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Iron County register., 1898-04-28
VERY SERIOUS OBSTACLE.
The Calling Out of Volunteers Met
by Complications in the Laws
Governing En1istments.
LOOKIAG TO CONGRESS- FOR RELIEF.
President Lincoln Was Met by the Same
Dih1culty, But Promptly Cut the Cor
dian Kuct and Afterward Called Upon
Congress to Validate His Acts-Othes
Difficulties.

WASHINGTON, April 20-The object
of most concern to the war department
this morning was the calling out of
the volunteers. This turns out to be
much more complicated question than
was at first supposed, and the officials
in desperation are looking to congress
for immediate relief in the extremity.
There are all sorts of conflicts in the
existing army laws, which, it is said,
consist of nothing more than lot of
patchwork dating from the beginning
of the republic.
1t is recalled that even President
Lincoln was obliged to call upon con-
gress to validate the calls he had been
forced to issue for troops, and no sue
cessful effort has been made since that
day to provide adequate machinery
whereby the government might avail
itself in an emergency of the vast re-
sources of the United States in the way
of troops.
One of the difficulties that con-
fronted officials, when it was supposed
that the way had been cleared in cer-
tain measure for the use of the ma
tional guard as United States volun-
teer troops, was conflict between
sections 11O6 and 1915, revised statutes.
1t was the purpose of the department,
in Difference to the wishes of the ma
Gonal guardsmen, to allow them to
preserve their own organizations in the
event that they are called into the
service of the United States, but the
national guard regiments are all or
ganized on the three-battalion basis.
and each infantry regiment consists of
IL companies, with three majors, bat
talon adjutants, etc. The regular
army organization provides for one
major and very much reduced staff of
officers and ten companies. 1t is mani
festly impossible, therefore, to muster
the national guardsmen into the army
with their present organization, and
it is believed to be inexpedient to at
tempt to reorganize the guard on SO
short notice.
Secretary Alger with Gen. Miles
went over to the White House about
noon and spent some time with the
president in an attempt to find some
way to remedy this condition of af.
fairs.
A communication received at the war
department from the president of the
Lone Star steamship line containing
statistics of the imports of neat cattle
into Cuba gave good deal of solace to
the war department officials. 1t
showed that 41, $50 head of cattle were
so imported last year, and that at pres
ent the supply of meat on hand is very
short. This would greatly aid the task
of reducing the island by blockade and
starvation.
Orders were sent this morning to the
Twenty-ffth infantry under Col. Burt
at Chickamauga to proceed to Mobile.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
THE WAR DEPARTMENT BILL.
Provisions for AugmentIng the Strength of
the Military establishments in
Time of War.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The war de-
partIne1t bill to provide for tempo
rarily increasing the military establish
ment in time of war was sent yester-
day to Chairman Hull, of the house
military affairs committee, and Sena-
tor Hawley, the chairman of a similar
committee in the senate. The measure
was prepared under the immediate
supervision of Assistant Secretary
Neiklejohn after thorough and care
ful study of the best interests of the
service. In transmitting the bill to
congress a request is made for favor
able consideration, and in view of the
exlgencies of the situation, speedy &C
ton is expected
In time of war the army is to con-
sist of two branches, the regular and
the volunteer army, the latter to be
maintained only during the existence
of war or while war is imminent, and
II to be raised and organized only af-
aer congress authorizes it.
All enlistments for the volunteer
army are to be for three years unless
.oorier terminated. All the regimental
md company officers of the volunteer
.r,ny are to be appointed by the presi-
dent. upon the Recommendation OF the
,,overnors of the states in which their
respective organizations are raised
rs,DcerninQ the national guard, it is
crowded that when the members OF
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
The Military and Naval Authc<ities Leav-
Ing no Stone Unturned to b% Ready
for Actual Hostilities.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Military and
naval preparations continue with IN
abated vigor. Seven fleet steam yechts
suitable for navigation in Cuban waters
were procured and several bids for
steam colliers were made. Arrange
ments are making to utilize pupEer
of the powerful converted smooth bore
guns, survivors of the late war, as ar
mament for the auxiliary cruisers.
The important event in the war de-
partment was the decision to enlist
only guardsmen under the first call for
troops, which viii be very gratifying to
the militiamen.
A picturesque reminder of the war
like conditions was presented right in
Washington by the departure for the
south of the Sixth cavalry, and Seer
tary Alger, busted as he was with off,
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
A NAVAL OFFICERS OPINION.
The Spanish Troops Should be Compelled
to Evaeuate Cuba Under Our
Vessels Guns.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 2O.-A high
naval officer, discussing the situation
yesterday, said:
''Spain cannot surrender without at
least one fight. She must make a show
of resistance in order to appease her
people at home. 1 suppose she now
will be given "a or As hours notice to
get out, but, personally, L think five
minutes is all she should get, and that
the fleet should be sent to Havana forth
with, so that the Spanish troops may
evacuate the island under our guns
The effect of tie news from Wash
ington was sooh noticed on board the
ships lying in the inner harbor. The
officers began sending their personal
belongings ashore, and the ships were
stripped of whatever superhuous arti-
cles remained
The Cuban colony here is in high
state of elation. All the morning
groups of excited patriots have been
discussing the possibilities while 9th
ers have been marching through ths
streets shouting Cuba ibre."
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
BUSILY PREPARING FOR WAR.
District Militia Force Ready-Native En-
gIish, Irish and Scotchmen Enlist
ing In Our Navy.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The topic OF
absorbing interest in military circles
yesterday was the expected decision OF
the president and Secretary Alger or
the question of how to place the voiun.
teer force at the service of the govern.
ment. No less than three consulta,
tions were held at the White House OF
this subject, but it was announced that
it would not be possible to issue tbs
expected call for volunteers to-day.
The district militia forces have been
offered to the government by Gen.
Harries, and there is some expectation
that this will be the first of the militia
forces to be drawn into the govern
ment service.
Other events of the day at the war
department were the return to Wash.
ington and the report of the artillery
experts who inspected the southern
Notifications and the appointment of
some new aides on the staff of Gen.
Miles.
The ordnance bureau also made an
other heavy requisition for funds.
The navy department was busy in the
preparation of signal codes, flag regu-
lations, log books and thousand and
one things required for war ships and
for the large number of mercantile yes
sells and yachts recently purchased.
Many offers of vessels poured in, but
none were ayailed of.
The notice of the arrival of the big
Spanish armored cruisers at Cape de
Verde isles caused some disquiet in
the department, particularly the notice
that the Pelayo had joined the fleet.
Chief Engineer Baird, who is exam
lining recruits at the Washington navy
yard, reports that a very large portion
of the applicants for enlistment are of
British birth-English. Scotch and
Irish-which heregarded as significant
of the sympathy of that people with
the United States in it's attitude to-
wards Cuba.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
THE VESUVIUS AT PLAY.
The Dynamite Cruiser Tries Her Guns in
Narragansett Bay with Salts
factory Results.

NEWPORT, R. l., April 90. - The
pneumatic gunboat Vesuvius success
fully fired a loaded shell from her guns
in Narragansett bay. She was out all
the morning, and after throwing
dummy projectiles for line fire
and distance adjustment, she
closed in into the lower range
of the measured mile course"
and discharged her three guns in close
succession. The first two were appar-
emily dummy shells, but the third shot
plowed along some distance. and then
a great column of water was thrown
into the air, which opened umbrella
like before it descended. The trial was
pronounced most successful.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
The President and Prominent Omcials Daa-
cuss War Measures.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The presi,
dent spent nearly all of the afternoon
with prominent officials discussing wal
measures Secretary Alger, Secretary
Long, Gen. Miles, Gen. SchofieId and
Capt. Crowninshield were with him un-
til nearly five o'clock. Gen. Miles
brought with him several maps and
other documents and it is believed the
matters under discussion had special
reference to the contemplated move.
ment against Cuba The day was ons
of the busiest for d laraG time mt kha
White house
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
1t Relates to the U1timatum Served
Upon Spain by the President
of the United States.
sHERMAN's CABLEGRAM TO WOODFORD.
The Reply Received From Minister "ood-
ford Caused by Spain's Surprisingly
Prompt Action In Severing Diplomatic
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to Declare
ton of War.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-The follow.
ing statement of the text of the ulti-
matum to Spain is issued:
ION yesterday, April 20, 1898, about
IL o'clock a. m, the department of state
served notice of the purpose OF this
government, by delivering to Minister
Polo. a copy of an instruction to Min
lister Woodford, and also copy of the
resolutions passed by the congress OF
the United States, on the 10th inst.
After the report of this notice the Span.
ish minister forwarded to the state de-
partment a request for his passports,
which were furnished to him on yes-
terday afternoon. Copy of the instruc'
ton to Woodford is herewith appended
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Called to the National Capital.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April 23.-Maj.
Fred Funston, son of ex-Congressman
Charles Funston, of Kansas, passed
through Kansas City en- route to
Washington, where he goes on orders
from the war department to report
for duty at once. Funston
returned home from Cuba several
months ago to recover from gun shot
wound received in a skirmish while
fighting for the Cubans. He had spent
two years in Cuba, taking part in
many important engagements. Just
what his duties will be, Maj. Funston
could not say.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Wisconsin Indians Organize to Fight the
Spani3rds.

APPLETON, Wis, April 21.-The
Oneida Indians on their reservation
north of this city have organized two
companies of 100 men each to fight the
Spaniards. These companies are to
form the nucleus of q regiment of In
dians to be raised on the Oneida, Me-
nominee and Stockbridge reservations
in this state.
Ali the officers are TO be whites, ex-
perienced q. A. e. men or militiamen.
The regiment will be headed by an In-
dian band of 16 pieces. which has al-
ready been organized.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Gen. weyler's Half Brother Anxious for q
Shot at Him.

CINCINNATI, April 23.-Among the
many applicants for enlistment here
yesterday was Frank Weyler, sad
dler of this city. He claims to be a
half brother to Valariano Weyler, ex-
captain-general of Cuba, the famous
Butcher.
Weyler passed the examination by
good per centage, and expressed
great desire to get shot at his half
brother. There have been over 1000
applicants for enlistment at the re-
cruiting Office here. Exminatiens are
being rapidly made.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
TINE FOR DISAPPEARING.
Senor Polo De Bernabe, the Spanish
Minister at Washington, De-
mands His Passports.
THE DEMAND IMMEDIATELY HONORED.
He and His Entire STAN Made Immediate
Preparations to Leave the Capital,
Placing Spain's Interests in the Hands
of the French Ambassador and the
Austro-Hungarian Minister.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The ulti.
matum of the United States to Spain
was delivered to the Spanish minister.
Senor Polo de Bernabe, shortly after
IL a. IN. The minister was prepared
for this action. and to the same state
department messenger who delivered
the ultimatum Senor Polo intrusted
note to the secretary of state, saying
that his position here may become un-
tenable, and asking for his passports
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
wooDFoRD.
New. OF the UltImatum In Havana.

HAVANA, April 22.-The Albisu thea
ter was crowded Wednesday night
when the news that the United States
had sent an ultimatum to Spain was
made public. The announcement was
greeted with enthusiasm by the people
and the audience in the theater, called
upon the orchestra to play the 'Cadiz
March," which they accompanied BY
singing stirring chorus.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

cial tasks, managed to make time to
get to the station to see them off. An
allotment of funds for balloon service
shows that the war department does
not propose to ignore any of the latest
scientific aids to warfare.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Believes the Spanish Navy VIII Find, 30
Its Cost, the American Navy Prepared.

ROME, April 21.-Capt. Alfred Z.
Mahan, Americas greatest naval au-
thority, who recently arrived here
makes the following declaration for t1A
New York World:
The American navy is as pre- pared
for war as any navy in the world, and
it's officers and men are as efficient as
any similar body on earth.
There is not the slightest reason tn
doubt that, in case of war, the result
would be speedy and thorough, as the
Spanish navy would doutless find to
its cost.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
GENERAL C. FIT zsIMMoNs.
Appointed Brigadier General of the First
Brigade Illinois National Guard to
Succeed Gen. Wheeler.

CHICAGO, April s1.-vGen. Charles
Fitzsimmons, of Chicago, was ap
pointed yesterday by Gov. Tanner
brigadier general of the first brigadz
Illinois national guard, to succeed Gen.
II. A. Wheeler, who was removed by
Gov. Tanner after granting permission
to Col. Marcus Kavanaugh's command,
the Seventh regiment Illinois national
guard, to parade on st. Patrick's day.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

HAVANA, April 22.-The Union Con.
stituclonal says of the American ulti-
matum: 1.-The disappointment of the
seventy millions of people viii! be great
when they come out of the fight with
the people over whose possessions ths
sun has never set.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
A colorea Lamb Hanged.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, April al ohm 3.
Lamb, colored, who shot and killed
Abraham jackson, also colored, during
a drunken brawl among road laborers
at Unity, Pa, last September. was
hanged in the county courtyard at 1925
a. m Lamb met his fate calmly. He
died of strangulation.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Fatal FreIght wrect.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April IA freight
wreck on the New York Central ~
Fairport resulted in the death of thres
trainmen, one man being dangerously
injured, and over SO, 600 worth of prop,
erty being destroyed.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
SHERMAN.
Telegram from woodford.
MAnRrD Anril 2l 1sa8.


SHERMAN. WAsHINGToN-Early this CThurs-
day) morning, Immediately after the receipt of
your open telegram, and before had COM
muncated same to Spanish govern
ment Spanish minister for foreign af
fairs notified me that diplomatic rela-
tions ars broken between the two coun-
tries and that all official communication be-
tween their respective representatives have
ceased. I accordingly asked for safe passports
Turn legation over to British embassy and
leave for Paris this afternoon. Have notified
consuls-
[Signedl WooDFoRD.
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, of the
foreign relations committee, said that
the handing of the passports to Minis
ter Woodford constituted the Spanish
reply and ended all peaceful relations.
While an effort might be made in con-
gress to make formal declaration OF
war, there was no occasion tor it, and
in his opinion there would probably be
none.
He added: There is enough of a
state of war now existing"
Everything now, he suggested, would
go ahead without preliminary action
of formal declaration of war by con-
gress. The next step, he said, would
be to call out the troops.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
n,l.sIonarr conventlon Closed.

WATERLOO, Ia. April 22.-The con-
vention of the Women's Baptist For
eign Missionary society of the west
closed last night after two days ses-
sion
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
Hearr SNOW In NIIchiEan.

IRoNwooD, Mich, April 19.-Four
inches of snow fell here Monday night.
Manitowoc, Depere and Plainfield also
report a .uavy fall of snow.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARMY IN THE SOUTHEAST
How Are Being
of Cubs

third and Twenty-fourth regiments of in
fantry. Brig. Gen. Coppiuger will have at
Mobile the Second, Third, Tenth. Eleventh,
Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-second
regiments of infantry. Brig. Con Wade
will have at Tampa the Fourth, Fifth,
Sixth, Ninth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth and
Twenty-drst regiments OF infantry.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

Lined Up on the Cuban Coast for Blockade.
KEY WEST, Fla, April %, 2:1o a. m.-
1t is reported here that the United
States fleet is lined up off the Cuban
coast for blockade.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
8TEWART L. WOODFORD.

ne DtdLeS IuIHISIcT dG
rid was, at the same time, instructed
to make a like communication to the
government of Spain. This morning
the department received from Gen.
Woodford telegram, a copy of which
is hereunto attached, showing that the
Spanish government had broken off
diplomatic relations with this govern
ment. This course renders unneces-
sary any further diplomatic action on
the part of the United States.
Telegram to wOodford.
APRIL 20, 1898
WooDFoRD, MINISTER, MADRID-You have
been furnished with the text of a joint resolu-
tfon voted by the congress of the United States
on the 18th inst-approved to-day-tn relation
to the paciflcatiOn of the island of Cuba In
obedience to the act. the president directs you
to Immediately cOmmun1r ate TO the govern
ment of Spain said resolution with the formal
demand of the government of the United States
that the government Of Spain at once relin-
quish its authority and government in the is
land of Cuba and withdraw its land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuban waters In taking
this step. the United States hereby disclaims
any disposition intention to exercise
sovereignty, jurisdiction control over said
island, except for the paeifcation thereof, and
asserts its determination, when that is accom-
plished, to leave the government and control of
the island to its people. under such free and in
dependent government as they may establish
II by the hour of noon, on Saturday next. the
23d day Of April, instant. there be not commu-
nicated 10 this government by that of Spain
full and satisfactory response to this demand
and resolution, whereby the ends of peace in
Cuba shall be assured. the president will pro-
ceed W ithout further notice to use the power
and authority enjoined and conferred upon
him by the said joint resolutions to such
extent as may be necessary to carry the same
into effect
ISignedl SHERMAN.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

The troops at Chickamauga, with Mai
Gen. Brooke in command. consist of the
First. Second, Third, Sixth, Ninth and
Tenth regiments of cavalry, and the light
batteries OF all the artillery regiments. At
New Orleans, where Brig. Gen. Shafter has
been sent, will be the First, Seventh.
Eighth, Twelfth. Eighteenth. Twenty
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

Orders were sent this morning to the
Twenty-ffth infantry under Col Burt
at Chickamauga to proceed to Mobile.
The herald., 1898-06-06
Tie in q School Election

Ell TORO, June 5.-The Ladies' Sewing
society gave very successful entertain
ment and sale of work last night, prior to
disbanding for the summer. The net re-
suits were nearly $40, which amount will
be divided into three parts, two to go to
the two Sunday-schools of Ell Toro, and
one is retained by the society as reserve
fund.
Rev. Mr.. Burrows and wife, of Santa
Ana, were present Mr.. Burrows made a
very appropriate address. Ice cream and
cake were dispensed, and pleasing must
cal program was rendered by Ell Toro tai
ent. At the conclusion three rousing cheers
were heartily given for Miss Beatrice
Hoyle. the popular president of the society,
to whose untiring efforts is largely due the
success attained.
The election for school trustee resulted
in tie between Messrs. Sweezy and Roe-
ers. How the tie will be broken is a mat
ter of speculation. There is unfortunately
a division of sentiment on the school ques-
ton and great deal Of bitterness between
Constable C. C. Willets had quite chase
al disaffected families keeping their chill
The herald., 1898-06-06
rem out of school near the close of the
RIM
POMONA AND ONTARIO
A Tempest in a Teapot Over Military
Contributions

POMONA, June 5.-The Ontario papers
make objection to the statements made in
one of the Pomona papers to the erect
that Ontario acted selfishly in refusing to
join in with the citizens of Pomona and sur
rounding towns in making up the purse
for an emergency fund for Company d. and
they state that Ontario made up purse
and sent provisions to the boys from that
city, who turned the supplies over to the
luartermaSter This is undoubtedly true,
but Pomona, too, sent provisions amounting
to considerable more than Ontario dreamed
If sending, and sent them direct to the
whole company. There is not now and
never was kick on that ground; but what
The Pomona people thought was singular
was the fact that Ontario refused to sub
scribe cash toward the sick and emergency
fund-a fund that was sent to be used
as whole, regardless of previous asso-
iations. All the towns having represent
atves in the company, Ontario excepted,
joined willingly in this cash donation, not
withstanding they had previously sub
scrIbed and sent supplies.
Mrs. Z. Z. Armour, in her recent trip to
San Francisco. was thoughtful enough to
take her camera along, and having escaped
arrest as a Spanish spy, has returned with
about twenty-five fine views of Company
ID, in camp at Camp Merritt and so large
is the demand for the pictures that Mrs.
Armour soon realized that she Wouiu De
bankrupt if she attempted to supply her
acquaintance, and will turn the negatives
over to a regular photographer to furnish
pictures at cost. Among the collection is
a very fine picture of Captain Matthews,
and our citizens will now have an opportu-
nifty to see the kind of man who is to lead
their boys to Manila.
The Pomona market is now supplied with
cherries grown at North Ontario, and they
hold their own with the northern varieties.
The most successful cherry rancher stated
that when he first undertook to raise cher
ries in Southern California he gave his or
chard OIL the attention usually accorded
10 orange groves in the way of irrigation
and cultivation but his crop was failure.
He now leaves his trees to take care of
themselves and nature has rewarded him
with a bountiful crop.
A. 1. Stewart was elected noble grand
and Frank Hanser vice grand at the re-
cent election of officers of Pomona lodge,
No. 246, l. o. o. +.