Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1898, Page 1

_———— THE EVENING STAR. ——_— - PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 110]_Fenrsylvaria Ayenne, Cor. 11th St, by ening Star N Cor REESE Se Now York Of-e, 49 Potter Buildiny, The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by cirriers. on thete cwn account, at 10 cents pet week. or $4 cents per month. Copies at the cctnter 2 certs each. By mall—anywhere in the United States «r Canada—postage prepnid—60 cents er month, FSatorday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, . fe ed at the T at Washington, D. C., (Entered at the Po. t Offic see nd-class ma’l matter.) All mail sutscriptions must be pald in advance. Rates of advertising made known on applicstior. — Ghe Fen q Star. No. 14,093, WASHINGTON, D. 0, MONDAY, MAY 2, 1898-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS, The Evening Star is the only afternoon paper in Washington that receives the dispatches of the Associated Press. It therefore the only one in which the reader can find the complete news of the world, directly trans- mitted by telegraph, up to the moment of going to press. is BOMBARDING MANILA Dewey's Ships Have Now Turmed Their Aten- tion to Shore Batteries, THE INGABITANTS FLEE TD THE COUNTRY Spauish Governor Refused to Surrayder to the Ameri- Cal Admiral, THE CABLE WAS COT THIS MORNING Further Details of the Great Naval Victory of Yesterday. WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH THE ISLAND Gen. Wm. H. Nash, recently ap- pointed commissary general of sub- sistence, will be retired soon under the thirty years’ service law. The War Department has received reports that a number of National Guard organizations are in camp, but none has yet been mustered into government service. Japan and China have not yet de- clared neutrality, and the effect is to afford ample facilities for our war- ships to lay in necessary coal sup- plies. Some of the commanding officers of the volunteer army have been se- lected by the War Department offi- cials, and will be nominated tomor- row. Capt. W. C. Wise was detached from the Norfolk navy yard to com- mand the Yale, and Commander Clover was ordered to command the Bancroft. The greatest interest was manifest- ed in the news of the Manila battle at the embassies and legations. It was said that the result would not hasten any step in the direction of European intervention. The belief was expressed that the effect on the government of Spain would be most damaging. The Philippine Islands will be held until the close of the war. Then they may be sold to some govern- ment that will pay for them the price asked. It is stated that no European inter- vention with the President's plans as to the Philippine Islands will be per- mitted. As soon as communication is es- tablished with Commodore Dewey specific instructions as to the conduct of the islands will be sent him The House passed without division a deficiency bill appropriating $35,- 720,945 for extraordinary war ex- penses. The House and Senate adopted the conference report on the naval appropriation bill. The President is said to have prac- tically decided to appoint General Woodford a major general of volun- teers. HW YORK, May 2.—A Hong Kong dis- patch says: The bombardment of Manila has begun. The inhabitants are fleeing to the country. The operators in the eable station in the midst of the forts have fled to save their lives. HONG KONG, May 2—It is announced at the cable office here that the transmission of messages to or from Manila has been interrupted ‘The News in London. LONDON, May 2—A dispatch from Mad- rid to the Daily Mali this morning says: The United States fleet is blockading Ma- nila and a bombardment is expected to take place today. £ The British consul at Manila, E. H. Raw- son-Walker, has conferred with Commo- Gore Dewey. The object of their conference is not known. It fs now admitted on all sides that the Spanish fieet has been completely destroy- ed. ‘The Daily Mail's correspondent at Mad- rid says that the Reina Maria Christina and the Castilla were totally burned and one vessel was purposely sunk and the rest of the fleet badly damaged. The Amer- fcam fleet is believed to be much dam- aged. A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Mad- rid, dated this morning, says: The cabinet ministers admit that the naval battle off Cavite ended in utter rout, but they are resolved to spare no efforts ir. the defense of their country. In the louse of commons today Mr. A. J. Balfour, the government leader and first lord of the treasury, answering a question on the subject, said the government had received information pointing to a serious battle at Manila and the destruction of a pertion of the Spanish fleet. He added that a British warship was on her way there, explaining that anything the government can do to preserve British lives and interest will be done. Dewey Moves on Manila. “The American fleet is believed much damaged.” The afternoon newspapers today com- ment at length upon the victory of the United States fieet at Manila. ‘The Pali Mall Gazette says: “The earlier Spanish stories left no shadow of dcubt that the Spanish fleet hal been, to put it roundly, smashed, and the later mformation this morning places it even beyond a possibility of a Spanish denial.” The newspapers all discuss the ultimate fate of the Philippine Isiands as a ques- tion in which the European powers are vitally interested, and they agree in say- ing that another element of discord has been introduced into the far eastern scram- ble. to be Report to the Queen Regent. After the cabinet courcil, the Madrid dis- patch to the Evening News continues, Gen. Corea, the minister for war, and Admiral Bermejo, the minister of marine, mude a report to the queen regent. The latter, it appears, who had already heard of the reverse, ‘was aflame with patriotic enthusiasm,” and declared that while the loss of so many sbips was a misfortune there was “satisfaction in the reflection that the Spaniards had covered themselves with honor.” The queen regent is said to have added: “My spirit can never be daunted so long as I can rely on the patriotism and courage of the Spaniards.” The absence of further details of the Spanish defeat is supposed, according to the Spanish officials, to be “due to the pre- occupation of Capt. Gen. Augusti In de- fending Manila.” - Spanish Surrender Demanded. The British governor of the straits set- tlements, Lieutenant Cotonel Sir €. B. H. Mitchell, has sent a cable dispatch to the colonial office here saying the United States fleet “annihilated” the Spanish fleet in a two hours’ engagement. The dispatch adds that Commodore Dew- ey last night demanded the surrender of all the torpedoes and guns at Manila and the control of the cables under, pain of bombardment. General Augustl, the Span- ish governor general, refused to surrender them, and it is supposed the bombardment of Manila is now proceeding. Details of the Battle. The details of the baftle of Manila have been received at the British colonial office. They came in two cabl2 messages, received yesterday evening, the substance of which has been furnisaed to the Associated Press by the officials of the colontai office today. The first cable dispateh announc2s that the United States fleet entered Manila har- Lor at daybreak yesterday, stationing itself opposite the city. A fort opened fire on tha American ships, whereupon they shifted their position to one near Cavite, 1g Manila bay, engaging in a flerce fight against both the forts and tha Spanish fleet, ‘The engagement lasted two hours, and re- sulted in the annthilation of the Spanish fleet. . ‘ This dispatch adds that the~ American ships withdrew to their magazine Vessel, | in the center of the roadstead, for the pur- Tose of coaling. One Vessel Disabled. ee One American vessel, the name of: which = is not mentioned, is said to have been dis- abled. Commodore Dewey requested the British consul, E. H. Rawson-Walker, to convey a message to the Spanish governor general, demanding the surrender of all the tor- pedoes and guns at Manila and the posses- sion of the cable offices, saying that unless these terms were complied with he would Proceed to bombard the city. The first cable message ends with the statement that the Spanish officials were conferring with the British consul and the telegraph company’s agent, and that, pend- Ing a decision being arrived at, the cables were not permitted to handle messages. The second cable dispatch received by the colonial office announced that the Span- ish governor general had refused to sur- render the torpedoes, guns and cable of- fices, and that he had prevented the agent of the telegraph company. from conferring with Commodore Dewey. Bombardment Expected Today. The message ended with the statement that the British governor of the straits set- tlements expected that the bombardment of Manila would be begun on Monday morn- ing, when the Spaniards would cut- the cable. The first of the cable messages was re- ceived at 9 o'clock yesterday evening and the second one was received at midnight. They have not yet been given to the news- papers here. No other messages on the subject have been received in London, although the for- eign office expected news from the British consul at Manila. Therefore it is suppos- ed that the expectation of the governor of the straits settlements has been fulfilied, and that the Spaniards have cut the cable. Redmond S ds Congratulations, LONDON, May 2.—The Parnellite mem- bers of parliament have sent the following dispaich to President McKinley: “In the names of millions of Irishmen, the Parnellite members of the house of commons send you their congratulations on the brilliant victory of the American fleet. (Signed) “JOHN REDMOND.” Rain Stops a Ball Fight. MADRID, May 2—It is now raining, which may prevent the of May proce: sion, as well as the bull fight, which have not been prohibited, although both gather- ings are liable to result in prolific demon- stratiors. Senor Romero y Robledo, the conservative leader and former minister of justice, is expected to inaugurate a sensational debate in the chamber tomorrew, in which he will be backed up by the Carlists and repub- licans. Gen. Weyler, whose popularity is increas- ing, will also provoke a debate in the sen- ate. May Send Troops to Dewey. President MeKinley and Secretary Long will this afternoon discuss the advisability of sending troops from this side to Manila to aid Commodore Dewey in properly hold- ing and policing the islands. These troops would have to go from the Pacific coast. They would ba accompanied by whatever naval vessels are now available on the coast. MONTEJO CONFIRMS THE DEFEAT. Spanish Admiral Sunys His Fleet Was Completely Demolished. MADRID, May 2.—A dispatch to the Lib- eral from Manila says Admiral Montéjo, the Spanish commander, acknowledges that the Spanish fleet has been completely de- molished. He adds that the crew of the Spanish warship Mindanao has been saved. Further advices from Manila to the Lib- eral say the United States fleet has taken up a position in front of Manila and has established a blockade of the port. The population of Manila is fleeing from the city. A bombardment of the town is expected to take place today. Bermejo Refuses Information. At the termination of the cabinet council Just held the minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, declined to furnish any further information fo- publication. He said, how- ever, that the first account sent out by the governor general of the Philippine Islands was completely borne out by later dis- patches, adJing that the last shot was fired at 11:30, when, he asserted, the Amer- ican warships steamed away. The time of the retreat of the American squadron behind the merchantmen was 1 a.m. . The naval bureau at Madrid sends the following report, signed “Montejo, ad- miral ° “In the middle.of the night the Ameri- can squadron foreed the forts and before daybreak appeared off Cavite. The night was completely dark. At half-past 7 the bow of the Reina Marla Christina took fire, and soon after the poop also was burned. At 8 o'closk, with my staff, I went on board the Isla of Cuba. The Reina Maria Christina and the Castilla weré then en- tirely enveloped 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.” Outbreak Feared in Madrid. The authorities here have adopted the most extreme military precautions to check the igcreasing public indignation at the disaster to the Spanish fleet off Manila. Martial law will be proclaimed if the gov- ernment is “provoked over hostile demon- strations” in the streets. The feeling of discontent is everywhere. The military feel equally with the civil elements the effects of the disaster, in which, according to one announcément, “our inferior war craft, although they fought pluckily, perished through lack of foresight in responsible quarters.” ‘The gereral tone of the newspapers, even in the case of the ministertal press, is calm. ‘The newspapers express a determination to avenge the defeat of the Spanish ficet. The conduct of the Spanish admiral in sivking the remainder of his fleet in order to prevent its capture is highly extolled by the press. The Innparcial advises the government to arm all the available shipping and convert ! the vessels into an auxiliary fleet, for the purpose of capturing and destroying Amer- ican merchant vessels. Sensational debates are expected in the Spanish senate and chamber tomorrow. ‘The newspapers of this cily, commenting upon the utter defeat of the Spanish fleet at the battle of Manila, agree in saying that yesterday was a “sad but glorious day for Spain.” They urge the people to be calm and to allow nothing to shake their confidence in future triumphs of the Spanish arms. The officials here gather from the fact that Commodore Dewey's demands at Ma- nila are limited to the guns, torpedoes and cable that he does not*consider he has a force sufficient to land and occupy the town. News Discredited in Berlin. BERLIN, May 2.—The news of the bril- lant victory of the United States fleet at Manila was received here, except in gov- ernment circles, with géneral incredulity, although the foreign offide was full of the news of Sunday evening, and it promptly notified the embassies. ‘The newspapers either did not publish the news, or if they published they expressed: doubts as to its reliability. They said it was “derived mostly from American sources and, doubt- less, had been grossly exaggerated or was baseless.” Lieut. Niblack, the United States naval attache here, has been recalled. He starts on Wednesday for England, from which country he will sail for home. MAY GO TO MANILA. Coiorado Troops Would Be Avail: for That Purpose. DENVER, -Col., May 2.—According to Col. W. J. Volkmar, adjutant general of the department of the Colerado, the volun- teers raised in the states west of the Mis- sour river will protably be sent across the Pacific ocean to hold the Philippine Isl- ands. “It will be recessary to hoid the islands,” scid Col. Volkmar, “while the war is being prosecuted in other directions, and what would be more natural than for the troops recruited in‘ the west to be placed aboard transports In the harbor of San Francisco and ‘sent td occupy the im- portant posts in the PhiHppine Islands? “The government may diek2r with Japan as to the future ownership of the Islands, but in the meantime the territory must be secureiy held. This. victory is far reaching in its character, but dots not mean thae~ the war will at once come to a close. That dcesn’t follow by any means, although the loss of the Phillppines will be a death- blow from which Spain cannot recover.” SCHLEY’S MEN le HEAR THE NEWS. Victory at Manila Arouses the Great- st Enthusiagm. ON BOARD THH FLAGSHIP BROOK- LYN, OFF FORT MONROE, Va., May 2.— Before the newspaper boy brought the spe- cial editions, with the news of the battle of Manila, on board this morning, those who slept until 8 o'clock were awakened by the sharp reports of guns. With the exception of the morning and evening guns, always expected, any explosion creates excitement row, and this was the case today until it was learned that the Scorpion, which has jcined the squadron, was firing a salute. ‘The salute was returned, and then came the newspapers containing the Associated Press dispatches of Dewey's victory. From stcker to commodore every man in the squadron knew of the victory within an hour, and there was the greatest excite- ment. Officers and men went at the rou- tine work with enthusiasm. Knots of those off duty discussed the meager details, and very nearly everybody said: “I told you Commodore Schley refused to discus’ the matter except to sey: “It is what was to be expected trom Dewey.” None of the officers on the squadron put any faith in the alleged movement to Porto Rico of the Spanish squadron from the Cape Verde Islands. They say that it, would be a fa- tal step for Spuin and that the Spaniards have too much sense to move far from their own coast. Scme fear is expressed, however, that the fleet may try to inter- cept the Oregcn and Marietta, but it is also argued that if they do they will have a hard fight no matter how strong they may be in numbers. FLEET HOVERS OVER HAVANA. Blockade of the Cuban Port Con- tinues to Be Effective. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP NEW YORK OFF HAVANA, May 1, 4 p.m., via Key West, Fla., May 2—The blockade of Hevana continues. The United States fleet at this hour is somewhat concentrat- ed, lymg about ten miles off Morro Castle. pelicy, after the Philippines have been captured, embraces the independence same lines as proposed after the Cuban car paign. “The scheme includes free trade to the world, safeguards enacted against an in- flux of Chinese aliens, a complete reform. tion in the corrupt judicature, under e: perienced European officials; the entire freedom of the press and public utterance, 4 general religious tolcration, the abolition and expulsion of religious fraternities, the church being represented by secular priest- hood; provision for facilities to exploit re- sources, the building of railways, the re- moval of the restrictions on enterprise and the investment of capital. “Aguinaldo could undertake the mainte- nance of public order.” PORTS OPEN TO OUR WARSHIPS. Effect of Japnn and China Not De- claring Neutrality. It turns out that while Japan has given notice that she will declare neutrality, a decree of neutrality hes not yet been actu- ally issued, so that Yokohama and other advantageous ports of Japan continue to be open to the American fleet. This is leoked upon by the authorities here as an evidence of the friendly disposition of Japan toward the United States. It leaves both the ports of Japan and China still open to our ships. When the Japanese de- cree of neutrality is issued there is strong hope, based upon reliable information, that it will contain what is known as “a hospitable coal clause.” This would afford ample facilities to warships to in necessary coal supplies at Japane: ports, to carry them to the next home port. While the privilege could be en- Joyed by Spain as well as the United States, yet the effect would be of distinct advantage tu the United States, as it is in Asiatic waters that the United States most needs hospitable ports for recoaling. GEN. MILES’ ESTIMATE. Effect of the Victory Will Be of the Greatest Value to Us. General Miles, commanding the arm: echoed the general sentiments of admir: tion and satisfaction at the outcome of the naval battte at the Philippines yester- day. Its effect, he said, would be most beneficial to our people and most depress- ing and demoralizing on the enemy. The prestage which it gave to our nation in the eastern hemisphere was of the greatest value to us and, besides showing to the Spaniards the zeal and courage with which our sailors went into battle, established our naval supremacy over Spain in that pari of the world. —_——_—_-+_______ THE WAR REVENUE BILL. Senate Finance Committee Consider- ing the Measure. The meeting of the Senate committee on finance today was devoted largely to a gen- eral review of the bill, the conclusion being reached that all th time necessary should be given to perfect the measure. The re- publican members of the committee them- selves suggested that many amendments would be necessary, ard Senator Jones of Arkansas, speaking on behalf of the demo- crats, said that before proceeding further he should desire to have an estimate from authoritative sources as to the amount of money that wculd be needed to conduct the war for the present. Upon his suggestion it was decided to ask Secretary Gage to ap- pear before the committee and furnish this estimaie. Among the changes which the republican members suggested was one striking out the provision taxing the tonnage of for- eign vessels, and some of the democrats indicated a willingness to support this amendment. The reason assigned for the change is the fact that the tax at best wceuld yield very little revenue, and that it is an unnecessary irritation of friendly European powers, and, therefore, is deemed unwise at present. It was stated tha: about 70 per cent of the tax would fall up- on Great Britain. The democratic memiers of the commit- tee did rot suggest any amendments nor indicate what line they might pursue as to amendments. The members of the committee generally say that there are many crudities in the bill, owing to the fact that ft is based upon the revenue bill of 1861. Since that time there has been such a general change of conditions as to render necessary many alterations in phraseology, rates, ete. It is now conceded that the bill will remain in committee for several days. ——_+e+____ CARTER COURT-MARTIAL. Col. Barr, Judge Advocate, Brings a Mass of Evidence . Col. Barr, judge advocate of the Carter court-martial, returned to Washington from Savannah this mcrning. Tho court concluded its labcrs Saturday and found its verdict, which Col. Barr brought with him to Washington and submitted this morning to Secretary Alger, who in turn referred it to Judge Advocate General Lei- ber for review. Pending the action of the reviewing officers in the matter, the offi- clals, following the usual custom, decline to make public the verdict reached by the court. The case has been one of the most cele- The crulser Montgomery and the tug Osce- | brated in the history of military jurispru- ola have just crrived from Key West. The | ‘ence, not only from the encrmous amounts Iowa, Indiana, Detroit and Mayflower are lying close to the flagship New York. The Maytlower is going back to Key West. The weather is fine and a@ stiff breeze is blowing. Captains Evans and Taylor came on board the flagship during the day and had a consultation with Rear Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick. © ~ The British steamer Strathdee, Captain Currie, from Progreso to ! la Grande, in ballast, was made to ve to at 1:00 this morning after two shots been fired from the flagship. 6 8b thdee was boarded, proved her identity and was al- lowed to proceed, as Sagua Ja Grande is not a blockaded port. * =~ Captain Currie said he was stopped twice not a blockaded point. ‘This is the only incident of interest which has occurred during the past twenty-four hours. ited population. Cebu City. was almost ent destroyed. “Upon his arrival at Ss . of money which are alleged to have been misappropriated, but from the length of the proceedings before the court-martial. An indication of this is shown by the great size oz the record, comprising mdre than 4,500 typewritten pages. ————__-e Great] Rejoicing in Chicago. CHICAGO, May 2—News of Admiral Dewey's victory off Manila spread through Chicago and its suburbs with great rapid- ity. Dense crowds of men and women stood before the bulletin boards of the tewspaper offices where the war bulletins were displayed and cheered until they wtre hoarse. Processions of small boys formed in front of tha newspaper offices end marched about the streets cheerirg. Gradually men joined the ranks, and the demonstrations became exceedingly enthusiastic. The victory’ was the main topic of con- versation in the hotel lobbies, and when it was announced from the stages of several SPANIARDS. | theaters the audiences shouted with de- light. The police and firemen were among the most enthusiastic over the news, and the desk sergeants gave it wide publicity over the patrol lines. of 1 the islands, aad the internal affairs to be controlled under European and American advisers. The insurgents desire American Protection, temporarily at least, on the American Admiral Utterly Destroys: the Spanish Fleet at Manila THE FIGHT BEGAN SUNDAY MORNING Lass on Spanish Side Was Heavy, Including One Caplail. THE NEWS COMES THROUGH MADRID Our Fleet Now Engaged in a Blockade of : the Port. THE PRESIDENT IS V ERY MUCH GRATIFIED Admiral Dewey, in command of the Asiatic squadron, met the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Manila yester day and utterly destroyed it. The Spanish warships which were not burned or blown up by the fire from the American fleet were run off into shoal water and sunk to prevent being captured. The loss of life on the Spanish side is admittedly heavy and includes the captain of one of their ships. The Spenish claim that the Amer:- can fleet also suffered severely, but give no details. Late advices admit that the injury was not sufficient to prevent the fieet from establishing a blockade this (Monday) morning. Advices from Madrid indicate that an outbreak of the people is immi- nent, and the city has been placed under martial law President McKinley sat up till a late hour to hear the news, and ex- pressed his satisfaction at the out- come. The news causes general rejoicing throughout the United States. A special cablegram to the New York | Herald from London Sunday (last) night | says: The Asiatic squadron of the United States, Commodore Dewey commanding, today engaged and completely defeated the Asiatic squadron of Spain in the harbor of Manila, in the Philippine Islands. All the news of the great naval battle thus far received is coming from Spanish sources. This shows conclusively that Ma- nila has not yet been taken by the Ameri- can forces and that the cable lines are still under the control of Spain. From the fact that even the advices re- ceived from Madrid show that the Ameri- cruiser Don Juan de Austria, a ves: el of eleven hundred tons. A terrific explosion followed, and the ship was blown up. All the time during the first engagement the American ships were under way, their maneuvering being intended to render the marksmanship of the Spanish gunners less effective. Renewal of the Battle. The American squadron about ® o'clock drew off to the cast side of the bay and took refuge behind some foreign shipping. The ships had evidenUy suffered consider- Gamage. After some hasty repairs they returned to the conflict. During this evgagement the guns of © vite maintained a steadier and stronger fire upon Commodore Dewey's ships than im the first encounter, but the American guns were being used with telling effect. As the smoke lifted it was seen that the flagship Reina Maria Cristina was on fire. The vessel was completely burned. In the interval between the two engagements Commodore Montojo moved his ; from the Cristina to the smaller cruiser isla de Cuba. To the fact that he made this change he doubtless owes his life. The cruiser Castilla, next to the flagship the largest and most powerful of the Span- ish squadron, was also burned. The cruiser Don Antonio de Ulloa and the Min- danao were also badly damaged in this encounter, That the American squadron r peived se- vere damage in the engagement cannot be doubted. Early reports had it of Commodore Dewey's ships had been sunk, Later advices from Madrid put the number at two. I have been able to tain nothing more definite than this, consider it highly significant that the latest advices 1 have received from Madrid and Lisbon make no mention of any American ship being destroyed. Heavy Lows of Life. There were undoubtedly heavy losses in men on both sides. One apparently trust- thar five but I ; Worthy report states that the Spanish had two hundred killed and four hundred can warships fare the best, there is hardly any doubt that when complete details are obtainable it will be learned that it was a crushing defeat for Spain. Reports of the battle thus far are coming in piecemeal. Three Spanish Ships Destroyed. During the two engagements that took place Commodore Montojo, commanding ! the Spanish fleet, lost three of his largest ships. His flagship, the armored cruiser Maria Reina Cristina, and the cruiser Cas- tilla were burned, and the cruiser Don Juan de Austria was blown up. Several other Spanish vessels were badly damaged. ‘There was a heavy loss of life among the Spanish. Captain Cardase, commanding the Maria Cristina, was killed. Commo- dore Montojo, commanding the fleet, shift- ed his flag from the Maria Cristina to the Isla de Cuba, a much smater steel-protect- ed cruiser, just before the Cristina sank. The blowing up of the Don Juan de Aus- tria was attended by a great loss of life among the crew, her commander also being killed. Commodore Dewey's squadron, leaving Subig bay, a few miles from Manila, about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, proceeded toward Manila. Under the cover of dark- ness he entered the harbor of Manila, the batteries located there announcing his ar- Five. patie Seana. nt Daybreak. Both fleets lined up for battle about day- break—about 5 o’clock—this morning. The guns of the American warships began fir- ing on the fortress of Cavite and the ar- senal of Manila. ~ ‘Under the protection of the guns of these fortifications the Spanish warships opened fire on the American fleet. For several hours the harbor resounded with the roar of guns, the cvashing of steel and timbers, the shrieks and groans of the wounded. | Thich clouds of smoke at times almost ob- scured the opposing fleets from each other. ‘The Dom Juan de Austria Blown Up. iron wounded. Trustworthy details of the American loss of life will hardly be obtainable until Com- modore Dewey bas taken Manila or has sent @ vessel with dispatches to Hong Kong. No Spaniard Surrendered. PARIS, May 2.—Madrid advices say no Spanish warship surrendered, and that the majority of the sailors perished. A dispatch from Madrid estimates the Spanish loss at four hundred men killed. Spanish Fleet Annithilated. LONDON, May 2—A cable message has been received at the foreign office here from the British consul at Manila, E. H. Rawson-Walker, announcing that the bom- bardment lasted an hour and a haif, and that the Spanish fleet was practically an- nihilated by the fleet of the United Siates. Satisfaction Expressed in Congress. Without joy being demonstrative, a great deal of satisfaction was expressed among senators and representatives*in Congress over the dispatches from the Philippines. Commodore Dewey is so well known to considerations heightened thelr pleasure at bis great suc- cess. There was no demonstration in a | 4 ree € ai ess