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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

Admiral Simpsons squadron passed Cape IIayten yesterday but 1t not
whether Spanish West
The Spanish feet under Admiral Ce still Curacao yesterday
They bought coal, and medicines.
All the warsps Key West ordered and the
officers there indicates early and important naval movement
Scey Flying Squadron anchored off Charles
collier Sterling which had
detached coal and proceed o Key West
All the members the Cabinet resigned Sagaa will to
form Ministry Seniors uon Noret Bermeo and Xquen
another cable dispatch the Navy Department,
that Spanish will surrender
that could take Manila On May II he
the from the Caroline Islands, The Spaniards
Manila reduced hore1esh
will sail tonight the City Of Pkng from San Francisco,
Admiral
The War the which
be oncentrated thousand had
Saturday night and expected that
all would be in the Government
expedition under Captain H. Dorst
unable find the Cuban whom
and to be delivered
Fishermen OF Cuba that practically
centrados dead.
The auxiliary cruiser Yale sailed from St. Thomas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

FAMINE PRICES AT SANTIAGO-CONDI-
TION3 IN HAVANA.
Copyright 1898; The Associated Pre..)

Copyright 1898; The Associated PressD
Kingston. Jamaica, May l5-The French
cruiser Fulton, from Havana May s. ar
rived here yesterday and landed thirtyelght
refugees at the quarantine station. The Fulton
viii now proceed to Santiago de Cuba with pro-
visions for the French Consul there. who has
cahled to Kingston requesting that food be sent
to him. and announcing that famine prices pre-
vail.
The officers of the Fulton until her arrival
bore Ind been unable to obtain any definite
news of the battle Of Manila. The first bulle-
tine received in Havana from Madrid were not
ol,ovod "a be changed, and official Havana In
sisted that the honors were about even. as the
American feet had been unable to land men.
7, onDcars from, what the officers OF the Full
,or saw that the populace and soldiers at Ha-
,.apa are djshcartcned by the blockade and the
ionroba hitv OF any succOr reaching the city.
!. great American invading army Is expected
.o land I'm cuba shortly. The prices Of import
od food salt. meat. fish and -four are steadily
Mounting at Havana. but vegetables are to be
had there in plenty. and there Is no probability
y, the troops actually starving until the city
e beleaguercd from the land side
The British troopship Dilivara has arrived
here from Halifax with the Leinster Regiment
There ia no communication with Barbados,
G, Vincent. Grenada and Demerara. the cable
between ST. Vincent and st. Lucia having been
cut. as already reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
FOUR NEW MEMBERS. ANYHOW.

GULI.ON. BERMEJO. MoRET AND XIQuENA
WILL NOT BE IN THE NEXT CABINET
London. May IA dispatch 10 THE Times
from Nadia which VIII be published to-inor-
row. confirms tho Official denial at the Spanish
capital that the Cabinet changes are connected
with peace movement The Times CORE
spondcrt says
The conclusion to he drawn from the r"or-
gauization that they are seeking n penceful
solution OF the question has FOR the moment been
abandoned and the war Will be prosecuted
vigorously. There a prolonged Cabinet
council this afternoon. dealing with the crisis.
ana several points were practically settled.
Senor Sagasta though weak In henlth remains
President of the Council Of Ministers because
the Liberals arc In n majority in the Chamber,
and Il woulf b inconyenient 10 have Cabinet
chief. however distinguished who Is not chicf
of the Liberal party.
Tour Minlstcrs-Sehors Gullon Bernejo
Morot and Xlqucna-w!n retire. partly for per
sonal reasons and partly because % differences
on important policies Senor Sagasta VIII
choose the strongest Liberals he can ma. but
several - the strongest. notably Sen"r Gainazo
have lntiInaicd that they VIII not take oiAce at
present.
1T Is hoped and expected that General Correa
CNinistor OF WAR, who has valuable qual!hca-
tions for his present post. VIII remain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
No WARSHIPS AT TENERlFfE

Southampton. May l5-The British steamer
caul from Table Bay on April -, for this port,
nv way of Tcnerife. Canary Islands, arrived
horo to-day She left Tenerife on May y. and
-, that day martial law was declared on the
island
canfaIn O'Donoghue one OF the passengers
on hoard the Gaul. who is on his way to join
Tho United States Army. said there were seven
thousand troops al Tencriffe. OF which number
ono thousand are artillerymen. He added that
e,pht hundred engineers and six thousand men
were working day and night. throwing up
hr,astworks and bastions to double the strength
~, the fortifcations at all vulnerable points
The CAPTAIN said 1t would require strong fleet
% take the island. He believed the waters OF
the harbor were not mined and said that the
snon,sh soldiers are Of excellent physique and
az ene a body Of men as he had ever seen.
12OO-ton vessel loaded with ammunition.
had lust discharged her cargo as the Gaul
sailed.
There were no signs Of Spanish warships at
Teperi1A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
SCHLEY AT CHARLESTON.
FOUR SHIPS OF THE FLYING SQUADRON
ANCHORED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

FOUR SHIPS OF THE FLYING SQUADRON
ANCHORED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
TO GO ON TO KEY WEST
On Board the Flagship Brooklyn, Flying
Squadron. Off Charleston, S. c.. May 15.-The
four vessels of war, comprising the major por-
tion of the Flying Squadron, Commodore Schey.
anchored off Charleston Bar nine miles from
Charleston City at 430 o'clock this afternoon,
after having been at for three days. and
with sign OF the Spanish cruisers torpedo
boats said to be in this locality.
The pilots were dropped at Cape Henry Friday
night. and the squadron proceeded TO sea at .
10-knot squadron speed. AT sunset active battle
preparations were made. Ports were closed
with steel covers batte-hatches covered tho
main batteries of the ships loaded and men sent
to the guns. with instructions for a night watch
to be kept. With all lights ex,inguIshed the
squadron proceeded in n southeasterly direction.
Toward morning several heavy fog banks were
run Into and during Of these intervals the
collier Sterling became detached
To wait for her was partly the reason that
anchorage was made. although Commodore
Schey communicated at once with Washington
and the Navy Department. When the collier
arrives all the ships will take coal. and then
proceed 10 sea again. The only incident OF the
trip from Hampton Roads was the stopping OF
a British steamer that did not display its flag.
The Scorpion was sent after her and soon over
hauled her. She proved TO be the British steam
er Elsie with load Of phosphate rock. and
bound for Norfolk Va. She was allowed to pro-
ceed.
There were several ludicrous Incidents. en-
acted mostly at night and evidently arising
from lack OF knowledge OF the nationality of
the American ships colors or lights being
displayed On Saturday night swift mer-
chairman crossed the bows Of the Brooklyn.
Suddenly the big warship turned on her side
lights instantly every light on the merchant
man went out, and she made a evidently
expecting that she had encountered the Spanish
warsh.ps No attempt was made 10 undeceive
her and il is expected that she Will report hav-
ing seen q hostile fleet
Sunday morning a schooner on the horizon.
bearing north toward the ships. suddenly caught
sight OF the squadron. and reversing her posi-
ton disappeared from view. The feet has had
splendid weather and a smooth sea. The squad
ron has been ordered TO Key West, and sails
tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
sAGAsTA'S TROUBLED MINISTRY.
CAUSES WHICH HAVE LED TO THE CRISIS
IN MADRID.

CAUSES WHICH HAVE LED TO THE CRISIS
IN MADRID.
The spanlsh Cabinet which has just resigned
was composed follows.
President Of the Council SENIOR sAGAsTA.
Minister OF Foreign ANlirs-SeAor GULLON.
Minister ot Justce-Soior GROlZARD.
Minister OF Finance-senor PUiGCERvER.
Minister OF the Interior -Sehor CAPDEPON.
Minister Of War-General CORREA
Minister OF Marine-Admral BERMEJO.
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce and of
Public Works-Count XIQIENA.
Minister for the Co.onies-Scnor MORET
The Liberal Cabinet under Sagasta was
formed shortly after the assassination. on
August s. 1897. OF senor Canovas del Castillo
by an Italian Anarchist named COLT General
Azcarraga then Minister OF War. was first ap-
pointod President OF the Council. and for n time
the Cabine: remained unchanged. on Septem-
Der 20 1t resigned and Sagasta assumed Office
on October J. confronted by the troubles in
cuba and In the Philippine Islands. one OF
the first steps taken by Sagasta to recall
General Weylcr. then Captain General OF Cuba.
who was succeeded by General Banco. The
elections In Spain shortly before the breaking
out Of the war resulted In the return Of large
Libera, majority to the Cortes.
Diplomatic relations with the United States
were broken of on April 81 Even then there
were rumors OF trouble In the Spanish Cabinet
After the brilliant victory at Manila Of the
United States feet under Commodore Dewey
on May | the situation became more and more
strained Admiral BermeJo. the Minister Of
Marine; General COrrca. Minister OF War and
more than all. Sehor Morct. Minister for the
Colonies were repeatedly attacked In Para-
ment and out OF 1t, and ruinors Of designations
rendered or TO be rendered have been crculat-
ing for two weeks.
he dfNiculfN II IL n find m " IN
are willing To assume office under the condi-
tons which now prevail In Spain. An empty
Treasury, internal disorders and the loss OF
the Philippine Islands. Cuba and Porto Rico
are not the only problems confronting Spanish
Ministers. military dictatorship under Mar
shal Martinez de Campos has been discussed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
MANY CRAFT AT KEY WEST.
FAILURE OF THE GUssIE EXPEDITION NOT
UNANTICIPATED
IpY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

fnY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Kew West Fla May 15.-Coaling has been
completed on the warships now in this harbor
The naval station is therefore In position TO
coal promptly the big vessels Of Admiral Samp-
sons fleet or Commodore Schleys squadron.
should either put In for that purpose.
The auxiliary fleet OF yachts and tugs Is be-
Ing constantly augmented by iresh arrivals
MOSQUITO" craft that there was when the block
ade Of Havana was begun. nearly month ago.
and additional ships have been added for EN-
cheney The fleet Is formidable enough to reduce
the defences OF the city in short order when a
combined assault is once decided upon.
Advocates OF the dynamite cruiser are anx-
ious that the Vesuvius be given a chance 10
demonstrate her destructive qualities, either py
destroying mines In the harDor or Dy dropping
dynamite shells into batteries
Vessels which came in from the coast to-day
reported everything quiet from Cardenas on the
east TO Bahia Honda on the west The return
of the transport -soOp Gussie without having
landed arms for the insurgents In either Plnar
del MO or i'm Matanzas province caused no sur
nrisa The work she set out to do might nave
been done within the first few days after hos
tilities opened But now. with solid line OF
Spanish troops patrOlling the coast. there are
nn means by which q body of insurgents could
form junction with American troops and re-
ceive consignments Of ammunition.
II is still possible to take small tug and
enter one Of the many coves along the coast at
night without much danger OF discovery. But
no expedition that merits the name can land a
quantity Of arms until the American troops are
readv 10 land in numbers and stay. While the
failure OF the Gussie enterprise may be mortify-
ing the lesson 1t teaches Is valuable. An ad-
vance on Cuba must be made by American
troops independent Of the insurgents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
TROOPS WILL SAIL TONIGHT.
TO GO Of THE CITY OF PEKING. IN
COMMAND or GENERAL OTIs-THEY
SHOULD ARRIVE BY JUNE

COMMAND or GENERAL OTlS--THEY
SHOULD ARRIVE BY JUNE l.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TEE rRIBuxE1
Washington, Nav 15.-The first military force
to support Rear-Admiral Dewey on shore in the
Philippine Islands will leave the United States
tomorrow, under orders which went forward by
telegraph to-day. Major-General Elwell s. Otis
Will command the brigade. which is to consist
OF battalion Of the 14'h Regular Infantry and
the lst Regiment OF California volunteers This
force VIII start from San Francisco on the char
tered steamer City Of Peking tomorrow night.
and Is expected to arrive at Manila about the
first day Of June. The orders TO General Otis.
who is now his way to San Francisco and
scheduled 10 reach there tonight permit Of no
delay. but instruct him to place the designated
troops upon the transport and proceed with all
possible dispatch TO report TO Admiral Dewey
and occupy such position ashore that officer
may designate. and to continue TO act under the
Admirals directions until General Merritt in
person assumes command over the Philippine
Islands.
The decision to expedite the departure OF at
least portion Of the Philippine contingent was
reached at the War Department last night, with
the fun approval OF General Merritt. who was
consulted by telephone. 1t had become evil
thousand men could not he equipped and placed
upon transports for another week or ten days
and II appeared desirable that Admiral Dewey
alone should not bc compelled to hold Cavite
and thereby be prevented from further naval
operations any longer than could possibly be
avoided. The Navy Department reported that
Inc City Of Peking was practically ready 10 sail
ana requested that her departure should not be
delayed The officers Of The Army supply de-
p&ftments IN San Francisco reported that they
could place all necessary provisions and equip
ment on the vessel within thirtysix hours, so
they were Immediately directed 70 begin load
ing operations at once. dispatch was sent 10
the ordnance officer Of the Preside 10 supply
the volunteer regiment with ]. POO new magazine
rifles and 800 rounds of fixed ammunition per
gun. These are the first modern regulation
arms 10 be issued to volunteer troops
General Merritt has almost completed his
work In New-York. anG is expected to start for
San Francisco by the middle OF the week, arriv-
Ing there by the time the remaining transports
are ready His preparations have been rapidly
completed. and by the end OF the week the total
force under him Will aggregate over fourteen
thousand men, constituted as follows:
REGULARS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
sPANIARDs HARD Up FOR FOOD.
HEMMED IN ON ALL SIDEs-INsgRGENrs
GET ARMS FROM DEWEY.
Copyright; lses; The Associated Press,

Copyright; 1S9s: The Associated Pr.ss)
Hong Kong. May 15.-The United States dis
patch-boat Hugh McCulloch arrived here to-day
from Manila with dispatches for the United
States Government. She reports that the Span-
ish sunboat CallaO from the Caroline Islands.
recently entered the port Of Manila being ig-
norant Of the outbreak Of hostilites between
Spain and the United States An American
warship fred across her bows and senaicd her
TO surrender. The demand being disregarded
the American snip fred directly at the Spanish
gunboat and the latter surrendered.
The populace OF Manila is reduced TO eating
horsefesh. and the prospect OF relief seems far
distant.
The McCulloch also reports that the phil,p-
pine insurgents applied TO Rear-Admiral Dewey
Tor his approval Of an attack by them on the
city The Admiral. il appears. approved the
plan provided no eXCesses were committed
The insurgents then pleaded that they had no
arms, with the exception OF machetes. to which
the Admiral replied:
Help yourselves at the Cavite Arsenal"
The city Of Manila however. has not vet been
attacked. About five thousand Spanish troops
are guarding the road leading from Cavite to
Manila
There is no truth In the reported massacre Of
e number Of Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
REPORTS OF THE FLEETS.
SAMPSON'S FLEET OFF HAYTT.
THE SPANISH SQUADRON STILL AT
CURACAO YESTERDAY.
THE sPANIARDs BUY COAL AND PROVISIONS
IN CURACOA-CAPE HAYTIEN TALKED
OF AS AN AMERICAN BASE

= THE SPANIARDS BUY COAL AND PROVISIONS
IN CURACOA-CAPE HAYTIEN TALKED
OF AS AN AMERICAN BASE.
Copyrighted: 1895; The Associated Presa)
Cape Haytien. Hayti, May 15.-The United
States torpedo-bo Porter and the storeship
Supply, which have been here waiting orders,
have sailed TO Join Admiral SIMPSONS squad
ron.
The squadron passed Cape Haytien to-day. II
is uncertain whether 1t will turn southwark to
meet the Spanish fleet go first to Key West
1T Is expected that this place may be used -
a base Of supplies for the fleet.
No news OF the reported capture OF the auxil-
iary cruiser Yale. formerly the American Line
steamer Paris has been received here. and the
report is discredited
Curacao, May 15-The Spanish cruisers Maria
Teresa, Vizcaya, Almlrante Oquendo and Girls
tobal Colon and the torpedo-boat destroyers
Puton and Terror, which arrived of the harbor
yesterday morning are still here.
Only the Maria Teresa and Vizcaya were ad-
mitted to .he port They have bought coal.
provisions and medicines and still remain In the
harbor The other warships outside walt
ing.
The statement that the torpedo boat destroyer
Terror is with the squadron of Admiral Cervers
conflicts with previous statements that the ves-
sci had been definitely located at Martinique.
where she was being docked for repairs Proba-
bly, the Curacao dispatch should read "Furor'
instead of Terror"
Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. May 1a-
All OF the wounded OF the United States feet
doing we'll
There has been firing by the American
warships since the bombardment OF the forts
at San Juan de Porto Rico.
The cable connecting san Juan de Porto Rico
with the outside world has been cut at ST. Louia
The Spanish torpedo-gunboat Terror is being
docked at Fort de France. Martinique
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS.
SAGASTA STILL TO LEAD.
NOTHING DEFINITE DECIDED AS TO A
NEW MINISTRY
DENIAL THAT THE CHANGE WILL RESULT
IN PEACE POIICY-OTHER NEWS
FROM SPAIN,S CAPITAL


FROM SPANS CAPITAL.
Madrid, May 15-All the members OF the Span
!sh Cabinet have resigned. Sehor Sagasta VIII
communicate the situation tonight to the Queen
Regent. who will ntrust to him the task OF
forming a Ministry
1t is officially denied that the Cabinet changes
are connected with peace movement On the
contrary, It is declared, Premier Sagasta's Min
istry when the new Cabinet is formed VIII con-
tinue to prosecute the war with the full re-
sources OF the country.
II p. m-The Cabinet Council this evening
terminated at 9:3C A Minister declared In an
interview that nothing definite had been decided
on as 10 changes in the Cabinet pending con-
ference between the Queen Regent and Sehor
Sagasta.
The official Correspondence" publishes
note as TO Cuban affairs which Is much COM
mented on II asserts that affairs In Cuba wear
a more reassurlng aspect. that the submission
Of numerous insurgents Is expected. and that
the Spanish negotiations with the principal IN
surgeon, chiefs offer possibilities OF success
The Madrid press and people are elated over
the alleged smartness OF Admiral CerVera III
sending Admiral Villamil TO Martinique thirty
six hours after the former was we'll on MS way
toward Havana While II was supposed tha'
Villamil was scouting ahead he was reahy 'he
squadron's rear guard. the Spaniards thus gam
ing invaluable time.
Senior Gullon in reply TO a newspaper repre-
sentative said the Americans were blame"or'hy
for bombarding towns without giving notice
and added that the Government would address
a note TO the Powers on the subject.
with reference TO the speech of Joseph Cham-
herlain the British Secretary Of state Tor the
Colonies at Birmingham on Friday night, Sehor
Guon said Il had real Importance not
only FOR Spain, but for the future or Europe.
He declared also that Red Book would De
presented to the Chamber next Wednesday, III
which the Governmer: declares the blockade or
Cuba Ineffective. and expresses the nope thd'
the Powers IN Europe and America VIII refuse
to recognize IT,"
II 80 p. MT !s now believed that only Ad-
mlral Rcrmejo. Minister OF Marine. ana count
Xiquera Minister Of Public Works VIII quit
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
WHAT'S UP AT KEY WEST? d?
EVIDENT PREPARATIONS FOR AN IN
PORTANT MOVE.
TALK OF THREE sQUADRONs. ONE OF
WHICH IS HOSTILE. RACING TOWARD
THAT PLACE-INCREASED VIC


w ny II I'D itOSllisF, kAAlNI lOM ARD
THAT PLACE-INCREAsED VIC
LANCE ALL AROUND.
Key West. Fla. May 15-This has been a
Sunday OF unusual activity here, and It Is ap-
parent that important strategic movement Is
being planned. Commodore Watson arrived on
the gunboat Dolphin from the blockading fleet
Off Havana: orders came thick and fast from
Washington. and the Naval Station authorities
were instructed TO make quick preparations 10
coal the big ships. II ~ thought that there will
be no occasion 20 begin coalng before Tuesday
or Wednesday, although It would not be surpris-
Ing II the work were TO begin tonight or to-
morrow.
The ships already In the harbor have been or
dcrod to get up steam without delay, but the
officers say they are ignorant Of what this may
indicate. The announcement from the north or
the coming Of the Flying Squadron strengthens
the theory held here that united movement OF
some kind is contemplated.
The chief factor in the situation is the where
abouts of the spanish fleet. understood TO be Off
the Venezuelan coast II is conceded by naval
men that were Cervera's squadron TO meet the
detached blockading squadron off Cuba while
Admiral SIMPSONS ships were coaling here a
disastrous blow might be inflicted: and It is be-
lieved the plan under consideration is to
obviate any such possibility.
Extraordinary precautions are being taken for
the protection OF Key West Harbor, although
the rumor lately circulated here that the Span
sh fleet Is heading this way is secuted by Off
cials
Later advices received here are 70 the effect
that three squadrons, one OF which Is hostile,
are racing toward Key West. each under full
sail. in order to be first at the goal. II is felt
that a decisive naval battle is impending, and 1t
IS question whether the two American fleets
will be able to effect juncture to engage the
Spanish warshlps.
Several new orders have been issued effecting
more complete protection for Key West Harbor.
Extra guards and watchmen have been placed
about the naval station and storehouse. and
only Government employees are permitted TO ap-
proach the Government dock. The harbor Is al
most always crowded with light vessels. and the
storehouses are filled with provisions and am
muntion for the fleet. go that a sudden attack
by the Spaniards could wreak incalculable dam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
THE TERROR DISABLED.

SPANISH TORPEDO BOAT REPORTED AT FORT
DE Francois 1T RUsE?
Washington, May l5.-Secretary Long was AZ
the Navy Department several umes To-Day
and in addition to the dispatch from Admiral
Dewey. he has authorized the publication OF tho
statement that the torpedo boat Terror. belong
ing TO the Spanish fleet. was disabled at Fort
de France Martinique. The dispatch is as fol-
lows:
Spanish torpedo-boat Terror disabled at Fort
de France, Martinique"
There a disposition among some OF those
who saw this statement TO regard IL with sus-
p.cion, suggesting that the report or disability
was intended simply as a blind, and that the
Spanish Government had caused II 70 be spread
so that no complaint could be made to France
on account OF the stay Of the boat at a neutral
port None Of TIE officials, however. would ex-
press themselves on the subject.