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Show Y CHANGE S'S W S1ID IIS HI I I mertainty hy an Ofli ial CouUle Ak'lory Ktjiort of to Ne rotary Gong;. Depy Intla A11 His Washington, May 11. As the facts lieeome known Deweys victory grow'-- , It is in impot tunce and magnitude. without a parallel on a or land, and is an achievement of Ameruan arms which reflects honor and glory on the Nation. That an entire fleet of ten vessels was destroyed and hundreds of the enemy killed and wounded without the los s of a single man or serious injury to a single American vesstl is almost beyond belief. And that a single Engagement should give the United States virtual eoutrol of an empire embracing GOO islands, with a population nil told approaching 0,000,000, of enormous natural wealth, and destined to be a prominent factor in the commerce of the world is equally miraculous. Yet such are the conditions, and they challenge the admiration of the world. Never, under any flag, was there just such a victory before, and the name of Dewey is being linked with that of the greatest lighters the world ever knew. The following dispatches explain themselves. They were brought to Ilong Kong by the McCulloch, which left Manila May 4; 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, Uiloa, Isle do Cuba, General Lezo, Del Duero. Correo, Velasco, Mindanao, one transport and water battery to Cavite. Squadron is uninjured and onljr a few men were slightly injured. Only means of telegraphing is to American consul at I shall communicate Ilong Kong. with him. Dewey. Cavite, May 4. Long, Secretary Navy: 1 have taken possession of the naval station of Cavite, Philippine islands, and destroyed its fortifications; have destroyed fortifications at the bay entrance, patrol-ln- g the garrison. I control the bay completely and can take the city at any time. The squadron is in excellent. health and spirits. The Spanish loss not fully known hut very heavy. 150 killed, including the captain of the Relna Christina. I am assisting in protecting the Spanish sick and wounded; 250 sick and wounded in hospital within lines. Much sxcitement at Manila. Will protect foreign residents. Dewey. The receipt of official news explodes all theories of naval strategists, who reasoned from the completeness of the victory that the Spanish fleet must have been taken by surprise and was annihilated beforo it had time to make serious resistance. This was in no sense true. When the American fleet eutered the harbor the night before the engagement, the McCulloch emitted sparks from her funnel and was tired 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 Olvtupia leading, proceeded up the bay. and anchored about opposite Cnvitt, awaiting the break of day. When daylight came the Spanish fleet was formed in line of battle. The Maria Christina, Castilla, Don Antonio de Uiloa, Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon and the Mindanao were in line of bat- tie outside the mouth of Baker bay, while four gunboats and the torpedo boats were inside the harbor. Cxitle S.im Manila Wnt4 Good lcfpnt In Men C to (iarrison ,ie Dewey fleets Another Fleet. Salt Lake City, May 12. The war department has wired Governor Wells to forward Utahs sol liars to San Fran cisco at once. They will not wait for equipments but will be sent forward in citizens clothing and without arms. These will he supplied at San Francisco. The troops are all mustered in and can leave as soon as transportation is provided. The exact time of departure has not yet been fixed and can not be until transportation is arranged. It can liardly be later than tomorrow morning, however, as there is every evi-d- t Pent Tp Feeling In Manila Breaks I.ooso and Populace lie) ond the Control of the Garrison. Hong Kong, May 11. Advices from Manila say that Montijo, the Spanish admiral, has been assassinated by the populace, uho 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 onlj; about two weeks when Dewey entered the harbor. It is presumed the Spanish governor general seized these, which brought about the riot. Neither ot Capture It Because Sampson Did It Bid ot Give Dim a Chaiue ill Invade Cuba ow. Washington, May 11. The state department gives out the following: Official information has been received that the four Spanish cruisers and three torpedo boat destroyers have returned to Cadiz. Secretary Long has received a dispatch from the naval attache at London, confirming the state department cable that the Spanish Cape de Verde fleet is at Cadiz. A special from London says a cipher dispatch from Cadiz reports the return to that place of four cruisers, one torpedo boat and three torpedo boat de- - nee that the government intends to embark troops for the Philippines Sun- day. The order for the movement of the troops is earlier than was expected and all energies are being bent to meet the emergency. The urgency of the order has been interpreted by some to mean that the government fears that the seat of aggressive warfare may be transferred to Manila by Spain, and it is not going to allow the fortifications to be manned by Spaniards in the event that Dewey is confronted by another fleet. special to the Washington says: The representatives of the foreign governments are taking an intense interests the conflict between the United States and Spain. They are specially concerned at present in the fate of the Philippines and discussiug the possibility of interference by the powers. Chicago, May Tiraes-lleral- d A The consensus of opinion seems to be that if the United States should conclude to retain possession of the conquered islands in the Pacific, the European powers will have no cause to 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. foreign diplomat whose opinion is entitled to consideration, in discussing the situation, says: are very European statesmen 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 was felt. It would be impossible to police eiht or nine million of inhabitants of Spains oceanic colonies with that number of men. Under a good military 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 Deweys 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 is 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 Utah, Idaho. Montana and Colorado All Contribute. Salt Lake City, Utah. May 11. Utah's troops will go to Manila to do garrison duty for Dewey. Governor Wells has so been informed by the Adjutant General of the United States army, in a telegram as follows: Deferring to telegram of May 7th stating that the two light batteries of your state would be ordered to Camp George IT. Thomas, Chickamauga Park, 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. Horses for the troops and for the two light batteries will be furnished in San Francisco, but all other equipments will have to go with them. The governor replied that the troops would be ready 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 Dock Island arsenal. purpose of quelling the riots and reIDAHO AND MONTANA. storing order. Each State Will Furnish Troops for the Philippines. 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 received was by Governor telegram from Senator Shoup: Steunenberg Gen. Miles authorizes me to say through you to the troops at Boise that they are booked for Manila, Tender them my congratulations and best wishes. Colorado and Montana also contribute their quota to the Philippines. 10.-0- stroyers, comprising, it is alleged, a part of the Cape de Verde island fleet. It was suggested hy some of the members of the war board that there was just a possibility that the Spanish squadron might take a quick passage into the Pacific through the Suez canal and attack Dewey at Manilia. It is 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 our 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 ports by the withdrawal of so considerable a proportion of their naval strength as would be required to overmatch Dewey. bat-t- e fy First Assistant Postmaster General Heath states that friends and relatives 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. This applies to both the regular troops and the militia volunteers. jpv .ip ADMIRAL MONTIJO REPAYING Manila DEWEYS s. The McCullough Returns. Hong Kong, May 11 The McCulloch sailed from this port for Manila at 3 oclock yesterday, bearing important dispatches for Dewey, regarding his future actions in the Philippines. She will touch at Mirs bay for additional She is expected to return dispatches. almost as soon as the trip can be made, but additional news is expected before that bv freight steamers plying between this port and Manila, KINDNES. Priests and Nuns Try to Dewey Into a Mined Channel. Dead Hong Koug, 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 wariness. President McKinley has received a letter of thanks from Gomez, the Cuban general. 00 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 of 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 Hawaiians. 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- It is also reported that another warship has been asked for by the British authorities at Manila. The Island at the entrance of the harbor Is Corregtdor, where the McCulloch was fired on the night preceding the battle. The battle took place almost between and Manila, at the entrance of Baker Ba. The distance from Came to Manila is about seven mile 11. from A WESTERN TROOPS FOR MANILA. Utah furnishes the only light ries that will go to Manila. Diplomats Believe the Vnited States Will Extend Her Sphere Across the Pacific. FORTIFICATIONS AT CAVITE. |