The times., 1898-04-25
CEN. BROOKE TO COMMAND
Will Direct the Movements of
the Invading Army.
GIN. MILES REMAINS BEHIND
1t is Generally Understood That the
Commanding General VIII Not
sands OF Visitors at Camp Thomas
Admire the Soldiers.

Chattanooga, April A.-It was beau
tiful day at Camp Thomas and thousands
of people for miles around went out to
see the regulars. Except that the new ar
rivals were busy putting up camp the
troops took it easy" lollng around and
enjoying the admiration of the thousands
of visitors.
In the afternoon religious services were
conducted at the platform near Snodgrass
Hill. The words of the chaplains were
listened to by scores of the troops, and
many were visibly affected by the refer
ences to the dangers that confront them
and by the prayer that an all-wise God
may keep watch over the American arms
that are sent forth in the cause of justice
and humanity.
Gen. Brooke was at his headquarters
today, but except for conference with his
aides little work was done. Tomorrow
the work of organization viii be resumed
with redoubled zeal. Gen. Brooke was
reticent regarding the report that he
would be in command of the invading
army. One Of his aides said however,
that the appointment of Gen. Brooke as
in supreme command in Cuba, as it is
generally understood that Gen. Miles will
not take the field in the island in person,
but will direct the Army from Washing
ton or some Southern point. The ar
rival Of Lieut.. Col. Weston from New
York, chief commissariat on General
Brooke's staff, is being anXiously awaited
by the board of drummers and Chatta-
nooga merchants
Today's arrivals al the park included
the Seventh and Twenty-fourth Infantry,
Battery F of the Fifth Artillery and two
troops of the First Cavalry.
The =. :. Cruiser Harvard.
! New York. April 24-Tne American
/ Line steamship New York, now the
{. S. cruiser Harvard without a pas
senger on board and without piece OF
cargo in her hold, came into port this
I morning Within day or two she will
be equipped with rapid-hre guns and
will sail under sealed orders in command
] of Capt. Rodgers. Lieut.. Kane, of the
United States Marine Corps, who has
been stationed at Boston. was ordered
today TO report to the Harvard tomorrow
with twenty-five marines from the
Brooklyn navy yard.
Before leaving Southampton the New
York discharged a large number OF
members of the crew, principally stew
ards and stewardesses. She brought
245 men. She got TO her pier here at 9:3t
o'clock this morning. On the opposite
side of the pier was the St. Louis, un
loading. When the New York reached
the dock she was practically chartered
by the United States. but there were nc
naval officers to take charge of her
The New York Immediately began to
take on stores for a cruise
Most of the crew signed papers TO enlist
in the navy for a year or for q less time
should the Government turn the ship over
10 the American Line before the eXpira-
ton Of that time. The officers are al
anxious for service. Three or four nava
officers will be detailed TO the New York
but the practical running of the ship vii
be in Capt. Passow's hands.
Capt. Goodrich, L. S. N, took command
of the st. Louis at noon today and the
captains pennant was run up without any
ceremony. 1t is understood, however
that the st. Louis viii sail Tuesday morn
ing She will not be protected by an ar
NOR belt now, but will receive a number
of rapid-fire and machine guns.