Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1898 — Page 4

A COMPLETE ROOT

Cervera’s Much Lauded Squadron Is Most Thoroughly Wiped Out Bpanish Admiral Makes a Heroic Dash for Liberty from Santiago Harbor. A Hurricane of Shot and Shell Poured Into His Vessels by Sampson’s Fleet Cervera’i Sailors Assisted to Shore by Americans—The Admiral and 1,500 Men Prisoners, - wtr-sn Ten Miles West of the Entrance of the Harbor of Santiago de Cuba, Sunday, July 8, by the Dispatch Boat Wanda to Port Antonio, Jamaica, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 6.—Admiral Cervera’s fleet, consisting of the armored cruisers Cristobal Colon, Almlrante Oquendo, Infanta Marla Teresa and Vlscaya and two torpedo boat destroyers, the Furor and the Pluton, whl-ch had been held in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba for six weeks past by the combined squadrons of Rear Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley, lies at the bottom of ths Caribbean sea off the southern coaat of Cuba. The Spanish admiral Is a prisoner of war on the auxiliary gunboat Gloucester (formerly Mr. J. Plerpont Morgan's yacht Corsair) Spanish officers and sailors, all who escaped the frightful carnage caused by the shells from the American warships, are also held prisoners of war by the United States navy. Only One American Killed. The American victory la complete, and, according to the best Information at this time, the American vessels were practically untouched, and only one man was killed, though the ships were subjected to the heavy Are of the Spaniards all the time the battle lasted. Cervera’a Gallant Doih. Admiral Cervera made as gallant a dash for liberty, and for the preservation of his ships Sunday morning as has ever occurred in the history of naval warfare. In the face of overwhelming odds, with qothlng before him but Inevitable destruction or surrender If he remained any longer In the trap In which the American fleet held him, he made a bold dash from the harbor at the time the Americans least expected him to do so, and, lighting every Inch of his way, even when his ship was ablaze and sinking, he tried to escape the doom which was written on the muzzle of every American gun trained upon his vessels. Americans Open Fire. The Americans saw him the moment he left the harbor and commenced their work of destruction immediately. For an hour or two they followed the flying Spaniards to the westward along the shore line, sending shot after shot into their blazing hulls, tearing great holes In their steel sides and covering their decks with the blood of the killed and woundfd.

Plnck of the Spaniards. At no time did the Spaniards show any Indication that they Intended to do -otherwise than fight to the last. They showed no signals to surrender even when their ships commenced to sink, and the great clouds of smoke pouting from their sides showed they were on fire. But they turned their heads towards the shore, less than a mile away, and ran them on the beach and rocks, where their destruction was soon completed. Aiurrloan Chivalry Displayed. The officers and men on board then escaped to the shore as well as they could, with Hhe assistance of boats sent from the American men-of-war, and then threw themselves upon the mercy of their captors, who not only extended to them the gracious hand of American chivalry, but sent them a guard to protect them from the murderous bands of Cuban soldiers hiding In the bush on the hillside, eager to rush d-own and attack the unarmed, defeated. but valorous foa. Destruction of the Fleet. One after another of the Bpant»h ships became the victims of the awful rain of shells which the American battleships poured upon them, and two hours after the first of the fleet had started out of Santiago harbor three cruisers and two torpedo boat destroyers were lying on the shore ten to fifteen miles west of Morro castle, pounding to pieces, smoke and flame pouring from every part of them and covering the entire coast line with a mist which could be seen for miles. Heavy explosions of ammunition occurred every few minutes, sending curls of dense white smoke a hundred feet In the air and causing u slioWr of broken Iron and steel to fall In the water on every side. The bluffs on the coast line echoed with the roar of ever> explosion, and the Spanish vessels sank deeper and deeper Into the sand, or else the rocks ground their hulls to pieces aa they rolled or pitched forward or aldeway* with every wave that washed upon them from the open aea. Orvers'a Surrender. Admiral Cervera escaped to the shore In a boat eent by the Gloucester Ao the assistance of the Infanta Marla Teresa, gnd as soon as he touched the beach he surrendered himself and his command to Lieut. Morton, and asked to be taken on board the Gloucester, which wee the only

American vessel near him at the time, with several of hie officer*, Including the ceptain of the flagship. The Spanish aamlral, who was wounded In the arm, was taken to the Oloucester, and whs received at her gangway by her commander, Lieutenant Commander Richard' Walnwrlglit, who grasped the hand of the gray-bearded admiral, and said to him: “1 congratulate you, sir, upon having made as gallant a • light aa was ever witnessed on the sea." Lieutenant Commander Walnwrlght then placed his cabin at the disposal of the Spanish officers. The Spaniards, when they found they would be permitted to live, adapted themselves comfortably to the situation, rolled their cigarettes and began playing cards among themselves. Cristobal Colon Chased. At that time the Spanish flagship and four other Spanish vessels had been aground and burning for two hours, and the only one of the escaping fleet which could not be seen at this point was the Cristobal Colon. But half a dosen curls o! smoke far down on the western hoiison showed the fate that was awaiting her. The Cristobal Colon was the fastest of the Spanish ships, and she soon obtained a lead over the others after leaving the harbor, and escaped the effect of the shots which destroyed the other vessels. She steamed away at great speed with the Oregon, New York. Brooklyn and several

uu.« amps in pursuit, au or tnem nri.ig at 1 her and receiving Are themselves from her after guns. “FightinK Hob’s” Prediction. There seemed no possibility whatever for her escape, and, while her fate is not definitely known-at this hour. It can be readily Imagined from the words of Capt. Rcbley D. Evans,of the lowa, who returned from the westward witn 350 prisoners with the Vizcaya just as the dls>patch boat Wanda was leaving the flagship. In answer to an Inquiry he shouteo through the megaphone: “I left the Cristobal Colon far to the westward an hour ago and the Oregon was giving her hell. s>he has undoubicuiy gone down with ihe others, and we will have a Fourth of Ju*y celebration in Santiago tomorrow.” American Vessels Unharmed. Capt. Evans, who had been in the thick of the engagement up to the time he took the Vizcaya officers and crew from the Shore, said ihat to the best of his Knowledge not ore American ship had been struck.

The torpedo boat Ericsson, which also returned'trem the westward at about the same time, maae a similar report, and It was believed r.o man was injured On beard the American ships, -though another report had it that one man was killed on board the UioOK.yn, which could not be verified as t-his dispatch was sent. Spanish Lin. «cry iiruvy. There Is no means of telling now what the Spanish loss was, but It Is believed to have been very heavy, and the prisoners In custody report their decks strewn with dead and wounded >n great numbers, and besides there is a statement that many todies could be seen fastened to the pieces of wreckage noating in the sea after the fight was over. A large number of the Spanish wounded were removed to the American ships.

Cervera’* Movement Unexpected. There can be no doubt that Admiral Cervera’s plan to escape from Santiago harbor was entirely unexpected by Admiral Sampson, and the best evidence of this Is the tact that when the Spanish vessels were seen coming out of the harbor the flagship New York was seven miles away steaming to the eastward toward Juragua, the military base, nine miles east of Morro. The New York was out of the right altogether at every stage, but she Immediately put about and followed the others. Admiral Cervera, on board the Cristobal Colon, headed his fleet In the attempt to get away at about half-past nine o’clock. So little were the Americans expecting the dash that the flagship New Ycrk was cruising up the coast to and returned only in time to see the finish of the fight and to fire a shot or two at the torpedo boat destroyers. American Vessels Engaged. The lowa, Indiana, Oregon, Massachusetts, Texas, Brooklyn and the converted yacht Gloucester, formerly the Corsair, formed In position to give battle as soon as the Cplon was sighted rounding, the wreck of the Merrimac. The American vessels did not open Are at once; they waited until Cervera's ships were out of the range of Morro’s guns before giving battle. Cervera headed to the west, the Colon In the lead, followed by the Vizcaya and Oquendo and' the destroyers, all firing rapidly. All of the American ships opened fire at once, and the Spanish were soon In a hurricane of shot and shell, but the Colon kept on bravely till when about ten miles from the westward of Morro castle, Admiral Cervera turned his vessel to the shore and beached her. She was blazing In a score of places, but her guns kept at work, and the white flag never showed until she was completely disabled.

No Match (or the Americans. The Oquendo and Vizcaya were oppozed to the lowa. Texas and Indiana and went down to defeat with fearful swiftness, covering only about half the distance made by the Colon before their captains ran them ashore. Their crews fought with desperate bravery, but their courage was no match for the courage of our men, added to their superb gunnery. The Spanish sheila went wild for the moat part, but the American gun Are was marked by merciless precision. The two cruisers, both on fire, were beached not more than one-quarter of a mile apart. Hot Work for the Gloucester. The most dramatic feature of the battle was the contest between the torpedo boat destroyers and the Gloucester. The latter was struck several times and is the only American vessel reported damaged. At first the Gloucester flred upon them with her slx-pounders. but they ran past her and engaged the battleship. Finding the tire too hot, they turned and attacked the Gloucester again until both destroyers were aflre knd had to be beached. Their crews threw themselves Into the surf to save their lives. Just before this the New York came up and assisted In giving the finishing blow to the destroyers. There was explosion after explosion from the beached vessels. IHspatcli from Watson. Washington, July 6.—At 11:25 Mondaynight the navy department posted the appended translation of a cipher cablegram received from Commodore Watson. It Is similar to that received Monday from Admiral Sagipson, but contains the additional Information that 350 Spaniards were killed or drowned. 160 wounded and 1,600 captured. Commodore W’atson's dispatch follows: "Plays del Este, July 3.—To the Secretary of the Navy: At 9:30 a. m. Sunday the Spanish squadron, seven In all, including one gunboat, came out of Santiago in column and wii totally destroyed within an hour, excepting (he Cristobal Colon, which was chased 45 miles to westward by the .commander In chief. Brooklyn, Oregon and Texas, surrendering to Brooklyn, nut was beached to prevent sinking. None of our officers or men were Injured ex :ept on board Brooklyn. Chief Yeoman Ellis was killed and one man was wounded. Admiral Cervera. all commanding officers, excepting of Oquendo, about 70 other officers and 1,800 men are prisoners. About 350 killed or drowned and 160 wounded, latter being cared for on Solace and Olivette. Have Just arrived off Santiago In Marblehead to take charge while commander In chief Is looking out for Cristobal Colon. (Signed) "WATSON.” Shatter Demands Surrender. Off Juraugua, on Board the Dispatch Boat Dandy, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 6. Gen. Shatter has demanded an Instant and unconditional surrender of Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish qommander curtly and emphatically refused. The American gen- ! •-»! In sending his demand warned all for- | , ,;n residents out of the city before ten ' o clock Monday morning, July 4, at which ' hour the bombardment would, he said, begin. The, only notice Gen. Linares took was that no Cubans would be permitted to leave. The Correspondence.

following l* the correspondence of Oen. ''Shatter, demanding the surrender of Santiago. It I* dated Sunday: "To the Commanding General of the Spanish Force*. Santiago de Cuba—Sir: I ahull be obliged, unless you surrender, to shell Santiago de Cuba. Please Inform the citizen* of foreign countries, and all women and children that they should leave the city before ten o'clock to-morrow morning Very respectfully. Your obedient servant. "W. R BHAFTER, “Major General IT. 8 A.” Following Is the Spanish reply which Col. i Dorst returned: "Santiago de Cuba, 2 p. m.. July I.—His Excellency, the General Commanding Forces of United States. San Juan River.— Sir: 1 have the honor to reply to your communication of to-dav. written at 8:80 a. m . and received at one p. m.. demanding th« surrender of this olty; on the contrary case announcing to ms that you will bombard this city, and that I advise the foreign women and children that they may leave the city beforn ten o'clock to-morrow morning. It Is my duty to say to you that this city will not surrender, and that I will Inform the foreign consuls and Inhabitants of the contents of your message. Very respectfully, "JOSE TORAL.” Commander Id Chief. Fourth Corns."

Delay Is Granted. The British, Portuguese, Chinese' and Norwegian consuls cam? to Gen. Shafter’s line with Col. Dorst. They asked if noncombatants could occupy the town ol Caney and railroad points, and asked until ten o’clock of July 5 before the city be flred on. They claimed that there were between 15.000 and 20,000 people, many of them : old, who would leave. They asked If Gen. Shafter could supply them with food. The following Is Gen. Shaftar’s reply: “The Commanding General, Spanish Forces, Santiago de Cuba —Sir: In consideration of the request of the consuls and officers in your city for delay In carrying out my Intention to Are on the city and In the interest of the poor women and children who will suffer very greatly by their hasty and enforced departure from the city, 1 1 have the honor to announce that I will i delay such action solely In their interest until noon of the sth, providing during the I interval your forces make no demonstra- j tlon whatever upon those of my own. I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, (Signed) “W. E. SHAFTER. "Major General, U. S. A.” Tbe Only Man Killed. Washjngton, July s.—George H. Ellis, the only man in the United States navy who ! was killed in the glorious engagement off Santiago Bunday, was chief yeoman of Commodore Schley’s flagship Brooklyn, In which office he succeeded Downing, the Spanish spy captured by secret service officers In Canada and who ended his career by suicide In the Washington barracks while awaiting trial. Ellis Is a native American, having been born at Peoria, 111., October 21, 1871. His naval career was very brief, he having enlisted on May 30, 1897, and his only cruise being that which resulted in his death. His next of kin Is his wife, Sadie Ellis, tvho lives at Bullshead, N. Y. Pando Reaches Santiago. Several messages were received by the war department Monday night from Gen. Shafter, but no information concerning their contents was made public. When the dispatch announcing the arrival of Gen. Pando and a force of 5,000 men at Santiago was exhibited at the war department it was ascertained that the department was already in possession of the fact, Indicating that the officials had received confirmation of the press dispatches. Losses In Friday’s Battle. Gen. Shafter’s Headquarters, by Dispatch Boat Dauntless, via Kingston, Jamaica, July s.—As the wounded In Friday’s battle continue to come In, It Is found that the early reports of the killed and wounded were largely underestimated. It is believed that the number will reach at least 900, and possibly 1,000. The entrenchments lay west of the hills. Without cover the Americans, In their advance up the slope, were for. fully 300 yards exposed to the volley firing of men protected to the shoulders In rifle pits. But they carried the trenches by successive rushes, pausing and huddling behind every bush or rut for temporary shelter from the rain of bullets, like stormdriven sheep. The wounded were dragged out of the death hall. After each pause, the men, undaunted, pushed on, firing as they ran. When they reached the trenches, the latter were full to the brim with the enemy’s dead. The Spaniards had fled over the summit of the hillg, but standing upon the bodies of their fallen comrades, there they remained fighting valiantly to the end. A Gallant Charge. They refused to give way, but continued the work with their Mausers, enfilading the American line as it came over the trenches. One volley which a company of the Sixth cavalry flred under the direction of Lieut. Short tumbled them forward on their faces. This was the charge in which the Sixth, Third, Ninth and Tenth cavalry and the rough riders all dismounted and in which the Twenty-sixth. Sixteenth and Twentysecond Infantry and the Seventy-first New York were engaged, led In person by Gen. Hawkins. He was almost the first man on the summit, standing there sword In hand, a target for bullets, cheering on his men. Lieut. Lyons, of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, distinguished himself by deeds of personal gallantry, and there were many others. After the trenches and redoubts were taken came a bold attempt by the Spaniards to recover them. This occasioned the fiercest fighting and the great loss of the day. When the Spaniards broke behind the hill and passed between the reserves, who came forward witn a rush upon our breathless men, striking and breaking the line In several places, their Impetuosity for several minutes well-nigh made our boys waver. Then, rallying gallantly, they staggered forward, carrying confusion Into the enemy. As the Spaniards fled toward the city they were shot down like rats. In all 19 Red Cross hospital flags floated from the buildings of Santiago during the day. From at least two the firing was continuous. New York, July 5.—A dispatch to the World from Halifax. N. S., says: Your correspondent wn3 shown a cablegram received by A. Ratuesi, from Santiago, stating that the Spaniards lost about 2,000 killed and wounded. Think Cervera Han Escaped. Madrid, July s.—Thunderstorms, very heavy and causing fatalities, have partially Interrupted telegraphic communication and only meager news Is published. There are great rejoicings over Admiral Cervera’s quitting the harbor of Santiago, but there is an undercurrent of great anxiety as to his fate. It is considered preferable that he should even succumb to Admiral Sampson's superior forces than remain to be sunk by Gen. Shafter’s artillery. Gen. Blanco cables as follows: "No derails have been received as to the naval fight, but It Is rumored that Admiral Cervera reached a port of southern Cuba." Will Continue the War. London, July 6.—A special dispatch from Madrid quotes Premier Sugasta as saying. In an interview, that he thought the Americans would “get the reenforcenients they had required which would enable them to take Santiago de Cuba " The premier Is said to have added: "Though the American warahlps may destroy our squadron in the harbor, yet we will pursue the war. There are In Cuba 100,000 men ready to die i in Its defense, but they will not yield." > Strongly Crges Peace, Barcelona, July s.—The Dlarlo publishes | a remarkable article strongly urgtng peace : between Spain and the United Slates, during the course of which It says: "The Americans are winning by strength of will and perseverance, and, while the war responds to the national feeling of all Americans, Spain was forced into the war by party politics." Then the article, after de- ■ daring that the Americans were the agj gressors and that Spain was bound to de- : fend her national honor, says: "Our honor I being satlafied, nothing compels us to oon- | tlnue such an unequal combat. We cannot compel those who have gone to the war to defend our honor to fight to the death. Those who are directing the struggle ought to put an end to the duel, when it la materially Impossible for one of tbe combatants to continue It."

spaml»li (irnrrsl Killed. Madrid. July s.—At the conclusion of Sunday's cabinet meeting the ministers announced that official confirmation had been received of thn report that Gen. Vara de Rey and two of Gen Linares' aids d# camp were among the killed in the third attack upon El Caney. The American losses are said, front Spanish sources, to have exceeded 2,000 men. It is reported that Gen. Linares has succumbed to his wounds, Out the statement Is not confirmed. The German warship Qler, It Is announced, left Havana Wednesday on her way to Santiago de Cuba, via Jamaica. Four of Garcia's men have died from overeating, and three others who went swimming after gorging themseives were found dead. it Is stated at the war'department that the United States has not purchased five vessels of the Wilson’s and Furloeaa-Ley-laijd line, as announoed from London.

A GLORIOUS FOURTH

News of Many Triumphs Adds to Its Lustre. ~ GREAT REJOICISG OVER EVERTS. How the Dispatches from Admiral Sampson and Gen. Shelf ter Were Re. oeli-ed in Wash in* ton—President’s Congratulations. Washington, July 5-—The complete annihilation of the Spanish squadron at Santiago and the capture of the Spanish admiral, Cervera. with 1,300 prisoners; the demand by Gen. Shatter for the surrender of Santiago by 1 2 o'clock to-day on pain of bombardment; word from Admiral Dewey that the Ladrone Islands have been captured;‘that a Spanish gunboat had surrendered; that a hundred or more Spanish officers and men were taken, that our first Philippine expedition had landed—this is a part of the thrilling record of such a Fourth of July as has not been known since the bells of Independence hall rang out the tidings of American freedom. It was a day when one momentous event followed another In constant and rapid succession, each hour bringing forth some new feature more startling than what had gone before. The climax came at one o'clock, when, amid the wildest cheering, which fairly shook the great war, state and navy building to Its foundation, Admiral Sampson's dispatch announcing his glorious victory and the entire destruction of the Spanish fleet was given to the public. The following message was sent to Admiral Sampson by the president: "To Admiral Sampson, Playa del Eete: You have the gratitude and congratulation of the whole American people. Convey to your noble officers ana crews through whose valor new honors have been added to the Americans the grateful thanks and appreciation of the nation. (Signed) “WILLIAM M’KINLEY.” The story of the day is best told In official dispatches, each bearing date of July 4 from Sampson, from Shafter and from Dewey. Stirring as they all are, that of Sampson was accorded the honor of chief Importance, not only for the immediate results secured, but also from the effects of this crushing defeat in weakening the defenses of the city of Santiago, and in dealing Spain such a staggering blow that she Is left practically without a navy. The admiral’s dispatch Is as follows; "Playa, via Hayti, July 4.—To Secretary of Navy ; The fleet under my command offers the nation as a Fourth of July present the destruction of the whole of Cervera’s fleet. No one escaped. It attempted to escape at 9:89 a. m. and at two p. m. the last, the Cristobal Colon, had run ashore six miles west of Santiago and had let down her colors. The Infanta Marie Teresa, Oquendo and Vlccaya were forced ashore, burned and blown up within 20 miles of Santiago; the Furor and Piuton were destroyed within four miles of the port. Loss, one killed and two wounded. Enemy’s loss, probably several hundred from gun Are, explosions and drowning. About 1,300 prisoners, including Admiral Cervera. The man killed was George H. Ellis, chief yeoman of the Brooklyn. (Signed) "SAMPSON." Although brief Admiral Sampson’s dispatch tells the story of fearful destruction. It not only disolosed the tremendous prowess of the American fleet, but it again displayed the strange immunity which the American sailor seems to have In the midst of death and carnage. That but one of our sailors, a yeoman on the Brooklyn, should have been killed in an engagement of this magnitude is without a parallel in naval annals, save In that other unparalleled record which Dewey made at Manila. War Clear for Advance on Santiago. With the Spanish fleet destroyed, the way is partially cleared for the advance of the American squadron into the harbor of Santiago. If Cervera’s armored cruisers could cross the mine Held and clear the Merrimac, at the entrance to. the harbor, the American ships can follow the same course. There are the inner fortifications and Island forts still to be reduced, but they have passed through a baptism of Are recently, and are little more than ruins. Thus, with Shafter’s guns thundering on Santiago from the land, and Sampson’s from the harbor, the fall of the city is assured beyond further question. The authorities here, military and naval, say that Santiago has already made its best fight, and that its occupation is only a question of time, and very brief time. Shatter’s Dispatches. Gen. Shafter’s strong position was shown in a series of dispatches. Most convincing of all as to his feeling of confidence and strength was that dispatch given out late la the day .in which Gen. Shafter gives the text of his demand for the surrender of the city on pain of bombardment. Gen. Shatter’s other dispatches breathe the same air of confidence and determination as shown in tfls demand on the Spanish commander. The first one made public during the day stated that his lines completely surrounded the town from the bay on the north to San Juan river on the south, leaving the city thus enveloped by a stretch of water on one side and a stretch of frowning American guns on the other. In another dispatch Oen. Shafter epitomized the strength of his position by saying: ”1 feel that I am master of the situation, and can hold the enemy for any length of time.” In another dispatch Cen. Shafter states that his demand for the surrender of Santiago la still being considered by the Spanish authorities, which indicates that the refusal of the Spanish commander to capitulate was not final. In any event, 12 o'clock on Tuesday marks the limit of Shafter’s concession, and if Santiago has not capitulated at that hour, the great siege guns now brought to the front and in position, backed by the batteries of lighter field ptftes will begin their work of destruction. Watson Will Go to Sonin. The changed naval situation will brln* no abatement in the activity of the authorities here in carrying the war directly home to Spain. There is renewed ■determination to get Commodore Watson’s eastern squadron away at the earliest moment for the double purpose of striking a blow at the coast towns of Spain and of pursuing Admiral Camara’s fleet, which has halted at the entrance of the Sues canal. Secretary Long made the official statement that the fleet would sail at the earliest possible moment, and although he did not go into details as to Its purpose It Is well understood that It will devote Its attention to the Spanish coast and to Camara. The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago relieves Admiral Sampson from surveillance of this squadron, and he can readily spare the ships Intended for the attack on the Spanish coast. Release of Hobson. The release of Hobson and the other heroe* of the Merrimac incident Is likely to be another result of the events transpiring. It may now come about either by the surrender of the city, which would Include the surrender of Hobson and other American prisoners in the city, or else by the exchange of, Hobson for Admiral Cervera or some other high ranking naval official. Until now the possibility of exchanging Hobson was slight, as this government had no Spanish prisoners of high rank to offer In his place. Now, however, they have one of the foremost admirals Of Bpaln and among the 1.300 other naVal prisoners there I are many others of dlatlngulshed rank.

Advice from France.

Paris, July g—The T»mpi Monday afternoon aaya: "The capture of Santiago de Cuba la an Irreparable blow for the Spanlarda." The paper concludes Ita article by aavlng: "Spain haa not an hour to loae to negotiate for peace."

HELP FOR DEWEY.

Troops Reach the Philippines, Stopping Km Route to Take Possession of Ladrose Islands. Washington, July s.—Admiral Dewey’s telegram to the navy department is given out as follows: Hong-Kong, July 5, Cavite, July I.—Three transports and the Charleston arrived yesterday. The Charleston captured Guata, Ladrones islands, on June 21. No resistance. Brought Spanish officers from the Sarriaon, six officers and 54 men to Manila. >n May 29 the Spanish war vessel Leyte came out of a river and surrendered to me, having exhausted ammunition and food in repelling attacks by insurgents. She had on board 52 officers and 94 men, naval and military. (Signed) "DEWEY.” The dispatch also says that the situation at Manila is satisfactory, that the troops are debarking, and that the health of the men is excellent Manila, July 1, via Hong-Kong, July 6. The United States troops on the transports City of Sydney, City of Pekin and Australia, convoyed by the United States cruiser Charleston, arrived off Cavite at five o’clock yesterday evening after an eventful voyage. On her way here the Charleston called at Guahan, the largest of the Ladrone islands, the group in the Pacific, which belonged to Spain, took possession of the whole group, made prisoners of Gov. Gen. Marina, his staff and the entire military force, and raised the stars and stripes over the ruins of Santa Cruz fort in the harbor of San Luis de la Paz. The troops are in good condition, and our only loss was Private Hutchinson, of the First Oregon, who died on the City of Sydney on June 20, and was buried at sea on June 21. London, July s.—The Hong-Kong correspondent of the Times says: The American . cruiser Charleston, with the transports, appeared off Guahan, the chief of the Ladrone islands on June 20. The Charleston fired a few shells at the Santa Cruz forts, which did not reply. The Spanish were not aware that a state of war existed.. The governor and the garrison surrendered, and the American sovereignty in the Ladrone islands was declared on June 22. Hong-Kong, July s.—The United States dispatch boat Zaflro, which arrived here early Monday morning from Cavite, with the report that the American troops arrived on June 30, reports also that Admiral Dewey, when the Zaflro left on July 1, was planning to attack Manila with the fleet and troops on July 4. Shanghai, July 6.—lt is reported here on good authority that Germany has arranged a concession for a port in the Philippine islands, ante-dating the present situation there.

BASEBALL. Two Games Are Played by the Professional Clnbs on tbe Ponrtb. Two games were played In the various cities by the clubs of the leading baseball organizations on Monday. National league: At New York—Boston, 6, 12, 0; New York, 5,7, 5; Boston, 10, 17, 0; New York, 3,6, 3. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 9, 13, 2; Louisville, 4, 10, 3; Cincinnati, 11, 14, 0; Louisville, 0,8, 4. At Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh, 9, 15, 4: St Louis, 1,4, 1; St. Louis, 12, 16, 1; Pittsburgh, 7,9, 4. At Baltimore— Baltimore, 12,14,3; Philadelphia, 5,11, 4; Baltimore, 9, 11, 1; Philadelphia, 2,8, 3. At Chicago—Cleveland, 11, 18, 0; Chicago, 2,6, 8; Chicago, 4, 13, 2; Cleveland, 3, 10, 4. At Washington—Brooklyn, 4,7, 3; 'Washington, 3,6, 1; Washington, 9, 13, 0; Brooklyn, 6,5, 2. Western league: At Detroit —Detroit 4. 6,3; Milwaukee, 2, 10, 1; Detroit, 6, 12, 5rMilwaukee, 4,7, 2. At Kansas City—Kansas City, 10, 14. 1; Omaha, 0,9, 5; Kansas City, 9, 15, 1; Omaha,!, 5, 4. At Indianapolis —Columbus, 4, 6,1; Indianapolis, 0,5, 5; Indianapolis, 7, 11, 4; Columbus, 3,4, 2. At Minneapolis—St. Paul, 5, 6 ,3; Minneapolis, 2,3, 2. At St. Paul—St. Paul, 3,9, 2; Minneapolis, 2,6, 1. Interstate league: At Mansfield —Mansfield, 3,3, 3; Youngstown, 2,6, 3; Mansfield, 5, 13, 5; Youngstown, 4,6, 2. At Toledo— Toledo, 4,7, 2; Dayton, 1,6, 1; Toledo, 9, 11, 1; Dayton, 2,5, 6. At Fort Wayne—Springfield, 3,4, 2; Fort Wayne, 1,7, 3: Springfield, 5, 10, 3; Fort Wayne, 1,7, 5. At Grand Rapids—Grand Rapids, 19,16, 3; Newcastle, 4,6, 3; Newcastle, 16, 18, 4; Grand Rapids, 8, 12, 4.

THE STRIKE STILL ON.

The Chicago Newspapers, However, Expect to Resume Publication on Wednesday. Chicago, July s.—None of Chicago’s newspapers will resume publication before Wednesday morning. The publishers had made all arrangements for resumption today with papers four pages In size, to be increased day by day as rapidly as practicable. Monday evening the president of the International Typographical union and district organizer waited on the publishers and made a strong request that publication be deferred 24 hours longer, urging as a reason that if the issue had to be met by their union now there might be trouble about observing their contract obligations with the publishers. They are very sanguine that their union will keep to its contract and not quit because of the stereotypers' strike, but wish an opportunity to canvass and discuss the matter to-day. The publishers assert that stereotypes ’ are coming into the city from various points in very gratifying numbers and are confident that they will be well equipped for Issuing papers slightly reduced in size by Wednesday morning. '

Wisconsin Socialists.

Milwaukee, July s.—The socialist labor party Instate convention Monday named a full state ticket, beaded by Henry Rlese, of North Prairie, for governor. The convention Indorsed the platform adopted by the national convention held In New York two years ago. The same convention nominated Albert Hlntz and John Moser, of Milwaukee, for congress, to represent the Fourth and Fifth congressional districts respectively.

Independence Day.

Chicago, July 5 Dispatches from all part* of the country announce a general observance of the Fourth of July. In many southern cities, notably Atlanta, Ga., Mobile, Ala., and Vicksburg, Miss., the celebrations were the first that have been held on Independence day since the close of the war of the rebellion. The annual dinner of the American eoctety In London became a Jubilation over the victory at Santiago.

Lynched.

Rlzon, Ark., July 6 -At one o’clock Monday morning a tnob took Goode Gray, a negro from the county jail here and lynched him He was one of four negroes charged wltti the murder of Bart Frederick several months ago. HU trlkl was to have begun 10-day Two of Gray’s accomplices have been lynched at different time*

Was a Resident of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, July’ s.—H. W. Danforth. acting assistant surgeon, reported among the wounded at the battle of Santiago, la a Milwaukee man. Dr. Danforth had previously served with the Cuban Insurgent army, being personal physician for almost a year to Gen. Maceo, the unfortunate leader who was killed In an ambush.

Camera's Squadron.

Port Said. July B.—The whole of Admiral Camara a squadron haa reentered the harbor. Including the tranaporta. The Spanish torpedo boat deatroyer Froeerplna and the collier San Augustine have aleo arrived.

GALE PROVES FATAL

Tornado Sweeps Hampton Beach, N. H., on the Fourth. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE IS THE RESULT. Excursion Steamer Capsizes gear Beverly, Mass., and Many Lives Are Lost—Fall of a Bridge la Ohio Kills Four. Hampton, N. H., July 5.—A tornado struck a section of Hampton Beach at 3:15 o’clock Monday, causing immense damage 7 to beach property and great loss of life.’’ Cottages were blown flat, horses were picked up bodily and dashed against buildings, vehicles carried many feet, barns unroofed, large trees snapped off at their roots, while others were torn up bodily. The tornado touched the beach at a place about half a mile north of Whitler’s hotel, and cut a swath 100 yards wide in a westerly direction, moving in rotary shape until it passed out to sea. Twenty cottages were torn down, and several small hotels completely wrecked. The greatest loss of life and injury came with the demolition of the old skating rink, near Levitt’s, a single story structure of wood, 500 by 100 feet in size. Here from 75 to 125 persons were seriously injured, an unknown number slightly wounded, and seven persona are already dead. The Victims. The list of dead on shore reported at eight o’clock was as follows; Mora, the actress, of New York, who was playing in a piece entitled "The Blowing Up of the Maine;’’ Miss Mae Prescott, Exeter;.Samuel Cammett, Exeter; William E. Karlson, Exeter. Among those believed to be fatally injured In the pavilion are Miss C. D. Pressey, Haverhill, Mass., fractured skull; J. F. Pennington, Exeter; W. H. Barber, Exeter, N. H., internal injuries. Karlaon was taken out dead, but Mora, the actress, was alive when found and died shortly after. Five Drowned. A yacht owned by Capt. Frank Mudd, of this place, was sailing off the beach and was in the path of the storm. In it were nine persons, and of these five were drowned. The drowned are; Walter, Gertrude and Ralph Hodgeson, Kennington, N. H.; Mrs. W. H. Parker, Kensington; Capt. Mudd, Hampton. Steamer Capsized. Beverly, Mass., July 6.—The small excursion steamer Surf City, with about 60 passengers on board, while half way over from Salem willows to her wharf here, a distance of about two miles, was struck by a terrific squall about six o'clock Monday night and capsized. Of those on board a large majority are believed to have been rescued by boats from both the Salem and Beverly shores, but no less than six bodies had been recovered at dark, and as it is known that many rushed into the cabin before the squall it Is thought that twice as many bodies are still confined there. As one or two of those taken ashore are in a critical condition, it appears likely that the list of dead may reach a score. The boat sank In about 15 feet of water, her hurricane deck being loosened in the gale, while all those on board were either thrown Into the water or struggled desperately to get from under the decks or out of the cabin of the boat. The steamer was seen to go down by persons on both sides of the bay and boats immediately put out to the wreck, reaching her In a lew minutes. Those in the water were quickly hauled aboard, and with the living were drawn Into the boat a number of dead, Including the bodies of two children. The scene while the work of rescue was going on was a fearful one, as over half of those on board were women, and their screams could be heard for miles. Four Killed by a Falling Bridge. Shelby, 0., July 5.—A bridge crossing the Michigan river here fell Monday afternoon with 1,000 people. Four were killed outright, and a hundred injured, some of them seriously. A pubic wedding was being celebrated on the bridge as one of the features of the celebration. Just as the ceremony had been completed the bridge went down with a crash, precipitating the people a distance of 18 feet. Those who were killed outright were: Cyrus Kuhan, of Shelby, uged 50; Mrs. Louisa Monahan, of Edison, aged 55; Ada Bloodhart, of Shelby, aged 12; Frank Keckler. of Shelby, aged 12. The panic which ensued after the bridge feiy was Indescribable, and It was Impossible to get anything like a correct list of the wounded. Many persons suffered from broken legs and arms, but very few If any of the injured are likely to die. Three Men Drowned. Hamilton, Ont., July s.—Three young men, Charles Searley, Roy Sinnet rnd Charles Williams were drowned In the bay here Sunday night during a storm. They were sailing a clinker-built yacht when it began to fill, and endeavoring to ball out, the tiller was left unguarded for a moment, and the yacht capsized. The three men and one other named Long started to swim ashore. The result was that the three were drowned, Long barely managing to reach the shore.

The Fourth In England.

London, July 5 —The fraternal sentiment evidenced here during the last few months found vent Monday throughout the United Kingdom In an unprecedented display of the stars and stripes In honor of the Fourth of July and In hearty expressions of good will everywhere. The afternoon neWspa- ' pers are unanimous In applauding the i splendid courage of the Americans before ' Santiago de Cuba, and in congratulating the United States upon the signal successes ' of its arms both in the east and west.

Will Run for Governor.

Topeka, Kan., July s.—Ex-United States Senator William A. Pfeffer, who was formerly sent to Washington by the populists of Kansas, has written a letter accepting the prohibition nomination for governor recently tendered him. Senator j Pfeffer says he will devote two months to I making a thorough canvass on the stngl* issue of prohibition.

Killed Two Men and n Woman.

Springfield, Ky.. July s.—Richard Votow, while under the Influence of liquor, ralsod a disturbance at a sanettfleationist meeting In Mercer county and was ejected. He returned with a revolver, which he emptied Into the crowd of worshipers with terrible effect. Two men named Atklneon and Hale and a woman named Campbell were killed and another woman was fatally wounded.

Revolution In Uruguay.

Montevideo, Uruguay, July 5.—A revolution has broken out In the capital. The Fourth regiment of light artillery, headed by Gen. Estevan, has mutinied. Fighting began early Monday morning and continuee as this dispatch Is sent, cloee to the city. The government has declared the city in a siege, and has called out the national guards.

In the Senate.

Washington, July s.—ln the senate Monday Senator Allen (Neb.) began his speech In opposition to Hawaiian annexation. At noon Senator Turple (Ind.) reed the declaration of independence. During the session a large number of pension bills were passed.

Americana In Rome Rejoice.

Rome, July s—The United States embassy. the United States consulate and all the American houses In the city were hung with flag* on the receipt of the news of tha victory at Santiago, and there Is great rejoicing in the American colony.