The herald., 1898-03-22

ing for functions In aid Of the spanish
naval funds.
Today seventy oflicers and 600 soldiers
who are on the sick list returned to Spain.
Reports from Matanzas says that the
governor has postponed consideration of
the designations Of members Of the relief
committee. In spite Of the fact that moro
than $4,000 has been set aside for the re-
lief of the reconcentrados there, It is said
that many OF the sick have not meAicine
nor milk. There is sharp rivalry among
members Of the relief committee.
A WELL KNOWN FACT
| BRUSSELS. March 2l.-A dispatch to lie
Soir from MADRID describes an interview
with Senor Pi y Margalt, at one time pres
ident of the Spanish federal republic and
chief of the ministry. in which he is repre-
sented as declaring that Cuba is practical
| ly lost to Spain.
SAYS 1T is TRUE
wASHINTON, March q. - Senator
Chambers attention was called to the re-
port in the Concord, N. H., Monitor, his
own paper. that the president was going to
send relief supplies to the Cubans with or
without Spain's consent. He said that
such was his information, and he had, ev-
cry reason to believe that 1t was true.
THE UNKNOWN FACTOR
NEW YORK. March 21.--Ths Holland
submarine boat made another trip from
Perth Amboy. N. j.. today. At depth of
fifteen feet under water she showed good
speed and was handled with ease. After
she came to the surface the boat grounded
in the soft mud and was hauled off by a
tug. The boats coming tower will be
fitted with electric lights before another
trip is made.
The trial of the Holland in deep water
probably will occur during the later por-
ton of the week. Both the guns are in
need of repair, as the breeches now admit
air and there are details aboard that need
attention. When this has been done the
Holland will start for long trip In deep
water In the lower bay and will probably
remain submerged for two miles. Her
guns will then be fired for the first time.
Elihu B. Frost, treasurer Of the company,
says it Is unlikely that any attempt will
be made to fire at a target at the outset.
If the Holland can get close enough to the
enemys vessel in time Of war to do effec-
tive work great accuracy of marksman-
ship will not be required. It is probable
that the Holland will be taken to Wash
ington next week. She will be attached to
pontoons and towed through the canal She
will be tested in fresh water at the capital.
THE SPANISH REPORT
LONDON, March 22-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: Senior
Sagasta, the premier. declared that the
government has not received the report
of the Spanish naval court on the Maine
JoG- hor
come from Washington in the matter and
that all statements with reference to the
United States claiming indemnity or offer
ing to submit the Maine question to arbi-
tration, are pure invention.
WILL RE-ENLIST
BOSTON, March A.-At the Charleston
navy yard today seventy-eight men who
have served their time on the Machias
were honorably discharged and were paid
off by Paymaster Wilson. The majority
of the men have signified their Intention
to Immediately re-enlist, asking for a
months furlough with the privilege of
again serving on the Machias on their re-
turn.
ON RUSH ORDERS
TAMPA, Fla, March 21.-Three carloads
of ammunition arrived here this morning.
and on rush orders were sent down 10
Port Tampa by special train and loaded
on the Marblehead.
INSPECTORS AT WORK
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, March N-John W.
Collins, engineer in chief of the revenue
cutter service, who is on tour Of inspec-
ton, arrived in Milwaukee today.
Mr.. Collins left Washington last Wednes-
day morning, going from there to New
York and thence to Cleveland, where he
inspected the work done on the cutters
Algonquin and Onondaga, which, M
Collins says. could be put in fighting trim
and into service inside Of a month.
IT believe the Maine was blown up by an
external force and that force was mine,"
said Mr.. Collins.
While here he will inspect the machinery
of the Gresham and also look over the cut
ter in general. Should war break out Mr..
Collins said the Gresham would be ordered
to the coast Immediately, where she would
make one of the best torpedo destroyers in
the possession of the government.
In all, the government has fifteen Of these
boats and for guarding the coast and de-
stroying torpedoes they would be valua.
BILE addition to the navy in active COM
would put them on the coast in shape for
engaging in active work. Six of them are
of the same style as the Gresham.
SHIPMENT OF SHAFTS
BETHLEHEM, Pa, March H-The Beth
lehem Iron company tonight shipped to the
Union iron works Of San Francisco shafts
of the new torpedo boat Newport there,
weighing forty-five tons. and a propeller
shaft for the japanese warship, also under
construction there The company has be-
gun work on twelve disappearing gun car
riages ordered by the government and Will
turn out one a month.
WORKING AT NIGHT
WATERFOWL, Mass, March 21.-The
United States arsenal tonight was run un-
der a night force for the first time since
the recent orders. Tomorrow morning two
twelve-inch and three ten-inch barbette
carriages, making ten carloads, will be
shipped to Puget Sound. The twelve-inch
disappearing carriages will be taken apart
tomorrow and placed on cars to go at once
to San Francisco. This plant is short Of
material, and orders to rush iron and steel
castings have been sent to Pittsburg and
other points from which shipments are ex-
pected.
A DRY DOCK ENGINEER
WASHINGTON, March 2-The vacan-
cy which has existed In the office of the
chief of the bureau of yards and docks.
navy department, since last Tuesday, when
the term of Rear Admiral f. o. Matthews
la