The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-08

dSy declared that If Admiral Cervera had
succeeded in escaping the Spaniards would
nave. sued Tor peace. But, he said. in view
OF the destruction of the Spanish fleet. the
war must be continued. lest Spain be ac-
cused OF cowardice or fear. Dispatches re-
oeived here from official sources at Havana
announce that there is an enthusiastic de-
sire there 10 continue the war.
Another Cabinet minister is quoted in an
interview as saying that the present govern
ment of Spain will devote itself solely TO the
defense OF the Spanish coasts, and that ii
negotiations for peace must be opened they
will have to be conducted by another gov
The Cabinet is of the opinion that the
fleet of Admiral Camara should continue its
voyage to the Philippine islands
ne govern ant has received a telegram
from Admira ervera announcing the death
of Admiral V. ANIL who was in command
81 the Spanish torpedo boat squadron at
Santiago de Cuba, and the suicide of Capt.
ria Teresa.
the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba was
commenced. The Spanish batteries are SAID
10 be replying vigorously.
La Correspondence de Espana pretends
to have news that the Spaniards have been
victorious in sortie from Santiago de
Cuba. in which they broke the American
lines and killed fiftyeight American off,
GERS, including five generals. Senior Romero
Gironi, the minister of colonies upon leav-
ing the Cabinet council tonight said the
government had received no news of any
scrtie.
The Spanish version of the sinking of the
war ship Alfonso XII is that she was chased
by three American war ships while attempt
ing to enter the port of Mariel and that
her commander purposely ran her ashore
IN order TO prevent capture. The official
reports that the Americans fired six hum
dred shells at the Alfonso XII and that the
ship is complete loss. 1t is further stated
that the crew Of the cruiser and part of
the cargo" were saved.
Al dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says
80 fof the sailors who belonged to Admiral
Cervera's squadron have reached Santiago
1t is officially announced that the San
tiago cable has been cut. Duke Aldomo-
dovar de Rio, foreign minister declined to
say anything this evening with reference
to the rumors of peace negotiations.
Captain Aunon, minister of ma>-sle, said
that Admiral Camara was in the Suez canal,
but the admiral himself did not know his
future movements. Regarding the reported
sortie from Santiago Captain Aunon said he
thought 1t possible, but he had no news on
the subject. The ArchducheSS Elizabeth
started for France this evening.
The loss o. the fleet has caused the great
est feeling in the principal Spanish ports
where the families of the Inflated men
side. The relatives are besieging the gov
eminent for news. and as a result the gov
eminent has asked France and Austria to
apply to Washington for a list of the pris-
oners. The provincial press is quite as
bitter as are the Madrid papers in de-
nouncing the Ministry. 1t is rumored that
General Weyler will be prosecuted because
of his violent attacks on the government,
upOIl 1ClCldl anu NICItid i aug
So far as can be ascertained most of the
ministers favorable to peace if they
could be certain IT would not entail domestic
disturbances or revolution. This is why
they decline to say anything, although no
doubt the subject has been fully discussed
in the council, and it is alleged that the
government is ready to accept the independ-
ence of both the Philippines and Cuba and
an American occupatio of Porto Rico as
guarantee of indemnity. 1t is believed that
the most resolute opponent of peace in the
Cabinet is Captain Aunon, minister Of ma
Tine.