The times., 1898-04-07

A.sauy. April '6.-Adiutant General Till
inghast returned last night from New
York. where he had been directed to GO
by GOV. Black for consultation with Ma
5or General Roe and in the governor
behalf learn the exact condition of the
guard.
While in New York Gen. Tilinghast
placed orders for thousands Of blankets
and other supplies. He found the Naval
Reserve in first-class shape Although
Gen. Tillinghast and his chiefs state that
no orders viii be issued for movements
Of State troops until the Presidents call
comes. yet the news is well authenticated
here that the mos. important subject
matter Of the adjutanI generals discus
sion today with Major General Roe and
the Drigadicrs was the movements of
troops
In fact. il is asserted that secret in
structions from the National Govern
ment have been received as to the plac-
ing Of New York's militia; that Gov.
Black Gen. Roe and Gen. Tillinghast
know where the War Department VIII
order the various divisions Of the guard,
and preparations are being made rapid
Is for the execution Of the national plans
when the occasion rises
Gen. TiilinEhast was reJicent concern
ing his business in New York. He
and ends OF preparatory affairs, 50 that
the Government might be assured that
5he militia was ready for instant serv-
ice. Everything that is necessary is be
ing done OF Il under quick way
Speaking of the impression as TO war
among higher military circles. he said:
The crisis is at hand" He went to his
home IN Troy. and viii have a long
conference with Gov Black this morn
ing.
When fhe Guard VIII Move.
Albany. April G.-Assistant Adjt Gen.
Phisterer SAYS: mo orders have been
given for the New York regiments to as
semble al their armories tomorrow morn
ing. No order for the assemblage of
troops VIII be given until the War De-
p3rtmeRt makes requisition upon Gov.
Black for the National Guard Of this State
Tor active service"
MorI, in Georgia.
Brunswick. Ca. April G-Work was be-
gun by Government engineers today on
the Brunswick and JeIyl Island defenses.
Another Ting
New orleans. April 6.-The Govern
rnent has purchased the new seagoLne
tug r. ". Wilmot one Of the finest ever
built IN America.
Inc Defense of Delaware Ray.
Atlantic City. y. J., April 6-Through
stationed at Philadelphia. the War De
rartment Yesterday ordered the mining
81 The entrance Of Delaware Bay. Diver
{ J. Kelly. of this city, with a force Of
assistants and the necessary apparatus.
left here today for Lewes. Del. from
which point the mining VIII be done. HIS
orders are 10 lay double lire OF float
ing mines across the opening OF each
deep water channel leading into tho
Delaware Bay between Cape May Point
the breakwater and Lewes, and connect
them by system Of electric wires tc
Notifications which are TO be made al
once on the breallwater and at Cape MaS
Point
EndeaNorcrS for Mar.
New York April 6-The Essex County
q j. Christian Endeavor Union at IL.
regular meeting In the Rosevile Presby
terrain Church. adopted resolutions ex
pressing sympathy with Cuba and hor
r0r al the brutal conduct Of the Span
iards. They also called upon the Gov
eruneut Of the United States 10 recoE
uize the common right Of brotherhood
aud insist upon the immediate restora
tion Of peace on the island These reso
buttons were forwarded 20 Senator Smitl
sud Congressman Parker.
Patriotic LaNs erS.
New Brunswick Y J.. April eth,
members Of the MiddieSeX County Bal
Association gave their annual banquet "a
the Mansion House, New Brunswick y
=. Monday evening. and whenever IN,
orchestra struck up a patriotic air tn,
members sang Justify
Presiding Judge Woodbridge Strong was
tOastnaSfer. and he made a stirring
speech 10 the lawyers urging that PTesi
dent Mckinley should declare for imme
di8te intervention in cuba. Captain
James Parker. of Perth AmbOy. who scry
ed iH thc Mexican and civil wars, raised Z
storm 81 enthusiasm by saving Jhat be
fore .eaTiug home he had told his wifi,
thar 81 war were declared before night b,
would 80 ~ once 10 Washington and OF