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VOL. VIII. N O. 1858
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ANAVAL
V- OTORY!
ALL THE SHIPS OF THE SPAN-
ISH SQUADRON EITHER
BURN ED
OR SUNK
' AT. MANILA.
NO AMERICAN VESSELLOST.
COMMODORE DEWEY NOW BOMBARDr
ING THE MANILA. PORTS.
INHABITANTS ARE FLEEING. .
Shelllng Manila Forts.
Hang Kong, May au-Cam-
madare Dewey renewed the at?
tack early this, morning and is
bombarding the farts at the en-
trance of Manila harbor, and
hopes to land his forces ta-day.‘
Fleeing From .Manila'.
Hang Kong, May _2--- The
bombardment of the forts in
Manila harbor is now progress-
ing and the operators in the
cable stations in the forts have
fled to save their lives.
There is great excitement in
Manila and the inhabitants are
fleeing to the interior.
Our Ships Safe.
London, May 2--- The latest
despatches from Madrid say
that no aimerican ships were
destroyed in the, great naval
battle ajj‘ Manila harbor yester-
day.
The Spanish cabinet admits
that Spain receiveda crushing
defeat and that the Spanish
fleet is a total loss.
SpaniardsWild.
Havana, May 2-4. The news
of the crushing defeat of Spain’s
fleet at Manila has set the popu« 1,, .1 m, we Amman squadron ,ga-m ,
‘ lace wild and the streets~ are fill—
ed with riaters. Martial law
will be proclaimed unless the
fury of the mob is soon con-
trolled.
N 0 Word From Dewey.
Washington, May 2--Na
advices have as yet been receiv-
ed by the government from
Commodore ‘Dewey.
Willi Continue Struggle.
Madrid, May 2--- The cabinet
discussed the Manila defeat
for four hours ta-day, and de-
termined to continue the struggle
to uphold the national honor.
a? Hong Kong despatch re—
ceived here says the Spanish
sailors refused to leave the sink-
ing ships.
GREAT VICTORY AT'MANILA. .
- Madrid, May 1, 6:20 p. m.—Advices
from Manila say that the American
squadron, under Commodore Dewey,
appea: red of! the Bay of Manila at 5
o’cloc' 1; this morning and opened ' a
strong 9; cannonade against the Spanish
squat Iron and forts protecting the bar-
bor. .
Tl: e Spanish second-class cruiser Don
Juan 'xde Austria was severely damaged
and’ her commander was killed. An-
othc: ‘r Spanish vessel was burned.
TI! :6 American squadron retired, hav-
ing ‘ also sustained severe damage.
A second naval engagement followed
suffered considerable loss, and the
Spanish warships Mindanao and Ulloa
were slightly damaged. '
During this engagement the Cavite
by the Americans after landing their
wounded on the west side of the bay.
1n the latter engagement the Spanish
Mindanao and Ulloasuflered heavily.
forts maintained a steadier and stronger
fire on the American squadron than in
the first engagement.
Marine, has expressed himself as high—
1y . pleased with the heroism of the
Spanish marines, and has telegraphed
congratulations to Admiral Montejo
and the valorous crews of the Spanish
squadron under fire of superior war-
ships.
THE FIRST OFFICIAL REPORT.
8 p. m.4—The following is the text of
an oflicial dispatch from the Governor-
General of the Philippines to Lieuten-
ant-General Correa, the Minister of
War, as to the engagement off Manila:
"Last night, April 20, the batteries
at the entrance to the fort announced
the arrival of the enemy’s squadron,
forcing a passage under the obscurity
of the night. At daybreak the enemy
took up positions, opening wit-ha strong
fire against Fort Cavite and the arsenal.
“Our fleet engaged the enemy. in a‘
brilliant combat, protected by the
Cavite and Manila forts. They obliged
the enemy, with heavy loss, to man-
oeuvre repeatedly.
‘ ‘At 9 o’clock the American. squadron
took refuge behind the foreign mer-
chants shipping, on the east side of the
bay.
“Our fleet, consldering the enemy’s
superiority, naturally suffered a severe
loss. The Maria Christina is «on fire
and another ship, believed to be the
Don Juan de Austria, was blown up.
“There was considerable less of life.
Captain Cadarso, commanding Athe
Maria Christina, is among the. killed.
I cannot now give further detzsilhfi‘ .
“The spirit of the army, navy and
volunteers is excellent.”
VIEWED IT AS A SPANISH
VICTORY.
9 p. m. —-The news from the Philip--
pines has produced greatly increased
enthusiasm, especially in view of the ,
fact that the American squadron was
obliged to retreat. Notwithstanding
the severe damage the Spanish ships
sustained, naval ofilcers here consider
that further operations by the Ameri-
can squadron will be conducted under
great dilfieulty, owing to their having
no base where they could repair and
recoal or obtain fresh supplies of am-
munition.
Another account says the Mindanao
and Ulloa were severely damaged in
the second engagement.
10 p. m.——Admiral Bermejo, Minister
of Marine, joined the Cabinet Council
this evening and informed his col-
leagues that the Spanish iorces lied
gained a victory in the Philippines.
He asserted that he found difficulty in '
restraining his joyful emotions.
The official dispatch does not men-
tion the destruction of any American
vessel, although it says that the United
States squadron finally cast anchor in
the bay, behind the foreign merchant-
non.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S SECOND
REPORT.
Midnight—An official telegram re-
ceived at a later hour from the Gover-
nor-General of the Philippines says:
“Admiral Mostejo has transferred
his flag to the cruiser Isla dc Cuba,
from the cruiser Reina Maria Christina.
The Reina Marla Christina was com-
pletely burned, as was also the cruiser
Castilla, the other ships having to re-
tire from the combat and some being
sunk’to avoid their falling into the
hands of the enemy. ”
“El Heraldo de Madrid” says that
Admiral Montejo changed his. flagship I
during the engagement, or betWeen
the two encounters, in order the better
to direct the manoeuvres. In this way
he escaped the fate of the commander
of the Reina Maria Christina.
. AMERICANS RENEWED THE
BATTLE.
- The second engagement, according
. Minister's speak of “serious but honor-
i able losses.”
Admiral Bermejo, the Minister 'of 5 POPULACE HEARS OF THE
DISASTER.
11.30 p. m.-The town is greatly ex-
. cited by the serious news from the
‘Philippines, and there is an immense
gathering in the Calle de Sevilla. The
Civil Guards on horseback were called
out to'preserve order, and all pre-
cautions have been taken. There is
much muttering, but up to the present
nothing more serious has occurued.
I Lisbon, May 1, 11 p. m.—Trust-
worthy reports received here say that
the Spanish fleet was completely de-
jected oi! Cavite.
RE-JOICING IN WASHINGTON.
Washington, May 2.—All Washipg-
ton exults over the news of the anni-
hilation of the Spanish naval force in
the Philippines by Commodore Dewey’s
squadron. Not a word .was received
officially from American sources, but
the admission of Spain that all her
best ships had been destroyed and that
the American fleethad landed forces
between Cavite and Manila dispelled
all doubts as to the completeness of the
victory.
Even tothe most sanguine officers,
however, the thoroughness of the vic-
tory and the rapidity with which it
was accomplished, are almost as aston-
ishing as they are gratifying.
That in a single day Commodor-
Dewey would be able to destroy the
enemy’s fleet and practically co..tro
the entire Philippine group, sweeping
Spain from the Pacific Ocean. was be
yond the range of the most sanguine
and enthusiastic speculation indulged
in here.
SPAIN’S UTTER BOUT.
Madrid, via Paris, May 2.—4—The naval
bureau at Manila sends the following
report signed ’Montojo, Admiral: “In
the m1dd1e of the night the American
squadron forced the forts and before
daybreak appeared off Cavite. The:
night was completely dark. At half
past seven the bow of the Reina Maria
Christina took fire and soon after the
poop was also burned. At 8 o’clock,
with my staff, Iwent on board the Isla
de Cuba. The Reina Maria Christina
and the Castilla were then entirely en-
veloped in flames. The other ships
having been damaged retired into
Baker Bay. Some had to be sunk to
prevent their falling into-the hands of
the enemy. The losses are numerous,
notably Captain Cadarso, a priest and
nine other persons.”
CAPTURE OFF CIEN F UEGOS.
The Madrid Government has receiv-
ed a cable dispatch from General Blan-
co Saying that the American warships
blockading‘ Cienfuegos have captured a
Spanish merchant steamer. A colonel,
a surgeon, six officers and three non-
commlssioned officers who were on
board the steamer. were detained as
prisoners of war, but the civilian pas-
sengers were liberated.
Sne Had Mines.
A sailing craft belonging to the
United States and said to have had on
board 200 mines to sink for war pur-
poses in Long Island Sound anchored
ofl‘ Wilson Point. The employees at
the point breathed easier when she
s tiled away.
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LondontMay 2.—Reports received at
the British Colonial office confirm
Dewey’s annihilation of Spanish fleet.
Dewey demanded surrender of Manila
with munitions of war and completé
possession cf cable office otherwise the
<city‘would be bombarded. The de-
mand was rejected and bombardment
commenced.
The insurgents are attacking the
city in the rear, and the British consul
is solicitous. ' j
The Spanish authorities have sent
for Dewey’s most favorable terms and
capitulation is momentarily expected.
Sunday’s battle lasted two hours and
the American losses were praCtically
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