New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THEIR HOPES RISE AND FALL.
OFFICERS AND "JACKIES' LONGING FOR The
ORDERS THAT WILL SEND THEM
INTO ACTION

ORDERS THAT WILL SEND THEM
INTO ACTION.
Key West Fla April 13.-The long period Of
uncertainty is undoubtedly having an effect
upon the fleet Signs of WEAKNESS over the de-
lay in taking acti6n in the case OF Cuba are ap-
parent With the dawn Of each day renewed
hopes are expressed that the warships will b
ordered to Havana: but when the flags are
hauled down at night the war vessels are sul
Juggling idly at their anchors. and the hopeful
feeling goes down with the sun. Everything 10
In readiness for a quick start. and II the order
comes for a warike move the blue-jackets OF the
feet and their officers will respond with burst
Of enthusiasm which can only be appreciated BY
those who have teen spending the weary days
OF waiting here.
The tugs Algonquin and Nczinscott from
New York. arrived here this morning. and their
prospective commanders, Lieutenants Crossey
and Noell reported to Captain Sampson. 10
command Of the fleet. The mosquito arna-
ment" OF these little vessels formed curious
contrast with the immense. powerful batteries
OF the United States battle-ships.
During the day the news reached here that
the Flying squadron had received orders TO san.
and it caused considerable excitement among
both officers and men. tinged with a feeling OF
been the first to get away. But later came the
news that the Flying Squadron was only goins
on forty-eight hours practice cruise and
down went the hopes OF the fleet again. onIw
be revived by another dispatch saying TIM
after all. the squadron might only be going out
side the Capes. there to await further ana morn
IMPORTANT instructions from Washington.
Kew West with its temporarily increased
population is on the qui vivc of expectancy
ard hungry for news of the next move on the
international chessboard. Opinions vary as TO
the outcome many people holding the BELIEF
that following the decisive attitude OF Con-
gress Spain realizing she has no alternative
but war will sacrifice al 10 avoid q resort 70
arms. especially because the Spanish fleet Is 50
scattered 10 require much time Tor eoheen.
tration about cuba. where hostilities are most
likely to occur The majority however con-
slider Spain has delayed too long 20 withdra"
and it is believed a conflict is now Inevitable
There is much speculation mere over 'Ic ~
parture Of the Spanish officials, Consul Rsfae
Seco and Vce-Consul J. NJ Fernandez "no
after leaving their effects with MY TayIor; NV
British Vce-Consul. sailed on the steamer MAJ
cote for the North last night Mr. IayiN
AYERS he does not know their destination. nor
whether they have been recalled.
The American bark MatanZas. bound from
New-York for Havana with crude oil, pu. ~
here last night TO ascertain the existing cohaa
lions before proceeding. - Havana news "a a
neasre she could not be enlightened. and stM
lies here. I'D
The harbor is still dotted with warshps. ana
the whiteclad tackles" can easily he seen drlH-
ing from the shore. steam launches are ltt t,ns
| about and the blue skies make a lovely n'a'Iss
picture The docks also present an anhiaes
scene. Some ship is always coaling there
loading stores. a..
| The Fern has been painted the war color. az.
left for Tampa this morning 10. ietcH s a.,
ammunition which is coming from the Nor'n'"
the fleet , ,.,,hsr
Resident Key Westers. especially the Ou'a
norton of IT, was much stirred up to-da! aa4
! divided some OF the Cubans shouting ana s."e
ing patriotic songs and others LOOKING uhn r,.
more seriously upon the result OF the posS'',
breach between the United states ana 'pdi"s
| fake" bulletin announcing that an oFuer has
bcen issued by President Mckinley for the en-
| rolment OF all Cuban-A Americans on thr ~
| Indian KEYS between the ages Of eighteen a
! forty-nye to form q battalion for the army -
| Cuban occupation. caused deep ana iar H.,
| trustworthy emotion IN the OrCaslS ol "'""'
| the patriots OF Cuba. . "a
~ regarding the movements of troops
anxtously awaited. and good q 'al or inc ~
cisrn which has arisen on TINS subject l. uV 'ssr
ass due II Is sa id here. 70 lack or intorIin'.r ~.
con. OF the officers in high command thiiH 49,. -.
Government will only disclose It's plans Il. =,
! ,as, moment when war is inevitable Tor ieai ~
,n,nortant facts which might be utilized co'rHo
IN the knowledge OF the Spanish agents
| uox ADNOCK ORDERED To PUGET SUM
vallejo CAL April lS-Orders from the S'''V'a.,
., rho Navy have been received. directing TIC -.
tor Monadnock 10 proceed 10 Fort .Nns'",i ,hither
ngton Preparations are beinS mace 40 ~. % into
a. saturday next The MonadnocA VIII nor ho ' Tor
drydock before sailing; nor VIII nc srSRh ela'
witch She came TO the Navy Yard he nnish'u
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