The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-08
up TO HIS EARS IN WORK.
Gen. Richards Begins March to Houlton
10 Consult the Governor.

TO Consult the Governor.
Augusta, April Much activity is
noticed today in and about the adjutant
generals office. Gen. Richards has been
in consultation with prominent state
official and this afternoon started Tor
Houlton to consult with the Governor on
matters pertaining to military prepara-
tions, Col. Philbrook accompanying MIN
as far as Bangor. s
Nothing is being left undone to place
the national guard upon an emergency
basis. 1t can be modified promptly
and do efficient service at once. Measures
have been taken to have an ample sup
ply of ammunition in case other troops
are called out. There is talk that we'll
known military gentleman will organize
another regiment without delay should
war be declared.
Rockland and Bath now wish monitors
and If they are obtained it is expected
that the state militia department. Will
have hand in the matter.
| Capt. G. G. Morton of the United States
regular, service, was at the adjutant gen
erals office today working with Gen.
Richards in the perfeoting of the mill
tary arrangements
THE EXODUS FROM HAVANA.
Washington, April IA cablegram
from CoDsul-General Lee received this
morning announces that 200 Americans
have taken their departure from the isl 4
and and that all is quiet in Havana.
faVa fl-Av hn
| Representative Grosyenor stated today
that there would be no change OF any
Importance at least in the message in
tended for submission yesterday, unless
there is "a change of facts which was not
at all likely.
Gus WIDOWS MUST STAND TO-
GETHER."
London, April lit is reported that
the Queen Regent of Spain has again APP
pealed to Queen Victoria, direct, asking
the latter to exert her influence to avert
war and it is added, touchingly recall
ing that both Victoria and herself are
widows, and thus deprived OF advisors.
MANY HOLDING BACK.
Havana, April THE Mascotte. LETT
this aftern DON with "a passengers Many
persons are holding back to the last avail
able hour on the strength of favorable
peace rumOrs.
The Ward line steamer Yucatan, ar
rived this evening and will leave for the
United States tomorrow with about 80
passengers.
| Despite the fact that the day is cloudy
thousands of people have devoted it to
visiting the various churches and monu.
ments Tonight the Plaza de Arrnas and
Central Park are crowded with people of
all classes and in both places military
bands are playing sacred music.
READY FOR ACTION.
Fort Monroe, Va, April 1.-THE Flying
squadron ia ready for action and complete
| IL all details except the possible addition
| of dispatch boat and hospital boat.
The betuleship Texas arrived today.
"The Texas" said Captain Phillips, to
the Associated Press reporter, lis ready
for sea at an hours notice and ready to
fight and all rumors to the contrary, I
| believe she will show herself to be the
worthiest ship on the ocean"
All the ships are practically cleared for
action.
BELLICCSE SPIRIT AT KEY WEST.
| Key West. April 7.-Conditions here
| have undergone decided change within
| the last twelve hours in consequence of
| Washington advices Of General Lees APP
proaching departure and the firm attitude
| of the administration from the disap-
pointment and chagrin that followed yes
| terday's pacific advices from Madrid. The
latest news has aroused the bellicose spirit
to a greater degree than ever.
saThe Mallory line steamer Comal has
arrived from New York with cargo of
provisions and 800 cases of ammunition
for the fleet which have been in process
of transfer throughout the day. She
brought also several six Founders which
will be mounted on the Mangrove. The
latter is expected from Havana tonight or
tomorrow, and in event of war. will
probably serve as despatch boat.
LONDON PESSIMISTIC.
London, April 8.-The morning papers
editorials on the Cuban situation are. all
pessimistic, at the most only hoping that
the delay until Monday will enable some
peaceful influence to work.
MILLION FROM.OHIO.
Columbus, Ohio, April 7.-Senator
Riley's bill appropriating $1,000, 900 to
place Ohio on a war footing passed the
House this evening ana is now law.
The Valentine anti trust bill was also
made 8 law