The herald., 1898-04-15
CUILOM FEELS ANXIOUS
OON NCERNING THE FIRST ROUND
OF THE WAR
SEA FIGHTS ARE UNCERTAIN
The Flying Squadron Putting Itself
in Condition to Make the First
nound Decisive
Associated Press Special Wire


GALESBURG, Ills, April 14.-A letter
from Shelby M. Cullom has been re-
ceived here. Regarding the war situa-
ton, the Senator says: 1--WE are on the
verge Of war and will be in the midst
of 1t probably in another week. 1t is a
serious thing to contemplate. 1t will
be on the sea, instead of the land, large
ly, and we do not know much about sea
warfare Of late years. Whether our
ships will prove to be as good as those
of other nations Is to be tested, and
whether our navy is as well posted in
naval warfare Of those Of other countries
also remains question.
$50 I feel exceedingly uneasy until
we get by the first round, at least, and
see how we fare. If it were fight on
land and foreign foe were coming to
our shores, would have no concern
as to the result, as they would be driven
into the sea very quickly"
The Flying Squadron
NEW YORK, April 14.-"Proceed to
southern drill grounds for maneuvers
and target practice, to continue for a
period Of twenty-four hours, upon the
expiration of which return to Hampton
Roads. Direct Minneapolis and Column
bia to undergo speed trials" says the
Washington correspondent of the Her.
aid.
In effect these are the instructions tel
egraphed to Commodore Schley, COM
mander-in-chief of the flying squadron,
this morning, which caused him to leave
his anchorage off Fortress Monroe at 2
~ oft
ceed to sea.
1t can be authoritatively stated that
Commodore Schley had no other in
structions. Should it be deemed advis-
able. while he is at sea to direct him to
sail to a better strategic point than
Hampton Roads, or should war come,
instructions will be sent to him by one
of the vessels now lying at Norfolk or
at Hampton Roads.
Truce Does Not Work
HAVANA, April 14.-1n spite of the
Cuba, it is officially set forth today that
several skirmishes" of no Importance
have taken place in the provinces of
Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba.
A British small craft named the Ar
row was captured with five men COM
posing her crew near Santa Cruz, by
the Spanish cruiser Dependecent, it
being alleged that she was loaded with
contraband of war. But owing to the
representations of the British Consul, an
order for the release Of the vessel has
just been issued.
Advices just received here from the
city Of Santiago de Cuba say many
families have combined to charter a
steamer for the purpose Of transporting
them to Jamaica until the relations be-
tween the United States and Spain be-
come more settled. The steamer San
Augustine, which sailed for South Am
erican ports, will have among her pas
sengers many people who are going to
South America in order to be out of the
way should war berak out.
The American steamer Valcenia ar
rived here yesterday and continued on
her way to Mexico. No American ves-
sells reached this port today.
The French war ship Fulton arrived
here today from the island of ST..
Thomas. Her commander Immediately
called on the authorities here.
The non-arrival of the steamer Mas
cote at this port has, it is said, caused
general feeling Of dissatisfaction and
indignation, it being alleged that in fail
ing to come she has violated the inter-
national postal treaty.
Commercial houses here, 1t is an
nounced, have cabled to Europe in order
to make arrangements for German