The record-union., 1898-01-15


ed in it in official circles President
Mckinley was unusually free from call
erS.
Regarding reports that the rioting in
Havana had caused apprehension
among manufacturers, fnanciers and
others; that business affairs might be
unsettled by fears of foreign complica-
tons, and that they had wired the Pres
ident asking him to withhold the send
ing, OF warshipS to Cuban waters, and
to use his influence to prevent inf1am-
matory speeches in Congress, it can be
stated authoritatively that up to IL
o'clock to-day no dispatches on this
subject had been received at the White
House.
Assistant Secretary Day came over
to the White House from the State De-
partment before the Cabinet meeting,
and left telegram that had been re-
ceived from ConSul-General Lee. 1t
was sent from Havana during the
night. While it reported the existence
there of much excitement, and chron-
icled the attacks on the newspaper Off
ceS in continuation of those of the day
before and the participation of some
soldiers in the demonstrations, it was
intended to convey assurance of peace
and quiet
When the Cabinet met at IL o'clock
this dispatch formed the basis for a
shortediscussion. The members of the
Cabinet profeSSed to feel satisfied with
the situation.
The Senate resolution calling for in
formation as to what had been done
by the President to safeguard Ameri-
can interests in Havana during the
period of rioting was also briefly talked
over, With a view to determining the
nature of the reply to be made. The
principal subject under discussion by
the Cabinet, however, it is declared
was the prospects of the Hawaiian an
nexation treaty.
The North Atlantic squadron, which
has been gathering at Hampton Roads,
is to sail southwark tomorrow. Lest
there should be misunderstanding OF
the purpose of the cruise, which has
already been described in the orders as
one of evolution and drill planned many
months ago, the orders under which
the vessels will proceed have been
made public, and taken in connection
with the departments order to Admiral
Sicard, the Navy Department says,
show that the squadrons movements
nave no reference to Cuba
These orders are made by Admiral ST.
card and are issued in identical form to
the commanders of the various ships
making up the squadron. They are dated
1t Fort Monroe, January 18th, on board
the flagship New York, and begin as
follows:
Sir: The squadron is to be prepared
to sail from Hampton Roads, weather
and continent circumstances permitting,
with steam for ten knots at 10 a. m.
on Saturday, January 10Th, for the vi
cinity of the Dry Tortugas, off the coast
of Florida Vessels will unmoor in the
morning watch unless signal is made
TO the contrary. Squadron under sailing
orders at s a. m. The order of ships
will be: First division-O New York
90 Iowa, making the first section; CD
Massachusetts; az Indiana, making the
second section. Second division-(5)
Texas, first section; the Fern will pro-
coed singly to Key West, unless other
wise directed.
1.-THE New York, Iowa and Indiana
will proceed from Hampton Roads to the
first sea rendezvous off Curritu, North
Carolina, latitude $500 N, longitude
1920 w, in about ID fathoms of water
y,
permitting. until noon Sunday. the 10th
They viii Then proceed to a second rem
devious off Cape Fear, n. c., in IS
fathoms of water, Frying Pan Shoal
light being north distant about l. miles,
ard remain in that vicinity until about
6 D. m. Tuesday, January 18th, when
they will proceed to Dry Tortugas, COM
municating possibly by some light draft
cal in mas hat
port.
1T is expected that the Massachusetts
viii leave the navy yard on Friday, the
18th dnstant, and the Texas on Satur-
day. the 10Th instant. The Massachu-
sets Will endeavor to join the flag first
on the Currituck mot Curritu) rendez-
vous and if that is missed, then on the
Cape Fear rendezvous. IT is hardly ex-
pec4ed that the Texas viii be able to
join the flag on the Currituck rendeZ-
vous; therefore, directly the Massachu-
seAts joins there (prior to noon of the
10th instant) the squadron viii not then
await the Texas, but proceed to the
Cape Fear rendezvous, and there IL is
expected that the Texas will be able 10
go by o. m on Tuesday, January 18th.
Should the Massac husetts miss the flags
at both rendezvous, or should any ship
be separated from the flag by weather
or other contingencies, the next, third
and final rendezvous will be the harbor
of Dry Tortugas, where they Will await
the flag.
while the squadron is on the Florida
drill ground, which viii include occa-
eional anchorages in Dry Tortugas har-
Dor, the post and telegraphic address
will be Key West.
The above dates for sailing and rem
dezvousing are subject to change due to
the completion of repairs to vessels at
New York, or to heavy weather. Should
the Brooklyn, Maine or other vessels par
ticipate in the drills on the Florida
drill grounds, detailed orders viii be
given.
TT is not intended that any Of the bat
tleshjps or armored cruisers Except the
Maine) shall enter the harbor OF Key
West. except by special order OF the
COMMUNICATIVE Chief, or in case Of
emergency. (Signed) Sicard. Rear Ad-
miral. Commanding United States Naval
Force on the North Atlantic Station
General Lees cabfegram, 1t is also
learned. stated that while he did not
anticipate another outbreak, yet he
would not be surprised at one. None
Of the disturbances, he reported, had