The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-15
MISS BARTON STARTS soUTR.
She Will Probably Proceed to Santiago ut
Once on the state OF Te1as.

She Will Probably Proceed TO Santiago ut
Once on the state OF Texas.
A great impetus was given to the work OF
the Red Cross yesterday by the departure of
ClaRa Barton for Key West. which really marks
the beginning of the operations in connection
with the invasion of Cuba by the American
forces. Miss Barton left Washington In the
morning accompanied by other members of tho
Red Cross staff, including Mrs. Addison b. Por-
ter, wife of President McKinloy's private secro-
tary; George KEENAN,, DR.. J. B. Hubbell, general
field agent, and the Rev. DR.. Kent Of Washing
ton. Tho latter has been a member Of the Rcd
Gross for q number OF years, and, being anxious
to do active work in the aeld. he was appointed
assistant fold agent at the camp at Jackson
willie.
1t is expected that the relief ship State Of Texas
will sail from Tampa, following tho transports
TO Santiago dc Cuba upon tho arrival of Miss
Barton and her stan. Drs. Gardner and Egan,
who arc now in charge OF tho vessel. were Or
dered yesterday by the Central Cuban Relief
Committee to have everything in readiness to
sail as soon as Miss Barton arrives. providing
Commodore Watson gives his consent. Tho
steamer will he under his orders and protection
until her arrival at o Cuban port. The depar-
ture Of the State of Texas will nocossitate the
establishment of q base OF supplies for further
Cuban reiiet work at Key West. Provision has
already been made for locating q central station
there. All supplies from the Relief Committee
destined for Cuba will DO sent to Key West and
from there taken to Cuba by Red Cross despatch
boats.
Just before her departure Miss Barton Or
dered DR.. and Mrs. Lesser. the Surgeon and
Sister-in Chief of the Red Cross, to proceed to
Key West for further instructions within
ENonty-four hours. 1t Is probable that they will
60 South upon one of the Red Cross ships now
being fitted out. They will at any ratio proceed
without delay. and will be accompanied by
Red Cross Counsel d. l.. Cobb. who has been in
Washington for rene time.
A large steam launch for use as q despatch
boat WAS shipped to Key Yves: from Boston last
night. Another boat 10 expected to be ready In
a few days.
1t is probable that NO nurses will 20 south un-
til DR.. Lesser arrives at Key West. as 1t is
thought best to look over the ground first. About
twelve nurses will probably follow him In q
few days.
Tho Executive Committee of the Red Cross
Relief Committee met yesterday afternoon in
the Chamber OF Commerce. William I. Ward
well presided. Other members OF the committee
present were Frederick d. TappAn, William G.
Low. DR.. George +. Shrady, Ii. Townsend, Gus
tav H. Schwab. A. s. SoloInons. Douglas Robin
son. and Secretary John p. Faure. James spey or
also attended az a member of tho Finance Com
mittse. Mr.. Schwab presented q report on tho
medical supply boat which tho committee In
tends to purchase. He said that a suitable
boat had been found. but no ofror Of purchase
will be made until an expert has reported upon
her ~seaEoing and Other technical qualities. The
boat, with her equipment. Is expected to cost
about $50. 900. This has not all been raised, and
the immediate purchase of the boat dsnanda
upon future subscriptions. Mr.. TGppGn, the
Vice. Chairman OF tho Finance Committee, pre-
scented tho draft Of . now appeal for funds. and
1t is hoped to realize enough to get tho boat
ready at once.
Douglas Robinson. in behalf of John Jacob
Astor, offered the yesterday tho use
OF tho building at 500 and b57 Broadway al long
as the premises remain Unbiased. Tho oom-
mittes gratefully accepted the offer. and the
building will probably DO used 80 o general store
house for supplies.