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BLOCKADE run AGAIN.
The MOntserFat Alleged to Have
Successfully Entered Havana

MADRID, May 10 p. ma dispatch
received from Havana this afternoon says
the Spanish steamer Montserrat which,
with valuable cargo. troops and large
sum OF money intended for Havana, es-
capped the United States feet and entered
the port OF Cienfuegos. has again run the
blockade of the American squadron and
has entered the harbor OF Havana in safe
~. 1t IL claimed here that this proves that
the blockade OF the Cuban ports is ineffec-
tive.
The Spanish mall steamer Montserrat.
which Is alleged to have run tho blockade
at Havana. appears 10 have reached Glen
fuegos on April e. with 900 Spanish SOL
diers, $500.uOo In silver and eighteen guns
or large ealiher, in addition to a very
valuable cargo. including a quantity OF
ammunition. The Spaniards claim the
Montserrat was sighted by an American
man-of-war. which fired on her. The mai
steamer, IL is alleged, mounting guns as an
auxiliary cruiser. returned the fire and
eventually reached Cienfuegos.
So many utterly false reports have been
given out in Madrid recently that Ameri-
can confirmation of the arrival OF the
Montserrat a. Havana win be required
before the story of the blockade running
Is accepted as truth.
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WILL xoT ACCEPT ALL OFFICERS.
4 Special Dispensation Has been
Made to Cover Peculiar Cases

WASHINGTON. May ln-war depart.
men. officials tonight authorized the state
ment that no orders have been issued to
mastering officers directing that they ac-
cept all regimental officers OF volunteer
troops appointed by governors OF states,
regardless Of physical disabilities.
In a few cases. where The governors were
particularly anxious 10 commission GER
tain officers. who ordinarily would be re-
jected on the ground of physical disability,
the mastering officers have been instructed
20 accept .hs services OF the officers: but
in each case q special dIspensation has
been required. and special notation OF
the disability was made for the benefit CT
the government
War department. officials are very much
averse TO the acceptance Of any men or
officers who are not perfectly sound physi-
caiy. and the exceptions that have been
made were In face OF the protests OF the
department.
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CORTEs PASSES WAR CREDITS.
stormy scenes In the Chamber, the
Republicans being Aggressive.

MADRID. May 100 D. m.--The cham
Der had a prolonged sitting this evening
with view OF passing the new political
measures giving the government author
ity 10 procure funds TO continue the war.
Senior Salmeron. the Republican leader.
alluded 70 the rumors Of the queen re-
gents ahdicat!on, and declared that thu
Republicans we're ready 10 form a gov
eminent forthwith.
His remarks evoked n storm of protests,
and Senior Salmeron was unable To pro-
coed for fully ten minutes Monarchistz
and Republicans shrieksd at each other
and the presidents voice was completely
drowned. When he finally obtained a
hearing. the president. Marquis Vega de
ArmiJo. requested Senior Saimeron 10
withdraw the calumny. Senior Salneron
refused. whereupon the president named
him and threatened TO name him thrice
II he continued his attacks upon the
throne As a result Of this caution. ard
Of the persistent monarchlSt Interrupt
tions. Senior Salmeron Yves compelled to
iesist.
Senor Sagasta. the premier. then rose
and declared that anyone trying To SOW
d,scerd among the Spanlar,s when the
nation was engaged In an international
struggle was unworthy Of the name OF
Snaniard.
senor salueron shouted: - am a good
Spaniayd."
This declaration was greeted with
uaonsrchis; shouts OF NO, no; out with
him"
Senior Sagas'a sppea1e,, ~ rhs patriot.
lam OF members and prayed the hassse 20
vote tse funds SO Necessary 10 coniue.
the war
Ills appeal vas greeted with the general
cry. we viii vote Immediately
S%nor SIivela. leader OF The dfssisen,
Conservatives. sAsi his party would ah
stain from further discussion and Wa
ready tn vote the urgs-7- W. faYs9s i'm
nvsdia;es~. bat re claimed the right II
debate the ether measures
Miiutght-The chamber has definitely.
adopted the war credits
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rersd at this onslaught s.ngle-handed ana
ilred wildly.
The winssow now swung around broad
aide 20 bring her two after guns 10 bear,
"a the Spanish feet scattered and lost for-
nation
The wins.ow soon moved 90 that she
Was ueppersng ali three boats a. once. Tne
sea was very heavy and the torpedo boat
relied so wildly that IL was Impossible 10
do good gun practice from her decks. osis
the rapidlty Of her fire and Its remarkable
effectiveness under the circumstances de-
noraiszed all three opponents, who after
the winston had fred about fifty shells,
began gradually TO work back toward the
shelter OF the harbor.
They were still hammering away with
their six-pounders. but their IRE was wild,
Several balls passed over the Wiusiow ana
one exploded 100 feet astern.
At last a cne-poand she'll In the Winsiow
struck the huh of the gunboat Pinzen
little aft Of amidships, and apparently ex-
pioded on the inside. The Winslow men
yelled. The Pinzen stopped, evidently dis
abled, while one of her comrades went to
her assistance. BY this time. the Spanish
boats had retreated nearly into the posi-
ton where they could not be followed. BE-
cause OF the mines. The Pinzen got under
way slowly and iimped homeward with the
help Of a tow lsne from her consort. Dur
ing this episode the MachaIs had return
ed and when within the two-mile range.
let fly two four-inch shells. which accsier-
ated the Spanish flight. The hosil.a man
aged to creep hack into Cardenas harbor
In safety.
This - the hottest encounter OF the war
In Cuban waters UP TO date. although IL
was in miniature, so to speak
The Spanish gunboats at cardenas are
small! unarmored craft. about the length
of the Winsiow. but mounting heavier
guns.
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SEWELL TO COMMAND
THE VIRGINIA CAMP,
He VIII Take Charge Of the VOlun.
teers, Who Will BE Held ns u
Reserve Force.

heScESc rOTCc.
WASHINGTON. May 10.-Maj.-Gen.
Sewell has been assigned to command the
concentration camp near Falls Church.
Va. This is taken as an indication that
the general has concluded TO accept his
military command, risking his tenure OF
office as senator thereby. The order is
sued from the war department today reads
as follows:
THE following named officers shall be
ordered to report to the acknowledgement
for duty with the troops. to go into camp
at Washington, d. c.: Maj. Seweil,
Brig. Gems. Poland. Kent, Young. Randall,
Schwan and j. c. Bates"
None OF the corps commanders has yet
been assigned finally, although the en-
tire list of commands has been prepared.
The three civilian major-generals are not
to receive such commands. but are as
signed to divisions Gems. Lee. Wilson and
Wheeler going TO Chattanooga for duty,
and Gen. Brooke will undoubtedly COM
mand one Of the army corps.
The war department officials admitted
today that all the regular troops now at
Chickamauga had been ordered away.
They refuse most positively to tell the
destination of the troops, contending that
to do so would be simply 10 invite attacks
by Spanish naval vessels upon the trans
ports which viii convey them.
Nine Of the new brigadier-generals have
been assigned to duty under Maj.-0en.
Brooke and will lick the raw recruits
into shape at Camp George II. Thomas.
They are Brig.-Gens. Briggs. Compton,
Burt. Sumner, Snyder. Henry. Lawton.
Chaffee and DAVIS. Gen. Schwan, one OF
the brigadier-generals assigned to duty
at the Washington concentration camp, Is
at present principal aide to Adjt.-Gen. Cor
bin. and has just been promoted to the
rank OF brigadier-general
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CATHOLIC PRELATES
FERVIDLY LOYAL.
Direct That at Daily Mass Prayers
Shall Be Offered for Victory
for America.

Catholic church. are true Americans. and
as such are loyal to our country and our
flag, and obedient to the highest DEGREES
OF the supreme authority Of the nation.
We are not engaged In war or section
against section, or OF state against state
but we are united as one man against .
foreign enemy and a foe. II. as We are
taught by our holy church, love OF eoun-
try Is next to love Of Gcd, a duty imposed
upon US by all laws. human and divine.
then Ii is our duty to labor and TO pray
for the temporal and spiritual well-being
Of the brave soldiers who are batting for
cur beloved country. Let US faithfully beg
the God OF battle to crown their arms on
land and sea with victory and triumph.
and to stay unnecessary effusion OF blood
and speedily to restore peace to our be-
loved land and people.
ITO this end We direct that on and after
the receipt Of this circular and until the
close of this war. every priest shall In his
daily mass, pray for the restoration OF
peace by a glorious victory for our flag.
We also direct that prayers for the brave
soldiers and sailors that fall In battle be
said every day after mass. These prayers
shall be said aloud, with the people. and
shall be Our Father and one Hail Mary
and the DE Profundis.
Eve pray that God may bless and pre-
serve our country in this great crisis and
speedily bring victory, honor and peace
TO all our people"
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MONTERREY A. FLAGSHIP.
Admtrai Miller VIII TO on Hoard Her
Unless other Orders Come

SAN FRANCISCO. May le-A9mlral
Miller intends 20 raise his flag on ore Of
'se vessels here. probably the Monterey
unless orders from Washington Interfere.
TIE Monterey Il the only vessel here with
Recommendations sor rag cfhcer
Twenty men were passed nv the naval
recruiting efttce today and al were sent
np 10 ,se navy yard 80 TIA Independence.
Tire osSsce at present = shipping only arst-
eiSss Tnachirlsts. first-siass Bremsn. sea-
men ard ordinary seaTs~n. As the Charles
ten viii take away nearly ali the available
'neS, when she IS fully commissioned and
the Philadelphia and YORKTOWN will both
need f9a crews. II Is expected that before
long The recruiting eEf:se WI: be shipping
all classes Of men
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NOT brush WITS cuNBOATs.
Terpeae Most Winsio~ Attacks Three
Standards and Drives Them On.

T>srpear nomt Winsiow Attacks Three
IN. ni.rds and Drive. Them on.
NEW YORK, May IA dispatch to the
Word from Key West says:
The torpedo boat Winslcw engaged three
apanish gunboats or Caraenas bay sun
day afternoon. She disabled one and came
ont unscratehed. Lieut.. Bernardo, Ensign
Barley and the men OF the Wfnsiox
thought the odds Of three 10 one sair
one. and their one-pounders fair match
for the Spanish aggregation or six pound
ers II was a brilliant minor engagement
The Winsiow and the gunboat Maehiss
were on the blockade OF Careenss yester-
day. The hareor IL thickiy s'rewn with
mines and sorpedoes. In the entrance TO
the channel three small, gunboats have
been bottled mp since the beginning Of the
war Occasionally they have stolen out
toward sea. but never venturing beyond
tho inner harbor. running like rats at the
sight OF American ships.
Torpedo boats have tried 20 draw the
enemy gu; hy dodxtnx inside a. far as
safety allowed. A few days ago q buoy
was moored by the Spaniards inside the
entrance Of the bay, TO mark the position
for the entrance ~ thu gunhoa;s. A sigma,
station on The shore opposite was Instruct
ed TO notify the ganscats inside when The
torpedo beats were within the limit dis
lance marked by the buoy. The scheme
YVES that the euneoats could run out open
IRE az the ons-mGie range thus marked of
FOR them and retreat without the chance
Of belag cut of. The men ~ the wsussow
eyed this buoy and guessed its purpose
On Sunday afternoon the Nachias stood
away 20 the eastward fer iaun, ard
the Winslow was iett alone 10 maintain
the blockade. TIE Wfnsiow steamed in
nearly 10 the range buoy, when the gun
boats slipred their eahes ara ran .he.r
safety limit. The six-ponndsrs were tra,n-
ed At 2.0e yards. In few minutes shors
signals were made 10 the Spantarss thar
the torpedo beat was In range The stx-
FOUNDERS cracked. and three shells threw
watersponts around the Wins,ew pm.
she was not struck. Instead az running
away she drove ahead. attacking the bats
Lieut. Bernardo no sooner saw The frat
white smoke putting from the Spanish guns
than be gave the word and the tive ser.
ward one~noanders dropped shells in the
middle or the fiotliia- On plunged the
Ntasiow 20 within $50 yards OF the sun.
hnats. while the row raised ev ire ran.fs-
IRE ene-poanders was like rafting tar.
Too. The Saaniasas were evidently stag
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WARNING TO POSTAL EMPLOYEES.
Cannot Give Any Information ON
War Matters to Newspapers.

WASHINGTON, May 10-Postmaster
General Smith today issued the following
order:
''All officers and employees OF the post
office department are hereby forbidden
To furnish informa ton pertaining to or
in any way bearing upon the war. to
newspapers or persons not connected with
the war department, or to any other per-
son up.ess authorized to do so.''
This order is made for the purpose of
preventing postmasters giving Informal
ton as to suspicious letters passing
through their office. Such information,
II Is thought, may in some instances be
incorrect and others prejudiciaI to the in
terests OF the government.
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the question when reference 10 the nomi-
nations was made. and he ard Senators
Bate, Bacon and Lindsay all commented
upon the fact.
Their speeches were not in the nature OF
fault-fnding, but the omission. they said,
was patent to all. Replies were made by
Senators Hoar, Carter and Wilson. The
last two stated that the far Western sec
ton OF the country also had failed to re-
ceive any recognition at the hands or the
president in the matter OF STAN appoint
ments.
Senator Hoar said there were still many
other nominations to be made, and while
he made no claim to be In the least the
presidents mouthpiece, he believed he
would make an equitable geographical
distribution of the officers.
All the nominations of stan officers were
referred to the military committee.
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Al! TROOPS ORDERED
FROM CH|CkAMAUGA.


ordered TO proceed at once. fully equipped
for field service. to Tampa, and report 70
the general commanding at that point.
Tn. same order formed the Second and
Seventh infantry into brigade. bfis.
Gen. A. r. Chaffee in command, VINO IS
also ,xdered to proceed as early as posi-
BILE with his brigade 10 Tampa
The quartermaster's department has been
completely overrun during the afternoon.
as each regimental commander had been
ordered 20 report at once as to the numner
of men Il, each command, estimate OF their
,eeess.t,es. ETC., for sixty. days and ra-
lions ammunition, supplies. etc. so that
these might be issued without delay.
gen. Miles VIII BE in Command.
WASHINGTON, May 1A-By Friday
morning the commanding general OF the
United States army, Gen. Miles. will have
assembled iis stan around him at Tampa
Fla. He leaves Washington tomorrow
night. taking with him Col. Mickier, Col.
Mans. Col. Greenleaf, Maj. Osgocd, MAJ.
Humnhreys, Capt. Seyburn and Capt.
Scott.
Unless plans are changed the genera
win 60 with the arst military expedition
arv force to Cuba. He is not expected to
relieve the N ajor generals. already select
ed for the conduct of the campaign, but
both In Florida and in Cuba Will exercise
the same general superintendent over the
campaign that he does now from his head
quarters in Washington.
1t Is expected here that within week
the first troops Will be on their way from
the United States to Cuba.
Orders have been given for 10000 ham,
mocks to be furnished for the army and
to be delivered. beginning Immediately
within the next fortnight. Experts have
reported that a hammock Is an absolute
necessity in q Cuban campaign.
Illinois Volunteers Go to Orleans.
SPRINGFIELD. IL. May 1o.-Gov. Tan
ner has received orders from Secretary
Alger to remove two regiments OF infan-
try, one regiment of cavalry and one light
battery to New Orleans not later than
Thursday.
Third Wisconsin Goes to Tampa.
MILWAUKEE, May 10.-The Third regi-
ment has been ordered to Tampa instead
Of Chickamauga.
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SPANS CABINET CRISIS.
The Present Government Impotent,
m1a Changes Are Necessary.

LONDON. May 1.-THE Madrid CORE
spIadeni or The Times. explaining the
cabinet situation, says; Senior Moret's
practical invitation 10 the chamber 10
declare What policy the country desires "a
adept hAs not met With genera, approval.
q being regarded. as Senior Slyeia said
SATURDAY, as confession OF impotence on
ire governments part, ard a conversion
or sbe corIes into a convention and OF
the cabinet into mere executive com
nsiStee
Cabinet chaages have become inevitable.
aud ihs G&rlsts. Republicans and Social
lists are nrsvarlag TO take advantages Of
any opportunity presenting Itself TO usQk1
UssehiaA kAppliy tn aoxlvtsv e ~
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TALK OF INTERVENTION
AGAIN CROPPING UP.
Foreign Powers Anxious for Spain
Not to Persist I'm u War Which
Means Absolute Rain.


WASHINGTON, May I0.-As a result Of
the Spanish reverse at Manila, leading
members OF the diplomatic corps repre-
senting some or the most influential OF the
great powers in Europe, have uIofficialiy
exchanged views on the opportuneness Of
a movement. dictated by the most friendly
spirit and IN the interest of peace toward
urging upon Spain the futility OF further
prosecuting the war and inducing her to
sue for peace on the basis OF the relin-
Quishment OF Cuba, the promise OF a war
indemnity and the occupation OF Manila
by Admiral Dewey until the war indem-
nifty is paid.
This discussion has been entirely unof-
fetal and without advices from their own
governments, but it Is said that SPANS
plight Is such at the present moment that
movement on the other side may begin
al any time toward inducing Spain 10
make terms for closing the war. In such
move, 1t IS pointed out. those powers
which have been friendly to Spain, partic-
uiariy Austria and France. might we'll
join In urging her TO sue for peace before
II Is too late. 1t Is said that the nations
most friendly TO Spain might suffer al
most as much as Spain HERSELF by pro-
longation OF the war and the ultimate an
initiation Of Spain. AT the same time.
those powers most friendly to the United
States. particularly Great Britain and Rus
sia, would, II La believed, JOIN in any move
ment promising to restore the peace Of
the world
The military attaches connected with
the foreign establishments here say that
Admiral Montejo and his entire staff Of
officers ought to be, and undoubtedly will
be, court martialed for allowing themselves
To be surprised by Admiral Dewey's fleet
The German naval attache, after secur-
Ing credentials from the navy department.;
has gone 10 Fort Monroe, where he will
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hybrid group, which includes several nom
descript and INSCRIPTIONS politicians. pre-
sents no immediate danger. Inside the
chamber they only number about thirty
deputies. and outside they have no eff
cient organization. except the Carlists.
who do not desire at present any insur-
rectionary movement, but only want to
discredit the monarchy, hoping that an
anarchistic republic would pave the way
TO a legitimate restoration il favor Of
Don Carlos.
producing an impression OF utilizing the
national calamites for their own ends.
Spain has not forgotten the terrible suf-
ferings of the last Carlist war. and does
not desire TO begin another struggle Of
the same kind.
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CANADIAN MILITIA INTERESTED.
Prominent Officers VIII Watch Mo
biltzatiOn Of Troops.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intellfgencer.
OTTAWA, May lo.-The Dominion gov
eminent has decided 10 send . number OF
officers OF the Canadian active militia to
points in the United States az which the
American army is now being concentrated
The principal officers oe the permanent
militia force are TO be commissioned 70
watch the mobilization OF the United
States troops. and also to study their
movements during the progress or tbs war
with Strain.
Among those Canadian officers who will
be sent 10 the front are two Of the most
prominent militia officers in Quebec. Lieut.
Col. Tobln. deputy surgeon general. and
Lieut. Col. Wilson, commander Of the
garrison.
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Il 70 EspseteA They Wall be Ready -
Leave ~ Sunday Noos.

II 70 EspseteA They WtIl be Ready %
Leave ~ SsnAsy Noes.
SAN FRANCIDCO. May 1s.--A detail OF
army and navy officers visited Pacific
street dock today and boarded the steam
chip Australia, on which the government
has secured an option. as . transport OF
troops to the Philippines. The steamer 10
IN splendid condition. and can be pressed
into service at short notice. The steam
snip City Of Sydney arrived from Panama
and way ports before daybreak, and from
the manner tn which she was given quick
dispatch by quarantine and custom house
officers, it II evident that she also has been
chartered to go 10 Manila and viii be
placed on the berth Immediately.
A large force of stevedorss Il NJ work
on the city Of Peklngs cargo. and IL VIII
be out OF the hold by Wednesday night
and tbs vessel sent 10 the dry dock for
cleaning. II Is thought the Australia and
Picking, and possibly the Sydney. with one
collier. win leave here not later than sun
day noon.
Supplies for the Asiatic squadron and
- transports at this city arrived here to-
Aey.
The steamship conemaugh has arrived
from New York. sixty-nine days out. She
brings . general cargo. An inspection OF
the vessel vii; be made as soon as she
docks, and II IL stated on good authority
that she will be added to the transport
dest.
Oregon Volunteers Leave Tonight.
PORTLAND. May accompanies A. b.
c ana d, comprising the First battalion,
second regiment. Of Oregon volunteers,
were mustered into the United States serv-
ice today and tomorrow night viii leave
for San Francisco In command OF Lieut..
Col. George Q. Yoran. The other two bat
tallons will leave Sunday night for San
Francisco. Maj. Charles II. Wkipple. pay
master; Mai. Charles II. kilbourne. U. b.
A.. and Lieut.. G. l.. Potter. engineer corps.
U. 8. A.. today received orders to proceed
10 San Francisco. preparatory to going to
the Philippines. They leave tomorrow
night.