Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-11

3C'clock this morning en route t' San AntonIo. The uncertainty O the hour of their arrival made large public demonstration unayail able. As it was, all of those wht Ehad not retired were at the depoi and gave the boys a hearty welcome and send of The outfit were ir fine spirits. The officers-Msjol Brodie, Captains O'Neill and Nc. Clintoek, and Lieutenants Ale1an- der, Wilcox. Frantz and Patterson -are justly proud of their troops whose appearances for intelligence and gentlemanly departments excited the admiration of all. Those look ing for the wild and woolly were agreeably surprised. The noun tain lion cub presented to them by Bob Brow, of Prescott, as mascot seemed to be oujoying his trip. As the train pulled out your core spondent heard one of the boys cry out, "Just tell them that you saw us go."
 London. May 6-It is announced here today that the United States has instructed England to remove all of her subjects from the CanaTy Islands to place of safety. From the nature of the request it is be- lieved by naval officials that Samp- sons fleet will capture Porto Rico tomorrow and will then proceed to the Canaries and will attack the Spanish fleet there.
 Washington. May 6.-It was an nounced at the White House at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon that the Manila cable has not been restored. Secretary Long, who made the an nouneement this morning that it was repaired, was evidently misin- formed or else was over anxious.
 Charleston, May $, 4 p. m.-A government steamer has been dis patched to sea to ascertain the cause of heavy cannonading which has been heard of the shore. The city is greatly excited.
 Washington, May 6.-The impres- sion prevails here this afternoon that France may take advantage of tue capture of the French liner La fayette as a pretext for assisting Spain. although the seizure is strict lv legal under the blockade procla- nation and on account of the con- trsband goods forming her cargo.
 Washington, May 6.-At 10 o'clock this morning, Secretary Long re- ports no dispatch from Commodore Dewey, but says he confidently ex- poets 10 receive some news from him during the day.
 Washington, Msy6.-l2 o'clock m. The government has just been in formed that cable communication with Manila has been restored. Dewey's report is now looked for at any moment.
 Washington, May 7.-Comnodore Dewey's report of the naval engage ment at Manila has just been re- ceived. He made a complete con- quest. His fleet destroyed all of the Spanish vessels, and sIlenced all the batteries on shore, and captured the town of Manila, but his force is in- sufficient to hold the advantage gained. He cut the cable himself. Washington, May 7.-The follow ing is the full text of the official re. port received this morning by the navy department from Commodore Dewey:
 Manila. May 1, 1S9S.-The squad ron arrived at Manila at day break this morning. We immediately en- gagged the enemy, and totally de- troyed the following vessels: Cruisers Isla de Cuba, Reina Christina, Cas- tilla, Don Antonio Uils, Don Juan Austria and Velasco. Gun boats ElcaDo, General Lego and Marquis del Quedo. Armored transport Isls Mandano. The American squadron is uninjured. OnIy a few of our men were slightly injured. The Spanish loss is very heavy, but IS not known. The only means of telegraphing is through the American consul at Hong Kong. l shall communicate with him. (Signed) DEwEY,"
 (The seeming incredihility of the above report, so far as the safety of the American forces are concerned, can only be explained on the supe- riority of the American guns, as we'll as the superiority of their craftsmanship. The AmeFican squad ron evidently fought at long range, with effective results, while the aim of the Spanish was wild and range too great for them.)
 Washington, May 7.-The follow ing additional telegram has been received at the navy department this afternoon from Commodore Dewey:
 "Cavite, May Al have taken pos session of the naval station. at Cavite, Philippine Islands, and have destroyed all of it's Notifications. I have also destroyed all of their for tiications at the entrance to the bay, and have paroled the garri- sons.
 "I control the bay completely and can take the city at any time, The squadron is in excellent health and spirits.
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