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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
CUT THE CABLEAT SANTIAGO
Officer Of the st. Louis Tells of an Excit.
ing Experience.
The Big Auxiliary Cruiser Will Go In
Cramps and Take on
More Guns,

NEW YORK, May 2s-The auxiliary
cruiser st. Louis, which arrived at this port
from West Indian waters this morning
mas been ordered to the Cramp shipyards
Philadelphia, and will sail Immediately for
that place. 1t Is said that she is to have
her armament increased by six 5-ineh
quick-ffring rifles.
The incident Of the attempt to sever
cable communication between Cuba and
the rest OF the world. which was one of
the latest In which the St. Louis engaged
during her stay in West Indian waters. is
told as follows by one who was on boa rd
the cruiser:
orders were given by Admiral SAMPSON
10 Capt Goodrich on May Is to take
the Meet tender in tow and pro-
ceed to Santiago de Cuba to cut tho
cables at that point. The graphing i'm
piements were secured from the tug Wam.
patuck on May 1G, and at II pm the ex
peoitlon in the small boats left the cruiser
1or the entrance of Santiago. It was tben
periectly dark and hazy, and the Santiago
ilght was burning brightly. Moonrise was
not until 3:45 am.
AIter the departure of the cable-cut-
ting party signals from two gunboats were
seen. AT . am. or May IL, the exnedftio,
fetufheu with part Of one cable hut If
mad tailed to find the second cable. which
Is close under the fort, anG was nroteotoa
by two patrol boats
f1hen start was made to cut the cable
OF the other side of the island. At Tam
the st. Louis fired Its first gun at the forts
protecting the entrance to Santiago b.r-
Dor, ana after little time the fire u-,s
returned by one gun, which must have h.e,,
q two-pounder
AT am. the st. Louis was ahout +vo
mics distant from the fort, which seemed
10 De unprotected by modern guns. After
three hours graphing in over 500 fathoms
the cable had not been found. At 12.1b
pm the guns of Moro Castle onened 6ra
1oliowed by the shore battery on the south.
cry point and also the west battery. The
et. Louis kept up constant fire from her
DOW guns and soon succeeded In sflencine
the guns Of Moro Castle The earri.on
Spamards could be seen running in all 5i.
rections Most of the shots from the forts
teH snort OF the ship. Shells from the rnor-
TAR battery went over the cruiser and en-
ptooed In the water quite close to the St
Louis The mortar battery ceased at 1o.56
after a fusillade of forty-one minutes
After the firing the cable was rrann,ed
hauled on beard and cut"
The st. Louis crew behaved in a very
cool manner under fire, and Captains Good
rich ana w. G. Randle. the latter Of the
American line, at the close of the engage
ment complimented all hands for tAeir
bravery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
TO START WITHIN TEN DAYS
Merritt's Troops Waiting for Additional
Equipment fo1 Tropics.
Troops Have a Disagreenble Day ON
Account of Rafn-NOtes of
Camp Life.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2S.-The Chron-
icle says that it has authentic information
regarding the movament of troops to Ma
nila from an officer in close touch with
the leaders of the expedition soon to sail.
He is quoted as saying:
1.-The next expedition will not leave so
early as Thursday, but it will start within
the next ten days. Not a regiment is yet
perpared to go, and not one of them will
go until it is prepared. The men have
no suits yet for the tropical climate. They
will have to be furnished. There are near
ly enough on hand In the quartermasters S
department, but other things may be want
ed. Many more abdominal bandages are
needed. Everything possible will be done
for the prevention and cure of disease
SO that the men may be able to go aboard
ship within ten days hence in the best Of
health for the long voyage"
Measles in Camp.
Considering the number of men, many Of
whom are unused to exposure, now en-
camped in the open air, there is very little
sickness among the troops. The Nebraska
and Idaho soldiers are afflicted with mild
form of measles. A number Of members of
the Pennsylvania regiment are suffering
from severe colds Stomach troubles caus-
ed by over-indulgenoe in pastry and sweet
meats furnished by visitors to the camps
are common. but not serious. One case of
pneumonia was reported last night that
of Private Sharp of the 7th California.
The Ohio society has authorized its pres
ident to issue call to the Ohioans In San
= Francisco to assemble for the purpose of
welcoming the troops from the buckeye
state when they arrive here. There are
said to be about 5000 native Ohioans in
this city.
The Preside and Ferry Street Railway
Company, through it's president, George A.
Newhall. has granted the privilege of rid
ing free over its lines to the soldiers now
in camp. This is a great boon to the
troops, for 1t is five miles from their camp
to the center Of the city, over some steep
bills.
Rain Causes Discomfort.
Rain yesterday afternoon and last night
caused considerable discomfort to the
troops at Camp Richmond and the Pre-
sidio. those at the latter place suffering
the most on account OF the heavier nature
of the SOIL Few complaints were made,
however. the men all realizing that greater
hardships than mild rain storm are in
store for them. The Washington voIun-
teers, who occupy dry quarters in the Fon-
tana warehouse, made merry at the ex-
penss Of those who fed from the struc-
ture some time SINCE thinking 1t unsafe.
and are now camping on the wet ground,
Gen. Merritt's Headquarters.
General Merritt, who will command the
American forces in the Philippines, has
established his headquarters in this city
at the Palace Hotel.
General Otis today took up his residence
at Fort Richmond. and will have the vol
unteers now encamped there under his eve
at all times. He win enforce strict disci-
piine In the camps from now on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
THE HAWAIIAN AMENDMENT.
1t VIII he Tabled, but the Question
Will Be Disposed OF.


1t is expected that an agreement will be
reached for a vote on the war revenue bill
Thursday. A canvass Of the Senate is un-
derstood to show that the Lodge amend.
ment proposed to this bill providing for the
annexation Of Hawaii will be laid on the
table. This result will be due. not to op-
position to annexation, but to the indisposi-
ton OF senators who are anxious for the
passage Of the revenue bill to permit 1t to
be endangered or held up for a long time
by riders. The Lodge amendment being
laid the table, several other amend
ments proposed, such as the free coinage of
silver and the abrogation Of the Hawaiian
treaty, will not be pressed. and 1t is ex-
pected that by Monday or Tuesday the
agreement for a vote on Thursday will be
reached. This is the general understanding
among senators Of all parties today. The
introduction of the Lodge resolution ex-
cited a great deal Of feeling, and the ene-
mics of Hawaiian annexation declared that
they would not permit the revenue bill to
pass with that amendment as a rider, and
that its adoption would result in nothing
but the failure Of the revenue bill.
A great deal of bitterness has been en-
gendered by the fight Speaker Reed is max
ing upon Hawaii, and 1t is being charged
that the opposition is inspired by antagon-
ism toward the administration, and the
aim is not only at Hawaii, but at the ad-
ministration policy with respect to the oc-
cupation of the Philippines. 1t is being
referred to as an attempt to break down
the policy of the administration. Active
and aggressive advocates of the annexation
of Hawaii and progressive policy in the
Pacific say today that Speaker Reed will
not be able to defeat action, and that
caucus to be held next week will compel
the recognition of the right of the House to
have vote on proposition supported by
large majority. Some Of the senators
who will vote to table the Lodge amend
ment to the revenue bill say that they will
serve notice that after the revenue bill has
been disposed Of they will insist on the Ha-
wai!an question being taken up, and that
they Will resist adjournment of Con-
gress until after it has been acted upon.
There is u pretty definite understanding
that both the greenback provision and the
provision for the coinage Of the silver seig-
niorage will be stricken out Of the revenue
bill, and that the provision authorizing the
issue Of bonds will prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
The President Said to Have Au-
thority for Such Action.
ANNEXATION Was DISCUSSED TODAY
Senator Lodge and Others at the
White House.
GONE TO- CAMP ALGER


Hawaii was under discussion at the White
visited the President on a business matter.
How lorg will the Senate be In passing
the war revenue measure?" the President
asked Senator Jones.
That depends. said the senator, ION
how much is put on it. The whole year may
be consumed If present conditions prevail
The senator characterized as ''foolishness''
the amendm ants offered to the revenue Kill.
Senator Lodge. who stirred the Senate
yesterday by his effort IN behalf of Hawaii.
was at the White House. 1t is understood
that the senatorfis satisfied with the situa-
ton. He believes that within the next few
days the country will polir In on Congress
a universal demand for the annexation OF
Hawaii.
Those now opposing action will be COM
PEELED to desist. The senator is satisfied
that four -fifths of the people Of the United
States went Hawaii added to Uncle Sam S
possessions.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota,
who soma time ago completed a canvass
of tho republican members of the House.
said this morning that she believed the
House would take up the annexation res
olutionE next week. X
One of the warmest adHocatea of an
nexation said today tkat he believed that
II Congress failed toa get the President
would. seize the islands asna military ne
csssity. He has full authozity' to- do this.
1t is argued. under an act -ofs 1856. There
ere also said to be plenty ofDrecedents, and
it is pointed out that q number OF the is
lands now belonging tn the United States
were acquired in this ways
Chairmann Hit of the foreign affairs
committee Of the Hoose was with the
President. but says TINT they did not dis
cuss public matters. He recently had a
conference with the CHIEF executive at
which an Understanding on Hawaii is
thought to have been reached.
Congressman express much feeling today
over the delay, end threats are being made
that things will be tusned topsy-turvey in
the House next week II consideration Is not
given to the annexation resolutions
Today's visltors.
Senators and representatives focksd to
the White House by the score today. Ow-
Ing to lengthy conference with Secretary
Alger only portion OF the callers wers
granted interviews. Secretary Alger talked
over army matters. The Secretary himself
was besieged by congressman on leaving
the White House. He had an impromptu
reception on the White House steps to
listen to recommendations OF army officers.
The President lsft the White House about
2:l5 O'Clock this afternoon to review the
troops at Camp Ager. With the President
were Mrs. Mckinley and Secretary and
Mrs. Porter. Thsy travelled in thu luxur-
tcontinusd 6n second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
DEWEY CUTS ANOTHER CABLE.
Latest News From Manila by Way of
Hong Kong.

Latest News From Manila by Way of
Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, May 2s.-The Havilo-
Manila cable, it is said, was cut by the
Americans on May %.
A brush between the insurgents and The
Spanish occurred near Cavite on May 20.
The entire American fleet is at Cayite.
The report that some of the American ships
had sailed for Iloilo, where the Spanish
gunboat El Cano is supposed to be, is in
correct.
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, is with
the insurgents between the Americans and
the Spaniards
The incendiary flies continue.
Tie, priests and nuns at Manila have
been removed from the latter place to
Laguna.
All the coast towns are reported to be
held by Spanish troops.
The Americans are repairing the slip at
Cavite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
ASSIGNMENT OF BRIGADIERs.
Gen. schwan 10 Mobile md Gen. Davis
to Camp AIGer.

Colonel Theodore Schwan of the adjutant
generals department. who was recently ap-
pointed a brigadier general OF volunteers.
has been ordered to Mobile, Ala, to report
TO Major General Coppinger for assignment
TO command division of the 4th Army
Corps.
Major George W. Davis of the 9th In
gantry. recently appointed a brigadier gen.
eral Of volunteers, has been ordered to re-
port to Major General Graham, command
ing the I'd Army Corps. near Falls Church
Va, for assignment to command of a d.
vision.
Both of these officers are well known In
this city through their long service at the
War Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
Two Newspaper Correspondents Have
Their Liberty RestOred.

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Their Liberty Restored.
KEY WEST. Fla, May 2S.-The United
States gunboat Woodbury. has arrived here,
bringing Hayden Jones and Charles Thrall.
the newspaper correspondents captured by
the Spaniards in Cuba and exchanged for
Lieut.. Col Vicente de Cortijo, Surgeon Ma
jor Julian and two Spanish servants, ,captur-
ed by the United States feet on board the
prize steamer Argonauta at the outbreak
Of the hostilities between Spain and the
United States and since confined at Fort
Mcpherson, Atlanta.
The Spanish prisoners were taken to
Havana on Thursday night on board the
United States gunboat Maple, where the
exchange took place yesterday. Jones and
Thrail were then transferred to the Wood
bury and brought here. The transfer of
the prisoners took place off shore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28

Capt. j. c. Gilmore Appointed Assist
ant Adtutant General.

Captain J. c. Gilmore, 4th Artillery, well
known in this city, where he was stationed
for many years. has been appointed as
sistant adjutant general on the staff of
Major General ShAfter, commanding the
5th Army Corps at Tampa, Fla Captain
Gilmore is a son of Colonel Gilmore of the
adjutant generals department, who was
yesterday appointed q brigadier general of
volunteers. During the administration of
President Cleveland and during a part of
the present administration Captain Gil
more acted as an aid to the President of
the United States, and assisted at ali the
principal social functions at the White
Hcuse. Under his present assignment he
Will kold the rank Of lieutenant colonel OF
volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment OF going to press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
THE LARGEST DEFICIENCY BILL
1t fs Stated That 1t VIII ApprOpria
mt Least 500, ,OO0,O0O

The subcommittee of the House appro-
priations committee having charge of the
deficiency bill began consideration of the
bill today. Instead of sitting in the COM
mittee room Of the Capitol, the subcom-
mittee visited the War Department and
held a session there. so as to communicate
more readily with officials of that depart
ment concerning the war estimates.
The bill will be the largest deficiency bill
ever presented to Congress. 1t will carry
at least $200.O0O.OO0. The estimates hereto
fore submitted aggregate sl56. 600, and
about $500O0,O00 are expected to be added
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
McCuIloch'. New Commander.

BAN FRANCISCO. May 2s- Capt. c. L.
Hooper has received instructions from
Washington. ordering him to proceed to
Manila by the next transport. to assume
the command OF the cutter Hugh McCuI-
loch. to succeed Capt Hodgson. who is
ordsrod home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
F. Y. Elliott Nominatea.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 2s-The re-
publican congressional convention of the
fifth district met yesterday In ShelbyviIie
and nominated F. Y. Elliott of Murfrees-
boro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
BALTIMORE IS UNINJURED.
No Truth I'm Rumor of an Explosion
on Board.

on Board.
HONG KONG, May 2S.-There is abso-
lutely no truth in the report that the Unit
ed State cruiser Baltimore, now at Manila,
has been damaged by an internal explosion.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Ia
fro, which arrived here at midnight yester-
day, reports that Rear Admiral Dewey is
short of provisions and ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
Eagle at Port Antonio.

Eagle at Fort Antonio.
The United States dispatch boat Eagle
arrived at Port Antonio, this island last
evening. 1t is said she came direct from
Key West, but there is belief that she
may have dispatches to forward. In view
of the neutrality laws, her commander has
been formally notified that the Eagle must
leave at the expiration of twenty-four
hours The dispatch boat will take on
board forty-eight tons of coal and will sail
today.
The British steamer Adula is expected
here today from Cienfuegos. When she
reached that port Monday the harbor-
master found that shs had on board a
waiter who was not on the ships articles
and he refused to allow the steamer to
leave until Thursday; then she was releas-
ed upon the urgent representations of the
British consul at Cienfuegos. The Adula
mas on board a number of refugees
Has sehIey Forced the Hnrbor.
NEW YORK, May 2s-A special cable
gram from Kingston. Jamaica, to the
Evening Telegram says that there is cur
rent there rumor, which cannot be con-
hrmed, that Commodore Schley has forced
the harbor at Santiago de Cuba and sunk
the feet of Admiral Cervera-
Rumor Reaches Cape Haitien.
Copyright. 1885. by Associated Press1
CAPE HAITIEN, Haiti, May 2S-A ru-
NOR has reached here of an important
American success but no confirmation of
the report can be obtained
Since the rumored arrival of the Spanish
fleet at Santiago de Cuba no news has
reached here, though the cable between
this place and Santiago de Cuba is not
interrupted. The significance OF this mys-
terious silence is not known but excites
great wonder. No explanation is furnished.
excepting surmise based various infiu-
ences-
The theory that the Spanish admiral al
lowed himself to be bottled up in the. bay
OF Santiago de Cuba is not entertained
here On the contrary, the Haitian off,
ciais say it is far from likely that such a
thing has occurred IL is hoped that the
message from Commodore Schley will soon
be received at the Mole ST. Nicholas or
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 2S.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard
formerly the American line steamer New
York, arrived here this morning, after hav-
ing left the Amsriean feet at noon yester-
day. Twelve American warships are now
outside the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
and Admiral Cervera and the Spanish fleet
are almost certainly inside.
But nothing certain is known as to the
communication which Commodore Schley
has had with the shore or as to the number
OF Spanish fighting vessels which are bot
tied up in the harbor OF Santiago de Cuba.
1t is to be presumed that the Harvard
has important dispatches for the naval au-
thOrities at washington
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-19
A Trick of the Trade.

81 wove in mill down east during
the civil war and on each government
blanket we turned out there was q net
profit of 81 How well remember the
busy and Amusing scenes Of the weigh
ing of the blankets. The contract re-
quired each to pull 3 y pounds, but that
truly was an extra heavy one that pull
ed pounds. Near by, however, would
stand our ingenious proprietor, cord
in his hand, connecting above the scales,
and on the weigher's announcement OF
the blankets weight-2 pounds or So
the cord would be jerked, and sprays Of
water fine as = needles point would de-
scend until the required contract weight
was registered Then on top Of the first
one another blanket would be laid. Six
pounds, the weigher would yell out az
the combined weight of the two. Turn
on the hose. our proprietor would say.
with loud laugh. 'Sevenr the weigh
er would bawl in a minute. and ON
would go third blanket for like treat
ment In manufacturing, as in science, ="
the speaker concluded, there are still
vast fields for research. And l believe
the time will come, though l may not
live to see 1t, when out of dirt and WA
ter alone a presentable piece Of goods
will be made. '-Philadelphia Record.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-19
Passenger and Tie
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

..Nister whined the professional,
.cap't Won spare a few pennies TO help
a pore man along:
INV friend. replied the elderly Dos
,onian. pausing i'll his leisureiy walk
and ewing him from head 10 foot, You
don't look like il man who needs 10 beg
for living. ON the contrary. you nave
every appearance Of being an lndolenf,
worthless vaeabond, whose only alhpi
taan- Is 10 20 through lie WITH as il.eie
Do you entertain the idea that your fell
low men are under the slightest obliga-
ton TO bear the burden of your support
or any part of it: If you do, my friend,
you are making serious mistake. /
venture the assertion that YOU drink
beer enough every year of your life to
swim in, and yet / will undertake to
say that you have not had bath of any
kind since the Mexican war. Men like
you are a useless burden on society
You are not worth the atmosphere you
displace. The oxygen you consume is
total waste. If you had one molecule of
manhood in your composition. you
would starve before you would resort to
mendicancy.
II speak strongly because 1 have
deep convictions ON this subject. Volun
tary pauperism, sir, in the nineteenth
century is one of the most discouraging
facts the latter day optimist has TO face.
1t seems to be in itself the refutation of
the theory or postulate known as the
| survival of the fittest To encourage
vagabondage, therefore, by contributing
of the fruits of legitimate industry to
keep it alive is to commit an offense
against society considered in its larger
aspect, to undermine the foundations
of ones own dwelling and turn the
guns of the fortress of civilization
against its own citadel. Yet, as you
have listened patiently to this exposi
ton of my personal convictions concern
ing pauperism, | will reward your pa
thence by contribution which you
may consider you have thereby fairly
earned.
The moldy pilgrim accepted the dime
extended to him by the elderly Bosto-
MAN, inspected it carefully and put it in
his pocket.
ON take it, sir, - he said in an in
jured tone "but it amt enough con-
siderin. "-Chicago Tribune.
Remembered by the Home Folks.
One of the boys at Chickamauga re
ceived the following note from home re
Gently:
DEAR JM-we knowed We didn't have
nothin much to eat thar; 50, bein a. yer uncle
wuz -goin to Chattanooga, yer mother sends
We by him through him Bible, two
quarts of buttermiik, sack Of homemade
biscuits, smokehouse ham an a bundle of
tracts with soldiers prayers on EN-, an may
the Lord have mercy yer soull
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-19

/ have in my possession an old book
of the bound copies of q weekly sheet
published during the war Of 1912 and
called The War. While reading it over
found the following description Of the
defenses of New York at that time. 1t
may interest your readers:
Defense Of New York--A line Of
sorpedoes, intended, if necessary. TO
stretch across the Narrows, are COM
pleted and can at IL hours notice be
placed TO blow up most, if not all. yes
sells attempting to pass Forts Richmond
and Hudson. The forts on each side OF
the Narrows mount upward OF LOG
heavy cannon, with the necessary ap-
paratus for heating shot. These, TO-
gether with the numerous other forts
in the harbor. it is supposed. will rem
der this city perfectly safe from any at
tempt of the enemy"
This account is found printed under
the issue of Thursday morning. July 81,
1s1S.-Boston Transcript