and Jail, (3) s31O0OO for repairing the present county road and building a road along the inc of the coast from the San Francisco to the Santa Cruz line. The bonds proposed are to run forty years and to bear Az per cent interest.
 The importance of this proposed bona issue led to a preliminary conference pe- tween several of the residents or the county interested in its advancement ana welfare, the result of which mas been the naming of a general committee to repre- sent all portions of the county ana 10 take up the matter in detall Tn all us aspects, so that intelligent, acton may De had at the coming electon. Ihis com mittee will hold a meeting at the county courthouse at Redwood City on Saturday, March 12, at 1 o'clock D. m. The IolloW- ing gentlemen were selected 10 serve on the committee above naned:
 +. s. Moody, J. c. RoobA F. 5. Douty, Timothy c. Phelps, c. E. Splivaio, Lotus J. Frank, Timothy Hopk ns, Jacob hreisS, R. H. Hatch. Alexander Moore, U. O. Daggett, George Sneatfl A. n. Fayso1nn' n George c. Ross, George H. Rice, John Il Doyle, Percival w. Seby. M. F. Dun, Horace Nelson, John T. Ralston.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
THE NACHIlS
 COMES HOME One More GunbOat A dded to the Coast Defense
 Squadron.
Returns From the ASiatic Sta ton by Way of the Suez
 Canal
Gunboat Castine Sails for Earbadoes There to Await Further
 Orders.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

All naval movements no matter how insignificant, are now watched with unusual interest in view of their DOS s1ble connection with the plans of the Government for the national defense in event of an outbreak of hostilities Consequently the arrival of the gun boat Machias at Norfolk this morning gave rise to all sorts of speculation. As matter of fact, this vessel, which has just concluded a three years cruise on the Asiatic station, was ordered home about two months ago, long before the present situation had reached anything like an acute stage. She made the voyage in a leisurely manner by way of the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea and made an uninterrupted run from Funchal Madeira Islands, to Hampton Roads, consuming about sev enteen days on the trip. She is said to be In need of thorough overhauling, and undoubtedly will be docked for that purpose. In case she should be needed, however, it would not take very long to put her into condition for active service. InaSmuch as there is no apparent necessity for reinforcing the already formidable fleet in the vicinity of Key West, it is more than likely that the MachiaS will remain where she is for some time to come.
 The gunboat Castine of the South At lantic station. which recently went to St. Lucia, in the Windward Islands, to receive slight repairs, left that port yesterday for Barbadoes.
 The Cincinnati, flagship on the South Atlantic station, is at the latter port and 1t is expected that both vessels will remain there for the present awaiting decision of the department as to whether they shall return to the South Atlantic station or come to the United States for such service as may be re- quired of them in the event of an out break of hostilitieS.
 Inasmuch as the return to Washing ton of Mir HulZ, who acted as one of the stenographers of the court of in Quiry at Key West, has been made the basis for the assumption that he brought to the Secretary of the Navy a report from the court. and also that he gave the Secretary what purported to be the conclusions of the court as to the cause of the Maine disaster, 1t may be stated by authority of the Secretary that he has not seen nor communicated with MT. Hulz since the latter's return, nor does he expect to do so. So Tar as can be gathered MT. HulZ left the court of inquiry because it had no longer need of his services. There was more than one stenographer employed by the court at the time when it was deemed essential to make haste in taking the testimony of the survivors Of the wreck in the early stages. When that had been done it was possible to proceed be- fore the court with less stenographic assistance, and MT. Hulz was allowed to return to Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
HARVARD MEN ENLIST
 TO FIGHT THE D0NS.
Son of Secretary Alger Recruits a Regiment of Soldiers at the
 University

BOSTON, March 9.-Harvard is ready for war. This news is official and ex- elusive. Only a handful of persons, each of whom is sworn to secrecy, have any idea of the defense of the coun- try by the active preparations now go- ing on among the men of Harvard Uni versity. F. M. Alger, son of Secre- tary Alger, is the man who is in charge of the arrangements, and he is act ing with such rare tact and effectual secrecy that his movements are almost absolutely covered up, and even the faculty of the college is absolutely in the dark as what he intends to do.
 The first intimation given to the War Department concerning the defensive measures on foot in the university was telegraphic dispatch sent yesterday by young Alger to his father in Wash ington to the effect that he had re- cruited a whole regiment of students who were only waiting for a chance to
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
HEAVY ORDERS FOR
 AMMUNITION SUPPLIES.
Captain O'Neil Will Keep Powder and Projectile Companies Very
 PI1Su

NEW YORK, March 9.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: Thou sands of pounds of powder will soon be at the disposal of the Navy Depart ment. The Duponts and the Califor- mia Powder Works advised the depart ment to-day that they had commenced the manufacture of the supplies asked for by Captain Charles O'Neil, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. Captain O'Neil was also informed by projectile firms that they would begin work at once on orders for 3O.O00 shells of 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 inch calibers. l un- derstand Captain O'Neil placed to-day orders for $47O, GOO worth of ammunition with the United States Projectile Com pany and the Driggs- Schroeder Con- pany These orders will be followed by an order tomorrow for fifty rapid fire guns of small caliber.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
ARTILLERY OFFICERS
 TO BE PROMOTED.
Addition of Two Regiments a Step Upward for Number of
 Regulars.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-A large number of promotions will result from the organization of the two new artillery regiments. The following officers have been ordered to examination to deter mine their fitness for promotion: Cap tain James B. Burbank, Third Artill- cry; Captain William F. Vetse, Sec ond Artillery: Captain Frank C. Cru gan, Second Artillery; Captain George Mitchell, Second Artillery; Captain Sel- den A. Day, Fifth Artillery; First Lieu tenant Garland N. Whistler, Fifth Ar tillery; First Lieutenant John G1fford, Second Artillery; First Lieutenant Se- bree Smith, Second Artillery; Captain tain John F. Story, Sixth Artillery; Captain George c. Greenough, Fourth Artillery; Captain Edmund K. Russell, First Artillery; First Lieutenants Henry A. Reed, Second Artillery; Alex ander B. Dyer, Fourth Artillery; Lev eret H. Walker, Fourth Artillery; Will liam P. Duvault, Fifth Artillery; Henry M. Andrews, First Artillery; Charles D. Parkhurst, Fourth Artillery; John T. Honeycutt, First Artillery; James L. Wilson, Fourth Artillery; John r. Wisser, First Artillery; Henry R. Lem ly, Third Artillery; William B. Homer, Fifth Artillery; Albert Todd, First Ar tillery; Edward T. Brown, Fifth Ar tillery; Henry H. Ludlow, Third Ar tillery; Victor H. Bridgman, Second Artillery; Clarence Deems, Fourth Ar tillery; John " Whit, First Artillery; Second Lieutenants William J. snow, First Artillery, and Thomas B. Lam oreaux, Fourth Artillery; First Lieu tenants George E. Sage, Fifth Artillery, and M M. Macomb, Fourth Artillery, and Second Lieutenant w. c. Davis, Fifth Artillery
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10

be quickly taught how to run ma rine engines and require little other training to make them valuable aboard ship.
 The War Department is arranging to secure a large supply of the most modern rifles, sufficient in time Of emergency to arm force of 5OO,oOo men. The need of these modern guns has long been apparent, but Congress has not shown disposition to supply any reserve of rifles for use by vol unteer force in time of war. Now, however, an adequate supply of the most effective rifles will be among the uses to which the War Depart ment will put it's share of the defense fund.
 It is stated by high officials of was necessary to inquire into the merits of the various guns on the market. The department would turn to the best sources of supply. These, it is said, are ample within the United States to turn out rifles of the most approved pattern as fast as the Government wants them. It is not unlikely, however, that the demand will require the army to turn from the Krag -Jorgensen rife, now in use, and adopt in part at least, one of the American made guns. General Miles strongly faVors the straight pull gun" It is of American make and has been adopted by the British Government as the standard arm, a million being now in the hands of British soldiers. General Miles re- commended it's adoption eighteen years ago when a member of a board for the choice of a rife. He con- tinued his advocacy of it, and in view of his ranking position in the army, his view will have much weight. This gun is used by the United States Navy and this is being urged as an- other point in it's favor, as the re- serve supply would be available for either branch of the Government ser vice. The Ordnance Bureau of the War Department has control of the letting of contracts for rifles, small arms, etc. The officials of the bureau observe great reticence, feeling that the publication of what they are do- ing would prejudice the interests of the Government. But the closing of contracts is almost a question of time, for the heads of departments are agreed that these supplies are the first to be secured.
 Like attention is being given to supplies of powder, cartridges, etc., for the army. Those in authority say orders can be filled without delay, and that about the only branch of ordnance on which the facilities are not fully up to an emergency de- mand are those for heavy fortifca- tion guns.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
KID M'COY NOW CLAIMS
 TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Says He Will Defend Them and Signs Articles for a Match
 With Ruhlin.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 9.-"Kid'' Me Coy in a signed statement to-day, lays claim to the middle-weight and heavy weight championships of the world. He asserts that his forfeit of $5000 has never been covered and that under all laws of the prize ring he is entitled to both cham pionships Personal notice had been served upon Fitzsimmons of the Kids in- tentions. Closing his statement Mccoy says:
 Therefore, my challenge being unac- cepted and my forfeit money uncovered, I claim the middle-weight and heavy weight championships of the world and will defend them according to the rules of the prize ring.
 Mccoy, under his forfeit with Billy Madden tonight, signed articles for a fight with Gus Ruhlin, another claimant for the championship. The articles call for a match at catch weights, to be held within three months before the club offer ing the largest purse or percentage The gate receipts are to be divided, 65 per cent to the winner and 35 per cent to the loser. The match is to be for the worlds cham pionShip.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
Arizona Wants to Fight.

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 9.-The fol- lowing telegram was sent to the Presi- dent to-day, signed by Charles H. All CTS, Acting Governor of Arizona:
 Arizona people, regardless of politi- cal faiths, unite in congratulating you upon your firm, conservative and patri- otic course in the present trying stua- ton between the United States and Spain. In the event of an emergency we beg to be remembered in the call for assistance, assuring you of the pa triotic enthusiasm of all our citizens who will willingly shoulder their mus kets in support of the nations honor should that be called in question"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10

get into the thick of things. This dis patch, which was read at yesterday s Cabinet meeting, was the sensation oi the day, and was by all odds the most reassuring piece of information tnat had come into the hands of the admin istration. Every member of the Cab inet was delighted. though some or the Western members seem scarcely 10 credit it's truth.
 To-day I called on young Alger to get the truth of the matter from his own lips, and by printing it vindicate the serious intentions of the members of the university. It was Just al the close of English, while young MT. Al ger was making a bee line between Harvard six and Leavitt and Pierce's and I intercepted him and told him that it was no longer possible 10 Keep the house in the dark as to ms move ments. With considerable reluctance he admitted that he had sent the tele-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
Sale of California Horses.

NEW YORK, March 9.-The Kehogg horse sale was continued at Madison square Garden to-day. While some of the prices obtained were good, the bidding in general was light. The best prices follow
 Stock of William Corbetts Sap Mated stock farm of California: Blk. g., by Sable Wilkes-Flora Grande, H. E.. De morest. Orange, N. J., $650; blk. C.. 1897 by Gro Wilkes-Mary Best (by. Guy WiIkes). J. E. Cochran, Newark farms Della, $1O25; Mary Best. 2:1214 at 4 years ch. m., 1890, by Governor Wilkes-Mont- rose (by Sultanl, c. H. Smith. Brocton 1890. by Sable Wilkes Ellen Mayhew (by Directory. James w. Daley, Mount Kisco N. Y, $470O; b. f., 1896, by Guy Wilkes Blanche, J. E. Cochran Jr., Chester, Pa s55O: Annie G, pr m., 1885, by Le Grande- Hannah Price (by Arthurton). c. H Smith, Brocton, Canada, s2500
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-10
PLEASED WITH THE ROUTE. Good Outlook for the Projected Line
 From Fresno to Monterey.

FRESNO, March s.-JI w. H. James, railroad expert from London, arrived here to-day. He Is accompanied by Colonel A. w. Jones and Major P F Dandrioge pprean;zed to build a railroad from Fres- no nfstDnSfo to Monterey. Mr. James is here rep resenting London capitalists. He has travelled from the ra}pp prUposfo fo Hollister and go from! there by team to Monterey. If his repoit be favorable the capitalists who have tent him here will advance the money With which 10 pulln satisfied with the route as far as he has been over 1t.