Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 7, 1898, Page 7

r ‘SHELLING OF MATANZAS {POPIO OF ABSORBING INTEREST IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES, ®ecretary Long Has Not Yet Re- ceived Official Advices From Ad- miral Sampson—The $50,000,000 War Fund Almost Exhausted— Plans for Three New Battleships Almost Completed—Imminence of An Invasion of Cuba—France An- ‘ounces Her Neutrality--Germany Not Yet Heard From—Austria’s ‘Course Being Closely Watched. Washington, April 30.—The shelling of the Matanzas batteries was the topic of absorbing interest throughout Raval and official circles generally yes- jterday. It was discussed on the basis ‘of the press reports from Key West, sas the navy department received no information whatever on the subject. Secretary Long said, as he closed up his office work of the day, that no re- port had been received from Admiral Sampson, nor was the navy depart- iment advised in any way of the shell- fing of Matanzas. Mr. Long added that the felt no disposition to keep from the Public any news of such an important ‘event as a naval engagement or a bat- tle. While it was essential that future strategic moves should be guarded with the greatest care, yet Mr. Long made it clear that this did not apply to events after they had actually oc- curred, for as to battles and their at- tendant casualties he recognized that the public was entitled to know what {had oceurred. The secretary said that in the absence of all information he ‘was inclined to believe that the shell- ing was confined to the exchange of a ifew shots and did not assume the pro- portions of a regular bombardment. {When his attention was directed to re- ports that the shelling was the Result of Direct Orders from the president, the secretary said this was not so, the president was giving no direct orders in any of these movements, ‘The navy department has completely ceased its purchase of ships \for conversion into war vessels, owing to the exhaustion of the $50,000,000 war fund. It is confidently expected that congress will come to the relief, as the department is still in need of auxiliary vessels. The Port Royal dry dock, according to welcome official information, will be accessible to our warships, even the biggest of the fleet, should they meet with accident during the campaign. The report from the constructor in -charge shows that ihe entranee to the -dock is now dredged clear. The board of bureau chiefs met to begin the con- sideration oi the plans for the three new battleships authorized by the na- val appropriation bill and progressed ‘so. far that circulars will be sent out to-day inviting bids frfom the ship- builders. A rather striking sign of the imml- nence of the invasion of Cuba was contained in the chartering by the war department of eight large steamers of an average capacity of about 2,000 tons and able to carry from 500 to 1,200 passengers each. These are to be Used as Transports for the conveyance of the first mili- tary expedition to Cuba. Gen. Shafter, in command of the United States troops now concentrated at New Or- jeans, has been in consultation with jthe officials as to the execution of the plans of the campaign, but the orders given to him cannot be made public. The president and cabinet will con- sider the large number of applications that have been made for appointment to the posts of major general and brigadier general, and there is some expectation that he will nominate a few of these officers to-morrow. Gen, Lee arrived here late yesterday after a ten days’ visit to his family in Vir- ginia. With him came Miss Cisneros, the young Cuban girl rescued from Cabanas, who has been the guest of Miss Lee. The general shared the keen public interest in the report of the shelling of Matanzas. He had vis- ited this city frequently and was fa- miliar with the lay of the land and the defenses. He said the batteries were antiquated and were not likely to of- fer Any Formidable Resistenee. ‘The French embassy has receiv a cable dispatch from the foreign office at Paris announcing that a decree of neutrality between the United States and Spain had been issued, and that a detailed copy will be forwarded by mail. The state department has also ‘been informed that Mexico, Argentine Republic, Korea and Belgium have proclaimed neutrality. Korea’s neu- trality is considered important, owing to her proximity to the Philippines. The state department has heard nothing from Germany, but this causes no apprehension owing to the strong assurances Germany has given that she will observe strict neutrality ‘between the two ‘Ddelligerents. The Portuguese minister expects the of- sficial declaration almost hourly. At- tention is now being centered on the course of Austria. Her delay im de- claring neutrality causes no material inconvenience as Austria has no ports at which Spanish ships can take ref- uge, but it discloses that Austria’s «strong tendencies are with Spain, ow- ing to the dynastic relations between the thrones of Austria and Spain. SIXTY KILLED. Effect of American Marksmanship at the Bombardment of Matanzas. New York, April 30. — A dispatch fyom Key West says that sixty Span- jards are reported to have been killed dn the bombardment of Matanzas yes- ‘terday. The guns of the movitor Puri- stan were the most effective, each shot jcausing the utmost havoc. At every ‘shot from her twelve-inch guns a [piece of the fortifications went into ‘the air. THE MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Steck Centers. St. Paul, May 3. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, $1.14@1.16; No, 2 Northern, $1.08@1.11. Corn—No. 3 yellow, 321-2 @33c; No. 3, 32@3214c. Oats—No. 3 white, 29@291-4c; No. 3, 28@283-4c. Barley and rye—Sample barley, 32@ 88c; No. 2 rye, 54@55c; No. 3 rye, 52@ 53e. Sceds — No. 1 flax, $1.26@1.27; timothy, $1.10@1.35; red clover, $3@ “Duluth, Minn., May 3. — Wheat — No. 1 hard, $1.18 1-2; No. 1 Northern, $1.18 1-2; No. 2 Northern, $1.111-2; to arrive, No. 1 hard, $1.181-2; No. 1 Northern, $1.18 1-2; May, No. 1 hard, $1.191-2; No. 1 Northern, $1.18 1-2; July, No. 1 hard, $1.15 1-2; No, 1 North- ern, $1.14 1-2; September, No. 1 hard, 5 3-4e; No. 1 Northern, 843-4c; oats, 2e; rye, to arrive, 59 1-2c; barley, 37¢; flax, cash, $1.27 1-2; May, $1.28. Chicago, May 3. — Wheat — Cash, No. 2 red, $1.16 1-2; No. 3 red, $1.12; No. 2 hard, $1.10; No. 3 hard, $.05; No. 2 spring, 1.10; No. 3 spring, $1.05 @1.15; No. 1 Northern spring, $1.23 1-2. Corn—No. 2, 341-2c; No. 3, 341-4c. Oats—No. 2, 2914@293-4c; No. 3, 29 1-4¢. Minneapolis, May 3.—Wheat — May opened at $1.13 and closed at $1.13 1-4; July opened at $1.105-8 and closed at $1.10 1-2. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.16; No. 1 Northern, $1.14; No. 2 Northern, $1.08. Milwaukee, May 3. — Flour steady. Wheat quiet; No. 1 Northern, $1.13 3-4 No. 2 Northern, $1.11; May, $1.16 1-4; July, $1.141-4. Oats lower at 3114@ 32c. Rye lower; No. 1, G0c. Barley lower; No. 2, 50c; sample, 47@50c. Chicago, May 3. — Hegs — Light, $3.75@3.95; mixed, $3.85@4.05;. heavy, $3.85@4.05; rough, $3.85@3.90. Cattle —Beeves, $4@5.35; cows and heifers, 2.25@4.65; Texas steers, $3.75@4.50; stockers and feeders, $3.70@4.75. Sheep—Natives, $4.70; Westerns, $3.80 G46 Hogs, $3.50@3.85. Cattle—Bulls, $3.50; canners, $2.10; cows, $3.60; heifers, $3.60G@4.2: stockers, $4@4.60; year- lings, $. 4.90; calves, $4@+4.90. South St. Paul, May 3. — Hogs — 3.85. Cattle—Cows, $: 43.75; Hogs — $2.10; bulls, 3 year- calves, S4@ Cattle ; heifers, Sheep, $3. GEN. MASON DEAD. Benth at Last Claims the Third In- fantry’s Gallant Old Colonel. St. Paul, May 3.—Gen. E. C. Mason died at his residence here Saturday in his eventh year. His death had been almost hourly expected for sey. eral days. On Easter Sunday, while in attendance at service at the House of Hope chureh, he received a violent attack of heart disease, fainting from the shock. He was conveyed to his home ard, while still prostrated, about 2 week later was stricken with para- i lysis. Other complications followed and finally a severe attack of pneu- monia resulted, which was the immedi- ate and direct cause of his death. Gen. Mason served through the war of the rebellion with distinction. In 1895 he was retired, having reached the age limit. He was then serving as colonel of the Third infantry, stationed at Fort Snelling. He was made a bre- vet brigadier general in 1890. Will Re Tried in Meeker County. Granite Falls, Minn., May 3. — John Tiberg of Lac qui Parle county, con- victed of the murder of Ole Johnson, and who was granted a new trial by Judge Powers a few weeks ago, was brought down from there by Sheriff Smith, with his attorney, A. J. Vol- stead, appeared before Judge Powers and asked for a change of venue, as it was thought impossible to have a fair and impartial trial in that county. The prayer was granted and the case trans- ferred to Litchfield Fowler Is Cleared. Madison, Wis., May 3.—The jury in the federal court. returned a verdict of not guilty in the case against Homer T. Fowler, ex-president of the North- western National Bank of Superior, charged with misappropriation of funds of the bank. A score or more of witnesses have been here from Su- perior. This also disposes of the case against his brother, Walter T. Fowler, indicted on a similar cl A Child Crushed. Sioux City, May 3.—Mary McCain, eight years old, daughter of Mrs. W. E. McCain of Deadwood, 8. D., was killed in a horrible manner at Salix, on the Sioux City & Pacitie railwa Her mother fell asleep and the little girl went out on the platform. She fell oft, and the train after awhile ba d up to find her. She was not seen in time to stop the train from running over and mangling her body. Visited Wisconsin's Soldiers. Milwaukee, May 3.—Between twenty and twenty-five thousand people vis- ited Camp Harvey at the state fair | grounds, where the Wisconsin national guard volunteers are encamped. Ex- cursions were run from different parts of the state, and nearly all the visitors took advantage of the opportunity of yisiting. the camp. * Safe at Venice. Venice, May 3.—Eugene Higgins of New York, on his yacht Veruna, has arrived from Trieste. There are four- teen persons in the party. They will remain until after the war with Spain is over. Speedy Justice. Madison, Wis., May 3.—William Best- er and William Fuller, the two robbers arrested at Waukesha for the murder of an aged couple and the burning of the bodies at Black Earth Wednesday night, have pleaded guilty to the crime. They were sentenced to life imprison- ment and were taken to Waupun im- mediately. They landed in the prison thirty hours after the crime was com- mitted. Both made a full canfession to the sheriff and district attorney. They admit everything but each puts the actual killing on the other. Cea AREER f FRENZY OF REJOICING DEWEY’S GLORIOUS VICTORY SETS WASHINGTON WILD. Enthusiastic Crowds Fill the Streets, All Discussing the Exciting Topic —Newspaper Bulletin Boards the Center of Attraction—Officials Are Reticent, but Make No Effort to Conceal Their Great Satisfaction —Navy and Army Circles In- tensely Gratified at the Signal triumph of American Forces. Washington, Nov. 3.—Not since the dark days of the civil conflict of a third of a century ago have the people of this city been so profoundly moved by war news as they were last evening. The first battle of the Hispano-Amer- ican war has been fought and victory lies with Admiral Dewey’s squadron under the stars and stripes. That Was enough to set the people of Wash- ington almost in a frenzy of enthusi- astic rejoicing. Tor days they, in com- mon with the people throughout the country, have been awaiting news from the Philippine islands, as every- thing pointed to a battle at Manilla that might be a decisive conflict of the war. When the news came indicating a great victory for the Americans the enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds and the streets of the city rung with cheers throughout the night. The first news of the battle received in Washington came in a brief cable- gram to the Associated Press from Madrid. As the night wore on the cable continued to sing the news of victory for the squadron of Admiral Dewey and the interest grew into tre- mendous excitement. Ordinarily Washington is the quiet- est of cities on Sunday, but as bulletin after bulletin was posted in front of the newspaper offices, each successive one conveying information more grati- fying than its predecessor, the crowds in the streets Became Uproarous. Good, as well as bad, news spreads rapidly, and by ten o’clock the streets were crowded with people, all discu ing the one exciting topic of the hour. Hundreds gathered in front of the bul- letin boards and every scintilla of news was received with enthusiastic cheers. While victory had been expected, the news of it, coming as it did from Span- ish sources, gave vent to the patriotism of the people which has been pent up for days. It was a spontaneous out- burst of patriotic feeling that scarcely knew no bounds. Admiral Dewey’s name was on every lip and his praises were sung in the rejoicings of the people. ‘Thus far no official advices have been received by the government. Officials of the navy department were reticent in discussing the conflict in the absence of official information, but they made no pretense of concealing their gratifi- eation. Navy and army circles, after manifesting throughout the day eager- ness for news from the Philippines, re- ceived with intense joy the advices telling of the victory of Admiral Dew- ey’s fleet. . TOOK A SCHOOSER. Torpedo Boat Foote Grabs u Spanish Vessel. Key West, May 3.—The government tug Leyden has brought in a small Spanish schooner, the Mascota, cap- tured near Havana by the torpedo boat Foote. She is a small coaster, was loaded with fruit and was bound for Havana. She is a very insignifi- eant prize. Gen. Emilio Nunez and Col. Baldemar have just arrived from the Mascotte. Gen. Nunez is very anxious to confer with Rear Admiral Sampson and has left for the fleet. THROUGH FRANCE. Comes a Spanish Acknowledgement of Heavy Losses. Madrid, Via Paris, May 3—A dispatch has been recvived by the Spanish min- istry of marfne saying that the Ameri- can fleet was obliged to retreat after a terrible engagement off Manilla. The dispatch says the Spanish losses were heavy and that the American ships were severely damaged. VERY LIKELY STORY That Spanish Gunboats Compelied Americans to Retire. London, May 3. — The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mailsays: ‘The Americans were pillaging the steamer Argonaut, seized off Cienfueges, and carrying a quantity of arms and am- munition, when three Spanish gun- boats went out and compelled them to withdraw.” CONSULS PROTEST. They Say No Notice Had Been Given of the Bombardment of Matanzas. Havana, May 3. — The French and Austrian consuls here have protested against the bombardment of Matanzas by the American fleet as a violation of international law in that no previous notification of the intention to bombard the place was given. Japan Declares Neutrality. London, May 3.—Japan has just is- sued a declaration of neutrality. O'Dell Guiltiess. Fargo, N. D., May 3.—Edward O'Dell was acquitted in the district court on the charge of forging the endorsement of another man to a check. He was arrested some time ago at his home in Isanti county, Minn. Death of 2 Wisconsin Pioneer. River Falls, Wis., May 3.—Daniel H. Currier, aged seventy-four, died at his home in this city. He was a native of New Hampshire and his been a resi- dent of this county since the early fifties. | oa erate en eran serene ee a CONCENTRATING AT TAMPA. Ailvance Guard of the Army of Oc- cupation of Cuba. Mobile, Ala., April 30. — A train moved out from the government mili- tary camp near Mobile for Tampa, \carrying supplies, escort wagons, am- :bulances, mules and hostlers and team- \sters. It is reported here that this is ithe first step of a movement that will finally concentrate all the troops now here at Tampa and also those at New Orleans, so as to form with the troops at Tampa a force of 8,000, to be the advance guard of the army of occupa- tion of Cuth. The Tenth and Twenty-second in- fantry regiments received orders to leave for Tampa and began at once preparing for the journey. The routine in camp was varied yes- terday morning by practice in charg- ing. The brigades joined in a grand charge, beginning at the east end of the parade grounds and going into the woods with a rush, crossing the rail- road track and finishing at the old ‘breastworks erected here toward the close of the last war. Upon closing the charge the soldiers gave a tre- mendous yell of triumph. Gen. Coppinger received a letter of thanks from the Confederate veterans for his courtesy in attending the me- morial services Thursday at the Con- federate burial grounds, and replied in fitting and patriotic words, much de- lighting the veterans. Reading for Immediate Departure. Tampa, Vla., April 29.—The news of the bombardment of Matanzas forts by Admiral Sampson reached here yester- day afternoon and soon afterward Col. Melville A. Cochran, commanding th® first provisional brigade of Tampa di- vision, received a telegram from Wash- ington instructing him to hold his com- mand in readiness for immediate de- parture with rations for thirty days. This is the first authentic information regarding the future movements of tne troops here. CAUSES EXCITEMENT. Sudden Shipment of ‘Tampa. Chickamauga Park, Ga., April 30.— Two companies of the Ninth (colored) eavalry which arrived in Chattanooga late this afternoon were stopped after having started to Chickamauga and switched into the Western and At- lantic yards. Orders are said to have been received to have the troops pro- ceed as rapidly as possible to Tampa, Fla., to which point troops from Mo- bile have also been ordered. The shipment of the Ninth cavalry following the sudden departure of two batteries of artillery for Tampa has produced a fever of excitement among the soldiers. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 29.—It is now positively known that all of the Ninth cavalry, the Twenty-fourth in- fantry and the entire eight batteries of artillery now centered at Chicka- mauga will leave for the South as soon as they can be loaded on to the cars which are in readiness for them. By to-night it is thought all the trains will be on their way to Tampa. BADGER BOYS IN BLUE. Order for Mobilization of Wiscon- sin’s Troops Promptly Obeyed. Milwaukee, Wis., April 30—Not since the Civil war has Wisconsin concen- trated such a large body of military men as occupy Camp Harvey at the state fair grounds. Since the order for mobilizing Wisconsin’s volunteers was issued by Goy. Scofield to the captains of the different companies of the First, Second and Third regiments and to Companies A, B, C and F, of the Fourth regiment, the many armories throughout the state have been busy places. Onty the Second and Third regiments of the Wisconsin national guard have the requisite number of companies—twelye—the First and Fourth having but eight each. In order to comply with the call from the war department to furnish three full regiments, the governor called upon four conipanies of the I‘ourth regiment with headquarters in Milwaukee. to join the First regiment. The remain- ing four companies of the Fourth regi- ment will be left behind and the regi- ment will probably in the meantime be recruited to its full strength to be ready in case of a second call. SHOW MUCH CONCERN. Foreign Governments Don't Like the Toruage Tax Feature of the War Pill. Washington, April 30.—Foreign gov- ernments, through their representa- tives in Washington arae beginning to show much concern over that feature of the war tariff bill now before con- gress which increases the tonnage tax on trans-Atlantic shipping to 20 cents per ton. It is said this increase is about 800 per ceat, the present rate being about three cents per ton and that nearly the entire burden of the 800 per cent increase falls upon the trans-Atlantic shipping of Great Bri- tain, Germany, France and one or two other commercial nations. Thus far, however, no o cial action has been taken on the subject by foreign nations and it does not seem likely that such official action is possible as the heavy tonnage tax is considered a war ex- pedient which foreign shipping must bear so long as athey use American ports. BRAZIL'S SYMPATHIES Are All With America in the Present Struggle. St. Paul, April 30.—fhe New York Herald’s special cable to the Pioneer Press from London, says: I have just had an interview with Arthur de Souza Correa, Brazilian minister in London, at his private residence in Curzon street. His excellency expressed him- self very frankly on the politicala situa- tion to the effect that Brail, like other nations, will observe the strictest neu- trality, but that her sympathies un- doubtedly are with the United States. MAY LEARN SOMETHING. Steamship Company ‘Thinks the Blockade Can Be Forced. Madrid, April 30.—It is announced that the captains of the Campania ‘Trans-Atlantica will undertake to carry the Spanish mails to Cuba. They declare that they are certain they can force the blockade instituted by the United States fleet. Spanish residents in Mexico have cabled the government, offering to send the’ necessaries of life to the Cubans, Troops to Pane = — = AN EARLY END TO THE WAR THAT’S WHAT ADMIRAL BEWEY’S VICTORY MEANS. This Upinion Finds Strong, Support- ers in Washington Official Circles —Only by Quickly Yielding to Our Demands Can Spain Now Hope to Save Her West Indian Posses- sions—Powers May Induce Spain to Give Up What Is Now Re- garded as a Hopeless Contest for Her. Washington, May 3.—An open, freely expressed opinion by naval officers is that the decisive victory of Admiral Dewey's ficet will mean an early end to the war, without naval battles ot importance. Lhe American fleet, it is suggested, is now supreme in ihe wa- ters of Spain’s Pacific possession, and indications were strongly towards the slipping of the Philippines from her control. It was said that only by quickly yielding to our demands in Cuba could this loss possibly be averted. Spain, it was argued, was confronted with a situation which promised naught save disaster in case she elected to force more fighting. The superiority of a superior fleet has been demonstrated in the Pacific, and the same, it is con- tended, would be inevitable in the At- lantic in case the clash comes. From whatever point of view considered, the policy of more fighting upon the part of Spain promises nothing but more Spanish misfortune. Navy of- ficers.say this must prevail with the Spanish government and believe that an end of war, upon the basis of Cu- ban independence, is to follow soon, and that, too, without further notable opportunity for the American navy To Preve Its Power and distinguish itself. In official cir- cles it is regarded as almost certain that trouble of a most critical: kind will confront the Sagasta government within Spain’s own borders. It is pointed out that the Spanish people have been Jed to believe that their navy invincible and the bitter disap- pointment that will ensue over the re- sult of the first engagement is likely to precipitate internal dissension if not a revolution. Another result of Admiral Dewey’s victory, it is thought, may be action on the part of the powers to induce Spain to abandon what is regarded as a hope- less contest for her. Representations may be made to Spain that she would better relinquish her hold upon Cuba than to risk losing all of her West In- dian possessions and the Philippines as well. It is believed to be not un- likely that the representations will in- dicate that, since Spanish honor has been satisfied by a conflict, Spain can now yield to the inevitable and fcept the good offices of the powers to bring about an adjustment. SORE AT ENGLAND. Done Are Developing on Anti-Eng- ‘ lish - Sentiment. New ork, May 3.—The Herald cor- respondent at Gibraltar says: I have been aboard the English yachts Weu- tonia and Santa Cecelia, which have just arrived, the latter from Cannes. They report that they were not troubled by Spanish torpedo boats, The destroyer Destructor to-day pur- sued the same reconnoitering tactics as on previous days. Naval men are be- ginning to ask what it means. There was a great patriotic demonstration at Linea, across the Spanish frontier, Anti-English feeling is spreading. There is a great display of Spanish colors, especially by women. —o— Cadiz, May 2.—A strong anti-English feeling prevails here, and in conse- quence English yachtsmen are avoid- ing this port, going to Lisbon instead. All ship movements are studiously con- cealed. Three Italian steamers have been purchased. DONS TEAR THEIR HAIR. Great Excitement Over the Serious News From the Philippines. Madrid, May 3.—The town is greatly excited by the serious news from the Philippines and there is an immense gathering in the Celle de Sevilla. The civil guards on horseback were called out to preserve order and all precau- tions have been taken. There is much muttering, but up to the present noth- ing more serious has occurred. At the theaters, cafes, and in front of news- paper offices people loudly lament the unpreparedness of Manilla to resist the American warships, whose attack had long been expected. The Madrid police are determined to suppress all street demonstrations. HORSES AND MULES. 4irmy at Chickamauga Badly tn Need of These Equipments. Chickamauga Park, Ga., May 3—Sun- day was the quietest day at Chicka- mauga Park since the mobilixation of troops began. No troops arrived and none departed and no orders were re- ceived for any further movement south. The only order of any interest issued was by Quartermaster Lee, de- tailing Assistant Quartermaster Carson and three assistants to go through Middle Tennessee in search of horses and mules, the greatest difficulty hav- ing been experienced in securing these equipments for recruits. Called an Extra Session. Chester, Vt., May 3.—Goc. Grout has called an extra session of the legisla- ture for May 5 to provide funds for the subsistence and the transportation of Vermont troops. The state militia will be mobilized on Saturday, May 7, at Brattleboro. A Twenty-Year Sentence. Milwaukee, May 3. — Antonio Balis- tiere, the Italian who shot and killed James Soukop in July, 1897, has been sentenced to twenty years’ imprison- ment at Waupun. . WAR SUMMARY. Tuesday, April 26. The United States captures three more Spanish vessels. The war department sends out its call troops to the states. Judge Day will succeed John Sher- man as secretary of state . Minnesota is only allowed to provide three regiments of infantry. There is a scare in Spain over the movements of the Republicans. A resolution declaring war is passed by both branches of congress. A Spanish officer challenges Gen. Lee and Capt. Sigsbee to fight duels The cruisers Minneapolis and Colum- bia are sighted off the New England coast. The Democrats will put up a stiff fight for an income tax provision in the new revenue bill. Spanish merchantmen will be given five days in which to leave the ports of the United States. pril 27. Germany refuses to issue a proclama- tion of neutrality. The powder mills at Santa Cruz, , are blown up. The class of 98 at West Point was graduated yesterday. Spain’s fleet is ordered from the Cape Verdes by Portugal. Spain is anxious that a United States army be launched in Cuba. The American liner Paris was met two days ago well out at sea Several more Spanish ships are cap- tured by United States vessels. Scarcity of food and yellow fever ep- idemis stare Havanna in the face. No Spaish ships, however, with pro- visions, succeed in running the block- ade, The correspondent of a New York newspaper, caught by Spaniards, may be shot. A representative of the war depart- ment in Cuba on his way, to see Gen. Garcia. Wednesday, Thursday, April, 2S. An attack on Manilla expected in two days. Four of the six powers have declared their neutrality. Yellow fever immunes wanted for service in Cuba. Blockading squadron, remains pass- ive before Havana. Spanish officers at Havana look on Cuba as lost to Spain. The house commences the debate on the bill to provide funds for war pur- poses. Spanish Steamer Bolivar captured’ by the Terror; $60,000 in silver on board. Gen. Miles and insurgent representa- tives confer regarding co-operation in an advance on Havana. Matanzas bombarded and batteries destroyed. Believed that there was, big loss of life among the Spaniards. United States fleet not touched. Friday, Aaqril 29. The $50,000,000 war fund is almost exhausted. | The shelling of Matanzas causes much enthusiasm. Troops concentrating at Tampa, Fila., for an advance on Cuba. f Prof. Moore assumes the office of as-" sistant secretary of state. Trance declares her neutrality. Port- ugal will fall in line to-day. Financiers and capitalists will give the government financial support. The Terror captures the Spanish steamer Guido after a desperate chase, It is reported that sixty Spaniards were Killed during the bombardment of Matanzas. Saturday, April 30. War revenue bill passes the house. A Gay of wild rumors and little ae- tion. American. liver Paris sighted off Fire Island. ‘ The Spanish squadron at last leaves Cape Verde Islands No news from Admiral blockading squadron. Germany stiil holds off with her neutrality declaration. United States squadron expected to reach the Philippines to-day. Story of the bombardment of Car- denas was without foundation. No longer a secret that Cuban and American forces will co-operate. Congress will provide for the enlist- ment of 10,000 yellow fever immunes. Minnesota’s three regiments of vol- unteers go into camp at the state fair grounds. Spanish story of the grounding of an American warship off the coast of! Cuba was just as reliable as mosti Spanish yarns. Sampson's Mondxy, May 2. - Great victory in the Philippines, Spaniards are sore on Englishmen. Washington goes wild over the news, The Paris safely in New! York. The Spanish loss is very heavy. ‘The American loss is not known. Belief entertained among officials that the victory means a speedy end to the war. i A crushing defeat is administered to Spain’s Asiatic fleet by Commodore Dewey’s squadron. Austrian and French consuls protest; because notice had not been given. of the bombardment of Matanzus. The:news comes from Spar arrives sources, /and.ig.of such a nature as t indicate) a glorious victory for our warships. | mies