The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
.BATTLETO-DAY
III THE SPANISH FLEET DOES NOT
run AWAY FROM OUR SHIPS.
Admiral Dewey's Squadron Sighted
on the Coast of the Philip
pines This Morning.
SPANISH FLEET At MANILA
DID NOT SAIL TO MEET THE ENEMY
ON THE HIGH SEAS.
Remained Under shelter in the Bay
in Order to Have Protection
of shore Batteries.
CAPITAL WELL FORTIFIED
AND MAN OFFER A STRONG RESIST
ANCE 10 THE AMERICAN TARs.
Dispatchc Censorized aud Cable
itics in Control of Spaniards.

LONDON, April so.-A dispatch from
Hong Kong, dated to-day, says: 1t is denied
that the Spanish fleet has left Manila TO
meet the American squadron. On the con-
trary, it is asserted that the Spanish war
ships will remain in Manila bay to assist
the forts.
1t Is reported from Manila that the Amer
lean war ships have been sighted off Boil
mao, where the rebellion broke out last
February, but the weather has been too
stormy for the fleet to communicate with
the rebels.
The insurgent chief Aguinaido is coming
to Hong Kong from Singapore. 1t is al
legged he absconded with a half million dol
lars paid by the Spanish government for
the other insurgent leaders All Manila tel
egrams are censorized and mail communi-
cation with Hong Kong has been suspended
The Daily Mail says this morning: I'VE
have private information that the strength
much underrated and that nc bombardment
can be attempted by the American COM
manders with much chance of success. The
entrance to Manila bay is mined, and ten
inch guns have been mounted.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Hong
Kong, dated Friday. says: War news, is
scarce. Nothing has been heard of the
American fleet or from Manila. Commodore
Dewey considers that his DUTY will be done
when the Spanish fleet is captured and safe
ty has been secured for American trading
vessels. Eleven of these vessels are over
due, and the Americans feel exceedingly
anxious. The formation of the provisional
government at Manila will be announced at
the discretion of United States Consul Will
liams.
''It is believed that there are not many
Spanish troops at Manila. They have gone
into the interior. The American fleet car
ries in all 1000 officers and men. The Con-
cord is expected to return here for dis
patches on Wednesday.
"A few weeks ago. before the HongKong
the interior in his provisional government,
applied for an Injunction to restrain Aguin-
aldo (the insurgent LEADER from parting
with 500 900 that had been remitted here by
the Spanish government for distribution
among the leaders of the late insurrection.
Other members of the council propose is
suing disclaimer against Attachio's action
and expressing confidence in Aguinaldo. lie
and his colleagues have devised plan of
going to Manila i'll their own vessel, and
have a large supply of ammunition and
arms. Many letters have been sent here
from Manila opened"
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Singa-
pore says. Commodore Dewey was ac-
companied by Jose AIexandrino, a promi-
nent officer under Aguinaldo. Alexandrino
has a magical influence in the Philippines
and will head the popular movement to
throw off the Spanish rule.
naval battle is expected TO occur to-day
tlsriday) in Manila bay. H. NJ S. Bonaven-
ture has sailed, presumably for Manila.