The herald., 1898-04-29
BULLETINS OF THE WAR
FORWARDED FROM THE ENDS OF
THE EARTH
Atoms Of Interest Concerning Action
Expected or Of Events That Have
Actually Occurred

LONDON. April 2S.-Owing to the arrest
of several Englishmen in Cuba, accused of
being American spies, negotiations have
been opened for taking off British subjects
by British men-of-war.
German Interests
BERLIN, April 2S.-The government has
ordered to Manila, Philippine islands, a
portion of the eastern squadron, with in
structions to protect German interests in
the Philippines.
PortugaPs Decree
LISBON, April 2S.-The Official Gazette
will publish tomorrow an official decree
declaring the neutrality of Portugal in the
conflict between Spain and the United
States.
Equipments Destroyed
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 2S.-A fire at
Worthington, S. D., this afternoon burned
to the ground the armory. The ammuni-
ton, uniforms and guns of Company ID,
National guards, were totally destroyed.
Immune Volunteers
WASHINGTON, April 2s.--The senate
military committee today decided to report
d bill which will permit enlistment OF
N,OOO yellow feVer immuneS.
A Lightship in Danger
CAPE HENRY, April 2s--The keeper Of
the lifesaving station at Little Island, Va,
reports United States light ship off that
station flying signals of distress.
The Coal Question
PLYMOUTH, Eng, April 2S.- steamer
which arrived here today from st. Vincent.
r1n c1a dc f1at tIo
ish warships are unable to get half the
amount of coal which they require to fill
their bunkers.
A Partisan Rumor
PARIS, April 2S.--There was rumor on
the Bourse today, which was not confirmed
from any source, that the United States
fleet has received a check in the Philippine
islands. 1t had the effect of weakening
prices.
A Tonnage Tax
LONDON, April 2S.-The powers are to
| make joint representation to the United
States on the subject of proposed increase
in the tonnage tax on shipping.
Needs War Base
WASHINGTON, April 28.-Naval officers
say they expect the first big war news from
the Philippines, as Commodore Dewey
either must capture a Philippine port as a
base of operations or sail for San Fran
cicso.
Portuguese Neutrality
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Count Tyroso
the Portuguese minister, told the state de-
partment that he expected the announce.
ment of Portugal's neutrality by tomo--
| row.
Quotas All Filled
| WASHINGTON, April 2S.-General Cor
bin says no states volunteer allotment will
| be increased, as every state has signified
it would furnish its full equipment.
Sailed to the South
EAsTPORT, Me-, April 2s.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis left this port NJ
ders. She took southerly course.
A Prize Released
| WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The treasury
department has ordered the Saturnina
Spanish, seized in Biloxi harbor, released.
Was Not Taken
| LIVERPOOL, April 2S.-The four -masted
American ship Shenandoah arrived here
safely this morning.
The Defense Fund
| WASHINGTON, April 2S-Allotments OF
the $5O,oOo0 900 defense fund to date aggro-
gate Sal 1,222,116.
England's Attitude
LONDON, April 2s.--A special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spanish government
officials are bewildered at the attitude OF
Great Britain. They believe the govern
ment and people of Great Britain hold d.
vergent opinions, and that the official acts
Of Great Britain are due to a secret COM
pact with the United States government.
The Hawaiian Policy
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-It is under.
stood the Hawaiian minister has been ad.
vised that this country will not change us
policy towards the Hawaiian islands pend.
ing congressional annexation.
A Warship Aground
MADRID, April 2s-Blanco cables thu,
an American ironclad is aground opposite
Dimas, province Of Pinar del Rio. He says
three other ships are working to refloat her,
Looking for Prizes