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Evening star., 1898-05-24
NO NEWS OF A FIGHT
The Navy Department is Without
Information.
THINK BATTLE NOT IMMlNENT 7
Functions of the Naval Board of
Strategy.
CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTS

1t is stated at the Navy Depart
ment that no news has been received
here OF an engagement between the
fleets, and that no news has been re-
ceived of the arrival of the Oregon
at Key West.
Secretary Alger said today that he
had given no consideration to the
question of second call for volun-
teers.
1t was persistentlv rumored in
London that the Cape Verde fleet
had been met in the Windward Pas
sage and destroyed by the combined
fleets of Sampson and Schley.
Reports from West Indian points.
however, tend to discredit the I-umor.
The general impression seems to
be that Cervera is at or near Santi-
ago, and that the American ships
will soon overhaul him.
Reliable information has been re-
ceived that the cable from Cuba to
Hayti, probably at Santiago, has
been cut by American warships.
The House concurred in the Ser-
ate amendments to the bill providing
for the organization of an auxiliary
naval force.
Paragraphs relating to the tax on
corporations were discussed during
the Senate debate on the revenue bill
today.
Missouri has offered the govern
nent a regiment OF twelve colored
companies
The House committee on military
affairs voted to report the bill pro-
viding for a second assistant secre-
tary OF war.
The House passed bill providing
an American register for the steam
ship Zealandia, which is to act as a
transport to the Philippines.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
MANILA IN DIRE STRAITS
Food Scarce and Rioting Among Volunteers
Imminent.
Later Reports Enlarge Spanish Less
In Late Battle-AwaitinR
American Troops.

NEW YORK, May A.-A copyrighted dis
patch to the Word from Hong Kong dated
May "a, says:
The situation at Manila is desperate
Food is scarce and meat Is exhausted, while
all the canned stuff Is nearly gene. Two
weeks will exhaust the available supply
The volunteers demanded food, but the
Spanish government authorities refused to
give it, and riots are threatened. dele
CATION is said to be preparing to wait on
United States Consul Williams, as the citi-
Zens fear an outbreak
The insurgents control the surrounding
country. and Chief Anginaldo. sent by Con-
sui Wildman from here, has arrived, and
with his staff is organizing the rebels. For
eign residents are moving from Cavite.
Spanish reports say that 500 were killed
and 100 wounded in the bombardment by
Admiral Dewey.
All classes are waiting anxiously the ar
rival of our troops. There is no sickness on
our ships.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
RUMORS OF BATTLE.
None of Them Have Received Authen-
tic COnfirmn ton.


tic COnfirmn ton.
All sorts of rumors were flying about this
nc rning in regard to a battle between the
American and Spanish warships. and
among them was one which found it's way
into print in an extra" at noon claiming
that the Mail and Express of New York
had received London dispatch, saying:
There has been a big battle IN the vicinity
of the Windward passage Sampson closed
in on the Spanish feet and destroyed it,
Mr.. John S. Shriver, the Washington cor
respondent, and one of the owners of the
Mail and Express. telegraphed to that
paper to know If such a dispatch had been
received. He RECEIVED reply. saying: I'VE
have 10 such news; would be glad to have
OF course. there was the greatest amount
OF interest in the movements OF the two
fleets. and there has been a general belief
that either Sampson or Schley would over
take the Spanish squadron and that an en-
gagement would take place. The rumors
that have come by wire of the meeting of
the fleets and battle have intensified this
interest, but none OF them have been con-
frmed. and the public must wait until
definite information is received from au-
tEentic sources.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
DRENCHED ON THE MARCH.
District Troops CauSiat In n Storm ON
Their Way to Camp.

Special From a STAFF Correspondent.
ROSSVILLE. Ga, May 24.-The list Regi-
ment, District Volunteers, are now in
camp at Chickamauga. After a hot march
of eight miles through the MONDAY heat
they reached the place assigned to them
about 6 O'Clock last evening.
When the time came for pitching tents
1T was found that the ridge poles for most
of them had been left at the depot on ac-
count of lack of facilities for hauling them.
In consequence most OF the men had their
hrst taste of real camping. They stood
1t like veterans, ard awoke this morning
as bright and happy as II they had slept
in feather beds.
There Is the same trouble at this camp
as was experienced ed at Camp Alger. The
water supply is very short. Guards are
placed at every point where there is water
and only limited supply is allowed to be
Used. There is no place for the boys TO
bathe. The supply OF rations on hand will
last for several days.
The march from Rossyiile told on a num-
Der OF the men. About fifty of them drop
ped from the line, but quickly recovered.
Today there is not a sick man in camp.
The place selected for the camp is in a
magnificent lank grove, -but unfortunately
there Is. lotss4of poison oak.
On the mSTch TO camp u thunder storm
came UP and every man was arenched TO
The camp is located just opposite the
camp CT tbs. ID Nebraska. the 9th Mary
land and l4th New York. By tonight the
camp will be Strengthened ont and regi-
mental dress parade wii. be had. Yester-
day afternoon Gen. r. A. Carpenter. a
division commander, called on Col. Har-ies
ana asked to have an officer designated to
act as division quarserms ster. Lieut. Dom
nelly was detailed temporarily
The boys miss the regimental band very
much Every regiment in camp except the
LIST District Of Columbia, has 4 band and
our boys feel much chagrined. B. :.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
NEUTRALITY DECLARATIONS.
Expression of Friendship and Keen
Regret by Russia

Inc consular reports today gave notice of
the declaration of neutrality by five coun-
tries-Russia, Greece. Venezuela the Meth
erlands and Canada. Particular Importance
attaches to the declaration by Venezuela.
inasmuch as, bordering on the Caribbean n
sea, her ports would be of inestimabl. value
to the Spanish fleet as places Of refuge and
as possible coal supplies in the event that
the declaration of neutrality were with
held. The notice is dated Caracas, April ~
end ii appears that the minister for foreign
affairs took action on the same day unon
which he was notified by Minister Loomis
that the United States had declared war.
The notification does not go into details as
to the rules of neutrality TO be applied by
Venezuela, nor deal with the question as to
whether coal is TO be contraband or not. but
her position is expressed in the one SEN
tence:
The republic will preserve the strictest
neutrality during the contest"
The Dutch proclamat ton of neutrality, in
addition 10 the usual forms, cautions ali CT
liens of the Meth erlands from becoming in
any way involved in privateerins, and against
acceptance o. any fol e ga Ir.Na eer .ng ships
papers, under penalty of prosecution. This
provision may be of value to the United
States in the event that Spain should re-
sort TO issue Of letters of marque The
saIne citizens are also enjoined 10 respect
the blockadcs. Touching the coal supply
the Dutch regulation is that this shall only
be supplemented sufficiently to allow the
ship or vessel to reach the nearest port of
the country to which it belongs or that of
one Of its allies in the war Belligereats
are forbidden to bring prizes into the Meth
erland waters
The Canadian proclamation is in the same
terms, mutatis mutandis, as that of Great
Britain. except as to the preamble.
The Russian declaration has one i'm
portant statement not usual in such cases
as follows:
The disagreements which have recently
arisen between Spain and the United States
of America have induced The Imperial gov
erEment to seek. in concert with the other
powers. some means which might prevent
an armed conflict between these two coun-
tres. Unhappily, our friendly measures are
without results, and state of war row
exists between Spain and the United States.
1t is with keen regret that the imperial
government witnesses an armed conflict
between two states to which IL is united
by old friendship and deep sympathy. 1t is
firmly resolved to observe with regard to
these two belligerents perfect and impair
tial neutrality"
The Grecia9 declaration is contained in a
line stating that the strtctest neutrality
will be maintained
Evening star., 1898-05-24
AWAITING NEWS KEY WEST.
Speculation Rife AS to the Where
abouts of the Fleets.

abouts of the Fleets.
Special From Staff Correspondent.
KEY WEST. Fla, May 24.-Key West
awaits news with the rest of the world.
Ships that have been In during the last
week have coaled and provisoned, so that
they could either go on a long voyage or
a long period. 1t is common belief that the
cruisers and some of the gunboats have
gone east, where a junction may be effected
between Admiral SIMPSONS ships and the
vessels under Commodore Schley; but there
known here concerning the whereabouts or
destination of the Oregon.
Everything was quiet along the block
aiding line off Havana last night. No move
ment had been made against shore batteries
and nothing done toward effecting a land
ing for regular troops as a preliminary to
the military occupation of the island. 1t
seemed to be understood that these affairs
will await the result of the pursuit of the
Spanish fleet. The blockade will be main
other waters. The 700 marines who have
been on the transport Panther have landed
and gone into camp. When the Resolute
arrives they will go aboard it. PEPPER
Evening star., 1898-05-24
TROOPS SENT TO MANILA.
Dispatch Received BY the Navy De-
partmcnt From Dewey.

btSFafch HecelSeu py the Navy De-
partmcnt From Dewey.
The Navy Department posted a bulletin
this afternoon at 3:15 o'clock as follows:
THE department has no reason to believe
that an action occurred in the Windward
passage.
'.The United States steamer St. Louis has
cut the cable at Santiago de Cuba and at
San Juan, Porto Rico.
The City of Pekin with 1900 troops on
board sailed from San Francisco today and
the transports Sydney and Australia are
expected to leave San Francisco today for
Honolulu, from which place they will be
conveyed by the Charleston to Manila.
Also a dispatch from Admiral Dewey,
which said:
Situation unchanged. Strict blockade con-
tinued. Great scarcity prevails at Manila.
Foreign subjects fear an outbreak Of the
Spanish soldiers. Arrangements have been
made for them (foreign subjects) to be
transferred to Cavite by the foreign men
of-war, if necessary. Aquinaldo, the rebel
ommander-in-chief, was brought down by
the McCuloch. Organizing forces near
Cavite and may render assistance that may
De valuable. DEWEY"
Evening star., 1898-05-24
SECOND CALL FOR TROOPS.
Secretary AIger Says That He Has
Not Considered 1t.

Before the cabinet meeting this morning
Secretary Alger was asked the direct ques-
tion whether the government was about to
issue another call for troops. He replied
promptly that, so far as he was concerned.
he had not considered the matter. In view
of the fact that all the necessary equip
ment has not been secured for the first
levy of troops it is believed that no con-
sideration will be given to the advisability
of another call at this time. 1t is, of
course, apparent however, that inasmuch
as the number of troops required for the
Philippines is far in excess of any demand
that was foreseen when the original call
was issued, there may later on develop a
necessity for more troops, If the original
plan for the invasion of Cuba is to be car
ried out.
Evening star., 1898-05-24

assigned to duty en- the stan Of Maj. Gen.
Coppinger at Mobile
Capt. James G. Blaine. assistant adJutant
general Of volunteers. detailed for duty
with the expedition TO the Philippines.
Capt. Geo. l.. Scott. 9th Cavalry, relieved
from duty as acting Indian agent at Ash
land. Wis. and ordered to join his regi-
ment.
Lieut.. VIM. E. Richards. assistant sur
geon. ordered to duty at Mobile. Ala.
Private Willard Eckloff. Company L, 1st
District of Columbia Volunteers, has been
discharged the service Of the United States.
The following named officers have been
ordered to Denver, Col. for examination
Tor promotion: Capts. H. r. Br1nkerhon
18th Infantry. and Thomas Wilhelm, 9th
Infantry, First Lieuts. V. z. Stottle, 9th
Infantry, John Cotter. 18th Infantry. and
Second Lieuts. G. NJ. Weeks, 18th Infantry,
and 3. H. Wells. I'd Infantry.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
NO NEEDLESS RISK OF LIFE.
Gen. Miles on the Methods of Cuban
Invasion.

with regard to the invasion of Cuba
said Maj. Gen. Miles to a Star reporter, in
the course of a brief conversation at the
War Department today, II have nothing
t. say, except that the United States will
in due time bring Cuba under its control by
judicious methods and without useless
waste of life. The United States is too
great. too strong and too powerful 10 COM
nit any foolish act in connection with the
proposed invasion. AS for myself, l have
only to say that no officer is fit to COM
nand troops who. from any motive what
ever would needlessly risk the life of a
single soldier, either from disease or the
bullets CT the enemy. 1 have never sacri-
feed the lives of men under my command,
ard l do not propose TO subject them to
any unnecessary risks in the present cam
paign."
Evening star., 1898-05-24
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
Joint Resolution Regarding Appoint
ment of Surgeons.

Senator Vest, from the Senate committee
on public health, today reported the joint
resolution prohibiting determinations
against the graduates of any legally char
tered medical colleges in the appointment
of surgeons 10 the army and navy. In pre-
senting the resolution Mr. Vest made Il
written report. submitting statements from
the surgeon generals of the army, navy and
marine hospital service, saying there is no
discrimination in either otiice against the
students of any college.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
PRESS CENSOR AT CADIz.
Belief That Alleged News is Intended
to Mislead.

LONDON, May 24-A dispatch to the
Evening News from Madrid, published this
afternoon, says:
mo news is allowed out of CaGiz. and, al
though il is announced today that Admiral
Camara starts hence tomorrow 10 rejoin
the feet, 1t would not be surprising TO learn
that the squadron has already left, and
that the pres ence of Aozniral Camara and
the official announcements anent she fleet
soon sailing westward have been a blind TO
cover its departure.
There is some anxiety here as 70 wheth-
er Admiral Cervera's entire squadron mas
been able to reurite in Cuban waters II
the ministers are aware of the precise
whereabouts of Admiral Cervera they are
keeping il secret
Evening star., 1898-05-24
LEE OFF TO TAMPA.
Crowds Cheer Him He Leaves
Richmond.

Special Dispatch The Evening Star.
RICHMOND Va, May A.-Gen. Fftzhugh
Lee left here today AT noon in private car
over the Southern railway for Tampa,
where he will arrive tomorrow afternoon at
800 O'Clock. He was accompanied by Lewis
Brander. whom he appointed yesterday as
his color bearer.
large crowd gathered at the station
to see Gen. Lee off There were many
ladies in the party, and dozens of people
wept as the train pulled out. Three cheers
were given for the general as he left
Evening star., 1898-05-24
Supreme Court Adjournment.

The United States Supreme Court today
announced the final adjournment of the
court for the term, Tuesday next The
court will not meet again until Tuesday
and will not meet after that date until
next October. The meeting next Tuesday
wiil be only for the announcement of opin-
ions on cases already heard.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
As.isnment of Omcer..

Lieut.. Col. A D. Andrews. chief quarter
master United States volunteers. has been
ordered to Chickamauga for assignment to
dutg as chief quartermaster Of the 9th
Army Corps.
Lieut.. Col. C. L. Jewett. judge advocate,
United States volunteers, assigned to duty
with the Philippine expedition.
Maj. John A Logan, assistant adtutant
general United States volunteers, has been
Evening star., 1898-05-24
OFF TO JOIN SAMPSON.
Two Hundred Naval Reserves Leave
Chicago for Mobile.

CHICAGO, May 24.-Two hundred Illinois
naval reserves left today for service in Ad-
miral Sampson's fleet. They go direct to
Mobile, thence to Key West over the Plant
system All along the line of march and at
the depot the reserves were wildly cheered
About $50 students from the University. of
Chicago marched as an escort in EcEor OF
the commr aiding officer Lieut.. S. w. Strait
ton. who was professor in the department
of physics at the university.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
Movement. of Crui.er~.

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The dispatch
beat Oneica, which came into Delaware
breakwater yesterday afternoon for coal.
sailed this Il orning after having her bunk
ers filled 1t is said the Oneida is on her
way to Key West. The auxiliary cruiser
YaIkes IL still At the breakwater.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
CABLES HAVE NOT BEEN CUT.
Santiago and Guantanamo Still II
Touch With Madrid.

Touch With Madrid.
Copyright. 1885, by Associated I'ress.l
CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayd, May 24-In-
quiries made here at the cable station in
regard to the reported cutting of the cables
off Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo by
United States cruisers show the cables
have not been cut. The cable from this.
place to Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba
In in working order.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
Assistant to Secretary Alrer.

The House committee on military affairs
today voted to report favorably the admin
istration bill providing for a second assist
ant Secretary Of War in war time and a
temporary increase in the inspector gem
erals department, u. g. A.
Evening star., 1898-05-24

II you want to buy, sell
or exchange anything,
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, IT will pay you
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns of The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.
Evening star., 1898-05-24
The. Naval War BOARD.

The naval war board, lately known as the
strategic board, had a short session this
morning There appears 10 be a great mis-
conception on the part of the public and
the newspapers as to the nature of this
board. its composition, functions and man
ner Of work According 10 the popular
mind. this board sits in the Navy Depart
ment and with autocratic power directs the
movements Of fleets and the execution of
plans Of campaigns down TO the very small
est details. This conception has led to
mary comments. some humorous and some
serious. at the expense of the board and
the idea had even spread to Europe. where
So conservative a paper as the London
Times has delivered itself of this criticism:
1T would be wise in the future to leave
the direction OF operations to naval COM
nanGers- Councils have never proved ca
pRb!e directors OF war. Their proper fune-
tion Is to obtain information and to for
ward Il 10 the adnirals, who must be, as
Evening star., 1898-05-24
spnin's Alleged Change of Plan.

There are signs in Modrld that have been
Dotted here seeming to warrant the supposi-
Hon that there has been complete cnange
n the Spanish plan of conducting the war.
Indications are believed to point to a re-
l2xatioP IL not total abandonment of the
efforts to conduct the campaign in Cuba
and the West Indian waters. The natural
conclusion, if this premise is well founded
would be that the Spaniards are going 10
concentrate their entire energies to the
defense of the Philippines. with the view
to retaining them. in the event that peace
is forced upon them by virtue of the prin-
ciple Of international law which limits a
victorious nation in inGemnifying herself
from the +anquished to the territory she
actually occupies when peace is declared.
So the retreat of the Spanish squadron
from the Vest Indies would be significant
first. in the danger il would place Dewey
Immediately. and. second in the hint it
would convey that the Spanish mind for
the first time contemplates the possibilities
o. peace.
Evening star., 1898-05-24

NotTithsta nding the persistent rumors in
circulation to the effect that a great naval
engagement has been fought in the Wind
OF the Spanish fleet, it can be stated posi-
lively that the Navy Department has no
Information that tends in the slightest to
confirm these rumors
Secretary Long told the newspaper men
al the Navy Department at 2:4J O'Clock
this afternoon that he had not received
any var news from any quarter today.
Unofficial advices from Key West are
to TIE effect that the Spanish feet has
been definitely located in Cuban waters
and that decisive engagement is probable
IN snort time Although the nature of
the official aivices received at the Navy
department today has not been disclosed
IL Is regarded as probable that they bear
out the brief press dispatches from the ma
val station at Key West. There is un-
doubleday a strong feeling in official circles
that important developments in the war
situation may be expected within the next
day two
The British embassy has received no re-
ports from London or from British sources
In tas West Indies concerning the reported
sqCadrons in the Windward passage 1t is
the prevailing feeling that when an engage
Inent occurs word of it is quite likely to
come from London OF some other foreign
point, owing TO the difficulties the Ameri-
can commanders have in cabling to the
Navy Department
Evening star., 1898-05-24
Fear EngIand's Preparations.

1t is said that the concentration of Span
ish troops in the neighborhood of Gibraltar
is due to increase in the British Mill
tary preparations.
The Liberal, Premi n SaCasta's organ.
says that the ''diyerging interests of the
powers preclude for the present any def
mite prompt diplomatic action giving Spain
powerful European backing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-01
THE WILL OF COLONEL CARY.
His Estate Valued ut S7O.OO0-News
OF the City Courts.

The Will OF Colonel John 3. Cary was
admitted 10 probate in the Chancery
Court Yesterday, Mrs. Columbia II. Cary,
widow OF the deceased, qualifying as eX-
ecutrix. The value Of the estate is esti-
mated at $1,000 II provides for the
placing Of monuments over the graves OF
near and dear relatives, and the residue
oi the estate Is bequeathed 70 his wire,
to have and hold for her lifetime.
In the Law and Equity Court the fol-
lowing motions were fled for judgment;
j. W. Gordon. trustee, against X. ID.
Chesterman. S263.S9; same against George
Wnfree S3l5.50; same against Il. II. III
l0w. NI.q8: Ivan Mueller against q.
Alspach. $3.50. The following cases nave
been set for hearing ia this court: feD-
uary LIST. j. s. Moore vs.. W. Il. Waidron
o. Co.. Peter Paul vs.. John Tyler; feDru-
ary %. Alb. Kirchbaum & Co. vs.. ;. NJ.
Weisiger & Co.; February Sd. waiter u.
Johnson vs.. Richmond Traction Com
wny: February 4th. Charles III. Page VS..
O. A. Sweeney, Agnes Benefit VS.. A. Co
hens February 9TH. + Croter VS.. Phiilp
Marks. Chanin vs.. Ford. Guest VS.. Brown;
February Sth. Michael Burke VS.. TIede-
gar Company; February 9Th. term ad-
lourned. February term begins Monday,
February 18th, when docket Will be called
and cases SET for hearing.
In the Circuit Court suits were instr
futed by r. l. McCurdy against Charles
j. So.tZ. rrespass on the case, damages
so and by Leonard j. Roster, &c,
against the same. Same action. same
damages.
Hon. George ID. Wise will appear in the
Hastings Court this morning, and the
case of Mary Reid will be disposed Oh,
either bv an appeal from the verdict or
ne jury, or by the prisoner being SEN
fenced