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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
SAME MYSTERI0Us SILENCE.
Reigns in Official Circles in Madrid
Dependent Feeling.

Dependent Feeling.
Madrid, May 24.-11 p. m.-The same
mysterious silence reigns in official cir
cles tonight as that which character
lied last night. The government dis
closes nothing from the seat of war.
La Correspondence Espana observes:
"An unexplained feeling of despondence
is noticeable. AS no bad news has been
received we can only suggest that this
feeling is caused by fears of a prolon-
cation of the war;
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
FOE nowAN,s PROMOTION.
Miles Recommends That Daring Lieu
tenant be Made Lieutenant Colonel.

tenant be Made Lieutenant Colonel.
Washington, May 24--General Miles
has recommended to Secretary Alger
that First Lieutenant A. S. Rowan of
the Nineteenth infantry be promoted to
the rank of lieutenant colonel. This
General Miles does as recognition of
the valuable services performed by
Lieutenant Rowan in his recent peril
Gus mission to Cuba, when he was in
communication with the insurgent
leaders and secured valuable informa-
ton for the United States government.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25

Washington, May 24--The British
embassy has received no reports from
London nor from British sources in the
West Indies concerning the reported
engagement of the American and Span
ish squadrons in the Windward Pass
age. 1t is believed that when an en-
gagement occurs word of it is quite
likely to come from London or some
other foreign point, owing to the diff
culties the American commanders have
in cabling the navy department.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
The Last RulnOr.

London, May 24-The latest rumor is
that a Spanish warship has captured
an American warship in Cuban waters.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25

San Francisco, May 24.-The follow
ing were brought to the Examiner office
by carrier pigeon:
'On board U. S. s. Charleston, 10 a. M
Sunday, May 22.-"Grit1in naval pay off,
GER San Francisco Please report us now
passing lightship. Good weather. All well.
Henry Glass"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25


That the Vizcaya and Alfonso XIII.
Have Been Destroyed.
Washington, May 24.-There was a
lapse into sensational war rumors in
Washington to-day, after q week of
comparative quiet. The rumors rang
ed all the way from the capture of the
little Mangrove with crew of thirteen
men to the reported destruction of the
entire Spanish fleet by Sampson's and
Schley's combined forces. They were
circulated with persistence, notwith-
standing their denials as soon as they
could be brought to the attention of
any officials capable Of passing judg-
ment on their accuracy. AS the day
rolled along the officials themselves be-
came apprehensive, as was shown by
the frequency with which they called
for the latest newspaper bulletins. At
the close of the day, however, it was
again announced in the most positive
manner that the navy department had
no information to warrant the report
of any sort of engagement In the Wind
ward Passage. This did not specifical-
ly cover the waters of the West Indies,
but in view of the fact that the depart
ment has almost pledged itself to let
the public know of anything in the ma
ture of a general engagement possibly
the bulletin is sufficient to cover the
case.
When Secretary Long started for
home after an exceptionally busy day,
he stated to a group of newspaper men
that the department had received no
information of Importance. In response
to an inquiry as to where the Spanish
squadron was located, Mr.. Long replied
his belief was that it was still at San
tiago de Cuba. Concerning the report
ed capture Of the Mangrove and the
loss of other ships, the secretary dis
missed these stories as purely conjec-
tural and not supported by facts. Word
had come from the commander of the
Mangrove since the time of the alleged
capture, showing that the ship could
not have been in the hands of the
Spanish. Mr.. Long paid handsome
tribute to the war board and stated
that there was no purpose whatever of
ellS pIeScHI Sy0leIIi, WlleiSpy
this board co-operates with him in CIV
ing every possible assistance and advice
daily in the way of information to the
admirals in command. The office of
the war board, the secretary pointed
out, was not to fight battles; that was
exclusively the province Of the squad
ron commanders. The board acted
merely in an advisory way and at no
time had assumed executive functions.
The Spaniards appear to be making
ready for something more than q de-
fensive campaign at home, or at least
they are trying to create that impress
sion by other means than news bull
letins that issue almost daily from
Madrid. The navy department now
has, through it's own reliable sources,
reports of the greatest activity in the
Spanish navy yards and of the prepara-
ton for sea and for long voyage of
two torpedo boat destroyers. 1t is
given out that they are to join Cervera
Immediately when his squadron enters
Cadiz harbor. Possibly this statement
is made with deliberate purpose of
misleading American sailors into the
belief that Cervera has taken his way
homeward.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25

London, May Pa dispatch to the
Financial News from Port De Paix,
Hayti, says: admiral Cervera is be-
lieved to have divided his fleet, and it
is reported that the Vizcaya and the
Alfonso XIII. have been destroyed"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
EXPEDITION TO PHILIPPINES
THREE BIG TRANSPORTS LEAVE
SAN FRANCISCO DOCKS.
This Morning They Are Scheduled to
Start for Manila-The Expedition
Comprises 1900 Men-Vessels VIII
rives From the Charleston-Note Says
All is Well.

San Francisco, May 24.-About noon
to-day three big transport steamers
left the docks and anchored out in the
stream near the City of Pekin. There
the finishing touches will be given to
the cargo and to the transports and by
morning the three big steamers
start for Manila. The first Manila ex-
pedition comprises 1900 men under the
immediate command of Major General
Anderson, whose headquarters are on
the Australia When the last soldier
had embarked and the vessels drew
away from the dock, all the whistles
and bells in the city announced the
farewell and Godspeed of San Fran
cisco to the boys in blue. Tonight the
bay is alive with small craft and all
the vessels as well as the buildings
along the water front are brilliantly il
luminated. Martial music comes from
the big ships.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25

Washington, May 24.-"We have not
secured any new ships, but are still ne
gotiating for the Colon and the China"
the close of business hours to-day. The
difficulty with these ships has been the
question of price, the owners of them
and the department officials being un-
able to agree upon the rates to be paid.
Mr.. Meiklejohn has not yet put into
execution his threat to press some of
the ships on the Pacific coast into the
service of the United States and he
hopes that this will not be necessary,
but that the companies will come for
ward promptly and offer their vessels
to the government at reasonable rates.
The steamer Ohio, a vessel of 1900 tons
belonging to the Empire Transportation
company, has been offered to the gov
ernment and the question of her ac-
ceptance is under consideration. She
is at Seattle A large number of ships
have been offered to the department at
reasonable rates, but they were in such
condition that the officials refused them
on the ground that 1t would not be safe
to send troops in them. Should the
government decide to ask for American
registry to all vessels of the Northern
Pacific company, and they be secured
for transportation purposes, the fleet
will be increased by five ships of large
tonnage.
The advices received to-day at the
department were that the Pekin, Sgd
ney and Australia would sail from San
Francisco for Manila tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25

Washington, May 24,-The Philippine
expedition is now off in dead earnest.
The sending of these ships will affect
the Hawaiian question. Like the
Charleston the transports must stop at
Hawaii to replenish their coal bunkers
from the great heaps of coal that Con-
sui General Hayward has been piling
up for months past. If the Hawaiians
let us take this coal without the pre-
text that we are using it to make our
way to the nearest home port, as is
required by international law in such
cases, they will stand convicted of a
gross breach of neutrality that in the
eyes of the law of nations allies them
with the United States in hostility with
Spain. The taxing of coal by the
American ships at Hawaii to make ex-
tensive campaign against the Spanish
possessions, it is believed here, will re-
suit in compelling the United States
either to assume a protectorate over
the islands or to annex them.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
REPORTS OF BATTLE DENIED
NAVY DEPARTMENT Has NO NEWS
TO WARRANT THEM.

With Persistence Notwith-
standing Their DeniaIs-Secretary
Long Says He Believes the Spanish
Squadron is Still at Santiago de Cuba
Another Report Comes from London
That the Vizcaya and Alfonso XIII.
Have Been Destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
FINANCE AND TRADE
Bears Had an Inning at Opening o.
the Stock Market.
But WERE SOON FORCED TO COVER
lneguIarity, ReIapsing Into Dizziness.
Was the Feature.
GENERAL. MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. March 29.-opening prices
this morning were generally lower than
those recorded at the close OF yesterdays
brsiness. and yielded still further to SELL
ing for both long and short account.
Yesterdays transactions. aggresatins
over SJo.000 shares had eliminated a con-
siderable proportion OF the short interest,
and the chief element Of strength was. con-
seQuently. destroyed. The effort to realize
on yesterdays purchases was attended
with liberal concessions. extending to more
than 3 per cent in several instances
Around the noon hour the market reached
Its low point. the radical character of the
subsequent speeches In Congress having
been disco lnted in advance.
During the early afternoon another fore
ed covering movement was inaugurated,
prices raIiying sharply and recovering ali
OF the previous less. As heretofore TIE
market advanced or receded under WASH
hgton edvices. according to their tenor.
As was the case yesterday the street was
any demonstration in Congress is looked
upon as being certain OF suppression this
side OF actual war. The confidence in he
decreasing prospects OF q rupture between
the two governments Is undoubtedly in
creasing, but thus far the demand for
stocks is limited to local operators.
q The public cannot be expected ITO buy
literally at present prices when the proper
ccr rse OF action founded on the board of
mquirys report LIS SO openly a subject for
contention. The Spanish Interpretation of
Americas attitude Is believed, in financial
circles, to be the only important develop
ment likely in the present situation. Should
Spain continue to show no resentment
those now in charge OF the market be-
heve themselves equal TO the task CT sus-
tsining prices.
The entire speculative list was extremely
sensitive throughout the day. small trans
actions being equal to wide fluctuations in
prices. Sugar. Metropolitan, Manhattan
and securities of this class were marked up
or down at WILL In the more conservative
shares similar tactics were employed with
similar results. The market is more steady
in tone than might have been considered
possible after the severe shaking up of
yesterday, but this steadiness is not &C
cepted as a permanent quality.
During the last hour the trading de-
creased in volume and prices were irregu-
lar Earnings and all routine considera-
lions were put aside, and those who habit
ually speculate on conditions seen about
the room were allowed to make prices.
Concerted action yesterday by millionaire
f1ranci.rs has saved the market from a
panic, involving immense losses. The same
interests must hold up prices until yes
terday's purchases are marketed or con-
o:tions change decidedly for good. Mean
while Spain can Determine the outcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
PROPOSED MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Report of Lieut.. Col. Allen Sent To tn
House of Representatives.

Report of Lieut.. Col. Allen Sent to the
House of Representatives.
Secretary Alger today transmitted to tn.
House Of Representatives the report of
Lieut.. Col. Chas. ]. Allen, corps of engi-
neers. In regard to survey and plan for a
memorial bridge across the Potomac river
from the Naval Observatory grounds 10
the Arlington estate. According to Gen.
wilson, chief OF engineers, who forwarded
tie report to the War Department "it was
found that the amount appropriated was
Inadequate TO securing designs and esti-
mates for the bridge. in addition to the
other work contemplated by law, conse-
quently the work has been limited to max
Ing survey test borings and soundings and
mapping the results of the survey from
tire to be located as described in the act
and of style to be decided upon can be
made"
A preliminary estimate made by Colonel
Allen shows that a bridge at the locality
With masonry piers and steel superstruc-
ture. capable Of ornamentation, having
three fixed spans and one draw span, with
roadway of forty feet width and two side
" aiks each ten feet In width and with
approaches, affording the same width of
travelway. can be built for about 81 1856 600
Il concur in the opinion of Colonel Allen.
however" says General Wilson. that the
character of the bridge should not be def
nitely decided upon until after the subject
mas been given further study and calcula-
tons and estimates have been made in or
der to admit Of comparison as to economy.
architectural merit and utility. = II all the
work incident to the proper study and de-
termination Of the matter Is done by the
engineer department. a further appropria-
ton of 5000 will be needed, but to invite
&C mpetitive designs and estimates to be
submitted in accordance with general speci-
ficatfons prepared under the direction OF the
engineer department.. which Is the prefer
able course. the sum Of $500 will be re-
uuired 10 defray the necessary expenses
Including PRICES"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
NEED OF WORkMEN.

Work on Cruiser Charleston Delayed
ON Tint Account.
VALLEJO, Cal. March 2a.-work on the
Charleston is greatly delayed, owing to the
trouble experienced in securing sufficient
working force to conplete the repairs map
ped out for that vessel. acquisitions for
additional workrnen are issued daily, but
the force is not yet sufficient to accomplish
the work necessary within the required
time. and It win be April Is before the YES
sci is ready for sea. She viii be trans
ferred to thsfAtiantic coast. -
Work on the Yorktown will not be COM
menced In earnest until after the compile
tfon 81 the Charleston. the entire force OF
nfoEkmen being devoted to the repair on the
vessel. Orders have been received to paint
the vessels black.
!, Instructions have been received to ship
at once all 6-pounder, 3-pounder and l.
FOUNDER Calling guns now at the yard. in
Guiding those of the Philadelphia, York
town and Pensacola. The shipment will
require three cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

Belief of StenOgrapher Hulse OF tn
Maine Court Of Inauiry


Maine Court Of Inquiry.
Mr.. John w. HuIse, who was the official
stenographer of the naval court Of inquiry
into the loss of the Maine. in conversation
with a Star reporter this afternoon. made
several statements of decided interest In
view of the fact that not only the report
OF the court of inquiry has been made pub
lie, but the testimony as well. Mr. Hulse
believes there is no reason why he is not
now entitled to express his views on the
natter.
In the opinion OF Mr.. Huise the Maine
was blown up by Spanish officials. From
the testimony which he recorded stenog-
rcphically and from his conversation with
naval officers and others while at Havana
and Key West, Mr.. Hulse's conclusions are
based
He takes the stand that q mine of the
size used In blowing up the battle ship cost
. large sum of money. a larger sum, in
fact, than any private individuals or in
div.dua' would be likely to expend for
such a purpose.
From Mr.. Hulse's words the intimation
may be drawn that similar views are en-
tsrtainea by all the officers and men Who
were connected with the Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The galleries OF the House OF Representa-
tives were banked TO the doors again today
in anticipation of the possibility of an ex-
citing debate upon the Cuban question.
On motion of Nj. Grosvenor, 6OOO copies
of the Presidents message and the report
OF the board OF inquiry, with the testi-
meny. were ordered printed for the Use CT
the members OF the House.
The Senate resolution to extend for six
months the time fixed for opening the agri-
cultural lands Of the Uncompahgre Indian
reservation was adopted.
As this Gay had been set apart for the
consideration of private bills when the
regular order was demanded, the private
calendar was taken I'd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Quick Work.

The government printing ONCE broke ali
previous records IN the expedition with
which the report of the board OF inquiry
en- the Maine disaster and the testimony
were printed.
The manuscript did net reach the Office
until 9 o'clock last night. The COPY was
accompanied by photographs and drawings
OF twenty-five or more Illustrations and
the plates were all engraved by q local
concern, the Maurice Joyce Engraving Co.
and delivered to the printing ONCE at 3
O'Clock this morning. Most Of the Illus
trations were full-page half-fone cuts
At 10 o'clock this morning the printed
documents, making over 80 pages IN an
weie delivered 70 the foreign aflnlrv rum-
mittee cf the House and Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Rusais ssdes IN Edct ono Occupation
- - Chinese Porta.
D Be All! 10 FRIENDLY NATIONS
Soiem4 pfmaaities Attending the
Sap1& Of the Agreement.
,NoTIeETo REPRESENTATIVES,

b. ST. PETERSBURG, March 29-The Of
hcfai Messenger publishes a circular which
has been telegraphed BY Count Muravieff,
the Russian minister for foreign affairs, to
the representatives. of Russia abroad. II i.
as follows. !, - - - ~
Shy 3virtue Of a convention signed at Pc
Kin on March "a Port Arthur and the port
of Ia Lien Wan and the territories adja-
cent, have been ceded to Russia in usufruct
by China YoG ere requested to notify the
government where you are accredited, add
ing that the 'ab6se mentioned ports and ter
rttories will be Immediately occupied by
Russian troops and that ths Russian flag
VIII be hoisted by the side Of the Chinese
nag. '''.'i-ssss t--i"'',' .tsee5~7-
Open to Friendly Nations.
You may at the same time inform the
foreign minister that the port Of Ia Lien
Wan will be open to foreign trade. and. that
the largest measure of hospitality will be
extended to the ships of all friendly ma
TONS"
An official communication issued to the
press adds:
but may be extended later by common &C.
cord ~
Further, China has conceded the right of
constructing q railroad to connect the ports
@AtuNtaS IE6tkS-SbDeTIdu MAIN line.
After stating that the arrangement is the
direct and natural consequence Of amicable
returns between two neighboring states
anxious to advance the interests OF their
peoples, the official Communication con-
tinues:
while safeguarding the integrity and
sovereignty Of China and satisfying the
essential needs Of Russia. the arrangement
injuries the interests of no foreign state
On the contrary, 1t affords all nations the
possibility of entering in the near future
Into relations with the river regions of the
yellow sea- hitherto closed to them.
Creates New Markets.
The opening OF Ia Lien Wan to the mer-
Chant ships OF all nations will create a new
and wide market for commerce and in
dustry, owing to the Trans Siberian line,
which is heneeforth destined to connect the
extremities of two continents and the old
world. The arrangement. therefore. Is of
nigh historical value to Russia, and should
be hailed as a fortunate event by all those
who have at heart the benefits of peace
and the development of good relations
among naticps." .,,t,
CeremOhiab "A tending the Transfer
PERKINS March ON. Pavlofr. the Rus
sian charge e&afaires, when visiting the
Tsung-Lisfanen Chinese foreign Office
for the purpose of signing the agreement
arrived at between Russia and China re-
Lien Wan, was escorted by mounted Cos
sacks. I.-sru4
A number Of Russians left Tien Tsin
accompanied by priest. to take part in
and bless the ceremony Of the taking over
of Port Arthur and Ia Lien Wan.