Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1898 — Page 7

A BATTLE EXPECTED

Naval Eigigemjnt Off Philippine I lands Looked For. ASIATIC SQUID.(OS Off FOB MASHA. ApanlKh Admiral Announce* HU Flee! in Position Ready to Fl»ht— SpaJi"J; lards Preiwriosf to Boiuburtl Oar Coast Cities. Madrid, April 28. An official dispatch from Manilla announces that the Spanish fleet has sailed to take up its position to meet the United States squad- ] ron. The latter had not been sighted when the cable message was sent; but j the Anierican warships were expected 1 At any moment. The minister of marine expressed the belief that the United States squadron would reach Manilla in about“6o hours, -and a battle, therefore, is expected in about three days. The naval men here who are acquainted with the Philippine islands believe the Spanish squadron will take up a position near Cavite, so as to be supported by the batteries there and at Manilla. London, April 28. —According to a special dispatch received here Wednesday from Madrid the Spanish minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, received A cipher message from the Spanish admiral in command at Manilla, Admiral Montejo, announcing that after taking the measures necessary to organize the naval defenses of Manilla and Cavite, he was about to sail with his Squadron to take up a position and await the coming of the United States fleet. Oft (or (Manila. London, April 28. —The Hong Kong correspondent of the Times says the American squadron sailed direct for

WHERE THE FIRST NAVAL BATTLE IS LIKELY TO TAKE PLACE.

THE ASIATIC SQUADRON HAS LEFT HONG KONG TO ENGAGE THE SPANISH SQUADRON AT MANILA.

Manila at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Chief Aguinaldo will take charge of the insurgent forces at Manila. Admiral Dewey has issued strict orders that no barbarous or inhuman acts are to be perpetrated by the insurgents. The primary object is the capture of the Spanislj fleet which Admiral Dewey thinks more important than capturing Manila. He is determined to prevent its preying upon American vessels. On reaching Manila he will demand its capitulation within half an hour of his arrival. Every preparation has been made. The ships are cleaned and painted for battle and the general opinion is that the fight in these waters will result in an easy victory for America. Het ships carry 122 guns as against 90 or thereabouts in the Spanish fleet. The cooperation of the American fleet with the rebels has been kept a strict secret. The latter await the arrival of the fleet when Manila must soon Buccumb. Iti defenses are in a wretched state. The Opposing; Fleets. Loudon, April 28. —The United States Asiatic squadron, mobilized at Mars bay, China, consists of the flagship Olympia, one of the best cruisers afloat, Capt.C. V. Gridley, Rear Admiral George Dewey, commander in chief; cruiser Baltimore, Capt. N. M. Dyer; cruiser Boston, Capt. Frank Sildiez; cruiser Concord, Commander Asa A. Walker; cruiser Raleigh, Capt. F. B. CoghLan; gunboat Petrel,Commander E. P. Wood; dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch; steamer Nanshan, ship; steamer Zaflro, collier. The Spanish fleet at the Philippine islands may be able to resist the United States fleet for a short time with the assistance of the guns from the Spanish forts, but otherwise the Americaii vessels would make very short work of the Spanish squadron, which consists of the following vessels: Cruiser Reina Cristina, cruiser Castilla, cruiser Velasco, cruiser Don Juan de Austria, gunboat Paraguay, gunboat Ullca, gunboat El Cano, gunboat General Lezo, gunboat Marquese Del Duero, transport General Alava, transport Manilla, transport Cuba. To Bombard American Coast Towns. London, April 28.—1 tis reported here from Madrid that the destination oi the Spanish fleet, which is said to have been at sea for several days, is unknown tp anyone but the minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo. But It is added that news is expected before long at the Spanish capital of the bombardment oi American towns. The reports from Madrid also say that Spanish naval authorities are satisfied that Spain can easily force the blockade of Cube when she desires to

do so. But in the meantime it is explained that as the governors of Cuba and Puerto Kico have advised the Spanish government that they do nos need the fleet, the government has decided to “utilize the warships elsewhere.” Bayonne, France, April 28. —According to a letter just received here from Madrid, dated from the Spanish capital on Tuesday, a Spanish squadron, consisting of four ironclads and three torpedo boat destroyers, sailed for the United States Tuesday. It was rumored that the squadron was to steam direct across the Atlantic and bombard northern ports of the United States. The port from which this squadron sailed was not mentioned. It was added, however, that, a second squadron, consisting of four ironclads and two cruisers, was being formed at Cadiz. Its destina-tion-was unknown. Watching; (or American Vessel*. Gibraltar, April 28. —A Spanish warship aud a torpedo boat destroyer have been cruising all day long in the straits of Gibraltar, evidently seeking American vessels. Quiet In Madrid. Madrid, April 28.—Madrid Is absolutely unmoved. The capture of the American bark Saranac by a Spanish gunboat near Manila caused a momentary excitement, but the town is expectant of the result of the action likely to occur off the Philippines and awaits the outcome with perfect confidence. ‘ Terror Capture! a Prise. Key West, Fla., April 28. The prize brought in here Wednesday morning by the United States Detroit is the small Spanish coasting steamer Ambrosq i Bolivar. She was captured by the United States monitor Terror, Capt. N. Ludlow, off Cardenas, Tuesday night. She surrendered forthwith. The Bolivar was richer than she looked, as was learned when $70,000 of silver specie was found stowed away in her, beside a cargo of bananas and 300 casks of wine. She was bound from Port Linqion, Costa Bica, for Havana, by way of Cardenas, with seven passengers

doubt whether the Spanish fleet will make a stand against the American ships. Their reason for this belief is that the Spanish fleet is very inferior to the American force under Admiral Dewey. The department therefore is satisfied that the Spanish fleet will not go to do battle on the high seas with Admiral Dewey, but will remain in port to secure the protection of the batteries of Manila and the department is not expecting an engagement for about two days. Without giving any explanation for setting this time, the department allows It to be surmised that the estimate is based on its knowledge of Admiral Dewey’s whereabouts. There is no certainty that there will be an engagement at all In the immediate future, the main purpose of the American expedition being to seize and hold some suitable Spanish territory in the Philippines as a base of operations In Asiatic waters. It is possible that thi* can be done without attacking the other at all, by seizing a suitable port at some adjacent island, without fortifications, the sympathies of whose inhabitants are towards the insurgents. Rumor Doubted. The very fact that the Madrid officials have rather ostentatiously declared that the Spanish fleet lias sailed to bombard the cities on the North America., coast 1b taken as a certain Indication at the navy department of the utter improbabllty of such u movement. It this were contemplated the Spanish officials would be the very last to make their purpose public. M my Not Get at It Before Fall. In the war department there is a growing belief that the campaign proper in Cuba will not be in full swing iiefore next fall, when the rainy season has ended. That belief, however, has not prevented the officers whose duty it is to get the troops together from pushing their work with the greatest en: ergy. Thus within 12 hours after ths Hull bill became a law the department was able to begin to send out circulars prescribing the methods to be followed In recruiting the regular army up to its full war strength of 01,000 men. The enormous amount of work Involved in thus Increasing the army, regular and volunteer, has caused Gen. Miles to abandon his southern trip for the present. llx'roKlnii Order* fanned. Washington, April 28. —Orders were issued Wednesday to recruit the army to its full war strength of 01,000 men. Batteries Ordered Sonth. Chickamauga National Park, Ga., April ( 28. —Late Wednesday night it was learned on what is considered good au- j thority that orders had been received

TO OPERATE BY LAND

Preparations for Attack on Havana by Our Troops. CUBAN INSURGENTS WILL ASSIST. Gen. Miles Holds Importapt Conference with Cuban A uthorities—Batteries Ordered %oath (rum lliickuniauita Park. Washington, April 28. —Another conference has been held between Gen. Miles, commanding the United States forces, and representatives of the Cuban civil and military authorities. The latter included Seuor Quesada, charge d’affaires of the Cuban legation, Brig. Gen. Nunez and Lieut. Artiago, of the Cuban army. Lieut. Artiago has seen 17 months’ service in the field, and Gen. Nunez has an intimate knowledge of all the ports of Cuba, having directed the movement of all filibustering parties. the conference brought about a full discussion of the plans of cooperation between the United States and Cuban forces. The details of this cooperation are guarded with the strictest secrecy. It is said that Garcia and Gomez can muster 35,000 men, and that they will be able to make a strong forward movement on Havana os soon as they have arms, ammunition and medical supplies. The latter, and particularly quinine, is said to be greatly needed. The understanding among those best acquainted with the plans of cooperation is that the Cuban forces will advance on Havana and make a land siege in cooperation with the blockade now in progress by the United States warships. Movement Against Philippines. As to the reports of the Imminence of a naval battle off the Philippine islands, the naval authorities here seriously

and a crew of ten. Needles® to say the Terror had no difficulty in making the capture. One blank shot sufficed to briDg her to.

Will Raise Price of Beer.

Milwaukee, April 28. —According to n statement by one of the prominent brewers in this city, the enforcement o' the war revenue measure Increasing the tax on beer one dollar per barrel, will be promptly followed by every brewery In the country by an increase in the price of that commodity to the same extent. Beer in bottles, it was stated, would be increased five and ten cents per dozen pints and quarts, respectively-

Indians Want to Fight.

Appleton, Wls., April 28.—D. C. Hayei has organized a company of Indian troops on Oneida reservation, a few miles from here, and will offer theii services as soon as a call comes sot more troops. The Indians are anxiouj to fight, and hope to be combined with Indian troops from the Block Hills and western states, as well as with othei Wisconsin Indians.

Mails Discontinued.

San Francisco, April 28. —In accordance with telegraphic instructions front Washington Postmuster Montague discontinued the dispatch of American mail to Manila and other Spanish possessions in the orient Wednesday. Letters destined for to-day’s steamer will be returned to senders, if possible, otherwise they will be sent to the dead* letter office.

In Grant’s Honor.

Galena, 111., April 28.—The seventyseventh birthday of Gen. Grant was appropriately observed inthlscity. Aftet an imposing parade. Judge Emory Speer, of Georgia, delivered an eloquent address to a large audience. A banquet at night closed the celebration.

Shipment of Heavy Projectiles.

Reading. Pa., April 28.—0 n a rush order the Carpenter steel works Wednesday night sent 200 13-Inch projectiles weighing 1,100 pounds each, to the Brooklyn and Norfolk navy yards.

Lumber Barned.

New Richmond, Wls., Apill 28.—Nine hundred thousand feet of lumber In the yard of the Willow Itlver Lumber company was burned Wednesday. The loss is fully insured. 1

Mr. Gladstone’s Condition.

London, April 28.—Mr. Gladstone, It is announced from Hawnrden, did not sleep very well Tuesday night. But he is resting easier and Is not suffering pain.

From Washington for the immediate shipment to Tampa, Fla., of two of the light batteries of artillery now stationed at Chickamuuga park. Cars enough to accommodate the 12 guns of the two’ batteries, 80 horses and 140 men will,, it is said, be switched to the park early this morning. The batteries will be loaded on the cars at once and run through to Tampa on passenger train time. Taken in connection with the conference held in Washington Wednesday between Gen. Miles and Senor Quesada, Brig. Ge'ii. Nunez and Lieut. Artiago, representatives of the Cuban insurgents, at which it was reported plans were completed for the immediate arming of the Cuban army, it is taken to indicate a determination on the part of the United States army authorities to cooperate with the insurgents in an immediate advance on Havana. Whether other batteries have been ordered shipped is not known, nor can anything be learned at this hour as to whether anj r of the infantry now stationed here has been ordered south. The report has caused considerable excitement. { Illinois Battery Bound to Uo. I Springfield, 111., April 28.—Troops rapidly poured into Springfield Wednesday from over the state until over 9,000 men, the full quota and more, were gathered here in camp. The commanding officers of regiments reported that their greatest difficulty was experienced in refusing to accept volunteers. The officers said that every regiment could have brought 2,5j)0 men easier than 1,200. The Illinois quota does not call for any artillery, but battery A, of Danville, under command of Capt, Yeager, are here,.nevertheless, and the men of the battery demand that their services be accepted. Gov. Tanner has sent a message to Secretary of War Alger at Washington, reporting the Illinois troops, seven regiments of infantry and one regiment of cavalry, ready and awaiting orders.

BITS OF INFORMATION.

The senate has confirmed John B. Moore. of New York, to be assistant secretary of state. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt has detailed the New Jersey naval reserve battalion to the Resolute and Badger, members of the coast patrol fleet. Gov. Woloott, of Massachusetts, has called a special election in the Thirteenth district for May SI to choose a successor to the late congressman John Simpkins. A terrific storm Is raging on the Virginia and North Carolina coasta. The wind has been blowing 60 miles an hour from the northeast and many veesala are In danger of being wrecked. , Severe bread riots took place Wednesdey at Bari, Italy, capital of the province of that name. A mob of 2,000 attaoked the tax effloe, burned the papers and devastated the public gardens. Because of the war the annual convention of the Republican College league, which was to have been held In Indianapolis, Ind., May 19 and 20, has been postponed. It wjll probably be held In Ootober. The navy department has declined to aocept the Fuerst Blsmarok and Columbia, tendered to the government as auxiliary cruisers, for the reason that the veaaels are said to be unsuitable for such service. The Missouri troops will not be mobilised st.-St. Louis until the government establishes a camp and provides equipment. Adjt. Gen. Bell wired Adjt. Gen. Corbin at Washington to that effect Wedneaday. It Is now known that XI people were killed In Tuesday night’s explosion at the Saßta Crus powder works. All that remains to tell of ths gun cotton plant Is some twisted Iron and a large hole In the ground made by nitroglycerin. Francis Murphy, ths temperance apostle, announces that he will go to Cuba with the United States army and help the cause along by cheering the men and helping them to withstand the ravages of fever without the use of Intoxicants. Contracts have been let by M&J. Charles A. Booth, In charge of the supply depot at the United States arsenal In St. Louis, to three St Louis firms to make 18,000 pairs of trousers for army use. MaJ. Booth expects that the contracts will be filled la three weeks.

THE NATIONAL GAME.

I'roarrca* of tbe Contest* nt Baseball Between Club* of tbo LeadIns Organisation*. The following tables show the number of games won and lost and the percentage of the clubs of the leading baseball organisations. National league: Club*. Won. Lost. Per ct. Cincinnati 8 2 .760 Baltimore 5 2 .714 Cleveland 6 3 .887 Chicago 6 3 .625 Pittsburgh 8 4 . 600 Brooklyn 4 3 . 671 Boston 6 4 .668 Philadelphia 4 4 . 600 New York 3 6 . 375 Washington 2 5 .286 Louisville 3 8 . 273 3t. Louis 1 7 .128 Western league: Indianapolis 5 1 .833 Columbus 4 1 .800 Kan sat City 4 1 .300 St. Paul 4 2 .687 Omaha 2 4 .333 Minneapolis 1 4 .200 Detroit 1 4 .200 Milwaukee 1 6 .167 Interstate league: Grand Haplds ~.2 1 .667 Newcastle ;...2 1 .687 Mansfield 1 1 .600 Dayton 1 1 .600 Springfield 1 1 .600 Fort Wayne 1 1 .600 Youngstown 1 2 .833 Toledo 1 2 .333 National league game* on Wednesday: At Washington—New York, 20, 14,1; Washington, 6,8, 8. At Baltimore —Brooklyn, 7, 11, 0; Baltimore, 4, 9,1. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 6. 8,0; Chicago, 3. 11. 2. At Philadelphia—Boston, 6, 10, 0; Philadelphia, 1, 6. 4. At Louisville— Louisville, 9, 16, I; Cleveland, 8, 18, 8. At St. Louis (two games) —Pittsburgh, 9, 11, 0; St. Louis, 3, 11, 8; Pittsburgh, 11, 14, 2; St. Louis, 2,8, 4. Western league: At Columbus—Detroit, (, 6,8; Columbus, 1,7, 5. At Indianapolis— Indianapolis, 6,9, 1; Milwaukee, 1,7, 6. At Kansas City—St. Paul, 11, 10, 8; Kansas City, 6, 9. 7. Inter*(ft* league: At Springfield—Mansfield, 8, 12, 9; Springfield, 4,8, 4. At Dayton —Fort Way ns, 6, 10, I; Dayton, 4,9, 2. At Youngstown Grand Haplds, 10, 12, 2; Youngstown, 8,6, 2. At Newcastle-New-casU*. 6, 4. »; Toledo, I, 6, 6.

To Succeed Roosevelt.

Washington, April 28. —Former Representative Charles H. Allen, of Massachusetts, haa been chosen to succeed Theodore Roose alt os assistant secretary of the navy when the resignation of the latter takes place.

Nominated for Congress.

Paxton, 111., Apt-il 28.—Vespnslan Warner, of Clinton, l)ewitt county, was nominated Wednesduy for congress by the republican eopvention of the Thirteenth district. Mr. vjV’arner is the present member

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