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Show Bampaon Dewey Kail All Vnrertmlnty by an Official Curia Sain Wants Good Man to Garrison Manilas Urfrium In Gas a Dawey Kejiort of Ilia Complete LrUiry to Mocrotary Long. Meats Another Fleet. Feat Fp Feeling la Manila Breaks Loose Salt Lake City, May 12. The war department has wired Governor Wells to forward Utah's soldiers to San Fran cisco at once. They will not wait for equipments but will be sent forward in citizen's clothing and without arms. Nation. These will lie supplied at San Francisvessels of ten fleet an entire co. The troops are all mustered in and That waa destroyed and hnndrcda of the can leave as soon as transportation ia enemy killed and wounded without the provided. loss of a single man or serious injury The exact time of departure has not to a single American vessel is almost yet lieen fixed and can not bo until beyond belief. And that a single en- transportation is arranged. It can gagement should give the United hardly be later than tomorrow mornStates virtual control of an empire em- ing, however, as there is every evibracing 600 islands, with a population dence that the government intends to isll told approaching 0,000,000, of cnor-mo- embark troops for the Philippine! Sunnatural wealth, and destined to day. a be prominent factor in the commerce The order for the movement of of the world ia equally miraculous. the troops is earlier than waa expected Yet such are the conditions, and they and all energies are being bent to meet challenge the admiration of the world. the emergency. Never, under any flag, waa there just The urgency of the order has been such a victory before, and the name of interpreted by some to mean that the Dewey is being linked with that of the government fears that the seat of aggreatest fighters the world ever knew. gressive warfare may be transferred to The following dispatches explain Manila by Spain, and it ia not going to themselves. They were brought to allow the fortifications to he manned Ilong Kong by the McCulloch, which by Spaniards in the event that Dewey left Manila May 4; is confronted by another fleet. Ilong Kong, May 11. Advices from Manila say that Montijo, the Spanish admiral, has been assassinated by the populace, who are looting the town. Dewey has the port blockaded, and 25,000 Insurgents have surrounded the city, cutting off all supplies of every kind. Supplies are very short, there being provisions enough to last only about two weeks wheu Dewey entered the harbor. It is presumed the Spanish governor general seized these, which brought about the riot. Neither Washington, May 11. As the facta become known Dewey's victory grows It in in importance ami magnitude. without a parallel on aea or land, and ia an achievement of American arms which reflects honor and glory on the and Fopulare Beyond the Control of the Garrison. It Because Give Hint n Chance Did Not Capture It Did Not State Will Diplomats Brilevs ths I'nltrd Extend Her Sphero Across tbs Faclfle, deWashington, May 11. The state "Ofpartment gives out the following: Chicago, May 11. A special to the ficial information has been received from Washington says: Times-lieralthat the four Spanish cruisers and of the foreign reThe representatives have three torpedo boat destroyers governments are taking an intense turned to Cadiz. disthe conflict between the United Secretary Long has received a Lon- States and Spain. They are specially patch from the naval attache at in the fate of the don, confirming the state department concerned at present and discussing the posscable that the Spanish Cape de Verde Philippines interference of by the powers. ibility fleet is at Cadiz. of consensus opinion seems to be A special from London Bays a cipher The States should conUnited the if dispatch from Cadiz reports the return that retain to torpossession of the conclude to that place of four cruisers, one in the Pacific, the islands dequered pedo boat and three torpedo boat d an powers will have no cause to us Manila, May 1. "Squadron arrived at Manila at day break this morning and immediately engaged the enemy. Destroyed the following Spanish war vessels: Uieua Christina, Castilla, Ulloa, Isle de Cuba, General Lezo, Del Duero. Correo, Velasco, Mindanao, one transport and water battery to Cavite. Squadron is uninjured and only a few men were lightly injured. Only means of telegraphing is to American consul at I shall communicate Hong Kong. with him. Dkwkt. Cavite, May 4. Long, Secretary Navy: I have taken possession of the naval station of Car tite, Philippine islands, and destroyed its fortifications; have destroyed fortifications at the bay entrance, petroling the garrison. I control the bay completely end can take the city at any time. The squadron Is in excellent health and spirits. The Spanish loss not folly kuown but very heavy. ISO killed, Including the captain of the 1 am assisting in Heine Christina. protecting the Spanish sick and wounded; 250 sick and wounded in hospital within lines. Much excitement at Manila. Will protect foreign residents. Dkwkt. The receipt of official news explodes ell theories of naval strategists, who reasoned from the completeness of the victory .that the Spanish fleet most have been taken by surprise and was annihilated before it had time to make serious resistance. This was in no sense true. When the American fleet entered the harbor the night before the engagement, the McCulloch emitted sparks from her funnel and was fired upon by the fortifications on Corregi-do- r island. A few shots were returned by the fleet until firing was ordered to cease by Dewey. The fleet, Dewey's flagship Olympia leading, proceeded up the buy, and anchored about opposite Cavite, awaiting the break of day. When daylight caine the Spanish fleet waa formed in line of battle. The Maria Christina, Castilla, Don Antonio de Ulloa, Iala de Cuba, Isla de Luzon and the Mindanao were in line of battle outside the mouth of Baker bay, while four gunboats and the torpedo boats were inside the harbor. WESTERN TROOPS FOR MANILA. ruh, Idaho. Montana and Colorado All Contribute, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 11. Utah's troops will go to Manila to do garrison dnty for Dewey. Governor Wells has so been informed by the Adjutant General of the United States army, In a telegram as follows: Referring to telegram ot May 7th stating that the two light batteries of your state would be ordered to Camp Georga II. Thomas, ChiekamaugaPark, you are informed that the two light batteries and the troops of cavalry from your state will be ordered to San Francisco. Please note change. Iloraes for the troops and for the two light batteries will be furnished in San Francisco, hut all other equipments will have to go with them. The governor replied that the troops would be reedy to go as soon as they the Spanish troops nor Admiral Dewey The batteries are can control the turbulent element were equipped. Marines from British, German and short of guns. These will probably be French warships were landed for the supplied from the Rock Island arsenaL purpose of quelling the riots and reIDAHO AND MONTANA. storing order. Each State Will Furnish Troops tor tho Philippine. Washington, May 10. The destination of Idaho's troops has been changed from the recently promulgated order. One battalion each go to Chickamauga and San Francisco. The following telegram was received by Governor Steunenberg from Senator Shoup: "Gen. Miles authorizes me to say through you to the troops at Boise that they are hooked for Manila, Tender them my congratulations and best wishes. Colorado and Montana also 10,-0- stroyera, comprising, it is alleged, a part of the Cape da Verde island fleet It waa suggested by some of the members of the war board that there waa just a possibility that the Spanish squadron might take a quick passage Into the Pacific through the Suez canal and attack Dewey at Manilla. It ia said that, contrary to the common understanding, the Suez canal is open to the warships of belligerent powers, so that if the Spanish choose to take this course they would have a long start of any pursuing fleet from oar side of the Atlantic. It is scarcely believed, however, that the Spanish are willing to take the great risk of exposing to our attack their own porta by the withdrawal of so considerable a proportion of their naval strength as would be required to overmatch Dewey. con- tribute their quote to the Philippines. Utah furnishes the only light batteries that will go to Manila. First Assistant Postmaster Genera Ileath states that friends and relatives 1 s. The McCullough Returns. Hong Kong, May 11 The McCulloch sailed from thia port for Manila at 3 o'clock yesterday, bearing important dispatches for Dewey, regarding his future actions in the Philippines. She will touch at Mira bay for additional dispatches. She is expected to return almost as soon as the trip can be made, war- ship has been asked for by the British authorities at Manila. REPAYING Manila DEWEY'S Print and Knn KINDNES. Try to Lead a Mlnad Channel. Ilong Kong, May 12. The forbearance Admiral Dewey showed in not bombarding the city after the fleet was disposed of, in response to the haughtiness of the garrisons, and his act of humanity in rescuing 150 Spanish marines and providing for 250 sick and wounded at Cavite, the priests and nuns have endeavored to entice the American fleet into a mined channel. The plot failed through Deweys Dawey Into wariness. The Island at the entrance ot the hsrbor le Corregtdor, where the McCulloch wsa fired on the nig ht preceding the battle. The buttle took place almost between Csrlte and Manila, at the entrance ot Baker Bay. The distance from Cnvlte to Manila la about seven miles 00 of soldiers in the field, in addressing letters to them, should mark plainly the company and regiment to which they belong, as by doing so the distribution of the mail will be facilitated. bnt additional news 1b expected before This applies to both the regular troops that bv freight steamers plying beand the militia volunteers. tween this port and Manila, ADMIRAL MONTUO It ia also reported that another nterfere. "Attention is also called to the fact that with the capture of the Philippines, the United States can claim the Marianne, Pelem and Corinne islands. A foreign diplomat whose opinion ia entitled to consideration, in discussing the situation, says: " European statesmen are very much gratified to note that the United States appears determined to handle the Philippine question ably and strongly. When the newspapers first asserted that only 10,000 soldiers were to be sent to reinforce Admiral Dewey and make permanent the fruits of his victory, considerable uneasiness waa felt. " 'It would be impossible to police eljyht or nine million of inhabitant! of Spain's oceanic colonies with that number of men. Under a good mili-tar- y government it would require for administrative purposes alone. The proposition to transport 30,000 soldiers to this conquest is more like a business proposition. " It may surprise some Americans to know that Dewey's victory carries with it spoils of war probably larger than was ever decided by the issue of one battle. The future value and influence of this conquest ia almost incalculable. Studying the situation as it exists, we must assume that with the fall of the Philippines the United States will claim as their due all the natural results of such a capture. By this one victory the United States acquired at least the right of disposal of the destiny of more than nine million people. Together with the Philippines go the Marianne islands and the Pelews and the Carolines. The Philippines have an area ef 114,360 square miles; the Marianne or Ladrone islands have 440 square miles, and the Pelews, or Carolines, have 1,450. Stretching eastward from the Philippines, these groups extend about 45 degrees of latitude. A little further to the north and east are the Hawailans. Should the United States then build one of the Isthmian canals, she will not only control the ocean water passage, but in the most strategic portion of the Pacific ocean she can, as it were, cross the vast expanse of the ocean upon her own stepping-stone- President McKinley has received a letter of thanks from Gomez, the Cuban general. FORTIFICATIONS AT CAVITE. |
