The herald., 1898-04-21

his application at the navy department,
today for restoration to active service in
the event of hostilities. While 1t II not
likely that the department will be Obliged
to avail themselves of this offer, Secretary
Long was gratifled at the patriotic spirit
entertained by the old sea dog.
Cubans at Key West
KEY WEST. April 2O-The Cubans here
gave vent to their enthusiasm tonight by
q grand demonstration which included .
street pageant and speechmaking at the
Cuban clubs. The Cubans serenaded Com
mandant Forsythe at his home and the
Americans stopping at the principal no.
tells.
After the demonstration an ARRAY oc-
CURED which shows that considerable feel
ing has been caused by the presence here
OF the colored troops Sergeant Williams
Of Company g, Twenty-fifth infantry, was
with brother soldier examining revolv-
er at a street corner when a policeman or
dered him to put the weapon away. Will
liams refused and the policeman drew his
weapon, but 1t missed fire.
Meanwhile the soldier blazed away. He
was overpowered before anyone was hurt.
During the struggle to overcome the me-
gro several white men struck him in the
face. Williams was locked up at the city
hall. Twenty minutes after Williams ar
rest twenty-five soldiers Of the Twenty
fifth infantry. fully armed with rifles and
fixed bayonets, surrounded the house of
Sheriff knight and demanded that he re-
lease the prisoner. The sheriff was alone
and i'll. The negro troops gave him Ave
minutes to comply with their demands.
He gave up his man.
Col. Daggett, when the latter feature Of
the affair was brought to his attention.
said he would investigate 1t and II the re-
port were true would discipline every man
severely.
The Call for Men
WASHINGTON, April 2O-The President
spent nearly all Of the afternoon with the
prominent officials discussing measures.
Secretary Alger. Secretary Long, Gen.
Miles, Gen. Schofield and Capt. Crownin-
shield were with him until nearly o'clock.
Gen. Miles brought with him several
maps and other documents and 1t is be-
lieved the matters under discussion had
special reference to the contemplated
movement against Cuba. Another matter
which occupied share Of the time this af-
tcHAOOA was tHo COHSlQcEdtlOu VI lSSuluS
proclamation calling for volunteers in
anticipation Of the early passage by the
senate of the pending bill authorizing the
president to raise n volunteer army.
At the close of the conference Gen. Alger
announced that the proclamation would
not be issued before tomorrow at the ear
liest.
Troops on the Way
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2O-The First
regiment, United States infantry, COM
prising 500 men, left here for New Orleans
over the Southern Pacific railroad today.
The departure of the soldiers resulted in
a popular demonstration such as never
before has been equaled here. At least
200 900 people assembled along the line of
march from the Preside to the ferry, and
there was continuous roar Of cheers as
the soldiers marched along. Intense en-
was displayed throughout the
city. Thousands of school children, who
had been granted a half holiday sang pa
triotic songs and waved small flags, while
others strewed the path of the departing
warriors with flowers. The troops were
escorted from the Preside to the depot by
the entire police force of the city and a
troop Of United States cavalry.
Havana Excited
HAVANA, April 2l.-La Lucha published
extracts containing the latest news from
Spain and the United States. They were
eagerly snapped up. There is real enthu-
siasm, not to say excitement and a natural
desire to know the attitude of the Madrid
government and which contestant will be
the aggressor. The military ana naval
forces here are anxious to get to fighting.
But all over the city business is becoming
more and more dull and values are going
down. On Friday next there will be a spec
ial mass at the cathedral, with prayers for
the victory of Spain over her enemies and
The achievement of peace.
The newspapers ridicule the American no.
lion that Spain could be induced to aban-
ION the island within forty-eight hours. |
They say the Americans only know the |
Spaniards through sensational corre-
81 0ndents."
Ell Diario, Ell Jacito, the military organ, |