Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1898 — ADMIRAL DEWEY, THE HERO OF MANILA. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ADMIRAL DEWEY, THE HERO OF MANILA.

Secretary Long gave out the following to the newspaper correspondents as

Dewey’s dispatch: Manila, May I.—The squadron arrived at Manila at daybreak this morning. Immediately engaged the enemy and destroyed the following Spanish war vessels: Iteina Christina. Castilla, Ulloa, Islo de Cuba, General Lezo, the Duero, Correo, Velasco, Mindanao, one transport and the water battery at Cavite. The squadron Is unlniured and only a few men were slightly The only means of telegraphing Is to the American consul at Hong-Kong. I shall communicate with him. DEWEY. Cavite, May 4.—1 have taken possession of the naval station at Cavite on

the Philippine Islands. Have destroyed the fortifleations at the bay entrance, parolling the garrison. I control the bay completely and can take the city at any time. The squadron Is In excellent health and spirits. Spanish loss Is not fully known, but is very heavy; 150 were killed, including the captain of the Relna Christina. I am assisting In protecting Spanish sick and wounded. Two hundred .and fifty sick and wounded are Id hospital within our lines. Much excitement at Manila. Will protect foreign residents. DEWEY.

DISPATCHES SENT BY DEWEY.