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MANNING THE NEW FORTS,
Reasst1niag the Artillery 10 Make
Tee of the Two Hecenuy
Created Reg imeuts.

WASHINGTON. March u.-orticrs we're
issued at the war department today for
manning the newly established fortlnca-
items on the Atlantic coast from Boston 10
Galveston on tie Gulf They include the
equalization o. the new artillery regi-
oen,s. The Sixth regiment wln have its
headquarters at FeFt sloeum. y. Y. and
the Seventh at Fort Henry. Nj. The loea-
tlou or these tive regiments at the points
indicated ein necesEsitale the transfer Of
tho artillsrymen row occupying these gar
riseas 70 other places. Batteries d and G.
of she FIf,h artillery. are al Fort slocum.
and Batteries II ana + are a. Fort Heary.
In organizing the new regiment. six rasa
viii ee taken from each Of The Batteries
new IN service. So thss each 81 ire new
batteries sil have afseen experienced ar
tsilsEy alen.
TIE orders fer the manning OF The aTssl-
legy demand she mo=g prusnp1ae>S IN their
execution ana e = expected that TIE
movement 90 the troops to the various
places assigned them wil b~xin within the
nexs sersx-e.sat eoor.
The new eerslacatEoo. ca Long IssAra
hsssa. az thg entrance 20 she ha-aar win
p geaiaes' BY s battery e re Second ~.
uneFy nsw a. Teri Adams r /
E'or she operations 81 the e,g guns sn
saa1y heck tNs batteries now AZ ro~t $50
cam. One a. Fsvg Hamilton And another II
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The Maine Was Not blown Up by N
Torpedo, They Say.

HAVANA March 1f.-Today Capt Pc
raj. president OF the Spanish naval court OF
inquiry into the cause Of the Maine dlaas-
ter granted an Interview TO the CORE
spondent of the Associated Press. Capt
Peral said:
"our divers are hard a, work examining
the hull Of the Maine. Great difficulty Is
experienced owing to the deep mud In
which the hull u buried.
I'VE cannot believe there was an exter-
nal explosion Of a torpedo for the follow
ing reasons A torpedo following the line
Of least resistance must have blown a
great hole n the mud at the bottom Of
the harbor. No such hole was found A
torpedo must have thrown large mass
OF water into the air IL exploded at a
depth Of only twenty-five feet or SO. or
~ least have produced wave reaching
TO the ether shirs and the shore OF the
haTbor. We have examined every one
on shipb0arc or on shore who saw the
explosion. but TO one can be found who
remarked any uDileaval OF the water or
BIZ wave. 4 torpedo explosion always
kills fish In the vicinity. No nsh were
killed by the Maine disaster as fishermen
who have known this haroor for many
years testify.
'"To produce the effects noted in the
wreck. a torpedo would have had TO be Of
enormous size, fully 80 or 30 kilos.
Il am therefor1 OF the opinion that the
explosion occurred within the ship.
Il 40 nor believe there was any care
lessness on the part Of the Officers OF the
Maine. I do believe this was an aec,aeg1,
which could not possibly have been fore
seen. Such 10 my judgment az present
with the facts that are in possession OF the
court When the court Of inquiry finally
decides. the decision ALL be In accordance
with the best evidence that can be pro-
cured"
Capt. Perai requested the correspondent
70 make 1t known that he had granted the
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Dexter Horton Bank Building.
First Avenue South.

Fort wadsworth viii be utilized. II lis ex-
pecsed that the Sandy Hook garrison win
be established at once. The garrison head
quarters band and one battery Of the First
artillery stationed at ST. Francis barracks.
81 Augustine viii be transferred to duty
at Ssllivan's island. Charleston harbor.
Fort Monroe 10 probably the strongest
and besf-eauipped station on the Atlantic
coast. and the garrison there viii be called
upon 10 man other Notifications. but not
To an extent that would weaken its own
efficiency. One battery OF the First artll-
iery At Fort Monroe will be transferred 10
Fort Morgan. Ala. which. In conjunction
with Fort Gaines. commands the entrance
To Mobile bay.
For the better protection Of the national
capital. one battery of the Fourth artillery
At Fort Monroe has been ordered TO Sheri-
dan Point, Va. This fort is nearly oppo-
site Fort Washington. and in connection
with II commands the approach TO Wash
ington By water.
The batteries Of the Fourth artillery sta
toned At Fort McHenry. near Baltimore.
win be distributed between Delaware and
Fort Mott. n. j.. thus providing for the
protection OF Philadelphia. trenton. Cam
den and other cities In thai vicinity.
Fort st. Phillip, on the Mississippi river.
just below New Orleans. viii be garrisoned
by a battery of the First artillery now at
jackson barracks. New Orleans. The other
battery At jackson barracks has been as
signed to duty at Fort Point, Galveston.
Arrangements have been made by the
chief signal officer Of the army. by author
ity OF the secretary OF war. TO establish
immediate telegraph and telephone con-
nections between all the stations on the
coast to which troops have been assigned.
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THREE MORE BAIFLESHIPS.
House Committee Authorizes Their Con-
struction-Maximum Price for Armor
Plate-Drydocks to Be Built.

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appropriation bill
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plate mar
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In ali
substituted
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Use Of smSkeless Powder fn Guns
Makes Them Undesirable.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The naval
officers who are endeavoring 10 effect the
purchase Of ships abroad have encounter
ed an obstacle that promises TO give some
trouble. This ic found In the different
caiibers OF the guns mounted on foreign
built ships and the United States navy
standards. Not only do these guns diff
fer In caiiber from our own in most cases.
but as they are almost all designed for
the use OF smokeiess powder their COM
bustion chambers are too small to use
the ordinary brown powder with which the
American navy is still supplied.
This obstacle Is serious. but not insur-
mountabie. II Will require the procure
msni in Europe of large quantity OF am
munition in special sizes for these ships.
as It would neseeitate a good deal Of time
for our domestic ammunition makers TO
change their plants and make the special
sizes.
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SENIOR POLO AT HIS POST.
spanish Minister In Sure That Neither
Side Wants War-He Com
mends Autonomy.

WASHINGTON. March u.-Senor Luis
Polo y Bernabe, the new Spanish min
lister, was seen at the Spanish legation to-
day by an Associated Press reporter, and
for the first time since his arrival con-
sented to speak concerning Spanish af-
fairs. observing such reticence on certain
phases as diplomatic propriety required.
Since the minister's arrival, he has re-
ceived cablegram from Capt Gen.
bianco. stating that the Cuban cabinet
had designated Senior Szvelia.es, of New
York. and Barila. secretary of the Ha-
vana Chamber of Commerce, to act with
Senior Anguio in negotiating a commercial
treaty between the United States and
Cuba.
Speaking of the present policy OF Spain
in giving autonomy to Cuba, the minister
said:
This government has granted autonomy
on the broadcast and most liberal lines. IL
is designed to give the Cubans the com
plete direction of their internal affairs.
thus gratifying the honorable ambitions
or the Cubans, while at the same time
maintaining the historic allegiance OF Cuba
as colony Of Spain. Already much has
been accomplished, and there is The fullest
confidence that the plan will be carried in
10 fun execution. The naming OF Cuban
delegates to come TO Washington and ar
range commercial treaty shows how fully
the plan OF autonomy grants TO the Cubans
control OF their own affairs
The minister was then asked il he view
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cent premium. and on London 50 per cent.
premium. All the newspapers call upon
the government 10 stop the panic by a
prompt and clear statement as to the real
conditions existing in Cuba, and also de-
flning international relations.
1t is said in official circles that the Span
ish ambassador at Paris has brought ia
vorabie impression OF the disposition OF
the European press and governments to-
ward Spain.
Spanish Torpedo boats Under Way.
NEW YORK. March ia special TO the
Herald from Madrid says: The torpedo
squadron. unless the plans are altered.
Will start Friday Of this week 10 the Cana
rie.. while the two torpedo destroyers
leave direct for Cuba. A strong senti-
ment is that peace or war should come
without delay
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NAVAL INQUIRY - COMPLETE.
Digest of Testimony said 10 Nav,
Been Forwarded to Washinwton.

Digest of Testimony said to Have
been Forwarded to washinwton.
NEW YORK. March ia dispatch -
the Tribune from Havana says:
The naval board has substantially COM
pleted its investigation. Everything nov
is in the nature OF cumulative testimony.
strengthening the evidence that the Maine
was blown up by an external explosion.
The divers this week have been able to add
little to what they previously learned In
effect the proof. from the condition Of tho
hull and the keel. as well AZ the maga-
zines. makes what might be called a com.
pIete case OF structural evidence OF an ex-
ternal cause sf
Many accounts of conspiracy are sifted
by the board without result. A digest
and analysis of the testimony has been
made. 1t is understood that this IL on its
way 20 Washington.
The Spanish divers are continuing their
work internationally and I'm perfunctory
manner. The superstructure OF wreckags
is no" fairly well cleared away. Nothing
definite can be learned regarding the Spans
ish admiralty boards intention to close its
investigation. The Spanish authorities will
do nothing until the American inquiry IL
closed.
Little publicity has been permitted for
either the Lee episode or the talk OF -ar.
ships as means OF bringing provisions.
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to the teachings of his religion as well
as to the country which 1t is his bounden
duty to defend against all enemies. both
internal as well as external"
The words Of the Archbishop were in re-
ply TO question as 10 what he thought
of the advice alleged 10 have been given
by Catholic priest in New York state
to his parishioners. Archbishop Ireland
Is en- route to his home In 81. Paul from
eral days.
1T Is an Infamous suggestion" he con-
tinued. land Il would seem as if 1t could
only emanate from a bitter enemy of the
faith, for It Is directly opposed In every
way to the spirit OF the teachings of
Catholicism"
His attention was also called to a sug-
gestion which has been the subject Ct
some discussion that the Pope's SYM
pathies IN the pending controversy with
Spain were strongly enlisted on the side
Of that nation, because OF Its religious
Affiliations.
Insofar az implying that the pope will
use his Offices 10 aid SPAN as against this
country, the suggestion T. as iufafuo.ss
as the one first mentioned Whatever
action he may take IN this matter Will be
with the single idea OF averting II pos
sihie. Wal between two Christian ma
tons. He looks upon the possibility Of
VAR between this country and Spain with
horror and az the vicegerent Of God con-
siders il mis- bouuden duty to help bring
about an adjustment OF the pending din
culties between the two nations That
is the only way in which his influence
- or Will be exertsd"
Then referring 10 the situation In this
country the archbishop said:
Pre- ssiesss Mckinley Ia proving himself
pre-erfnently the man 81 the hour and Of
The occasion His course throughout TIE
present painful and trying crisis has BEEN
marked by holiness OF purpose, a SER
entity and dignity Of conduct which has
mmauded the respect and admiration
Of his pronounced political enemies. This
was abuHdantly shown by the remarkable
and Impressive action Of congress- in un-
nestiatlngly piactng the sweeping powers
II I'D IN his hands I think every 90.
has come 70 repcss the utmost confidence
IN MS wisdom and ability TO meet what
ever exsgencies may arise In connection
with the present unfortunate situation"
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suftsbie for them There seems 20 b con-
eaerzhse naIsappsshension On the part o.
H. general public q. 10 the avsiss bii,sy
O. ssscers OF TIE retired list sox active duty
N ftruss OF war. Section isN Of the rev1sed
statutes, searsas en- tAss subject. provides
- follows.
.sSo cfIcsr co the rs,sred list OF the navy
shall be employed on active duty except
In time Of war"
var should break On. al ofaeer. on the
retired lie. competent 10 serve VII Be cub
5ect TO the ORDERS OF siss secretary os the
navy. Another statute bearing on this
subject contained In sections I.tss ard
LA Is ~ feliows:
I'm time OF war. the president. by and
with tia advice and cozeent Of the senate.
may detail ofscsrs on The retired list 70
the command Of sa1sdrons ard single
ships. when he believes that the good Of
the services requires that they shall he 30
placed In command. In making ssi5 &C.
tails. the president may select any officer
not below the grade Of commander and
essign him 10 the command Of a squadron
with the rank and title Of flag officer.
same authority and receive the same ODE
dtence from the commanders OF ships OF
hs squadron holding commissions OF al
older date that he would be entitled to re-
csivs II RS commission way the oldest"
Is thus appears that the president has
power TO assign any retired cfs5eer OF the
navy to duty during the progress OF war.
but that he can only assign him TO the
command Of sauadrous or ships by and
Nth the advice and consent Of the senate.
There arc ssany officers on the retired list
n the full enjoyment OF health and mental
visor. despite ID. fact that they are now
e years Ct age. whose ability and expert
enee would undoubtedly be OF great ad-
vantage TO the nation In case IL proved
necessary for the defense Of lis
honor and dignity. Notable among these
IL Rear Admiral John @. Walker. recent
ly retired for age. ana who e now engaged
"a special duty az president Of the Mica
ragua Carat commission.
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WILL COMMAND THE 81. LOUIS
Commander William ". Emery to
he Placed ta Charge

NEW YORK. March IA special to the
Tribune from Washington SAYS. Com.
nanaer william n. Emery has volunteer
Ell % command the auxiliary cruiser St
Louis in sveat Of that vessels impress
Hent into the naval service. ard 10 wui
hc ordered 70 1oln her before hey departure
from New yerk mex, wednesday. tn "A "a
rscity similar 90 that which caused Gem
n1ander Brownsou IS sal ga the ~. Paul.
Capt. EusTy has selected as Ms isY,nsrs4l-
ate s;a-. Lieut. Nathan Sargent. as exeeu-
tive or3esr. a. prrsen, recorder % the
hoard - Inspection ana survey - ths navy
department. ana L}eet Frank =. Fletcher
as navigator. BOW on duty at tie to-peae
station a. Newpcrt.
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WILL SECURE MANY SHIPS.
Two DFasiiian Cruisers Coming to
the united states-Othes ves-
sells Obtaina bic.

WASHINGTON. March u.-Moss OF
the time of today's cabinet meeting was
taken up In the discussion of measures
which have been put into operation for
ths acquisition OF naval vessels by the
government. One Of the members said
after the meeting:
1T in now altogether probable that we
VIII secure two vessels that are under
construction for the Brazilian Eovera-
ment II Is not possible just at this time
70 show Just how many ships the govern
n3ent will be able 10 secure. IL has OF
tons on number that have been offered.
but nothing Ii likely to be definitely ac-
compushed In the way Of acquiring them
until an examination IN made into their
condition. for which purposes naval ON
Ger has been dispatched abroad. We do
not want a lot of vessels that other na-
lions have contracted TO be bull, AMI
row find are not UP TO expectations /
should MOI be surprised that the president
would be able % get about Ave or six yes-
seis Ia all. The fact In notorious that
there are not a great many really good
vessels 10 be had. but should not be sur
prtsed II We were able 10 get half a dozen
formidable ones at least. The 81. coo. 90
appropriated for war preparations will be
expended I'm this country, except 80 much
a. may be used In the purchase of ships
and In the acquisition OF munitions OF war
the; arc not obiainable here.
'Yes | think the sympathy of the Brit
ssh government In this controversy IL
wfth tho United States. At any rate shs
does not side with Spain. I do not mean
by this statement 10 have you infer that
the Engilshmen will openly advocate our
cause and extend Us substantial help, but
that they will give us their moral sup
port
Negotiations for the purchase OF the two
japanese cruisers now baildlng at Phila-
deiphia and San francisco are of and
present indications arr that no further
steps will be taken toward acquiring the
ships, The Japanese government appears
10 be- even more DESTROYS OF securing these
chips than the United States. and owing
20 the delicate character o. the aspect OF
Affairs between Russia and Japan. II ia
felt that Japan's needs are quite as ur-
gent as those OF this country.
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CATHOLICS LOYAL TO FLAG
Americans Will Not Give support to
Spain-ArchbishOp Ireland
Speaks Plainly.

CHICAGO. March u-"No true Ameri-
can Catholic will think of espousing the
cause of Spain against that of this coun-
try. because the former is a Catholic ma.
ton said Archbishop Ireland in an in
terview here today. ITO do that Is TO
set oneself down as traitorousy inclined
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BUSINESS PANIC IN SPAIN.
All Securities Decline and Foreign
Exchange Hounds to AN I'm
mens~ Premium.

MADRID. March 1.-The anxiety as 10
the relations between Spain and the Uni
ted States. which has pervaaed financial
and commercial circles for several DAYS.
illuminated Thursday in a heavy fall IN
funds. all the securities OF exterior and
interior debts declining per cent. For
esgn exchanges have risen IN an unprece-
denied degree. prices on Paris being e per
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ed tine political conditions between the
United States and Spain A. indicating war.
After moments hesitation he answered
grayely:
Il am sure that the United States does
not want war. just as l am sure that the
and VIII do everything honorable in its
power to avoid such a calamity.
Senior Poio's first official business after
his credentials are presented to the presi-
dent will be in connection with the new
commercial treaty between the United
States, Spain and Cuba
Senior Polo was formally received in
his official capacity by Secretary Sherman
and Assistant Secretary Day at the state
department at ii o'clock this morning He
was accompanied By Senior du Bose, who
has had charge OF the Spanish legation
since the departure OF Senior de LONE. and
was by him introduced 10 the secretary
and assistant secretary Of state.
The two gentlemen came at the hour
indicated by appointment and were re-
ceiyed Immediately upon their arrival at
the department Thei1 visit was COM
paratively brief and the conservation was
purely perfunctory. being devoted almost
entirely to the consideration of the ar
rangements for the minister's call formal
ly upon the president for the presentation
OF his credentials.
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HAVANA Nsreh 1.-The American
yaeh, snsta. whlca brought the congress
sseasl party Asre has seen anesl yso fsr
act having her p@pe-s IN proper order. TIE
party ~as presented az the palace s~is
morning BY censai General I~~s ard cor
daily reo~svss ~ CaP; Ger Rlsnss.
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with an expression of regret and an offer
TO arr .trate the question OF responsibility
and tn amount Of indemnity If any was
found due. The United States could hardly
RESIST the principle OF arbitration in set
tling the question.
The Maine disaster. however is a dis
tinct incident and should be considered by
ITSELF"
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KEY WEST. MaFca r-Tae vzt,.a
sssses cruiser NASHVILLE sailed fA.s nssrn-
ing Ter T0Ttaxas hs.sn4 wsth 80 cases 9.
90 Fer tAe Zee
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interview In his unofficial capacity. and not
as president OF the Spanish court Of in.
quiry. which the law forbids him to do.
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COPPER RIVER

FopelaF sssarasr Noye leaves Na-asy
tssS'ns Match "a Arr.y A Chzssrx
SeAea&sAv -AFisrgfeaa lz-k hssag,s -.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Matilda DIETRICH to Calvin j. Woy!s
fer 1925 part land laid out by Dough-, ,
& Elliott. Centeryille. warranty.
Charles f. Grant TO A B. Hahn eEc
wife, for 81 500. part lots 343. 34i. 3is
and 346, Elizabeth Stars addition
Richmond: warranty.
Albert K ,denberg and wife to + Efsae'
E Dye, for $1.047, part section Il
township l5, range IA; warranty.
Stephen X. Wiggins and wife g
Charles II. kno!lenberg, for 81, lot 23,
John Smiths addition, Richmond !;
qait claim.
Ebert s. Glass and wife to A. q.
Underhill and wife, for 81. lots Is. 20
and 46. Highland addition. Riehmcsi. !.
Anna NJ. Fetta and husband Cook
county. III to Mary E. Fetta, for 500
and other considerations. lots l and 2
IN the c. q Ft. W. K. r Co. addition
Richmond, warTanth.
Anna NJ. Fetta and husband to Mary
Z. Fetta,for ST. and other considera-
tiors north half lot 8, Charles w.
STAIRS addition. Richmond, also part
lot 76, John Smiths addition, R:ch
mond, quit claim.