Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

er said that he had been informed by his
watchmen that one Of the New York city
police launches had been running up and
down the sound for the past few days. and
she might have an eye on the Holland to
prevent her being injured. Mr.. Holland
says that when he takes the boat for her
trial trip it will be in deep water. where
there will be plenty of sea room and but
little mud. as the boat when submerged
might make the water thick and render
steering difficult.
Mr.. Nixon said today that he did not
know whether the present relations be-
tween the United States and Spain had
anything to do with Inventor Holland run
ming the boat into deep water.
Mr.. Holland said last evening that IL his
boat proved the success he was sure II
would he would allow the United States to
purchase her. but would not sell the Hol-
land to any other government.
GATLING'S GUN NEARLY READY.
Gen. Miles to Inspect the Monster
Weapon Soon.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, February 24.-Dr. r.
j. Calling. the inventor of the famous gun
which bears his name, has just arrived In
Cleveland to conduct the finishing touches
to the big gun being constructed for the
government here.
In an interview DR.. Calling said: Yes,
1 shall make every endeavor to hasten the
work upon the gum in view of the present
situation. Although nothing has yet been
said to me by the government upon the
subject, 1 know the feeling and the efforts
that are everywhere being made to hasten
preparations.
"Gen. Miles, the head Of the United States
army, and other members of the bureau of
ordnance. will be in Cleveland in a few
days, probably next week, to see the final
work on the new type of big coast defense
guns
MONITOR TERROR UNDER WAY.
Leaves Norfolk to Cruise in Hampton
Roads.
NORFOLK, Va, February 24-The mon
itor Terror left Norfolk at 1915 am, on
her way to sea und,r sealed orders, but will
cruise in Hampton Roads at least a short
time. The vessel had been ready for sea
since noon yesterday.
On leaving the yard the Terror was sa-
lutsd by the Franklin's guns but did not
respond. Her departure created consider
able excitement and thousands witnessed
it. There was, however no cheering either
from the shore or the decks of the vessel.
Orders to LcavenwOrth Troops.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. February PA dis
patch to the Journal from Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, says great tension exists at
Fort Leavenworth. caused by the receipt
of telegraphic orders to have the entire
command in readiness to move at twenty
four hours notice. Preparations have been
completed for an emergency, and it Is
stated that the infantry and cavalry cali
be moved On six hours notice.
BNCE NOW REAR ADMIRAL.
Commandment at New York Navy Yard
In Promoted.
NEW YORK, February 24.-Francis Nj.
Bunce commandant of the navy yard here,
today received from Washington his com.
mission rear admiral. His official rank
though for about a month he has been act
ing rear admiral. The commodore's flag
was hauled down from the mizzenmast of
the receiving ship Vermont and the rear
admirafs flag, a large, square pennant,
with two white stars on a blue field, was
hoisted in its place. A salute of thirteen
guns was then fired from the cob dock
Recruiting was continued today on the
receiving ship Vermont. Up to today only
forty-five men had been accepted About
loo would-be volunteers had visited the
Vermont since the recruiting began last
Monday.