The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-18
TIE ANK FULL
Enlissmenss in the New Regiment
C0mplcsed-Heitct for b Porto
Ricaas-Paytnx out Cola Certificates
Tor Troops wanted

COmplesed-Aencf for the Porto
Ricaas-Paytnx out Cola Certificates
More Troops Wanted
Washington. August 12.-The num-
Der OF enlistments yesterday was 40.
leaving 523 more to complete the ten
regiments. II Is expected tina, the en-
THE HAYTIAN INCIDENT.
The incident with Hayti, growing
out Of the effort OF one Du vivier TO
seek asylum in the American legation
there is thought to be closed. Instruc-
tons were sent Minister Powell Just
d week ago, and he has not been haarf
from except TO say that the instruc-
tons would be carried out. While the
nature OF the instructions have no.
been disclosed. it Is understood they
conform TO the well established usage
Of the state department that the right
OF asylum is not TO be so extended as
10 make the United States legation a
refuge for those committing o~ffenses
against the local authorities. While
there is no purpose 10 resent any inva-
sion Of the rights Of the legation, yet
1t is felt that b circumstances in this
case are not likely TO make 1t one re-
curing a strict enforcement OF the
doctrines OF asylum.
Responses 10 the appeal OF Secretary
for aid for the suffering and des-
titute in Porto Rico are coming in
from the mayors Of the different cities
in the most gratifying manner. Prom
Uses OF money, food and clothing are
made, and it Is said that the work OF
relief will be commenced Immediately
and pushed with all vigor.
The war department Is already as
sured Of having a full shipload for the
Mcpherson, which sails ext Monday.
In addition to the peas and rice order
ed by the subsistence department, the
ship will be filled with donations that
have been generously offered.
The secretary has designated the
Bank of North America, New York,
as the depository for funds. and Col
onel B. F. Jones, chief Q~uartermaster,
to receive supplies and provisions.
His Office is in the army building on
Whitehall street, New York
The amount of gold certificates paid
out at the several minis OF the United
States in exchange for gold. as far as
reported is SO, 595, 440 as follows:
Washington $642, $50, Baltimore ST.
III $50, New York 81, 500. 900. Philadel-
phia S7O6, 600, Boston $1,000. Cincin-'
natl $40, 900. Chicago $1,000, 600, st.
Louis $685., 900. AS San Francisco and
New Orleans have not yet sent In
their reports it is estimated that the
total issues today amount to about
$12, 600, 900.
Secretary Root has under c~onsidera-
ton the question Of calling for volun-
teers. While he has not decided def
nitely to do so, preparations ore being
made for the call. should 1t be decided
to issue it, when the thirteen regiments
now being organized are c. tpleted.
1t is said that additional troops may
be needed to relieve those who have
served some time in the tropical coun-
tries. 1t is also suggested hat IL may
be deemed advisable to increase the
army of General Otis.
Secretary Root has under c~onsidera-
ton suggestions from General Brooke
for bringing home some OF the troops
now in Cuba. 1t has been prac' ically
determined to have five battalions
sent to the United States.