Evening Star Newspaper, May 7, 1898, Page 2

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Spanish Fleet of Eleven Ships Destroyed, ed AMERICAN SHIPS UNINJURED Over Two Hundred Wounded Spaniards as Prisoners. NONE ON THE U. §, SHIPS KILLED = = Dewey Made an Admiral and Congratulated. oe THE MANILA BAY FIGHT ——_>——_ Secretary Long at 10:30 o’clock read the following to newspaper men as Dewey’s dispatch: “MANILA, May 1.—The squad- ron arrived at Manila at daybreak this morning. Immediately engag- ed the enemy and destroyed the fol- lowing Spanish vessels: Reina Chris- tina, Castilla, Ulloa, Isle de Cuba, General Lezo, the Duero, Correo, Velasco, Mindanao, one transport and the water battery at Cavite. The squadron is uninjured, and only a few men were slightly wounded. The only means of telegraphing is to the American consul at Hong Kong. I shall communicate with him. “(Signed) DEWEY.” It is said at the Navy Department that its advices also show that Dewey’s forces were not sufficient to make a landing, but that this in no way interfered with the complete control he exercises over the city and its fortifications. He asked for more men to hold the island, and said that he had him- self cut the cable. A ant Secretar nounced briefly t contents of Commodore Dewey's report. He said that eleven Spanish vessels, six cruisers, four gunboats and a trans port, had been destroyed. The bat- teries were all silenced and Commo- dore Dewey was in possession of the island. No American vessel was in- jared and none of our men were killed. Only a few of our men were hurt. Commodere Dewey said that he had struck the Spanisl: suddenly and smothered their fire so that they were unable to do damage to his fleet. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip has received a cable from a friend, Mr. Hardin, a former Chicago newspaper man, during the great naval engagement at Manila, in which he say “The Spanish fleet of eleven war- ships was destroyed totally. Best of all, no American ship was lost or even damaged. No American was killed, and only six Americans were injured. Another cablegram received by Mr. Vanderlip from the commander of she McCulloch at Hong Kong states that Chief Engineer Brandall died on May 1. The cause of his death is not known. A SECOND REPORT. A second dispatch from Commo- dore Dewey reads as follows: CAVITE, May 4.—I have taken possesion of naval station at Cavite on Philippine Islands. Have de- stroyed the fortifications at bay en- trance, patroling garrison. I con- trol bay completely, and can take city at any time. The squadron in exceltent health and spirits. Spanish loss not fully known, but very heavy. One hundred and fiity killed, in- cluding Captain of Reina Christina. I am assisting in protecting Spanish sick and wounded. Two hundred ané fifty sick and wounded in hos- pital witain our lines. Much excite- ment at Manila. Will protect for- eign residents. (Signed) DEWEY. DEWEY NOW AN ADMIRAL, Roosevelt an- Appointment Sent by Special Cable- gram by the President. By direction of the President Sec- who was on the McCulloch } retary Long sent the following cable dispatch to Commodore Dewey: “Washington, May 7. “Dewey, Manila: - “The President in the name of the American people thanks you and your officers and men for your splen- did achievement and overwhelming victory. In recognition he has ap- pointed you acting admiral and will recommend a vote of thanks to you by Congress. 2 (Signed) “SEONG? AMERICANS HOLD MANILA. The Secretary of State this after- noon received the following telegram from Jardine, Matheson & Co., a large importing house in New York: “Have cable from Hong Kong saying: “Spanish fleet entirely destroyed, Manila in the hands of Americans. The latest news is all quiet.’ “As we have line of steamers run- ning between Manila and Hong Kong it is possible this news may be of interest to you. We believe it to be thoroughly reliable.” ——————— VACANT BRIGADIER GENERALSHIPS Merits of Candidates for the Posf- tions Set Forth. There is a pronounced sentiment among some of the Congressmen in favor of leav- ing the majority of the brigadier general- ships vacant for a time and let the rank- ing colonels of the regiments composing the brigade have command of the brigades temporarily or until some actual fighting has begun. It is suggested it would then be well to fill those places by the officers who distinguish themselves in action. This would serve as an incentive to good work and in addition would give an opportunity for the guardsmen to obtain the higher places. This idea has been suggested to the President and also finds favor with a num- ber of the officers of the army. ‘The Missouri republicans have presented to the President the name of Col. Ne Cole of that state for brigadier gen At one time he filled the position of chief of artillery on the staff of Major General Schofield, who has warmly recommended him for the place. The democrats of the state have indorsed Milton Young, a mem- ber of the National Guard, as their candi- date for brigadier general. Mr. Young is from Kensas Ci Iowa has a candidate for brigadier gen- eral in the person of J. Rush Lincoin of Ames, an ex-confederate soldier, who has been identified for a long time with the National Guard of the state. ea OFFICERS WORE THEIR UNIFORMS. A Military Air Prevailed at the War Depurtment. fled at the War Department tod: was due 10 the appearance of most of the officers at- tired in the uniform of their grade in the A decide ya army, in conformity with the provisions of an order just issued by Secretary Alger, which reads as folows: n time of war offi on the active lst of the army, while on duty, will wear the uniform of their gregle. It has been a long time since such an order was put into actual operation. By its enforcement visitors and those having with the officials are enabled to stinguish most of the officials in charge of the military establishment. The order found many of the officers unprepared to meet its requirements at once, so little have they been compelled to wear their uniforms lately, and consequently the tail- of the city have been busy during the few days filling orders for new suits and brushing up and repairing those which were a little the worse for w DELIGHT AT THE CAPITOL, Expressions of Pleasure at the News From Dewey. "s offic report caused general expressions of exultation at the Capitol. There was especial gzatification ever the assurance that none of our ves- sels had been injured and none of our men killed. It was difficult to convince senators and representatives that this was the case, and when they had been assured that the report was true, because official, their ex- pressions of pleisure were unbounded. It was generally declared that no such result under such circumstances with fort and fleet both in opposition had ever been knowr. before. The general expectation had been that the reports would indicate that we had lest some men and possibly that some of the American vessels. had been disabled. Hence there was not only exultation over the result, but relief from the fears of ‘scmething really distressing. Members of Congress are generally of the opinion that the reason why Manila has not been taken Commodore De | Possession of by Commodore Dewey is that he wishes to avold international complica- tions. ———___-_ +e. AID TO BE SENT DEWEY. Action to Be Taken as Soon an It is Ponsible. Secretary Long left the White House at 12:30 o'clock, after an extended conference with President McKinley and Secretaries Alger and Bliss regarding the second dis- patch rec2ived from Commodore Dewey. Secretary Long said that soldiers, muni- tions and troops will be sent to Dewey just as soon as ships can be gotten ready. The City of Pekin is now at San Francisco, he said, and she will carry the troops and sup- plies, to be escorted by th> cruiser Charles- ton. This decision was reached at the confer- ence referred to, and the President desired that not a minute be lost in getting the ships, troops, munitions, etc., ready. ——-e-_ ON THE HOUSE C\LENDAR. District Bilis to Be Called Up Next 2 Monday. The fellowing bills are on the House cal- endar to be called up next Monday, Dis- trict day, tm the House: H. R. 10209, repealing highway extension act. = H. R. 10222, extension of Metropolitan railroad. S. 1910, jurisdiction of Supreme Court, District of Columbia, ag to wills affecting real estate. H. R. 9856, relief of Anna Merkel® oe R. 9068, extinguishing alley in square DEWEY’S GREAT WORK Scenes of Enthusiasm at the Navy Department, STRATEGISTS DISCUSS THE RESULTS Great Mortality of the Spanish Forces. ees TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES seer ae Notwithstanding the fact that everybody has been for sevzral days past in moment- ary expectation of cable advices from Com- modore Dewey, the town was thrown into the wildest excitement at breakfast time this morning by the reported arrival of the cutter McCulloch at Hong Keng with dis- patches for the government from Commo- dore Dewey. The publication of newspa- per dispatches telling of terrible mortality of the Spanish and the escape of the Amer- ican forces, men and ships, from serious injury added to the excitement and to the intense satisfaction with which the long- expected news was received. There was an instant rush of newspaper men to the Navy Department to secure fur- ther information from official sources, and Perhaps dismayed by the number and im- petuosity of the newspaper contingent the officials of the navigation bureau, where cipher dispatches are transcribed and trans- lated, promptly closed and locked their dcors against everybody. One of the offi- cers of the bureau had been on duty every moment of the twenty-four hours for sev- eral weeks past, waiting to receive cable- grams of importance. A similar state of affairs has prevailed at the State Depart- ment, where one of the secretaries and the chief clerk have divided up the watches of the night, sleeping on temporary cots set up in an ante-room. The State Department had the honor of receiving the first news. It came in the shape of a cablegram of three words from United States Consvl Wildman at Hong Kong and was as follows: “Hong Kong. McCulloch. Wildman.” That is the usual form in which naval movements are reported by cable. This dispatch was recetved by Third Assistant Secretary Cridler, who was turned out of his cot by a messenger boy at 4:40 o'clock this morning. The naval officials were promptly notified and awaited with intense interest the dispatch which was expected to surely follow from Commodore Dewey. About 9:30 Manager Marean of the West- ern Union Telegraph Company appeared at the department, bringing with him a sheet comprising four lines of the mysterious Jargon which makes up the naval cipher. He handed this directly to Secretary Long, who gazed at it curiously for a moment and then turned it over to Lieut. Whittle one of the cipher experts of the navi- gation bureau, for translation into English. Then the Secretary made a pretense of sitting down at his desk to transact other business, but it was plain to be seen that in spirit he had joined the anxious crowd of newspaper men and officials who throng- ed the reception room and the corridors, waiting for the news. The naval cipher is one of the most com- piex in the world. The messages come in words of strange formation, taken from all languages. These words are turned by the translating clerks into groups of figures, and these in turn are resolved into their equivalent words in English. All this takes time. Meanwhile Secretary Alger, hearing of the receipt of news, had come over from the War Department to see his colleague, but he also was obliged to wait patiently for the transiation. Senator Hoar, a mem- ber of the foreign relations committee, also Joined Secretary Long and waited upon the cable experts. About 10 o'clock Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, in the kindness of his heart, and, as he expressed it, perhaps the last favor he would be able to bestow on news- paper men, came to their relief and gave them a short abstract of the cablegram so far ds unraveled. This only whetted the interest of the crowd in waiting. Half an hour later ‘Secretary Long appeared with a copy of the translated cipher in his hand. There was a great rush toward him, but the Secretary good-naturedly made allow- ance for the excitement of the crowd and retreated smilingly to the corner, from where he read the cablegram given above. A Discrepancy. It was immediately noticed that the oca- blegram as officially promulgated did not entirely agree with the brief summary of its points which had been previously given out, and the’ immediate presumption was that in the short time accorded for con- sideration the officials had concluded that it was a part of public policy to ex- purgate the dispatch. Thus as made pub- Uc it contained no reference to the cutting of the cable by Commodore Dewey, to the fact that he lacked men to take possession of the place, and, finally, that he had the entire Bay of Manila at his mercy. It was also noticed thAt the dispatch Lore date of May 1, and it could not be for an instant supposed that the McCulloch has occupied more than six days in making the shcrt-run across to Hong Kong. There- fore it was immediately assumed that the above dispatch was only the first of two or mere that had been brought oyér to Hong. Kong by the McCulloch. In other words, Commodore Dewey had written Sun- day night sitting in his cabin a brief ac- count of the day’s work. Instead of send- ing it immediately by the MuCulloch to Herg Kong he had delayed that vessel for two’ or three days at least, probably to use her in the subsequent bombardment of the town and forts. without a doubt made the subject of one or more official dispatches which are to follow the original. In fact it was known that the department at 10 o’clock was still receiving sheets of the ciph2r code from the telegraph company. while the cipher experts were still at work behind the heavy closed doors of the navigation bureau. ‘A Second Dispatch. S Shortly before noon Secretary Long left the Navy Department for the White House and an official announcement was made that a second dispatch from Commodore Dewey had been received. ‘The Secretary carried this with him to the White House, and pending the conference with the Presi- dent there was intense eagerness among the waiting crowd at the Navy Department to learn the contents of the second dis- Patch. Senators who saw the President se- cured a brief intimation that Dewey’s vic- tory was overwhelming, and that he had a large number of Spanish prisoners in his possession. At 12:30 Secretary Long came from the President's private room, carrying the copy of the second message from Dewey, but, in order to give equal facilities to the great crowd of people waiting to gain informa- tion, he held it until he reached the Navy Department. Then hig secretary, Mr. Fin- ney, brought the message to the large re- ception room, where a hundred or more anxious newspaper correspondents and curious observers took the dispatch as Mr. Finney read it. It was dated Cavite, May 4, and told of the capture of the naval station there. Mr. Finney, who read the dispatch to the press, said that Secretary Long had sent a dispatch to Commodore Dewey a short time before, notifying him that the Presi- dent had appointed him an acting admiral. Hanna Led the Cheering. * As the last word of the dispatch was ut-| tered, several of the onlookers, including Senator Hanna, called for three cheers for Dewey. They were given with a will, and the usual official serenity of the Navy De- partment was for the moment broken by a rcund of cheers that fairiy shook the build- ing. Senator Tillman, who was present and joined heartily in the cheering, left the building arm and arm with Senator Hanna. Dewey's Wonderful Work. The officials of the Navy Department, as well as all the army officers, who were on duty at the department were simply amazed at the extent of the mortality in- flicted upon the Spanish by Admiral Dewey (for from the moment when Seéretaty Long sent his dispatch of congrattlation the commodore became an admiral), Officers scratched their heads in vain to think of any genuine hostile engagement between armed forces that had been so-one-sided in its results as the battle of Manila, and the subsequent engagements. Never before, save where some terrible accident, such as the blowing up of a ship, had occurred, was there any record of such a result. The opinion was expressed by strategists that with superb judgment Dewey ‘absolutely smothered the fire of the Spanish batteries and ships under the weight of his metal before they had ogportunity to make response with effect. As for the forts, it is likely that he took up his position at a distance that placed his ships beyond the range of ths old-fash- ioned ordnance that formed nine-tenths or ny more of the defensive power of the works ard shelled them into silence, sueceeling in es ping hits meantime from the few pieces of modern ordnance that could be trained upon him. Of course, this is speculative, but it represents the views of come of the ablest strategists in the Navy De] Oce tment. pation of Cavite, It is noted fhat Admiral Dewey. speaks of the Spanish sick and wounded in h “within ourslines.”” There can be but one interpretation placed upon this, namely, that the admiral has occupied Cavite, a considerable tow out seven miles toward the mouth of the bay from Manila. He has thus, supposing he goes no further, secured @ naval base for the American fleet which will serv2 through the remainder of the war at least. Cayite, It is sald, outside of the fortifications, possessed already very many of the essentials of a naval station, among them, it is said, a marine railway capable of lifting out of the water vess21s up to 2,000 tons displacement, which would be of great service in the repairing and cleaning of the smaller vessels of the Am2r- ican fleet. An important feature of Admiral Dewey's cablegram is the statement that he de- stroyed the fortifications at the bay en- trance. This refers to the strong forts at Corrigidor Island, lying im the entrance to the bay ané on the point on either side, and insures the admiral against ary inter- ruption in the line of communteatiozs ‘sith the outside world. To Reinforce Dewey., As soon as the news in the catlegrams had been fairly adsorbeg by the ofMicials they turned their attention to’ the futcre. It was already in contemplation t# send some troops to relieve the squa@ron ‘of the necessity of occupying Manil# ana the forts, if Admiral Dewey shoW#l call for them. Although he made no sich réquest in his cablegram today, the offfcials*gath- ered from its text that he was fot iff com- Plete possession of the city, amd théy im- nm:ediately ascribed this te loci€ of fen to occupy it. Therefore, Secrét@ry Long stated that, without waiting further, the government would send troops to reinforce Admiral Dewey with all promptitude. Sec- retary Alger and Geheral Miles were com- municatéd with on the subject, and they immediately planned all necessary arrange- ments for the sending of an ‘xpedition from San Franeisco, and: these will be put | into immediate execution. ‘Tha City of Pekin is expected at San today, and the Mare Island navy yapd people have. Promised to have her in condition to re- celve troops and supplies Gay. Wy ext Ture The events of thess last ‘few days were (Continued on Secon Page). 3 ene tae ba Meanwhile the navy pay officer, Pay Di- |AT THE WHITE HOUSE ‘Several Conferences Had With the President. SATISFACTION AT DEWEY'S NEWS The Condition of Spain Discussed With His Callers. SOME OF THE VISITORS peeene ee A large number of congressmen went to the White House this morning, many in quest of news from Manila and others on business. Senators Teller, Hawley, Ca fery, Thurston and Allen, and Representa tives Bankhead, Landis, Hull and Boutelle of Illinois were in the list. All congratu- lated the President on the official news of the great triumph of Dewey. Many of the conferences were 2ut short, however, by the arrival of Sccretaries Long, Alger and Bliss shortly after the first dispatch from Dewey had been trans- lated. These officials arrived about 11 o'clock, Secretary Long carrying to the President the message from Commodore Dewey. This was the first~official uews the President lad received. Secretary Long wave more evidences of pleasure than at any time since the war began. The News From Dewey. As the Secretary went up the White House steps he told a number of eager avditors what the message from Dewey contaired. A shout went up and a hearty turrah was given for Secretary Long and the navy, which had covered itself with glory at Manila. Before the President had finished his conference with his secretaries Generals Wheeler and Lee arrived and were admit- ted to the cabinet room. They said when they came out that no suggestion had been mace that either would be sent to the Philippines to command the United States troops to be sent there. Gen. Lee laughing- ly said: “Let Wheeler go. He understands the language of thes Both of the gencrais said they have re- ceived no orders and do not know when they will get orders. It was just before this conference that the second message from Dewey was re- ceived and laid before the President and his The second dispatch from Dewey gave great satisfaction to the President and his advisers, A cable m con- veying to him the thanks of the ident and country, was written and immediately put on the wire. It will go to Hong Kong at once and will be sent back to Dewey with other dispatches from the President and Secretary Long. Dewey’s Probable Instructions. It is not now known the nature of the in- structions to Dewey, but it is almost cer- tain that he will be told to hold his position until the arrival of troops, and then to take charge of the Philippine Islands in the name of the United States. He will also be instructed to retain this possession until further orders. It is also probable that so soon as Dewey learns that reinforcements are on the way he will take charge of Manila without fur- ther waiting, and that the reinforcements will be used for relief purposes. It is thought that the City of Pekin will be followed by other ships containing men and suppl The trip across requires three weeks. Several of the President's visitors said that Dewey had sent a private telegram, which was not made public, regarding men, munitions and supplies. The men who gave out this inform: the President. A Military Several of the President’s callers establish a military government vernment. most prominent of the said that Dewey would for the ernment will be @ bette said Senator Tel- islands have had for two What we shall do with ihe nds remains to be decided. We shall at oid them until the war is over.” Senavor Allen of Nebraska said that he tock it for granted that the United States would esiablish a itary government on the islands. Senator Thurston said the same thing, and also added that the isl- ands must be made to pay the indemnity for the war. There was universal commendation Dewey. Senator Tillman was one of the few call- ers at the White House during the after- neon. He and ‘he President are warm friends, and they talked a long time over the situation. Condition of Spain. The President referred to the news dis- patches reporting the critical state of af- fairs in Spain itself, and he and the Pr2s- ident talked about the probable future of Spain. Senator Tillman said: “It looks as if Don Carlos will come to the front and take charge of Spain.” The question of the work of Admiral Sampson's fleet was almost lost sight of in the excitement of the news from Dewey. The excitement was soon over in official circles, however, and after the morning hours the White House was as quiet as could be imugined. The rush of public men ceased in the afternoon when the news was made public from other sources. When lunch time arrived the President had no officials to confer with and was free to have an hour by himself. Senator Tillman sai@ that he had not made up his mind what he would do about this government holding the Philippines as @ permanent possession, but it struck him that such a course would be in violation of the Monroe doctrine and the traditions of the country. in addition to opposing the mandates of the Constitution about taxa- tion without representation. Se Personal Mention, Judge J. M. Hagans of Morgantown, W. Va., a former representative in Congress, for n had been talking with CARGO OF BEEF CAPTURED Cruiser Montgomery Makes a Prize of a Spanish Brigantine. Expected Now That Few Additional Valuable Prizes W Be Taken— Feod Scarce in Cuba. ecial Dispatch to The Evening Star. KEY WEST, Fi May 7.—Captures are now confincd to small fishing. smacks, which are generally reieased without bot ering to send them into Key West. The blockading vessels row run close in shore, and in some instances communication has been established with the insurgen‘s. A Matanzas paper of a recent date tells of the demoralization caused when the New York and sister ships shelled the bat- teries, and of the unprepared condition of the Spanish troops. Indication of the extent of the siege is found in an order issued by the military governor. It prohibits absolutely the tak- ing of food supplies cut of the city, penalty of treason, while special provision is directed against the railroads which may undertake to transpert food away from Matanzas. The purpcse is evidently to pre- vent food frem being sent out to the coun- try. General Molicas has a fair amount of supplies for his treops and out of the stock which was in the warehouses for the re- cencentrados, and which he seized at the beginning of hostilities. Commodore Remey’s pennant was raised this morning, and he is now in command of the naval station here. Commodore Watson’s pennant flies from the Cincin- nati. Hints are given that the division of the fleet may be permanent. The Mont- gomery sent in today, under convoy of revenue cutter Hamilton, the Spanish brig- antine Fosquito of Barcelona, bound for Havana from Montevideo, and her cargo of jerked beef would ha added consid- erably to the supplies at the city if she under ve had succesded in running the blockade. E The gunboat guarding the holding up vessels but none of them has prove ‘Ww additional prizes are now expected. Helena, which has Yucatan passage, } at the rate of two per been s been da: con- traband. PEPPER. —_—_—> — SECRETARY DAY RETURNS. Went to the White House, Where He Found the President at Breakfast. Judge Day, secretary of State, reached the city from Ohio early this morning and went at once to the White House, getting there a few minutes after 9 o'clock. Sec- retary Day did not wait to transact any business at his department. He was in- formed by a Star reporter of the news of the arrival of the McCulloch and the ex- pected dispatches from Dewey. ary Day found the President at - with his family and Gen. Hast- who has been a guest for several Tie President had received the s dispatches a few minutes before the arrival of Judge Day. He was pleased with the news, but not comment at any lengih. Judge Day remained only a few minutes. siating to the President that he would return later. Judge Day him- self was highly pleased at the news of the great triumph. He went to the Stat2 Department aiter | ng the White House. The health of Mrs. Day is reported to be very much improved, and it may not be necessary for the Secretary of State to return to Canton on that account. Mrs. Day will come to Washingion as soon us her health will permit. —- IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. Secretary Alger ts a Tract Land at Munson’s Hill. On the recommendation of Gen. Miles the Secretary of War has selected a tract of {iand in the vicinity of Falls Church, Va., as a camp for about 20,000 or 30,000 soldiers of the volunteer army. The camp is located at Munson’s Hill in Fairfax county, on the line of the Southern railway, and extends toward Fort Myer. Major General Coppinger is on his way here and it is believed he will be in com- mand. cAMP G WILSON SWORN IN. Expressed Rendiness to Take the Field at Once. Gen. James H. Wilson of Delaware was mustered in as a major general of volun- teers in the office of the adjutant general of the army at the War Department this morning, and expressed his readiness to take the field at once. It is expected that all the newly appointed major generals will be assigned to the commands of corps or divisions without delay. —___-o-+__ PROUD OF HIS FATHER. Son of Admiral Dewey Talks of the Manila Victory. NEW YORK, May 7.—When informed of the receipt of the report of Admiral Dewey at Manila his son, George Goodwin Dewey, was greatly elated. “The news of the victory of the Ameri. can fleet pleases me beyond expression, be said, “but only confirms the opinion I have had all along of what would happen to the Spanish fleet if my father ever met it. It is a great victory for us, and I am proud to be the son of the man who is such an honor to his country.” Mr. Dewey expressed surprise that none of the men of the American fleet was killed. ——— SAN JUAN HARBOR MINED. Report of Capt. Holm of Norwegian Steamer Bratton. NEW YORK, May 7.—Captain Holm of the Norwegian steamer Bratton, ‘which ar- rived from Porto Rican ports today, said that when he left San Juan, on April 29, he ; The harbor of San Juan was being mined ind at night no lights were shown from ships or shore. On fand volunteers were eae TO CARLISTS Leader of the Party Issues an Order to His Followers. ——— MUST COME 10 HIM AT ONCE Representatives in America Prepar- ing to Obey the Summons. RIOTING IN MADRID ee ‘EW YORK, May 7.—The Commercial Advertiser today publishes the following: A manife: as been issued by Don Carlos, calling upon his loyal followers throughout the United States and South America to join him at once. leave here on steamships sailing : others have left already, and sill more will ye aS soon as they can settle up their affairs in this country Senor Cortina Notitied. Rafael Diez De La Cortina, the official representative of Don Carlos in Amorica, esterday received his Instructions to join Don Carlos, and will leave for Europe dur- ing the coming week. According to Senor Cortina, the general ferment in Spain to- day is the beginning of.the end of the present dynasty. The emissaries of Deon Carlos throughout Spain have reported that an overwhelming majority of the people are ready to flock to his standard the in- Siant it is raised. Gen. Weyler and the army are only waiting to reecive the word to openly declare their allegiance ‘o him; the majority of the naval officers, includ- ing all of the fifteen admirals, are dy pledged to him. In reply to a question as to the intention of Don Carlos regarding the Spanish-Amer- ican war, Senor Cortina replied: Mecting Place Unknown. “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. He certainly will not act until he has seen and consulted with the American Carlists. We will join our der some place on the continent of Europe—exactly where I do not know. A provisional gov- ernment will be formed, to go into effect the instant the queen regent abdicates or wken Don Carlos proclaims himself. There Will be no oppesiioi from any other na- tion. The new government will be formed on much more democratic lines. I speak authoritatively when I say that Don Carlos intends to make a gadical change in the present system of government.” Riois Expected in Madrid. MADRID, May 7.—Serious trouble is ap- prehended here and much excitement pre- vails throughout the capital. The students of the university are assembling there, and it is supposed they Intend to promote a riot. A strong force of police has been de- tailed to prevent the general public from reaching the university and joining the students, which is believed to be the plan of the leaders of the proposed demonstra- tion. There has been fresh rioting at Ciudad Real, capital of the province of that name, about ninety-seven miles south of this city, and martial law has been proclaimed there. A royal decree was gazetted today an- bar- e hence- Spanish interdicting oats, rice, nouncing that wheat, maize, oats, rice, ley, flour, beans and potatoes a forth allowed free at all and the exportation of wheat, maiz: barley, flour, beans and potatoes. HENDAYE (France), near the Sp: Frontier, vy T.—Advices which have reached here from Madrid by mail, im order to escape the Spanish censor, say the gen- eral opinion in Madrid is that a military dictatorship is coming, in order to contend agains: the spreadir 7 from hunger, the defeat of the Sp: t at Manila and the political plots of various descriptions. It is added that Mar: Martinos de Campos, the former cap general of Cuba, will probably be the bh of the dictatorship, and that he will be su ported by a cabinet compored in the main of military men, as the last chance sav- {ing the dynasty. As fo> Genera! Weyler, who has been Icoked upon as aiming to become military dictator, it is said his ambitions will ba quieted by the offer of an important com- mand in the Peninsula. At the same time it is pointed out that Weyler’s acceptance of a subordinate position is doubtful, in which case he may have to be dealt with in some other manner. A decree has been gazetted ‘allowing the free entry of cereals, ete., into Spain. — PRIZES CARRIED CATTLE. entr Latest Report Concerning the Cup- tures Made by the Montgomery. PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, May 7.—The United States cruiser Montgomery, Com- mander G. A. Converse, arrived at Cave Haitien, ninety miles north of here, this mcrning. She captured yesterday, between Haiti ard Cuba, the Spanish steamer Lor- enzo and Frarzquito, loaded with cattle and bound from Montevideo to Havana. She is owned in Barcelona. A prize crew was put aboard of her, but the destination of the prize was not announced. A French steamer which has arrived here reports there are three Spanish warships and one French warship at Porto Rico. A dispatch from Key West this morning announced that the prize of the Mont- gomery was the Spanish brigantine Fras- quito, of Barcelona, bound from Monte- video for Havana, and having on board a cargo of jerked beef. —— REJOICE AT DEWEY’S TRIUMPH. People of ’Frisco Enthusiastic Over Proposed Reinforcements. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.. May 7.—The offi- cial weport of Admiral Dewey's triumph at Manila created the wildcst enthusiasm It is now regarded «s certain that troops will be sent from here to aid Dewey, and preparations will soon go on with a rush. ‘The firet regiment of velunteers has al-