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NOT IN DANCER NEITHER SAMPSON’S SQI ADRO!! NOR THE BATTLE SHIP OREGON. * Latter- t an Whip Unn*Hl*tcd n Whole Spanish Fleet if Given n Chance to Lae Her nig Guos. . ♦ NEWS FROM PORTO RICO GIVING DETAILS OF SAMPSON’S DOINGS EXPECTED BEFORE LONG. Spanish Rumor that His Sqnadran Had Been Defeated Discredited by the Navy Department. AMERICAN SHIP CAPTURED , a TAKEN OFF THE MOLE ST. NICHOLAS OVER A WEEK AGO. i > • * Severe Storm in the Gulf, and Fears Expressed for Some of the Blockaders—Tiro Small Prises. nv a ' Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON. May 7.—Of Importance second only to n.he Dewey performance In the Philippines is the campaign in the West Indies. Admiral Sampson and his fleet, which left Key West fcn Wednesday last, is expected to be reported at Porto Rico any hour. It is now generally believed that his orders are to take San Juan, the capital city and to destroy the Spanish fleet from Cape Verde, should it appear in that vicinity. Very little fear is entertained at the Navy Department as to the safety of the Oregon. The authorities there are supremely conlldent that the Oregon alone and unaided can whip the entire Spanish squadron presumably sent against her. They say that the Spaniards will be powerless to do her fatal injury, while the heavy guns of the Oregon can crush the life out of Spain's ships. The Viscaya is the most powerful ship in this particular Spanish formation, and she is only an armored cruiser, carrying eight-inch guns/ The Oregon is a tremendously powerful battle ship, with a battery of thirteen-inch guns. By way of illustrating the force of this battery a naval expert explained this evening that the power of a projectile from a thirteen-inch gun striking the Viscaya at a distance of 3,100 feet would, if it could be applied perpendicularly, lift that vessel two and a half feet the water in the clear. It would seem that nothing short immovable mountain could withstand ■such territtc energy. Small wonder that the navy office does not fear the result of an encounter between the Oregon and the squadrop which Spain is supposed to have sent against her. The Spanish rumor that Sampson’s fleet h*s been defeated iin an, engagement with the Spanish ships is characterized as a “grape-vine” report of the Blanco variety. The Navy Department to-day bought another boat, the big steam yacht Dorothy, now at Cramps’ yard, at Philadelphia, and built for McKean. She will be sent to join Admiral Sampson's squadron or to Havana -on blockade duty. The hospital ship Solace left Norfolk today to join Admiral Sampson's fleet in the gulf. She is fully equipped with a supply of surgical and medical requisites and with a store of delicacies for the sick and wounded which may be put aboard her.

Captured by Spn nlii rls. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, May 7.-The rumor current some days ago of the capture of an American vessel by the Spaniards on April 30, off Moie St. Nicholas, Is confirmed by the American consul at Cape Klaitien. The vessel seised was the schoonler Ann Louisa Lockwood, bound from |onatves for Chester, with logwood conto Sharpless Brothers. cruiser Montgomery left this afterto join the fleet of Admiral Sampson, j reported from Porto Rico that the Span* h fleet * rom tlse Canary islands is e ,pected there hourly, with 40,000 men. STORM 13 THE GL'LF. Fean for Some of the Blockadcrs— Two More Small Prises. KEY WEST, May 7.—A heavy northwest wind is piling the waters of the gulf up mountain high, and fear is expressed for the safety of some of the vessels of the blockading squadron in the event of the storm turning into a “norther.” Some of the dispatch boats, which had headed for > Cuba in vho face of these premonitory symptoms of a heavy storm, put about and returned to Key West. Ever since the blockade of the Cuban ports was established the only real apprehension that has been felt for the safety of the fleet has been due to the possibility of a storm which might drive some of the smaller ships on the coast of Cuba. They are on a lee shore, with every harbor on the coast In the possession of the enemy, and more than one naval officer has shaken his head as he hinted at the possibility of another Samoan disaster. The only place off the north coast of Cuba where refuge might be found is in the lee of Salt key shoal, about fifty miles east of Cardenas. There Is, of course, no doubt as to the ability of the war ships to ride out any gale of wind if there were sea room for them, but a lee shore strikes terror into the heart of the stoutest sailor. Some of the naval officers, In discussing the possibility of being caught by a “norther” or a hurricane, have said the only real safety would lie in steaming Into the blockade ports and taking possession with shot and shell. Fortunately, “northers” are rare at this season of the year. The larger ships could easily weather any storm likely to rage at this season. The principal danger would be for the torpedo boats, which are not built to withstand heavy weather. On* of the officers ashore to-night sajd: “It is all very we'i for the War Department to hesitate about throwing troops into Cuba with the wet j*aaon close at hand, but the administration ought to think a little at least about the flest- We are lying within from three to ten mllee of a hostile

coast, where there Is not a port open to us, and In two months we will be In the midst of the hurricane season. We can take Matanzas or any other port, except, perhaps, Havana. In half an hour’s bombardment, but we cannot guarantee to clear the harbor of mines in that time, and we do not want to have to do either lying to in the teeth of a norther. If we are going to remain on this station we ought to have at least one port at our command, or you will wake up some morning to read the story of another Samoan disaster off Cuba. The damage one gale would do to this fleet off Cuba would probably be greater than we would get in whipping the whole Spanish Atlantic squadron.” In the event of a sudden and severe storm, there are but two sources open to a vessel caught with the Cuban coast under her lee. One Is t** steam out In the teeth of the gale till und tr the shelter of Sand key light, at the entrance of Key West harbor, a distance of eighty miles, and the other to make a run to the northeast for the shelter of the Salt key shoals. 140 miles from Havana, but only fifty mites from Cardenas, the eastern end of the blockade. The cruiser Montgomery, Capt. Converse, Is the first ship of the American squadron to acquire the distinction of capturing two prizes in one day, which she did yesterday. The captives are the Frasqulte and the Lorenze. both small boats of no great value as compared with the big steamers taken during the first days of the wax. The Montgomery was cruising about fifty miles off Havana when the Frasqulte, a two-master, came bowling along towards the Cuban capital. When the yellow flag of the enemy was sighted the helm was swung in her direction and a blank shot was put across her bows. The Spaniard wisely hove to and the customary prize crew was put on board. They found that the Frasquite was bound from Montevideo fox Havana with a cargo of jerked beef. She is of about 140 tons register and hails from Barcelona. The prize crew took her to Havana waters and the Annapolis assigned the cutter Hamilton to bring her into Key West. A few minutes afterward the Montgomery encountered the Lorenzo, a Spanish bark bound from Barcelona to Havana with a cargo of dried beef. She was taken just as easily and ensign Osborne brought her over here this evening. Commodore Remey to-day formally hoisted his flag on the Miantonomoh and the ships in the harbor gave him a commodore salute of thirteen guns. Some apprehension was felt here throughout the day when a brisk “norther” arose, but late this afternoon after a sharp but short squall, the skies cleared and the wind moderated so that shipping may safely navigate the gulf to-night. How They Will Find Spain’s Fleet. W. E. Curtis, in Chicago Record. I am asked how the cruiser scouts St. Paul, St. Louis. Yale, Harvard, Minneapolis and Columbia expect to find a Spanish fleet at sea and how they may be able to warn Admiral Sampson of its coming. Each of the vessels named has a given cruising ground between two parallels of latitude and longitude, just like a scouting party thrown out by an army on land, and the great sentinels of the sea. which are able to make twenty-one and twenty-two miles an hour, are expected to pace their beats like patrolmen of the police force at regular intervals. If they see evidences of the approach of vessels, and they always have lookouts at the topmasts, they run in that direction to inquire. Smoke in the air is the first sign of the approach of a vessel on the ocean, and when the Minneapolis or tne St Paul sees smoke it goes at full speed to get further information. The officers of these vessels werf f ormed before they left port that Admir .mpson’s fleet would be at certain poin on certain days, at given latitude and lon s and it is as easy to arrange interview's and meeting places on the ocean as anywhere else. If one of the big scouts should discover the approach of the Cape Verde squadron, for example, it would run at full speed to the spot where Admiral Sampson’s battle ships were due at noon or daylight next morning, and if the latter should have changed his course for any reason he would leave one of his ships cruising around In that locality to receive the message and give directions. The Cape Verd*f fleet can go no faster than its slowest ship, which is about twelve knots an hour. Our ocean scouts can make from twenty to twenty-two knots, and thus can reach a certain place in almost half the time the Spanish could make that distance, so that any one of them would have a considerable time to overhaul Admiral Sampson and give him the information necessary.

War Ships In Sun Jnnn Harbor. NEW YORK, May 7.—Captain Holm, of the Norwegian steamer Bratton, which arrived from Perto Rican ports to-day, said that when he left San Juan on April 29 he saw in the harbor three Spanish gunboats and one Spanish cruiser. On board these vessels the greatest activity prevailed. The harbor of San Juan was being mined, and at night no lights were shown from ships or shore. On land volunteers were being recruited and drilled. War Vessels Sighted. LONDON, May 7.—A special from Port de France, capital of the island of Martinique, French West India islands, says that the war ships, supposed to be Spanish vessels, were sighted off there this morning. They are bound in a northerly direction and might be heading for Porto Rico. JOY IN HAMPTON ROADS. The News from Dewey Aroused Enthusiasm Among Schley’s Men. OLD POINT COMFORT, Va., May 7. The news of the defeat of the Spanish fleet at Manila was received by those on the squadron with as much enthusiasm as was compatible with discipline. Commodore Schley said to-night that he would take an hour off from routine duty to-morrow to cheer for Dewey and his squadron and the great victory. Particularly happy w'as everybody over the fact of the lack of injury to the men in Dewey’s command. Executive Officer Mason was given the Associated Press dispatches by Flag Lieutenant Sears and ullowed to post them where the sailors of the Brooklyn could see them. The men could hardly restrain their joy. Commander Schley and Captain Cook received scores of letters from cranks of all kinds. To-day Commodore Schley received a letter from a Hampton man telling him that a mysterious-looking catboat with a Spaniard on board was making'drawings of the coast and inlets about here. Commodore Schley remarked that as there were splendid maps of all parts of the roads and approaches, he did not see why the poor man was wasting his time. The Solace, the newly-fitted out hospital ship, arrived this morning and went out late this afternoon, bound for Key West. The Minneapolis notin 1 the commodore that she would finish coaling by Monday morning. Neither the St, Paul nor the New Orleans arrived to-day. Tle New Orleans will arrive here early Monday morning. The Alliance went out for sea practice to-day, and the converted revenue cutter Suanee, under command of Daniel Delehanty, anchored here and will go to Key West tomorrow'. Will Be Used as a Torpedo Boat. CLEVELAND, 0., May 7.—lt was learned to-day that the fine steam yacht Comanche, which has just been purchased by the government from Mr. J. B. Hanna, will be used as a torpedo boat, and torpedo tubes will be placed in her before her departure for the coast. The dispatch boat McCulloch, with Dewey’s fleet, is a sister ship to the Gresham. which is now passing through the ca- ’ nals en route to the coast, both being built by the Globe iron works, of this city. Another Steamer Secured. PHILADELPHIA, May 7.—The old American line steamship Illinois, which has been secured by the government and rechristened the Supply, left here at 2 o’clock this afternoon with about 2.500 tons of fresh meats, provisions, fruit and other supplies for Admiral Sampson s squadron. where the Supply will meet the squadron is not known here, but it is believed that sho will shape her course towards Porto Rico. Gunboat Vixen Sails. PHILADELPHIA, May 7.—The gunboat Vixen, formerly the yacht Josephine, left League Island navy yard this afternoon. She has her ammunition on board and it Is believed that she will join Admiral Sampson’s fleet in Cuban waters. The Columbia at Boston. BOSTON. May 7.—The cruiser Columbia arrived in the uupper harbor at noon. She will be recoaled and then resume her patrol off the New England coast. Hailwood Cush Register Company Sued. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, 0., May 7.— I Two more Infringement suits for injunction and damages were begun in the United States Circuit Cour* here to-day by the National Cash Register Company, one was against the Hailwood Cush Register Company and George W. Sinks, Henry S. Hailwood, Cyrus Ruling. Theodore M. Vlvesay. Charles E Morris and Richard C. Anderson. The other Was against the New Columbus Watch Company and Charles L. Kile, John B. Scueller and William Red

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1598.

GREAT TUMULT MOST UPROARIOUS SCENES EVER WITNESSED IN THE CORTES. Sensational Speech Followed by a “Walk-OuJ” of the Carlist ttnd Republican Deputies. • ♦ REMARKS OF SENOR MELLA . DISRESPECTFUL ALLUSION TO THE QUEEN REGENT AND BOY KING. * Protest from Premier Sngasta and Expulsion of the Offending Member Amid Greut Disorder. * SITUATION IS STILL GRAVE + CAMPOS. IT IS SAID, MAY BE MADE MILITARY DICTATOR. ® Manifesto Issued by Don Carlos—Talk with the Queen Mother—Rioting in the Provinces.

MADRID, May 7—7 p. m.—The chamber has just witnessed the most uproarious scenes in the annals of the Cortes. Senor Mella, a Carlist deputy, in a speech made use of a scriptural quotation, referring to “an unfortunate nation whose kings are boys,” adding that women were always the cause of the fall of thrones. Senor Mella first censured the government for not making an alliance with France and Russia and severely denounced the scheme of autonomy, which, he asserted, far from averting, had provoked it. He declared that President McKinley’s messages were full of insults which tho Spanish government had tolerated. He said that Senor Moret, the minister of the colonies, who was a failure, was obliged to be escorted when he goes into the streets, while Lieutenant GeneraJ Weyler is obliged to hide himself, owing to public ovations. Senor Mella then quoted from Isaiah iii, 12: “As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.” Vehement protests were entered and Senor Sagasta cried: “Such utterances were never heard inside this house!” Mella replied that he meant that if peace were obtained through the mediation of the powers it would be a dishonor to Spain. Senor Sagasta, the premier, supported by a majority of the chamber, protested amid the greatest confusion against Senor Mella’s language. The Republicans sided with the Carlist. The speaker requested Senor Mella to withdraw his words, but this the deputy refused to do, saying that they were scriptural. The president named Senor Mella thrice,' declaring that his refusal to withdraw the language he had used was disrespectful to the reigning dynasty, and he submitted the question of the expulsion from the chamber of the offending member. A division was taken amid a terrible uproar, resulting in the expulsion of Senor Mella by a vote of 199 to 19, the Republicans voting with the Carlists. Upon the announcement of the result both the Republicans and Carlists walked from the chamber. The Carlists declare they will not return unless Senor Mella be readmitted. The president of the chamber explains that the expulsion applies only to to-day’s sitting. This is the first expulsion in pursuance with the new rules. The incident created intense excitement, both inside and outside the chamber. In the chamber Senor Silvela, the Conservative leader, replying to the speech of General Weyler, said the government, and not Parliament; ought to find a solution of the war. Otherwise the constitution would be violated. He charged Senor Moret, the colonial minister, with seeking to evade responsibilities which should be borne by him, and characterized the scheme of autonomy as an "abdication of Spain’s sovereignty.” He also urged the formation of alliances with other powers. Senor Canaiejas expressed the opinion that the government ought to take the cue for its policy from public opinion. He also declared that Senor Moret was attempting to evade responsibilities. The chamber then adjourned. The Marquis Cerralbo, the representative of Don Carlos, said to an Associated Press correspondsnt that Don Carlos had strictly instructed his leaders to do nothing to weaken Spain’s efforts to defend her honor and possessions, nor to give the government pretext to blame the Carlists for the peninsula troubles, which were provoked by the misgovernment of others. The Carlists, he said, intend to adhere to their programme, and if they are not allowed liberty of speech they will withdraw from* the Cortes under protest and issue a manifesto. The marquis further said that the government welcomed opportunities to blame national calamities on the Carlists, who intend to maintain a peaceful attitude and await developments. Serious trouble is apprehended here and much excitement prevails 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 detailed 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 demonstration. There has been fresh rioting at Ciudad Real, capital of the province of that name, and situated about ninety-seven miles south of this city, and martial law has been proclaimed there. Renewed rioting is reported from various points and there have been frequent conflicts between mobs and the police. At Soria, capital of the province of that name, about fifty miles from Logrono, the rioters have burned the market building and the barracks of the troops. Here, again, the women joined in the rioting. The reeling is especially bitter against the speculators in grain. A royal decree was gazetted to-day announcing that wheat, maize, oats, rye, barley, flour, beans and potato** are henceforth allowed free entry to all Spanish ports on tho peninsula, and interdlctfep the

exportation of wheat, maize, oats, rye, barley, flour, beans and potatoes. Admiral Camara to-day takes command of the Cadiz squadron, to which he was recently appointed, the concentration of the fleet being completed. The destination of the squadron is kept secret. MILITARY DICTATORSHIP. Affairs of Spain Muy Be Placed in Control of Marshul De Campos. HENDAYE, France (near the Spanish frontier), May 7.—Advices which have just reached here from Madrid by mail, in order to escape the Spanish censor, say the general opinion in Madrid Is that a military dictatorship is coming in order to contend against the spreading disturbances arising from hunger, the defeat of the Spanish fleet at Manila, and the political plots of various descriptions. It is added that Marshal De Campos, former captain general of Cuba, probably will be th® head of the dictatorship, and that he will be supported by a cabinet composed Ln the main of military men, as the last chance of saving the dynasty. As for General Weyler, who has been looked upon as aiming to become military dictator, it is said his ambition will be quieted by the offer of an important command in the peninsula. It Is pointed, at the same time, that Weyler’s acceptance of a subordinate position 13 doubtful, in which case he may have to be dealt with in some other manner. MANIFESTO TO CARLISTS. The Spanish Pretender A*ks Hi* Followers in America to Return. NEW YORK, May 7.—The Commercial Advertiser to-day publishes the following: “A manifesto has been issued by Don Carlos, calling on his loyal followers throughout the United States and South America to Join him at once. Some leave here on steamships sailing to-day: others have left already and still more will leave as soon as they can settle up their affairs in this country. Rafiel Diaz de la Corina, the official representative of Don Carlos In America, yesterday received his instruction to join Don Carloa and will leave for Europe during the coming week, According to Senor Cortina, the general ferment in Spain is the beginning of the end of the present dynasty. The emissaries of Don Carlos throughout Spain have reported that an overwhelming majority of the people are ready to flock to his standard the instant it is raised. Gen. Weyler and the army are only waiting to receive the word to openly declare their allegiance to him; the majority of the naval officers, including all of the fifteen admirals, are already pledged to him. “In reply to the question as to the intention of Don Carlos regarding the SpanishAmerican war, Senor Cortina replied: ‘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 leader some place on the continent of Europe—exactly where, I do not know. A provisional government will be formed, to go into effect the instant the Queen Regent abdicates and when Don Carlos proclaims himself. There will be no opposition from any other nation. The new government will be formed on much more democratic lines. I speak authoritatively, when I say that Don Carlos Intends to make a radical change in the present system of government,”

THE QUEEN REGENT. Pierre Loti Tell* of His Visit to Her Spanish Majesty. NEW YORK, May 7.—A speeial to the "World from Paris says: The Madrid correspondent of the Echo de Paris says that Pierre Loti, the novelist and academician, has been received by the Queen Regent, and that he gives an interesting account of the interview. Pierre Loti says: “I am at once struck by her air of melancholy, which is rendered more apparent by a courtly, silverspangled dress with flowers upon the corsage. The sweet smile with which I was welcomed almost embarrassed me while excusing myself for having craved an audience at such moments. I repeated what all my friends in France said at my departure (I do not think these sentiments will be disavowed by any Frenchman), that their entire sympathy was with Spain, and that their sorrow was great when they saw her attacked and abandoned. “ ‘I was aware of it,’ replied the Queen. ‘I am depely touched and am happy to hear it once more.’ “Through the veil of sadness upon the Queen Regent’s face and her sorrowful accent, I could not help admiring her serene confidence in the heroism of her people and in the cause of Spain. At times a Hash of indignation appeared in her eyes, as she alluded to different calumnies, and above all to the Maine explosion. “ T have resolved in due course,’ said her Majesty, ’to write all I know.’ ” M. Loti was afterward presented to King Alfonso XIII, who entered the room with his two sisters. M. Loti describes the boy as stronger and greatly improved in appearance. His cheeks are rosy and his eyes full of life, while his manler is graceful and rather haughty. EnjgllMhman Arrested as a Spy. CADIZ, May 7.—A man said to be an Englishman and giving the name of Otwln Boyer attempted to telegraph yesterday evening details of the movements of the Spanish war ships. The clerks refused to transmit his message without the authority of the manager of the offide. Boyer thereupon went away, but was followed and arrested. He was taken before the prefect, and his explanations being unsatisfactory he was imprisoned and handed over to the military authorities, who, it is said, strongly suspect Boyer of being a spy, French Advice to Spain. PARIS, May 7.—The Temps this afternoon, commenting on the situation ln Spain, says: “When the moment comes, and it cannot be far distant, Spain must manfully make up her mind to inevitable sacrifices and seek directly through the United States, or by recourse to the good offices of the powers, a solution of her troubles compatible with her honor, as well as conformable with the laws of destiny.” Denial from the Vatican. ROME, May 7.—The Vatican has issued an official statement absolutely denying the report that the Pope has sent an earnest message to the Queen Regent of Spain advising her to immediately ask for the mediation of the European powers and promising his support and that of the powers to obtain an honorable solution of the trouble. Million Francs for Spain. BUENOS AYRES, May 7.—The Spaniards of Argentine, it is announced, will cable to Madrid next week another million francs ($200,000) as a further subscription to the national fund being raised to strengthen the Spanish fleet. THE LAFAYETTE WAS WARNED Her Captain Wn* Notified Not to Disregard u Possible Blockade. HAVRE, France, May 7.—The officers of the French Transatlantic Steamship Company say they do not believe Spanish officers embarked on board their steamer Lafayette, captured by the United States gunboat Annapolis off Havana, when the French liner touched at Coruna, Spain. They say it would have been easier for the Spaniards to embark on Spanish vessels, and they explain that If such officers were found on board they deceived the captain of the in regard to their status. When the Lafayette sailed from St. Nazaire, though war had not yet been declared, her commander was warned that if he learned hostilities had commenced he was to obey all the customary regulations. The French company officials do not believe the captain of the Lafayette has violated the neutrality laws. The Metropolitan Handicap. NEW YORK, May 7.—ln spite of the cold and cheerless weather about 10.000 people were at Morris Park to-day at the opening of the real season for racing in New York. The chief event on the card was the Metropolitan handicap. Bowling Brook, 102 (Clay), 10 to 1, won; George Keene- 102 (Sloan), 12 to 1 and 5 to I, second; Octagon. 110 (Sims). 11 to 6. third. Time. 1:44.

FLOOD OF IRON POURED INTO THE MATANZAS FORTIFICATIONS A SECOND TIME. Good Work of the Torpedo Boat Dupont and the Little Hornet, of the Mosquito frlect. - 4 SEVERAL SPANIARDS STUNG BUT NOT A MAN ON EITHER OF THE AMERICAN VESSELS HIT. Over 100 Sheila Thrown Into the Shore Batteries and Several Fired from Spanish Guns. a YELLOW STORY FROM HAVANA TWO OF THE BLOCK ADERS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. 4. One Hit Below the Water Line by a Projectile While Chasing a Schooner—Cubans Put Ashore. a (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.) KEY WEST, May 7. —Matanzas was bombarded yesterday afternoon and this afternoon. The work was done this time by two boats, and these among the smallest in the navy—the torpedo boat Dupont and the auxiliary cruiser Hornet, of the mosquito fleet. Three blockhouses were destroyed, and It Is almost certain that a number of Spanish soldiersi were killed. The bombardment was brought on by the temerity of the Matanzas Spaniards, who apparently were not content by their experience last week with the greater ships of the fleet. The engagement probably had its beginning Thursday afternoon when the Dupont, cruising close to the shore, observed a number of Spaniards on the point near Matanzas light raising a Spanish flag. The torpedo boat men suspected that new guns were being mounted there and Lieutenant Wood, commanding the Dupont, remarked: “If those are guns we’ll have them pretty quickly.” There was nothing positive, however, to indicate that anew battery was in course of construction and nothing further occurred until Friday afternoon. The Dupont had then been joined by the Hornet, and both were scouting about Matanzas, not more than 800 yards from the shore, when suddenly a storm of rifle bullets came whizzing towards them. The attack was made by a body of Spanish cavalry spread along the shore in groups of from fifty to a hundred, apparently on the watch for filibusters. The little boats lost no time in answering the challenge. From their few small guns they poured a storm of iron into the body of cavalry which promptly retired. Not long afterwards a wagon was seen upon the shore gathering up the dead or wounded soldiers, but an estimate of the number of Spaniards killed or wounded could not be made, although the wagon made repeated trips. The two boats continued firing for some time afterward, directing their missiles at the three blockhouses, which were quickly reduced. While this firing was in

progress an eight-inch shell from one of tlie Matanzas batteries was sent towards the Dupont, but fell short. This was the only tiring from the fortifications. Nothing daunted, the two little boats resumed the bombardment this morning, but drew no reply. The tiring by one of the ships lasted from 4 to 5:30 o’clock Friday afternoon, and from 7 to 8 this morning, and it is estimated that over one hundred shells were tired. Not a man on either boat was touched by the Spanish bullets. The Dupont brought the news in to-night. She was rigged gaily with flags and docked near the troop ship Panther. The news was shouted to the latter, and was greeted with a burst of cheers and applause, which was heard weil into the town. *- A SPANISH “VICTORY.’* American Cruisers Reported to Have Keen Struck by Projectiles. HAVANA, May 7.—At half-past 8 o’clock this morning two American cruisers, which were pursuing the Spanish schooner Santiago, bound from Yucatan with salted iish, approached the Vedado batteries, which tired at them when about live miles off shore. Six shots were tired at the Americans. A local paper says that one of ihe projectiles carried off the smoke stack and one of the masts of the American cruiser which was in the lead, and that another projectile fell upon the deck of the other cruiser. The Americans replied with twelve shots, but the projectiles fell two miles off the batteries and the cruisers then retreated under a full head of steam. One of the shots from the batteries fell near one of the American vessels, covering her decks with water, and it is asserted positively that a hole was made in her hull below the water line. The Litteral San Dazaro Vedado was full of people watching the encounter through opera glasses and applauding the firing of the Spaniards. At 11:30 o'clock the Santiago entered the harbor in tow Qf the Susie. One of the American shots carried off a boat from the schooner’s stern. It is repcrved that one of the cruisers was so damaged that she will be towed to Key West. She will probably leave to-morrow. General Blanco has ordered that, on account of the state of war, flags shall be hoisted on the torts and batteries at sunrise and lowered at sunset. 'ihe war material brought by the Spanish steamer Montserrat to Ceinfutgos has arrived at Havana, having been brought by a special train of fifteen cars. The French gunboat Fulton will leave tomorrow for Jamaica, taking with her such French citizens as desire to leave the island The lower house of the colonial Parliament was definitely organized to-day. The ceremony was a solemn one. The members of the chamber took the oaths kneeling before a eruilix and with their hands on their hearts swore fidelity to the Constitution of Spain and to maintain her sovereignty and pledged themselves to aid the government to the utmost of their power. The Senate will be organized on Monday. The captain of the French steamer Lafayette, which arrived here at 7 o’clock tills morning, says that when near Havana on Thursday he was stopped by an American war vessel. An officer from the war ship boarded the Lafayette and after examining her manifest allowed her to go, being convinced that there was rio contraband of wax on board. Five miles further on she

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was stopped and made a captive and taken to Key West. After a conference between the French ambassador at Washington and authorities there the Lafayette was released and accompanied by American cruisers to a point off Havana. She was liberated only after assurances had been given the American government that the landing of her passengers and the discharge of her cargo would be prohibited. Well informed parties declare that the owners of the steamer, the General Transatlantic Steamship Company, will fiie a claim for damages against th 9 American government. Cnlmn Envoy* Landed. (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Pres#.) KEY WEST, Fla., May 7.—Lieutenant Colonel Octavio Giberga, of the Cuban army, with his brother Benjamin, who was for some time secretary of Tomas Estrada Palma, president of the Cuban Junto, in New York, was landed on the north shore of Puerto Principe province on Thursday by the converted cruiser Hamilton. Colonel Giberga and his brother bore important dispatches from the Junto to the Cuban government, the seat of which is at Sanctl Spiritus, in the Puerto Principe province. The landing was effected within a short distance of one of General Blanco’s toy forts, but no Spanish soldiers showed themselves, and the officers of the Hamilton believe the fort was deserted. By previous arrangement, Colonel Giberga and his brother were met by a party of Cubans at the landing place and escorted to the capital of the Cuban republic. It is believed the dispatches borne by the Glbergas relate to joint military operations against the Spaniards. On her way back the Hamilton passed Rear Admiral Sampson’s squadron. THE HALPINE TORPEDO BOAT. A Wonderful Little Engine of Destruction llcndy for Trial. NEW YORK, May 7.—The Halpine torpedo boat lies In the shed at the long dgck at Willett’s Point all ready for her trial trip before the engineer officers who are to pass judgment upon her. She has been overhauled and put in order during the last two weeks. Her storage batteries have been placed aboard and she stands ready for service. She is built of copper, twentyfour feet long and two feet in diameter. The body of the boat is cylindriq in form. Her bow has the shape of a semi-ellipsoid, while her stern has the shape of a cone. The superior merit claimed for her by her inventor, Lieutenant Halpine, formerly of the United States navy, is that she has the power to shoot her charge under a war ship that has a torpedo net out; that she carries her propelling power aboard of her in storage batteries, and does not need a dynamo on land, and that she is a marvel of simplicity. She can be handled from any point, and if necessary she can tow a small boat after her, in which the operator can sit at a distance of two and a half miles, and direct her movements. She can run twelve miles, and be started, stopped and backed by only pressing a small button. There are two wire cables each two and a half miles in length aboard, which uncoil and connect her with the operator. One of the cables controls the boat, while the other steers her. She carries two lights, which reflect their lights backward, so they are Seen by the operator only, and not the hostile ship, keeping the operator informed as to the action of the boat. If one is above the other she is going ahead. If sideways, she is making for the stern or bow of a war ship. No light, the boat has stopped. She runs with but three inches shoving above water, but can be submerged to fifteen feet. Extending from her bow is a iong spar, with two arms extended. Extended again from those is a steel harpoon, with two arms lying flat. The harpoon is forced through the net, the arms unloosened, spring upon the inside of the net and keep it fastened there. The open arms of the spar strike the net on the outside and drive the spar back into the boat, which strikes the trigger. The can, attached to the harpoon by a chain, will and is swung under the vessel to be destroyed. At the same time the leather cap is torn off the tube of the charge can. This action lets out the potassium, which, on meeting with the water, ignites the rocket, expelling the gas in the can and exploding the charge can. Meanwhile the boat itself has been backed out of danger and returns to the operator only minus a harpoon chain and can. The speed of the Halpine is nineteen knots an hour.

HOME FROM BARCELONA. Consol General Bowen Minimizes Spanish Maltreatment. NEW YORK, May 7.—Herbert W. Bowen, who was United States consul general at Barcelona, Spain, arrived to-day on board the Cunard steamer Etruria. Speaking of conditions prevailing in Spain, Mr. Bower said that the stories of Spanish maltreatment of Americans, he thought, were exaggerations. He could not confirm the story of the killing of a colored servant of the United States consulate at Malaga, and said he did not believe that any Americans had been maltreated. He said that the Spanish police were efficient in protecting the consular office, and while he did not venture to walk the streets in Barcelona at the time of the attacks on the United States consulate there, yet he thought the mobs came merely to tear down the United States flag and coat of arms rather than to injure him personally. There were eight attacks on the consuiiae, or rather mobs, of from 1,000 to 7,000 gathered In front of the consulate eight times. Mr. Bowen retold briefly the story of his meeting with Norman Harrinston, of Chicago, the electrical engineer, whom he found at his side when the mob made its attack on the consulate. Mr. Bowen does not know whether Harrington left Barcelona and Spain or not. When he was ordered to leave Spain Consul Bowen had to do so secretly. The night before he came away the police announced that he had gone, and members of the secret police escorted him to the frontier. "The property and contents of the United States consular offices in Spain," Mr. Bowen said, "had been put in oharge of the British officials, and too much praise cannot be given them for their courage In assuming the responsibilities. Mr. Roberts, the British consul at Barcelona, has an exceptionally difficult, if not disagreeable, position to fill, and I am glad to say that he is an exceptionally capable and efficient official. The people of the United States hardly realize how friendly the people of Great

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