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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt says that Illinois
leads the list. with 43 commissioned officers and
423 petty officers and enlisted men, The Adjutant-
General of that State recently made request that
the United States steamer Michigan be assigned for
the use Of the Illinois brigade for one month dur
Ing the coming summer. In Mr.. Roosevelts tour
Of the lakes last summer he was much pleased
with the showing made by the Illinois and other
naval brgades on the lakes. and he has recon-
mended 70 Secretary Long that the request FOR the
Michigan be granted .,
Aside from the forces shown In the above list
new brigades are in process of formation whlch
promise 20 swell the total to much larger figures at
an carly day. The organization of this auxiliary
arm of the naval service is under the immediate
direction of Lieutenant Gibbons United States
Navy whose energy has accomplished much in
securing State organization and in the harmonizing
of the bodies into compact force, capable IN
emergency in cooperating with the regular Navy
In mis- last report Mr. Roosevelt said that the
naval militia, in the event Of a sudden emergency
could be utilized at for manning the smaller
National cruisers. Ii could be depended upon
mainly he said, 3 a second line of defence. and
could also be used In placing mines and the estab-
lishment of signal stations for coast defence. The
appropriation of $4,000 made by Congress 10 aid
the work of the naval militia Will be apportioned
among the States In few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
ACTIVITY IN THE NAVY.
SEALED ORDERS TO THE BIG MONITOR
TERROR
SHE ANCHORS N HAMPTON ROADS. AND Is SAID
TO BE AWAITING THE vizcAYA-Busf
DAYS AT TIE NAVY YARD.

TO BE AWAITING THE vizcAYA-BUsY
DAYS AT THE NAVY YARD.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrHEI
Norfolk, Va Feb. 24.--The big double tur-
reted monitor Terror ef, the Navy fard inns
morning and steamed down to Hampton koads.
where It is presumed. her commander captain
Ludlow broke the seal that held his secret or
ders The Terror was still in the ROADS TO-
night and the presumption Is the ORDERS were
to stay around the Capes untl the spanish
cruiser Vizcaya comes down the coast from
New-York. when the Terror WILL 1t Is rumored
here accompany her 10 Havana and remain
there. taking the place Of the Maine.
Everything was hustle and excitement aboard
the big fighter early to-day. and the Jack IarS
looked only too eager to get TO sea Ihere was
an immense crowd all along the wharves on
both sides Of the river as the monitor Slowly
steamed down the harbor, and many nearly
choors vere given for the vessel that looked
every inch her name. AS the Terror steaiheu pS
St Helena which is the Government athihu-
milton ground. the guns from the battery Deicheu
forth a salute which was answered by the "a'
vessel.
The Terror's four 13-inch guns peering OUT Vi
her forward and after revolving turre's' hei
decks almost level with the water anu "ei
slight supers tructure, presenting Ht"' "N
on which an enemy's guns could operate give
her a most sinister and formidable appearance
though with the exception Of her strength 'nere
is little in her lines to admire
The interest manifested In the Terror "e
parture reminded many old-timerS or the depart
IRE Of the Merrnac on the morning OF her
famous engagement in Hampton Kcads. IheIc
we're many sad leave takingS witnessed amohs
the crew some OF whom left mothers, wives ana
sveethearts behind. Many of the crew are from
Norfolk as the enlistment has been heaNy III
the last few days. 49,
Commodore Farquhar. when asked as 70 trs
Availability Of other vessels at the Navy faru'
said that the repairs to the torpedo-boat WINS
low, would be finished by the first Of next week,
and that the only delay in getting the foole
ready is due to the non-arrival or the smart,
which recently gave way while the boat was AT
sea The shaft is being duplicated by builders
Of the little craft, and it is not supposed IL VIII
he kent back longer than next week Inc furl-
fan will be here for several weeks, at least, as
necessary repairs cannot be completed belore
that time Tn, Machias has sailed from FUN
chal. Madeira, for this port
At Fort Monroe II is reported that the MODERN
twelve-inch disappearing guns are being tested
and within the last few days MISUNDERSTANDING
boxes have arrived. which il is said contained
proiectiles large enough to sink any hosthe
vessel that attempted to come into Hampton
Roads IL is also said that orders have Deen
received TO do considerable repair work at the
Rim Raps the famous old fort just opposite
Monroe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
sons health and It IL certain tnat CSm natInn
Dick,ns has conducted the Bureau OF NaVisauv,s n
admirably during the three troupious "eeNS
-. In

sons health, and It 10 certain tnat C,,na,aon
admira hiv during the three troublous weeks
he has been in command
THE wRECKING OPERATIONS
Until the close OF the investigation al Ha'"na
81. nr,,c,no, business OF the Navy Department
an connection with the Maine will relate 10 inc
corauct ~ the wrecking operations. captain
r>ro,v thu Judge Advocated General VINO mas
.h,s branch of work Immediately in chaTse, 'o
a. raceived kilograms from the MERRY. -
Grammar Wrecking Company al Ne"i ~
seviny that the steamer Merritt ana 'he WieSn
try LIGHTER Sharpe had sailed FOR havana, a
that the tug Underwater WIN lhe IN IA 20 nIace
leave New-York on Saturday FOR the SAM p'V =,
,cS. assistant wrecking master was solhs ~
Havana on the Ward Line steamer ga. -
and 4. was suggested to the Depai lnielt ~
Ta insnector should take the same steuliiel. - .,
Iieutenant- Commander himDali. wHo 80 ~, tn :
Havana has been assigned 70 my Ill Iii DOT he
snecttng the wrecking operations IL W." in"
facosearv 10 follow this SUGGESTION -,.s
late tonight the Navy Department 49, ~
.,ro brief telegrams from Captain SIssu..e
tto,.oro One related TO some routine hattei y.
axnenditures in connection with the WORK Oh '''e
Maine and the other is as follows: c,,o T.,
,Dvsrs report more bodies In wreck So.Hc -.
hann ccks inVolVeu III ueo''''
recognizable" 49, ,,,.ors bave
Thjs dispatch indicates that the divers nay az
er.llv secured at least parual entrance " ~
Quarters In the forward part or the Nessei MHe10
the crew were asleep when the expiosIoh "
curred and under which were the magazines
rha fact that the divers were unable TO extri-
80. Tbe bodies shows the fearful obstacles
against which they are laboring. and pears GUY
TIE helef that the work OF submarine inVesu-
CATION will necessarily proceed slowly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
SAGASTA PARTY ANXIOUS.
WAR THE ONLY MEANS By WHICH IT CAN CON.
TINUE TO EXIST SAYS A CUBAN

ST. Louis Feb. 2f-Lupercio Martinez. 4 Cuban
residing in ST. Louis who is reputed 10 be in close
touch with the Junta and the leaders OF the cause
FOR independence. In an interview stated that the
Cubans are not In favor OF war between the
United States and Spain
I'VE do not want TO see the United States declare
was against Spain" said Mr. Martinez. we can
win our own independence now, and need no inter-
vention Spain realizes Il. and the Sagasta party
is anxious for in the interests OF its own self
ishness and as the only means left by which
it can perpetuate itself In view Of the impending
crisis In Cuba.
Spain realizes its inability 70 keep the island.
But the Sagasta party dare not declare such 10
be the case because 10 DO so would mean the down.
fall OF the party its utter destruction In the ~hir
pool OF popular fury and most likely revolution
TO declare the Island independent would pe
deathblow TO the powers that now rule spain
If that narty can force war Win tne Ohlleo
States IL will be Just what they want, because oy
1t they could surrender Clba and at the same tine
preserve their existence. War IS the only saNauon
of Sagasta and his followers. IL they can loIce II
they live II not. they perish as the dominant force
in the nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
CAPTAIN sIGsBEEs FUTURE.
1T DEPENDS ON THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE COURT
oF INQUIRY.
OF INQUIRY

Washington Feb "a (SpeciaD.-On the finding OF
the Court of Inquiry now investigating the cause
of the Names destruction VIII depend the iu'ure
naval career OF Captain Sigsbee. An agreement
bv the court that the disaster is attributable 70
causes wholly within the vessel may or may not
blacken the remarkably brilliant record be has now
20 his credit If Captains Sampson and CHADWICK
ana Lieutenant Commander Potter decide that 1t
was an internal accident. which could not have
been prevented by excellent discipline. and that
CAPTAIN Sigsbee exercised every known precaution
for the safety OF the ship he VIII undoubtedly be
rewarded by any important duty he may select
II II IS found due external causes which could
not have been guarded against. the commander Of
the vessel will receive the highest rewards that
come TO an officer for faithful duty. Under any
other crcumS ,ances whatever this gallant on'cer
will be Inundated ,,
Naval officers without single dissenter believe
that the opinion OF the court Will not only eXoner
ate Captain Sigsbee from negligence, but VIII be
able to commend him, and universal confidence is
exhibited in the Navy Department that WITHIN the
next few weeks ne will have his choice OF com
mands ashore afoat. Among the vacancies
which will be naturally open TO HIM viii be the
post Of Chief of Yards and Docks on March 1G
which would otherwise 20 10 Commander Dickens
the command Of the Iowa when Captain Sampson
becomes a commodore. and the superlni endency OF
the Naval Academy next June unless II Is decided
10 send the Columbia around the world, when he
would undoubtedly wish 10 undertake that cruise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
VESSELS AVAILABLE FOR WAR SERVICE
OFFICERS OF THE NEw-JERsEY NAVAL RESERVE



The officers Of the Battalion of the East. OF the
New-Jersey Naval Reserve. which comprises d.
visions in Jersey City. Hoboken and Newark and
has headquarters on the old sloop-of-war Ports
mouth. at Hoboken. are now engaged in securing
a list Of all the vessels on the Hoboken and jersey
City water-fronts which suitable for equip
merit with rapd-nre guns up 10 the calibre Of six
Founders. This work is being done az the request
Of the War College. at Newport. Tugboats, light
ers. yachts. barges. ferryboats and other craft
propeHea by steam or electricity are to be IN
cludcd IN the list. These vessels Il Is expected
Will be used for harbor defence.
The War College has also called for copies OF the
maps and charts made Of the New-Jersey water
front IN the neghborhood OF New York Harbor
by the divisions OF the battalion These arc
being forwarded as rapidly possible In their
reconnaissance work the divisions have done what
is now proving TO be valuable work The jersey
City division has invaluable map OF Rarjtan
Bay and the waters back Of Staten Island showing
In detail the various soundings and places where
torpedoes and submarine mines can be most
advantageousy located. The Newark division has
done similar work with regard 10 Newark Bay
and the Passaic River. while all the divisions have
laid up large supply Of information as to rail
road. telephone and telegraph facilities vantage
points for signalling, places where stores and pro-
visions can be most readily obtained. and other
matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
A SURVIVORS, DESCRIPTION.
THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE ON THE MAINE TOLD
BY ONE OF THE ASSISTANT ENGINEERS.

Kansas CITY. Mo- Feb N-John r. Morris, one
Of the assistant engineers the battle-ship Name
in letter 10 his sister in Kansas City. written al
Key West Saturday last tells OF his experiences IN
the disaster Morris does not speculate as 10 the
cause of the disaster intimate In any way
whether or not the ship was blown up by design
He SAYS in part I'VE have just heard that, In all
probability as soon as we testify before the Board
of Investigation. which convenes tomorrow
al survivors will be ordered TO their homes for
short time. The whole affair is too sad TO write in
detail about, and none of US know the cause or the
destruction. 49,
al, of US had to a certain extent very different
experiences and all Of the officers and men who
were aft who were practically the only ones
spared, for time in a sem-conSciOuS state
] was sitting the upper deck at the time taking
TO another officer, and at the first explosion
whether there more than one do not know
we were thrown headlong on the deck The smoke
stack from the live boilers fell so that the top OF
the funnel was lying just forward Of us and on
top of the aft turret In talking afterward, we
found that both had practically the same expert
ence. Every time that We gained our feet came
in contact with escaping gases and were suffocated
and would fall again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
THE DISASTER DESCRIBED.
ONE OF THE SURVIVORS WRITES HIS ACCOUNT Or
THE EXPLOSION.

schenectadv ~ Y. Feb. PA letter from AM
brose Ham OF Schenectady, who was on ooard 'he
Maine when she was blown up at Havana was re-
ceived in this city to-day. Young Ham, VINO was
an apprentice was watch when the explosion
occurred and In his letter says
,srbreo bells or $50 o'clock. sounded. and moth
inc occurred TO warn us OF the accident soon to
happen About $40 o'clock l was standing al the
break Of the poop. and was going to turn around
10 walk further aft. when | saw hash o, nsh |
which seemed envelop the whole SNIP tntlI /
heard a report and | was hit with piece o. IRON
on the left side Of my face; then second repUr9
and the big ship was lifted, and the forward part
the ship fell back into the water INA mass the
stern forward was not touched. When she settled
back into the water she began to SINK W men e /
recovered from the shock | aft 10 the cap
isin's boat and helped to lower 1t. and we picked
nm a lot of men who were in the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
WASHINGTON WELL PROTECTED.
PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR AN ENEMY TO
REACH THE CAPITAL BY WATER

Washington Feb 2i-Thanks 10 the promptness
and efficiency OF the Chief OF Engineers and the
Chief of Ordnance OF the Army. the city OF Wash
ngton is regarded as being welngh secure
from attack by water. The Qualifications at Fort
Washington and Sherman Point. on the opposite
side OF the Potomac. sufficiently advanced TO
be able 10 repel ordinary fleet of invaders ana
in case OF necessity they could be easily strength
ened In a comparatively short time These defences
are considered sufficient keep all hostile vessels
beyond the range Of gunshot Of the National
Capital.
Moreover. tho river has been blocked OF and pre-
pared for mines and torpedoes at point below the
forttncations already mentioned. so II Is probable
that some OF the ships OF an enemy would be blown
out of the water before Il would be necessary 20 use
the guns at the forts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25

tai he discussed the Maine incident ana ''s po'
eih,e results with the Chief Executive
THE President stated to me- SAID the zen
eraI. that he was only waiting for coinp.e'e
report Of the Naval Board Of Inquiry ana ma
should 1t report that our sailors iau ~, r'os nre
,,ored ~ ecf at once. and in manner whlch
Would meet the approval of every loyal Amer'-
can citizen. .,r for war were
80 n,,shed With the utmost vigor. and addea:
y az, convinced that President Mckinley IS the
right man in the right place. and tnas as o;cx
Iis cnonish treacherv has been proven his policy
a a.,i %a T;e,d enough TO meet the approval oil
even the most pronounced jngoes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
GALLERIES UNDER HAVANA HARBoR
sUBrERRANEAN PASSAGES THAT ARE SAID ~
HAVE BEEN ALMOST FORGOTTEN.

sI,BrERRANEAN PASSAGES THAT ARE SAID To
HAVE BEEN ALMOST FORGOTTEN.
Havana. Feb 24-In connection with the state
ment by the Cubans that there are mine gal
leres under the Harbor OF Havana, leading from
subterranean passages. and known to nave ex'
listed for years, between Fort Cabanas' MORO
Castle and this port. the Spaniards explain that
for over century n subterranean passage ABOUT
two miles long and eight feet at its narro"es'
diameter capable of giving passage TO column
OF troops. has existed from the Navy Yard !"
Castillo del Principe
The Spaniards further assert that the exist
ence Of this passage was not known 10 "'
present authorities, or 10 those who have peen
in power for many years past. The entrances
and exits IL IS added. have been closed lVf
years past by thick walls now covered with rue
bish. and their exact location is SAID 10 De ~.
At the same time. II is admitted that reco'as
regarding the subterranean passage can "
found in old documents contained In the
archives Of Havana. Finally. the Spariards ~
slst that this passage does not go under U"
EarhOr AT any point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
LETTERS FROM THE NAMES OFFICERS.
40 ALLUsIoNs TO ANY EXTERNAL CAUSE OF THE
DISASTER


Washington Feb. a (SpeciaD-A number Of
private letters from the Names officers have
reached naval aficers here. and 1t IS remarkable
that in not a single instance has any of them
alluded even indefinitely to any external cause
OF the disaster, though addressed to confiden-
tial friends in the service. Most OF them are
brief and contain 10 information, although that
Of Engineer Bowers. referred to in The Tribune
to-day. settled concluslvey the mooted question
as to whether the Names forward boilers were
in use at the time of the disaster From per-
sonal letter from Surgeon Heneberger. Of the
Maine. dated Havana February Is, the follow
ing extract Is made:
The Ward Line steamer Washington came into
ana was atallable Tor the immediate transfer TO
her OF perhaps half the survivors. These
Marine Hospital there the following day the
Oivctte, except TWO. who were badly burned
necessary u transfer them the same night 10 n
hospital on shore The other half of the survivors
two hospitals on shore-the San Ambrosio and the
Alfonso XIII. The Ambrose, being near the water
in ali; the Alfonso Nil. nve Unfortunately. the
San Ambrosio is an old military hospital. In which
thoroughly fever infected. The Alfonso Xiii IS a
about three miles distant from the centre of the
city. The day after the disaster I made a
IN a condition 10 be moved and took from tho
latter and six from the San Ambrosio and
they were also sent on the Olvette to Key West
To-day took ten from the San Amhrosio and put
them on the lighthouse tender Mangroye. which
sailed about p. III. for Key West DR. Clendenln
OF the Army. who is stationed at Key West and
who volunteered and came to Havana to render
any aid in his power. went In charge OF them
Il should have said that DR.. Dudley. OF the United
States Marine Hospital service volunteered and
went in charge Of the patients tho Olivette)
This leaves seven patients In the San Ambrosio
who are in too critical condition to be transferred
(six have died Their up TO the present time) and
three At he Alfonso Kill | have no anxiety
about those at the latter place, but shall recon-
mend the transfer 10 Key West Of those in condl-
ton 10 be moved.
Referring to the explosion. from what We know
tho forward part Of the ship must have borne the
brunt OF the explosion. and the hour was about
$40 p. m. all the men had turned in tho berth
deck and IN the forward supcrstructure, thus oc-
casiOnng the great loss OF HE
Tho whole forward part OF the ship sunk almost
Immediately, and the port side. Including the sick
bay must have been blown out since tho medical
journal. which was In the drawer In the oncratlnr
table was picked mp M the water. This was for
ward'd 90 YOU. The a-Othecary. "A most cstmabie
young man. and two faithful baymen were lost
IN. complement OF the ship three hundred
ana dm,tty, and II Is estimated that two hundred
ana nfty were lost. We ali pretty well shaken
I'D ana hardly In condition for writing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
SYMPATHY FROM THE FORESTERS
The following has been sent to President McKln.


The Executive Council OF the Grand Court State
of New-YOrk. Foresters Of America. take this OBJ
portunity che first meeting after the Disaster OF
conveying TO the United States Government our
most sincere sympathy on account OF the loss of
the warship Maine in Havana Harbor and the
death of so many true and loyal Americans-among
their numbers. perhaps being some Of our worthy
members-a catastrophe that has cast gloom
over the whole Nation and which brought with Il
the tear OF anguish 10 many an aching heart
The letter is signed by James 7. McCarton John
Koran. DR.. a. =. Fife, William DAILY Samuel n
Andrews, Edward J. McCarty, James Dinner John
Maue. Jacob Faesser. John j. Doyle Harry Ho-
neck and Henry Bergold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
MIR. BoUTELLE DENoUNcEs WAR TALK
THE PRESENT A TINE FOR CALM JUDGMENT
RELIEF For THE NAME SUFFERERS.

RELIEF FOR THE MAINE SUFFERERS
Washington. Feb. A-RepreseRtative Boutelle.
chairman or the House Committee on Naval Affairs.
conferred with Secretary Long again to-day. Mr..
Boutelle said that his visit confined wholly
the question OF relief Of the sufferers OF the Maine
The bill which he has prepared Will carry about
$4,000 II passed In its present form. 1t sug-
gested, however. that general law passed
In 1880 under which relief may be given for the
actual loss sustained by In the naval service
in case OF q disaster. How far this general law
Will affect the special relief extended TO the Maine
sufferers mas not yet been determined. but in any
event IL VIII cover only the actual loss OF clothing
etc, while the relief measure is designed 10 give
allowance equivalent 10 twelve months paw
MIR. Boutelie declared positively that his call
had nothing 20 do with the question OF new ships
ana equipmeat TO he provided by the Naval Appro-
piiation b!u. now IN course Of preparation under
hts Craftsmanship.
Referring to the rumors OF treachery in con-
nect!on with the Maine disaster Mir ROutele said.
Il feel that any man who, by spoken or written
ut,erance. adds spark 10 inhame public sentiment
al this Juncture IS as guilty as the man who would
touch match 70 the powder magazine Of ves
sci. This is the time for the calnest Judgment
instead OF unguarded talk wholly without basis OF
established fact OF war which would entail ths
loss OF hundreds and thousands OF our people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
THE UNDERWATER HASN'T SAILED
HER OWNERS WILL NOT SAY WHY SHE Is
STILL AT BOSTON

Boston. Feb. A.-For some reason which the Bos-
ton Towboat Company feels that It cannot consist
entity make public. the wrecking tug Underwater,
under contract 10 the Government to go 10 Ha-
vana to work on the Maine. did not leave Boston
last night. as It was announced that she had done
This morning the boat proceeded TO The company's
coal wharf at East Boston and filled her bunkers
This was departure from the first plan The In
derwrier then went down 10 the harbor where the
compasses were adjusted, and later she returned TO
her pier Late this afternoon II stated that the
date OF the tugs sailing undecided Il was also
understood that her machinery needed A few re-
pairs.