The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, May 3, 1898, Page 1

VOLUME LI—NUMBER 116 —— Take Your ' Prescriptions to NELSON + SOULE'S DRUG STURE Up to date in all lines, ‘The purest of liquors for medicinal use only ICE CREAM SODA -PuRE! Agent for Hayler’s, Goods delivered, Telephone 518 THE HERO OF MANILA. Commodore George Dewey, who figured valiantly in the fight off Ma- ila harbor, is one of the most gal- lant officers in the American navy He was a hero of the civil war, but i only Wack to the big days of recall him. those whose wemories reach ‘61. For the past thirty years or more be has been serving his ay country on the seas, and at the va- rious Jand stations and works of the navy, and has been in the public eye but litte, It required the alarm of war to bring him with a bound to the cle of vonspicuity. der of the Asiatic fea qguict man, who squadron impresses one ms with anything but the sturdy heroism © and intense patriotism that are wrapt s! up within his calm exterior, He is bo theoretical fighter. 1n his youth, after his liberation from the toils of 4 Annapolis, he was a lieutenant ov board the steaw frigate Mississippi— the braV@WMP that carried the colors of another hero-—the immortal Perry The Mississippi was shattered with confederate explosives in the great river for which it was named, It did hot give up until it was beaten to pieces. Lieutenant Dewey ste . his guns uotil the ast, and be did not quit the vessel until he went wit - the captain after all others had out of the destruction, Adwiral ~ Porter singled out the youthful lieu- tenant for special praise. He spoke of him in words that are the sweetest reward that an officer can be given— 5 above wealth or fame, or above even But promptly for the g Tn 1865 he was promotion. promotion came nt young i lieutenant-com- mander, As commander he was sta- »Woned in the Asiatic squadron, of 4 which he is.now the 1884 be was lifted captain, which was lowed by the uniform of He knows the earth well, aud lias ever master, to to and in my the rank of be soon fol a commo- dore. waters of the stood high with the authorities at Washington The commodore is a Vermonter, and is not yet 60 years old. NO INTERVENTION Washington, May 5.—Leading dip- lomats say no step toward European iderventivn is likely to be hastened by this disaster of Spain. Lt is look- ed upon simply as a war reverse which cannot be turned into political channels by Spanish appeals to the great powers, This is the view alike in British, French and G. an quar: ters, It was rather expected from the British, but it is none the les: parent among French and officials, who regard the time f _ dation or intervention as past. ‘SCHOOL BOARD. The school board met in adjourned session last night to take up the mat- ter of finishing the u ‘The committee reported that the tractors had failed to meet them, and a motion to reject all bids was car- ried, and ‘Trustees Rose, Weil and Bauer appointed to confer with the council and ascertain if it can render any assistance. A TRUE TONIC A tonic to assist nature is one that simply gives temy rary stimulation, but one that commends itself by the effect A substitute will not prove sat isfactory to people so often di appointed $ -ALLAN'S CELERY WITH IRON Strengthens the vital forces, invigorates and cleanses the eutire system and dispels that languid feeling. Sold by LYNE & LYNE DRUGGISTS school house, vy Py THE Pap PADUCAH, KENTUCKY 1 AY, ay ”, 1898. SPAIN’S Rabid Mobs How! for The Surrender of Manila Has Been Confirmed, and Commodore Dewey Is in Full Control. TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. Ten Thousand American Troops Will Soon! Be on Their Way to the Philip- pine Islands. Wants to Lead 30,000 American Troops in Cuba This Week, lle So Advises the War Board, TOMORROW MAY BE THE DAY When the Landing of (he Amert- can Troops On Cuban Soll May Be Begun A GREAT DAY FOR CUBAN FREEDOM, After he bad anvilulated the Span- ish fleet—for even Spanish reports no longer attempt to describe the result Ad- plain-gener- any less than annihilation miral Dewey gave the alof the Philippines at Manila until 11:50 Tuesday woruing to surrender, stating that anless his demands were omphed with by that time be would then at once begin the bombardment of the city At the expiration of the specified the lay the stars and. strip time governor surrendered and float over Manila, and the Philippine islands are lost to Spain, probably forever. The details of the action but add to the glory of the American victory, The first engagement lasted for an hour. After a lull it was renewed and what was left of the Spanish fleet was quickly de- at close quarters stroyed. The American guns were then turned upon the land batteries, which were soon silenced, The American ships were appar eotly uninjured, Secretary has telegraphed orders to San Francisco for two swift cruisers to be loaded with coal and dispatched immediately to the relief of Commodore Dewey's squadron, ‘Ten thousand troops will besent to Commodore Dewey at once via San Frauciseo and se ship loads of supplies at the same time. - ‘This was iecided upon today at a cabinet meeting the Spanish mail steamer Argonata The gunboat hville ceptured MILES URGES HASTE,! the President is averse to useless | |covsort about five days after leaving | near Cienfuegos, ‘Ten Spanish offi. cers and ten soldiers were made pris- overs of war on the Nashville. The {arms were seized along with 4,500 rounds or ammunition, ‘The passen- gers were sent ashore, while a prize crew was put on the Argonata, The converted yacht Eagle had a narrow escape from torpedo boats off Cienfuegos Friday, but the cruiser Marblehead came to her rescue and ‘| enemy’ was beaten off, IMPORTANT CABINET MEETING. Washington, May. ! vided today at a cabinet meeting to —It was de- seud troops to San Francisco at once, Krom will be Manila. there they sent to “NOT VICTORY, BUT ANNIMI- LATION.” London, May 3.—The Daily Mat) in an editorial yesterday on the en- gagement at Manila says: ‘Not it worthy disciple of the heroic Farragut, It is characteristic of the American race to be generous to the weak, and as “Ic was in Nelson's words, victory, proved Commodére Dewey but anmibilation,’ and hloodshed be will doubtless meet | Spain, whose honor is now saved, in 8 yenerous spirit.” THE NEXT BATTLE. Washington, May 3—The navy departiwent bas reached the conclu- sion that the Spanish squadroo, which left St. Vincent on Friday will steam slowly toward the Brezilian coast and lie iv the track of the Oregon and Marietta, both aow at Rio Ja neiro. | It will take the Oregon and her} Rio to get within the danger line, or} space bounded by points east of Vincent. Orders to the Flyiag squadron to steam to the relief of the Oregon and Marietta may be expected at any mo- ment. ‘The Fiying squadron is ready to sail, Vulots are only waiting signal guns to come aboard. The torpedo boat destroyer, Sov- joined the squadron Sun- ereigo, day. ENGLAND AMAZED. London, May 3,—The daring feat of Commodore Dewey, commander of tue American fleet in the Philppines, in engaging the Spanish fleet under the gans of the fortifications in and around Manila, is the subject of ad- miring comment of all English. They stand amazed at the pluck of the Americans, who, running past heavy shore batteries and into a harbor heavily mined, compelled the Spanish Admiral to fight. “THANK GOD! AT LAST! Key West, May Lieut. Henry Whitney, of the United States a lery, who started for Gen, Gomez's camp on the night of April 28, bas returned, He had important communications for Gomer relating to the co-opera- tion of the Cubans with the American fleet. Whitney was landed on the Cuban coast by a torpedo boat, and,escorted by Cuban guides, reached Gomez's camp after two days’ hard riding. He was chased once by a Spanish cayalryman, Gen, Gomez was waiting for him, couriers having brought word of the coming visit of the American lieuten- aot, As he swung from bis horse Gomez grasped his hand, and cried: “Thank God! At Jast!”) And the} ragged Cuban soldiers took it as a cue, the camp ringing with the cries | of Vive Cuba Libre! Vive Los Americanos! BOND BILL, | Washington, May 3.—Senator Cul- lom, says that the senate will pass the revenue bill with the bond clause by the end of this week, and that ar-| rangements are now made for ad- jJourning congress in fifteen days. | He 1s confident that the war will be) short, and that there is no need for! any further approp! Educate You Candy Cathar 100, 20. If ‘onstipation forever. | C.C.C fail, druggists refund money. TROUBLES COM lit is believed that they will take troops to Cubs tomorrow. THE SPANISH FLAG HAULED DOWN. NEW YORK, May 8; 12:57 —A dispateh direct from Hong Hong just in says that Manila has surrendered. and that the American flag floats over the city. A London dispatch says that the British Colonial officer has just given out thie’ official information that Commodore Dewey will establish a provisional government in Manila. THE INVASION OF CUBA. WASHINGTON, May 3 —General Miles is today urging the War | Board to put 30,000 troops into Cuba this week. He believes that an American army of this size, acting in conjunction with Gomez and the American squadron, ean effect the capture of Havana ina very short tinte, TAMPA, Fla., May 3.—Large ttansport ships arrived here tuday, and The soldiers bere are packing their tents preparatory to leaving. THIRSTING FOR VENGEANCE. Madrid, May 3--The Spanish mobs are today demanding vengeance. The terrible defeat at Manila is now well known, and with each new detail the rage of the mob increases. ‘Ibe government is making the minister of marine the ecape-goat for the Manila disaster, and he may be mobbed to- day, THE QUEEN REGENT IN DANGER. Madrid, May ‘i-~This city is in the possession of mobs today. They throng the streets and gather about the official buildings. The ministry and the crown are threatened, and the overthrow of both is today believed to be certain, The Queen is thoroughly frightened, and the military forces of the city are powerless to stay the demands of the people for vengeance HAVANA IS PANIC-STRICKEN. Havana, May 3—It is believed here that Admiral Sawpson is arrang- ing to bombard this city tomorrow, and the city is intensely excited. The American squadron has allowed an English battleship to come through the blockade to take off the English subjects here who are auxious to leave the city. Havana is panic-stricken with fear. THE CABLE IS CUT. London, May 3—Commodore Dewey has cut the cable aud has ove end on his ship. But he has no eperator now, aud the cable may not be mended so that messages can be filed before this evening. comes through Spanish sources and 1s considered reliable. This report Hong Kong, May 3—It has been learned here that Commodore Dewey has a dispatch boat en route here briaging news and his official dispatches tothe American Government. Wispatches from Manila by the overland route, which is yet in the Spanish possession, says the cable is cut fifty miles out, and it wi!l be a week before it is repaired. ENGLAND'S IMPORTANT MOVE. Washington, May 3—Sir Julian Pouncefote, the British minister here has resigned and will return at once to England. He will be succeeded immediately by the highest otficers in the British department of state, This is considered a most important step on the part of Great Britain, and foreshadows most important diplomatic correspondence between the two great Anglo-Saxon nations. The victory of the American fleet, under Commo- dore Dewey, at Manila, makes the United States at once an important factor in the Chinese question, and Kogland evidently secs this. The future of the Phil- ippine Islands is now the all-absorbing topic of conversation in diplomatic circles. The talk of the great Anglo-Saxon alliance is being revived, AUNCE* WESTWARD, HO! Washiogtov, May 3—In is probable that 10,000 soldiers, many of them being volunteers, will be ordered to the Pacific coast immediately, to E THICK AND FAST. e-The Boy King and His Royal Mother Are in Great Danger of Their Lives. England Makes a Most Important Diplomatic Move---Her Minis- ter, Sir Julian Paunce- forte, Resigns. PRESIDENT HONORS GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE England Amazed at the Bravery and Daring of Dewey and His Gallant Sail- ors and Marines. EUROPE MAY INTERFERE. MADRID UNDER MARTIAL LAW, Washington, May 3 «The victory of Commodore Dewey is of such im- portance that it is now thought pes. sible that there will be Enropean in- The Military Called Out Protect the Liyes of the Queen and Mer Ministers. to terference to avoid any permanent strategic change inthe possession of the Philippine Islands. This inter- HAVANA CITY PANIC STRICKEN ference will be on the side of the Ea- ropean powers, if it comes at all, and will be directed toward Spain, Should it, however, be directed toward the United States, it will be met with the The People are Fh firm stand that a treaty of peace be- ng From the tween the I nited States and Spain will settle the matter, and thet the} United States will make no pfomises City to Escape the Expect- ed American Bom- bardment. which will bind them to any stipula- the tions at dictation of European powers. Ses BOMBARCMENT MAY BEGIN AT ANY TIME. ADMIRAL DEWEY. Washington, May 3. —There is no question-that Commodore Dewey wil! Lendon, May 3.—The Madrid cor- respondent Uf} the Starittard, tele» be made an admiral "at once, andj raphing at midnight, says: “Senor that as soon as possible promotion | 4 vuilera, the civil governor of Ma- will take place in the Asiatic fleet. | AFTER THE SPANISH. drid, has just po ted on the walls of ; the home o'c> the cus'omary procla- | | mation intimating tha! the civil au-} thorities consider the circumstances | | justify the handing overt to the mili- |tary authorities the mission of keep- Presi- ion a ssuel fixing Washington, May 5. dent las in course of pre proclamation which will be within the next day or two, the status of Spanish citizens in this | 19g order. country. Generally speaking, the Lieut. Gen. Daban, captain gea- pree'amation will make it known that] eral of Madrid, has « such subjects are under suspician, | and the first and it is believed will announce that ust stringent measures will be taken to|2"* a sieaeay Ubete Wloderisy & irs 1 Tue measure has been taken in con umed charge, milit patrols have e appeared in the Puerto Del Sol. and TEN CENTS A WEEK The whole garrison is ready in bar- racks,”” ‘The same correspondent also says that the cabinet council bas decided to immediately proclaim a state of THE OREGON, Washington, May 3.—The naval ed the conclusion that the Spanish fleet which left Cape Verde will cruise experts have re the north The pur- pose of this is te intercept the Oregon and Marietta and endeavor to dispose of these vessels before going to Porto Rico, The Oregon will report next at Pernambuco, 700 miles from Rio coast of South America. Janeito, which port she cleared yes- terday. There is no possibility of any danger occurring to the Ameri- can ships between these two points, Being of this opinion, plans are being devised to protect the Oregon and frustrate the plans of the enemy. It is stated that the Oregon will not be lett to combat Spanish warships alone. Since Dewey's successfal naval en- gagement, naval officials are anxions to engage the Spanish navy every- where poss MR. BAYNHAM’S FUNERAL, The funeral of the late Mr, Will Baynham took place from the family residence this morning at 10 o’c'ock, Rev. W. I. Pinkerton officiating. There was a large crowd present to witness ‘he last sad rites, The interment was at Oak Grove. Dust-Killer Wax Floor Dressing! Is a liquid paint for general use on all kinds of wood floors. 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Washington, May 3—Nothing has Dy the government from Commodore Dewey today, and nothing isvexpected until his dispatch boat reaches Hong Kong. THE PRESIDENT CON Washington, May 3—The President today appointed Fitzhugh Lee and General Shofner major geueral of volunteers, He will appoint Gov. ernor Taylor, of Tennessee, a major Seneral tomorrow, ance MEN OF MODERATE MEANS Need no longer regard Dalton now makes clothes in his own shop, tailor-made clothes with fear*and trembling. here at-Home---makes the clothes right, makes the bill right. It costs but a t&fle more to wear garments that fit than workmanship is ours, those that a’most fit. The me of style and Drop in at 338 Broadway an d see about that belated spring suit. You’ll be glad you waited---t’will cost you so little. DALTON, THE TAILOR Protection we they resist hard usage, and return in wear every brown and willow calf. GHO. 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