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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
f0LUNFHHRS
Nine-tenths Of the Members
Have Enlisted for Active
Service If Needed.

Up to last night nine-tenths of the mem-
bers of the Fourth Regiment had enlisted
as volunteers for active service, that is,
about ITO of the $50 men ON the regimental
roll. BY tonight Adjutant Gerardin be-
lieves that every man will be on the list.
Had the Governor announced his inten-
ton of calling out the Fourth there
wouldn't be name missing.
At present the regiment is in a feverish
state. the question uppermost being: tAra
we to go out or not?' 1t is generally be-
lieved that should another demand be
made from the President for troops the
Fourth viii be the first to be ordered out
by Governor Voorhees,. There is no cop-
cealing the fact that the members of the
Fourth are much chagrined that they
were not among the first batch to be
called out Their record at Sea Girt dur
ing the past years had won for them tho
distinction of being the crack regiment
Of the State for drills, discipline and
workmanship, and why they are left be-
hind is a puzzle. But the Fourth is in-
tensely military and they will not spend
any time in quibbles, but keep up their
efficiency and be prepared for the call 70
arms whenever that may come.
rr.-4.-,,aa ~, E-a,,rfb Pao
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
REVENUE DEBATE.
Dingley's War Measure in
the House = Senate
Opposition.

WASHINGTON. April 81, 1seS.-Without
any evidence of excitement or prelimi-
aaries Of any kind the House went into
committee of the whole Immediately af-
zer the reading of the journal today, and
entered upon the consideration OF the
war Revenue BILL Owing to its import
ance. Mr.. Dingley, Chairman Of the Ways
and Means Committee, did not ask that
the first reading of the bill be dispensed
with, as is usual with bills Of minor inn
portance.
The reading of the bill which consists
Of Al pages occupied an hour. and ten
minutes. Mr.. Dingley then took the H0or
to open the debate. Owing to hoarseness
he said he should confine himself to
general statement and reserve particulars
for the five minute debate. The bill, ne
said. was distinctly war measure forced
upon the country by the war with Spain
III which we were engaged.
In war he said. II was esential that we
should stand as a unit. shoulder to shoul-
Her as it was only through such united
action that hostilities could be abbre-
waited and. brought to an end at the ear
1isef possible moment. Mr.. Dingley called
sa5fenfion to the vast cost Of modern en-
zines of war which made war now much
naore costly than formerly, This demand
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
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.LGAGUERBD CITY.
Havana Agitated bay and
Night by Hopes and
Fears.
BLANco's DEFENCE ORDERS
Reported Arrival Of the Mont
serrat With Money and
Troops at cienfuegos.
INSURGENTS GAIN RECRUITS
Planters Join Their Ranks in the
Field - Vague Stories Of
South American Aid.
BonBAsT FROM MADRID
B.mbaramsns Of Am.riean Port.
TaIked OF Though the Cape
de Verde Fleet Has
Not sailed.
BoMBAsT FROM MADRID
Ia the Riockaded Oitv.

In the Hiockaded CITY.
[By Cable, Copyright, 1898, by The Asso-
ciated Press.I
HAVANA, April 27, 189S.--The Spanish
coasting steamer Cosme, Herrera, which
ran the blockade on Saturday last, is, it
appears, not the only vessel to have
reached this port since the blockade was
established, as the arrival of the steamer
Aviles from Nuevitas, is also reported
1t is announced from Cayo Frances.
near Caibarien. that two United States
monitors captured two schooners loaded
with coal, but discovering that they were
German vessels, they were released.
Dispatches from Matanzas say an Am
erican torpedo boat destroyer has twice
ond time it is added, six shots were fired
at her and she retired
The italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan ar
rived here on Saturday. Her band play
ed the Spanish National hymn, and the
forts and Spanish warships answered,
their bands playing the Italian National
hymn. The usual sall1tes were exchanged
The local newspapers publish what they
believe to be the names OF the vessels
composing the United States blockading
fleet, and incidentally, they refer to the
Dauntless now the despatch boat of The
Associated Press, which gave the Span
iards so much trouble in, it is claimed,
landing filibustering expeditions on the
coast of Cuba.
The Spanish gunboat Ligera, it is an
nounced here, encountered, at Cayo Pied
ra, near Cardenas, not far from Matan-
zas, an American torpedo boat destroyer
which opened fire ON the Spanish war
ship. The gunboat, it is added, answered
with eleven shots. 1t is claimed the AM
erican destroyer was damaged and re-
treated.
The Spanish steamer Montserrat, from
Cadiz on April 10, via Las Palmas, on
April 13, for Havana, has arrived, it is
announced, safely at Cienfuegos. She had
on board three millions in silver and a
quantity of ammunition. The Montserrat
is commanded by Captain Decham, and is
OF 25S3 tons.
1t is officially announced that the in
surgent Brigadier General Masso has been
authorized to form a division of natives,
to fight against the United States troops.
THE Spanish officials say that the well
known insurgent leader, Juan Delgado.
with seventeen of his followers, has been
killed near Cano.
pectation and quiet, patriotic enthusiasm
| combined with desire, upon the part OF
! the Spaniards, for the opening of real
\ hostilities.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
GUARDING THE SOUND.

NEW YORK, April q. 1SsS.-Steps were
taken today to remove the two 15-inch
smooth bore guns from Willets Point to
Fort Slocum, to be mounted on the east
shore battery there. The cannon which
were formerly mounted on the Willets
Point stone fort have been moved to the
dock, and will be taken by boat to Davids $
Island today.
1.-The guns said a. non-commissioned
officer, will afford an additional protec-
tion for Fort Slocum. With the pro-
posed fortiications on Bands Point, on
the opposite shore, and the mines which
are to be Immediately placed in the chan
mel coast of Davids Island, it will be i'm
possible for a hostile feet to enter the
Sound even though she may escape the
Willets Point and Fort Schuyler guns just
below MS -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

upon our resources, he said, came just
as the country was eme esing from long
period of deficiencies of revenue ana was
just beginning to see the ngha. ,,t;on If
argument, pointing out the conoitioh -
Mr.. Dingley then proceeded Win nis
the treasury, the extraordinary demanus
upon it for war purposes ana the nscss1
sity not only of providing the adqitlon,al !
revenue which would be raised py me
bill but authorizing the Secretary OF tne
Treasury to borrow money on the creuit
Of the government. he Ionoweq cidse,y dye,y
the lines of the report which ne GREW
to accompany the bill wheni was report
ed to the House yesterday.
While there is no doubt that the oena-
tors of all parties who advocate the Tree
coinage of silver will oppose the Dono
feature of the War Revenue bill, the pres
ent prospect is that they will not seek 10
delay its passage on mace account tig oI 1nar pro5 and
Butler all expressed she opinion today
that this would be the course pursued.
Senator Jones of Arkansas declined 70
express any opinion upon the point, say
ing there had been no exchange of views
upon it among the Democratic senators
The bond provision probably will be
stricken out of the bill in the COMMITTEE
on Finance and restored in the Senate.
The full Democratic strength of the FL
nance Committee is relied upon to oppose
the provision.
lican, is counted upon to support mo-
ton to eliminate the bond feature. HIS
vote would be decisive. as he holds the
balance of power in the committee. IN
the event that the bill is reported TO the
Senate without the bond clause. the RepuD-
licans will move to reinsert it, after it is
reported and in this they hope to sue
ceed with the assistance OF several Demo-
era votes.
The present idea of the Silver Repub-
licans and Populists is to let the major
ity pass the bill in the shape that SUITS
them, after a comparatively brief debate.
They will find occasion to state their po-
sition explicitly, making clear their OPP
position to bonds. but, they will not at
tempt to delay the passage of the meas
ure by debate that would prove effectual
for nothing but delay.
There will be an effort to amend the
bill in committee by adding a provision
for an income tax
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
HAVANA ILLUSIONS.
Spanish Sympathizers Think
Helps Coming From Some.
where" Military
Orders.
rBy cable to The Associated Press. j

lBy Cable to The Associated Press.J
HAVANA. April %, 1898 (via Cienfue-
gos) Nobody here is able to make a
definite statement as to the whereabouts
Of the Spanish fleet. All kinds Of contra-
dictory news reaches Havana from Spain
and the United States on the subject,
causing considerable confusion. If any
thing definite is known officially regard
ing the naval movements of Spain, the
matter is kept profound secret.
The Spanish troops throughout the
island have been concentrated at diff
ferent points along the coast, so as to be
ready to meet any attempt to land troops
from the United States. Thousands of
men are reported to be enlisting in the
volunteer Battalions throughout Cuba,
and as very many of the men have served
in the Spanish regular army, they are ex-
pected to prove very valuable in the de-
fence of the island.
The following order has been issued by
the General in command of the forces for
the defence Of Havana:
''eENERAL 9F 9EpEH BHS4Ef!T 1E THE DIVISION
April 20, 1885,
ssIn the event of an attack. on Havana,
which would make necessary the concen-
tration of the organized forces for its
defence, at the points already marked out,
1t will become necessary that signals be
made to- announce the fact to the city
and to call to arms with the greatest
rapidity the garrison, volunteers and fire.
with this object In view and taking
into consideration the unfayorab1e posi-
tons occupied by some of the regular
Corps, also considering the very great
vigilance maintained by the troops, i Is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
WELL, We RE READY

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.
LONDON, April u. 1895. is reported
here from Madrid that the destination Of
the Spanish fleet, which is said to have
been at sea for some days, is unknown to
anyone but the Minister of Marine, Ad-
miral Bermejo But, it is added, news is
expected before long, at the Spanish
capital. of the commandment of American
coast towns
The reports from Madrid also say that
the Spanish naval authorities are salts
fed that Spain can easily force the block
ade of Cuba when she desires to do SO.
But, in the meanwhile, it is explained, as
the Governors of Cuba and Porto Rico
have advised the Spanish Government
that they do not need the fleet. the Gov
ernment has decided to utilize the war
ships elsewhere
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
SEA GlRT CAMP READY.

Especial to .'The Jersey city News.''l
SEA GIRT, April a7, lSss.-The Sea Girt
Camp is in readiness for the New Jersey
Volunteers. The tents for the accommo-
dation of the 5000 men expected have
been arranged in company streets. Ar
rangements have been made to care for
three times the number of men usually
sheltered here during the camping sea-
SON. Ammunition and supplies are or
the grounds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
RECEPTION TO MRS. MAYHAM.
Members of st PauI's Church Wei
conn Their Pastor Back.

conn Their Pastor Back.
A reception was rendered to the Rev.
and Mrs. T. c. Mayham of st. Paul's
Methodist Church, last evening, at their
residence on Third street. adjoining the
church, by the members of the different
societies of the church. The whole IN
terror of the cosy home was decorated
with American flags in every spot that
they could be covered, and presented a
very fine appearance. Mrs. Chamberlain
had charge OF the literary part of the pro-
gramme and Miss Maggie Ludlum took
care of the musical part, both of which
were greatly enjoyed by the large num-
ber present.
During the evening speeches were made
by the Rev. DR.. Wilding of Hedding
Church, the Rev. ]. Francis Morgan Of
The Park Reformed Church, and the Rev.
Mr.. Goodman of Centenary Church. The
Rev. DR.. Mayham thanked all present for
the reception they had rendered to Mrs;
Mayham and himself, and when he had
finished he WAS presented with a hand
some bouquet of flowers amid loud APP
plause.
Mrs Mayham was not forgotten, and
was also presented with a handsome
floral piece by the ladies of the church.
Mrs Mayham in a few words expressed
her thanks.
The large number that attended the re-
ception was far too many for the spac-
ious rooms of the pastors house and
many were Obliged to return to their
home without obtaining admittance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
CITY TO PAY VOLUNTEERS
Aldermen Pass Patriotic Reso-
lutions for Employees Who
Enlist.

The Aldermen, at meeting last night
demonstrated their patriotism by adopt
ing the following preamble and resolu-
tion:-
Whereas, In the interest of human
ity and liberty, it has become neces-
sary for the United States of America
to interfere with the Kingdom OF Spain
in her barbarous and inhuman treat
anent Of the people of the Island OF
Cuba, and thereby war has been 1nstl-
tuted between our country and tEat
of Spain, and as result our President
has found it necessary to Issue a call
for volunteers. and
Whereas, In view of the said CALL 1t
is the duty of every loyal citizen OF
our beloved Republic to volunteer his
services in the defence OF his country
and the upholding of its honor and IN
tegrity; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the heads of the varl-
Gus city departments are requested IN
every case where any employe OF the
municipal government shall volunteer
his services to bear arms in the COM
ing conflict to grant him leave Of alb
sence, with full pay, during the term
of such service.
Resolved That the City Clerk be di-
rected to forward a copy of these taso-
1utions to the head of each depaFtrnent
of the city government
There was not a dissenting voice.
Mayor Hoos has siguiaed his willing
ness to approve the Rea1tAs- -aetionsn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
PORTO RICO HEpORTS.
.rBx Cable to The Associated Press

TBy Gable to The Associated Press.l
MADRID, April 27. 1895. 900 A. Nd
Dispatches received today from the Gov
ernor General of Porto Rico say the war
enthusiasm there is increasing. He adds
that two volunteer battalions have been
formed for the defence of the colony.
The rumcr which reached here that the
United States commerce destroyers Min
neapolis and Columbia were bound for
these waters caused quite a furry in
this city.
Private dispatches from Cuba repeat
the story that $50 Americans and $50
Cubans recently landed at Guanabacoa,
under the command of the insurgent
leader Lacret 1t is added that column
of troops has been sent to attack them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
COLUMBIA ON GUARD.

BOSTON, April q. 1898 The Columbia.
which left Newport yesterday, was about
twelve miles east-southeast from Hull at
$50 this morning At nine clock she had
approached to within ten miles of the
signal station. when she put about and
headed for the north shore. After steam
ing to the eastward for short distance,
the cruiser stopped and took up a wait
ing position 1t was not expected that
she would come further up the harbor as
her movements are taken to indicate
plainly that she is on patrol duty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

APEL.-On Monday. April 25 1898, Chris
topher APPEL, beloved husband of Dora
APPEL in his 63d year.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
members of Washington Council, No. 545,
4 u, of H, are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from mis- late residence,
No 1l9 Bright street, on Thursday, April
2Ss thence to st. Boniface's Church at nine
A. M, where a high mass will be onered
for the happy repose of his soul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
YUoATAN AVOIDED HAVANA.

NEW YORK, April q, 1SsS.-The stea-
mer Yucatan Of the Ward Line arrived
this morning from Mexican ports with
out calling at Havana on the homeward
passage Captain Reynolds on sailing
from Progreso, April p, was ordered to
stop at Key West for orders and on
reaching that port on the 23d the stea-
mer was ordered to proceed direct to
New York. The Yucatan had very un--
eyentful voyage she brought a general
cargo from Mexico and Is cabin passen-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
JERSEYS RESERVE.

WASHINGTON, April q, 1sss.-Assist-
ant Secretary Roosevelt has detailed the
New Jersey Naval Reserve battalion to
the Resolute and Badger, members of the
coast patrol fleet
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

A homelike picture of Mrs. Washington
and her favorite granddaughter is given
BY Mrs. James Gibson, who frequently
visited her when, as Presidents wife, she
resided in Philadelphia, then the capital
Of the United States. Mrs. Gibson's lam
guage is quoted by Miss Wharton in her
Martha Washington = Mrs. Washington
was in the habit Of retiring at an early
hour to her own room, unless detained
by company, and there, no matter what
the hour (diss Custis) attended her. One
evening, my fathers carriage being late
in coming for me, my dear young friend
invited me to accompany her to grand
mamma's room. There, after some little
chat. Mrs. Washington apologized TO me
for pursuing her usual preparatlons for
and psalm from the old family Bible,
prayer. Mrs Washington's faithful maid
then assisted her to disrobe and lay her
head upon the pillow. Nellie then sang
a verse of some sweetly soothing hymn,
and, leaning down, received the parting
blessing for the night with some enl-
phafic remarks on her duties, improve
ments, etc. The effect Of these Judicious
habits and teachings appeared in the
granddaughter's character through life. :"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
HAWKS in THE CHANNEL
rRv Cable to The Associated Press.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
SOUTHAMPTON. April 27, 1S9S.-A
Guernsey pilot reports having sighted
two Spanish torpedo boats northeast of
the Caskets and large armed ship be-
tween Douvres Rock and Ushant. He
adds that they were evidently on the
lookout for American vessels.
DOVER, Eng, April q. 1S9S-,A torpedo
boat destroyer, flying the Spanish cosors,
passed here this morning, steaming west
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
SPANISH CAPTURE SOME
THING.
nv Gable to The Associated Press. ]

SdUIe 10 zA'Soe1f<Scss1
MADRID April 27, 1898 90 A. M.).-An
official despatch from Manila, capital of
the Philippine Islands, says the Governor
Of Iloilo, Philippine Islands, announces
that the Spanish gunboat Elcano has ar
rived there. having captured the American
banrk Saranac. Captain Bartaby, from
Newcastle, N. s.. w, on February 26, for
Iloilo The Saranac had 1640 tons Of coal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
THEY DON'T LIKE 1T

[By Cable to The Associated Press.l
BARCELONA, April q. 1898. The ship
pers and ship owners association have
addressed a protest to the Spanish Gov
piracy in order that Spain through the
French Embassy may demand an in
dennity
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
sssY.gNCT0N CEMErERY

Was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery in
the State Lot owners have expense for
care Of grounds nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs one).
Won will be interested In its beauty and neat
ness its moderate prices and easy terms of
payment Office in Jersey City, 25s Washing
ton street. over Provident Savings Bank. Teac-
phone No. 51-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
GENERAL wooDFoRD's RETURN.
TBy Cable to The

IBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
LONDON, April q, 1SsS.-General
Stewart l.. woodford will probably sail
for New York at the end of the week.
He will only spend few days there and
in Washington and will then return to
Europe
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

NEW YORK. April 27. 1SsS.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at F. NJ,
Thursday r,s,.
tonight and Thursday; warmer Thursday.
Brisk to high northeast winds.
HarIuetpA Thrruno;n~s ~s-r ikepnrt-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
HOW ALARMING!

[By Cable to The Associated Pressl
ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde Island, April
27, 1898 (4:oS P. M).-At this hour the
Spanish fleet is still here awaiting orders
The sailors are not being exercised.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
uA3144Iss or E'4Or.

New JERSEYS best flour costs 2Sc. more per
barrel than ordinary -four, but worth dollar
extra Wholesale only at D. E. Cleary Co. $
stores Greene and Montgomery streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

CONTINUED on Fourth Page.l
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-15
Republican County Platform.

licanS of the county of Coconino, Ari- zona. in convention assembled, declare our principles as follows:
 We congratulate the nation on the re- turn of peace and the settling down of the people again to the pursuits of peace and prosperity, and observe with satis- faction the universal revival of business.
 II.
 We heartily indorse President McKin- ley upon the careful, patriotic and sue cessful manner in which the dignity, welfare and success of this nation has been preserved in the war with Spain. Our president, with statesman-like abil- ity, endeayored, by all honorable meth ods, to obtain favorable settlement of those rights demanded before resorting to the terrible means of war; and we applaud the skill and ability displayed in preparing for war, the vigor with which it was prosecuted and brilliant termination of the same.
 In the disposition of the newly ac- quired territory we can safely trust to the president and a republ can congress for wise and patriotic solution of the question.
 TIT.
 That we congratulate the people of this county and Arizona on the patri- otic response to the call of the president for volunteers to defend the honor and flag of our country, and that Arizona was the first to muster and present her sons for that purpose, and that on Cuban fields her sons still maintained their foremost position in such a way as to cause the nation to thrill with pride at the patriotic and noble example set by Arizona Rough Riders. and we give all honor to the mayor of Prescott-Capt O'Neil-and all others who so valiantly upheld the nations cause.
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-15

".
 We demand the admission of Arizona to statehood, and believe the election of a republican delegate to congress at this time will bring this about.
 V.
 We believe in the enactment and en- fOrcement by the go ernment of the United States of such laws as will in sure the largest possible use of sil CT as money, and assert our abiding faith in the integrity and ability of the national republican party to secure such legisia- lation.
 We pledge the nominees for office to strict economy in the performance of their duties, to the end that in the ad mnistration of public aiiaas the stri [. est economy be observed by them con sistent with the due and efficient ad- ministration of public affairs. We again express our confidence in the doctrine of protection, and cOngrat- ulate the people on the Beneficial effect to business arising largely from the effect of the recent republican legisla- tion in that direction. VIII. i We have the fullest faith m and pledge our candidates [ o an indorsemcnt of the principles herein stated and i.- vite the hearty cooperation of c.cr.- one in support of the same
 TX. We demand of our delegate to con gress that he use and exhausr every legitimate means within his power to set aside the recent rulings of the go ernment, known as the San t.ancisco and Black Mesa ountains Reserves. JOIN l.. DAVIS, GEoRGE |. YoUNG.
 Ix
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-15

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