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WAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

1t Is reported in London that American troops
have arrived at Manila.
1t was reported TO the State Department tnat
the Spanish Cadz feet had passed Giorai-
tar Naval officials do not believe that 1t
Will either cross the Atlantic or go to attack
Admiral Dewey at Manila.
II Is rumored in Madrid that Admiral Camara $
fleet divided after leaving Cadz, one squad
ron turning east bound for the Philippines
and the other continuing west to attack the
cities on the Atlantic coast.
DISPATCHES from Manila state that the inSur-
gents have won many victories ana nave
captured several Of the garrlsoDs IN the
outskirts of the city Thousands or native
troops have deserted and Joined the msur-
gents
Cantaln-General August. Of the Philippines
has sent a message TO the Madrid Govern
ment saying that the situation is becoming
more serious day by day, and appealing ior
aid from the Peninsula.
General Miles returned TO Washington FOR con-
sultation with the President and secretary
Alrer. In an interview he talked about the
condition of the troops nj Tampa ana the
military plans Of the campaign.
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Ing In every direction. The Spanards were IN
formed Of the insurgents intention to capture
two magazines outside the fortiAcations a.
Malate and Santa Mesa. southwark and west
ward OF the city. Therefore. they concentrated
their forces for a supreme effort in their defence
and bombarded the jungle all night long.
INSURGENTS CAPTURE TWO TOWNS.
In the mean time the insurgents captured
Malabon and Caloocan. IN the northern suburos.
The Spaniards were thus outwitted outgener-
allied and harassed to death
On the previous night. owing TO a misunder-
standing, a squad of Spanish arterymen stam-
peded from Malate into Manila, causing i'm
mense CONSERVATION. 1t being believed that tho
insurgents were Gtormng the city.
A Spanish officer commanding outpost AZ
San Juan left his men In charge Of a sergeant.
came to town and found helplessly drunk.
IT is reported that he has been sentenced TO
death.
a 6-inch gun at Malatc while being fired into
the woods over the Spaniards heads fred shot
which struck tree and killed several Spaniar1s.
In the northern sections the insurgents have
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IN CONSTANT FEAR OF ATTACK.

Manila, June 8 via Hong Kong. June IL
There is Intermittent firing on the outskirts
Of the city in al directions. The spaniards
are utterly exhausted by hunger. sleeplessness
and incessant alarms They have no informa-
tion regarding the enemy's movements until
suddenly attacked
In the mean time they are in constant dread
OF the populace rising UP and attacking them
IN the rear Besides this. in every sklrmish
directly the retreat begins the native troops
desert.
The insurgents avoid disturbing the non
combatants. and English women and children
arc living peaceably and unhurt in the zone o'
hostnities. They find {, unnecessary 10 mi
crate.
Tonight almost all Of the Spanish civilians
are inside the citadel; the troops are manning
tho walls. and tho an,ediluvian cannon and
cunboats arc guarding the river.
Admiral Dewey has consented that Spanish
merchant steamers should remove the non
combatants The insurgents exchange signals
with the Americans day and night. while the
Standards continue shooting at shadows. con-
structins works which they admit Will be un-
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SAILING OF CAMARA'S FLEET.
ONE RUMOR HEADS IT FOR BOSTON; An
OTHER. FOR THE PHILIPPINES.

Madrid June 17.-Great secrecy Is maintained
here In regard 20 the destination OK Admiral
Camara's fleet
Before the departure Of the warships faS
of honor embroidered by the women OF Cadi2'
presented 10 the officers Of the cruiser
Carlos v 1t was solemn ceremony. The nag
was blessed by a priest on the deck OF the
vessel and the Minister of Marine made
patriotic speech.
Captain Aunon subsequently, held a council or
war with the commanders OF all the ships OF the
squadron on board the battle-ship Pelavo. After
the departure OF Admiral Camara he sent the
following message to Premier Sagasta:
The Reserve Squadron and the troops OF the
Expedtionary Corps. CT leaving Spanish waters
send greetings to the Government and the
Fathorland and affirm their desire 10 fight for
them"
The Minister Of Marine also telegraphed to the
Queen Regent enthusiastic greetings from the
souadron and the announcement Of the deter
mination to "ngnt to the last for the natonai
honor"
He sent a message to the Premier saying that
he was very much satisfied with the conditloh
OF the squadron of Admiral Camara
There are several rumors in circulation as 10
the destination Of Admiral Camaras neet oh'
has Il that the Spanish warships are now heau-
ing for Boston. Mass. with the intention OF
bornbardng New England coast towns. and an
other report sets forth that the feet ls golnG
to the Philippines.
It is asserted that n third squadron OF war
ships is to be formed Immediately by captain
Aunon. who has gone to Cartagena to be COM
posed Of the Cardenal Cisneros. Lepanto. Alfonso
XIII and other cruisers. Cadiz Is 10 Do the rem
devious Of this squadron
Ia M 0DttmlSm
circles over the departure Of Canaras S meet
II Is said in Madrid that II consists or over
twenty ships. including auxiliary cruisers and
II is added that It has an enormous quantity or
war material on board. including a mysterious
new explosive. II is also whispered that the
SQUADRON. when at sea. is 10 he divided and 10
proceed to different destinations.
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SPANISH REPORT ADMITS LOSSES

Havana, June 1.-THE following is Spanish
renort ot the bombardment Of Santiago de
Cuba:
"On June 10. ct a m. fire was opened upon
the coast batteries Of Santiago de Cuba by four
American battle-shlps. two ironclad cruisers
ard nrotected cruiser. while one yacht opened
nre opnoslte Aguadoaes Beach The cannonade
WAS violent and fearful. and lasted one hour
and n half
THE Americans fired over one thousand pro-
,ectiles. and temporarily disabled TWO Hontoria
cannon at La Zocapa, covering them with earth'
The parapet was destroyed by shell. one can
non ~ MORO Castle was damaged by the
American projectiles. All the damages were
repaired to-day.
.Thc Americans suffered severe damage
sheus from the SPANISH batteries were clearly
seen 70 fall on the American shps' "h'C" "eie
approximatsly two miles on.
The Spanish losses at the Morro were one
artillery corporal killed and one second lieu
tenant Juan Arbol; eight soldiers ana TWO
sailors Of the watch service wounded
AT the Zocapa Battery two artillery sailors
wore killed and Second Lieutenant Ricaru
Drusouita. az the navy and six soldiers were
wounded
''The Spanish ships were unharn1eu
General Linares eulogzes the Dehavlor o., o,
tho troops and Captain General Blanco VIII
reward several officers and soldiers WOUNDED
to-day and in the engagement OF June D. he
will also recommend for special reward Coione1
Ordonez OF the artillery.
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united near Pasig on the Paslg River. driving
the Spanish gunboats down the river. Ihere
were few casualties.
The zone Of the hostlities IS magninceh' ue-
fensive country. thickly wooded, haVlhe al VI"
limited number OF natural amouscades ana III
Vulnerable blockhouses and trenches. Ans aver
age army could easily defy ten times It's num-
ber
on all sides can be seen the Spaniards retiring
removing tho soldiers effects and dismanulns
the barracks prematurey. evidently anticipating
defeat as matter OF course. The soldiers are
brave and desperate and hate TO retreat but
they are hopelessy incompetent and shamefuy
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THE SANTIAGO EAPEDIIION
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS EXPECT NEWS
FROM IT TOMORROW.

yasbinrton June 17.-No news Is expected
,ror, ,ho oxnedit,on 70 Santiago before Sunday.
That statement was made at the Navy Depai
r,o,, today and was based on accurate
,rovla1pe NJ the course adopted by the trans
nor,s and the rate Of speed at which they are
travelling The naval officials are still conn.,
dent that the vessels have taken the easteriy
course by way OF Cape MaysL Tney shou'o
have rounded that point by this time. The fix-
ing on Sunday as the day when news might De
avnected il supposed to have been brought
ahout from the consideration that II will take
nrobably two days 10 land the troops and their
heavy equipments.
The War Department has been working siren
uously 10 establish communication over the
French cable between Hayti and the point near
Santiago where the marines are now encampeo.
General Greely chief signal officer. Is drectv
In charge Of this work. and Is acting through
Iieutenant- Colonel Allen. Of the Signal Corps
who is aboard the cable steamer Mancei' "n'c"
has heen chartered by the War Department for
the purpose OF making and breaking caoie con-
nections to suit naval and military necessities;
The Navy is not concerned with this work ana
ali the operations looking TO the renewal Oh
broken circuits are in charge of the Army.
The Mancel was yesterday at cape hayNen
With everything prepared for the start, when
trouble was found with her clearance papers;
As soon as the fact was reported mere gene. .i a,
Greely induced the State Department TO sena
instructions TO Minister Powell, at Port-au-
Prince to use his good offices with the haytiah
Government 10 facilitate the departure OF the
shin II is believed that this has now oeen ac-
conpllshed and that the Mancel is elther IN
Guantanamo Bay close 10 that place. AZ
soon as cable communication is restored IL WIZ
ha oDerated by the French Gable Company itseIl.
the only restriction imposed by the United
states being the establishment OF censorship
at Camp McCalla similar to that so successfuiIy
onerated Mt Key West and Tampa. Thus the
line will be open TO commercial business, al
though military and naval messages VIII have
tho
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HOW NAVAL OFFICIALS REGARD THE
SAILING or SPANS CADlH FLEET
my rEfrGRApn TO THE ThInuNE' ]


Washington June 1.-THE hnaf passage or
the Cadz squadron into tho Mediterranean.
which was officially reported by the American
Consul at Gibraltar today. Is looked upon by
naval officials with mingled amusement and
pity. The apparent effort Of the Spaniards TO
create an impression that this large squadron
s bound for the Philippines. after months OF
tr,buiation In which It's commandment -chier.
the valorous Admiral Camara. has not ceased
70 threaten the Atlantis Coast OF the United
States and the reinforcement Of his colleague
Ceryera. nnds no believers now that 1t IS ad-
rnittedlv seeking safety at Cartagena 10 await
further orders
OF IFS fifteen vessels, only two possess more
than insignificant formidability, and they could
scarcely afford protection TO the remaining thlr-
teen from any flying squadron the United states
might choose to order TO the Spanish coast.
Whether the rumors which have crept into the
papers in the last week intlmatng that hall a
dozen OF the speedlest American cruisers might
ne sent TO menace Cadlz have had the effect Of
setting Camara's marine cortese In motion
toward a safer rendezvous is the subject Of con-
s,derahle speculation on the part Of the Naval
War Roard but that its eventual destination.
&c fns,nuatingly advertised. Is Spains late CO.
lonial possessions In the Pacific has not FOR
moment received serious thought.
THE VESSELS OF TIE FLEET.
The telegram which came to the State De-
nertment this afternoon from Consul Carroll at
Gibraltar Is follows:
Tho Carlos Quinte, the Pelayo. the Rapido
,he patriotn the Audaz. the Osado, the Pros
norina the Ciiralda. the PrelaJo, the Colon twlth
Tho Minister on boardD. the Alfonso Doce the
Copadonga the Antonio Lopez. the lsla Panay.
d. r2uenos Ayres and the san Francisco left
Cadlz Yesterday. First eleven passed the hock,
hound for Cartagena for orders; last three
troops on board
The names OF several vessels OF the Feet are
rr,ar,iliar TO the American naval experts, who
know. however. that the strange names are at
,oohad IN merchant vessels which have been
odded 10 the service in the last few weeks ana
oro practically negligible as war units. being
loss nowerful for offensive and defensive pur-
noses than several OF the extemporized auxil-
,ories which now constitute the mosquito fleet
,atrolline the coast between Maine and North
Carolina.
SPANS BEST FIGHTING SHIP
The flagship Carlos Quinte carried on the
oe,o,ol naval lists as the armored cruiser En-
narodor Carlos V, Is far away the finest and
,,ost nowerful vessel in the Spanish Navy II the
c,sniards have been able TO put her In fair con-
d,tion and have learned how to operate her.
I.xceut thc battle ship Pelayo. she Is the larg-
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manded the withdrawal of the troops from the

manded the withdrawal Of the troops from the
field.
1t is reported that Rear-A6miral Dewey is un-
able 70 restrain the insurgents. but their con-
duct is satisfactory. There is no necessity Tor
Interference and excesses Whatever nave
been committed. This is partly due TO the
merely nominal assistance furnished the IN
surgents. The latter proposed to form re-
public under Anglo-American tutelaSe, ana
threatened to visit with severe penalties the
Insurgents who have become turncoats. espe-
cally in the Of Paterno, prominent
native protege Of the Spaniards.
There was desultory firing to-day IN every
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cpaNISH POWER CRUMBLING.
INSURGENTS NEAR MANILA.
.,,c1-sTr RESIGNS HIS MILITARY COM
v.ND AND PREPARES FOR A SIEGE.

Manila. June 6, Via Hong Kong June IL
e.orish rover is crumbling in the Philippine
,,o,ds General Pena and thousand Span
~ soldiers have surrendered at Santa Cruz.
.,r,uar srrrenders have taken place at Laguna
"a at Pampanga, and in each case hardly any
bccy was killed.
The Captaia-General has held a council Of
,,o- AT which It was proposed to surrender. be-
oorse resistance Is clearly useless. and a de-
,,orable expenditure Of blood and heroic ef-
sor,s would be rendered futile by lack Of train
,ry insufficient supplies and the smallness OF
the force.
The council was furious at this humiliation
Nc mere natives" and Captain General August
,.siered MS military command and was super
..sed bv his second in command, who counter
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To DECLARE INDEPENDENCE.

Manila June 13. via Hons Kong June L.
Aeuinaldo the lnsurgent leader. has issued
,roc,amatjon calling up the natives to assemble
q, covite or. June u. and inviting the Ameri-
.. H.. ,resa,t at the ceremony OF declara-
ton Of independence
,rcessant diminishing goes on In the vicinity
., Malabar. Santa Masa and Maiate' Inc
c.a,,ards are making desperate attempts 70
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aaar'er on the outskirts OF the town, with no
material result. although there were seVe'ai
sruilery accidents and one explosion, which
Killed six Spaniards and wounded many others
The ammunition Of the Spaniards is utterly
uhtrustworthy, because It is old and has never
Oeen tested The Spaniards are impotent WIZ"
'aee. bewildernent and resistless despair.
The cafes tonight are crowded with o'lceTs'
WIN their hands in their pockets, gaping va
.sn,ly. while an Intermittent fusilade is audlpie
In all directions.
ws,,as .a'aas Of food have been stored inSiae VIC
a''eu citadel. with the intention Of standing
we ahc defying the American warshps. But
v iaea Is preposterous for the citadel so
sa"eo Is totally untenable against the fire OK
modern feet Of warships
mere was concerted attack yesterday even
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SPANISH COLLIER SAILS.

Gibraltar June 1.-THE Spanish Transat-
lartlc steamer San Augustin, which arrived
here on wednesday and began coaling. and
then discontinued tho work In consequence or
a profess, of United states Consui Sprague was
allowed 10 resume coallng to-day. but. in con-
SEQUENCE Of the delay experienced. when she
sailed for Cadiz this afternoon she carried only
half the intended quantity.
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SUFFERING FROM LACK OF FOOD.
Manila. June ,. via Hong Kong, June H.
1t Is now officially admitted mere that ,he iaeN
Of food supplies has become serious matter
Gunboats conveying volunteers sent INTO the
lagoon TO search for food for the city on FIJI
dov June 2 returned to-day and reported the
failure Of their mission.
The commander, of the gunboats also report
that every lagoon and town Is hostile ana tha'
their garrisons have probably been massacred'
The Spanish notilla was unaDie 10 eHeo'
Confined Fourth Page.
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TEMFRARIO MUST LEAVE PARAGuAf

Assumption. Paraguay, June l'---Ihe ""Ne''-
mont ~ Paraguay. as a result OF the Inspection
NJ the machinery Of the Spanish torpedo-gunooat
T,ucrario. made at the instance Of the t"ited
States Consul. has accorded the commander OF
tho ,vatship one month In which to effect repairs
o,,e- which IN view Of Paraguay's neutrclity in
the war between Spain and the United states
hts vessel will be compelled 10 put 10 sea.
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SPANISH SHrs OFF AFRICAN COAST.

Gibraltar June 1.-THE Captain of German
steamer which arrived here this morning Tepor''
having sighted the Spanish Cadz fleet on Csuta
north coast Of Africa. about opposite. ard seven
teen miles south southeast of Gibraltar. yester-
dav evening. The warships. 1t is added, wer'
going I'm an eastery direction
The feet consisted Of two batte-snips' 1our
large cruisers and four torpedo-boa destroyers
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regain their lost positions. Under American or
ders the INSURGENTS are holding back ana play
ing elusive tactics that are cruelty exhausting to
the spaniards.
To-day three hundred native carabineros de-
serted to the insurgents. They were originally
disarmed by the Captain-General. but their
arms were recently given back to them.
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SAMPSON DIRECTED THE FIRING.

OF Santiago de Cuba, June III, via A'hss'oh
Jamaica. June 17-While Rear-Aimlral Sanlp-
son. on the bridge Of the flagship New orK
watched the bombardment Of Santiago dc Cuoa
this morning, he saw two guns OF the eastern
battery apparently In position He stopped 'he
New York as she was going back 10 ner oioo"
aiding pos,tion. and personally directed the hfi"s
Of the s-.nch guns at those marks
In the Armirars general orders for the DOM
hardment. issued last night. occurs the following
"L,ire viii he deliberate and after the bat
,ories ara silenced II will be carefully directed
% thejr destruction. Ammunition VIII not De
thrown away. Careful instructions VIII be given
70 the gun-captains not to fire unless iney can
see their mark, which in this case VIII pe the
enemy's guns. ,, .
These instructions were so well carried out
that Admiral Sampson, after the bomDardment'
said II do not believe there is much left or the
western battery. 1t got a great haminerlng lnis
morning. The eastern Notifications were harder
TO hit I think some of the guns we see there
are Cuakers. l..
~ wish Hobson and his fellows were not in
MORO Castle We would knock that down were
IL not for that reason
After the decks had been washed down and
the guns cooled Admiral Sampson set this signal:
"The firing on the western battery was ex-
ceedingly good especially that OF the Texas"
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AUGUSTIS FAMILY CAPTURED.

London June 1s-The Hong Kong correspond
ent Of The Times" says
According to Manila advices, dated June l"'
ard brought here by II. NJ. s. Linnet. the rebels
have captured the family OF Captain-General
Augusti
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underfed. Many OF them nave assureu 'ne WI
respondent that they have never Deeh a' 'a' eo'
practice in their lives. STILL they are eager 'of
nm opportunity 70 display their Valor, and are
oo,oaent that the enemy is equally unpractised
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HELP REACHES DEWEY.

REPORT THAT AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE
ARRIVED AT MANILA.
London. June 1S.-It is reported al shahsh"'
that the American troops have arrived at Ma
nila
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spAIN's BEST FIGHTING SHIP
Continued on second page.

yvebster's International Is n dictionary which
every user of the English language should possess
:, IIs conclseiy and correctly just what you want
80 tnow about words. 1t Is a wel-tried and useiui
frerd.-Advt
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sPANIARDs KILLED AND WOUNDED

Madrid June 1.-THE Governor OF Santiago
do cuba has sent cable dispatch 10 the coV-
ernment describing the bombardment OF yes
terday in which he says
The Americans fired one thousand sho's'
Several Spanish shells hit the enemy's vessels
"Our losses are three killed ana twenty -one
Wounded Including two officers The Spanish
squadron was not damaged"
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SPANISH FLEET BOUND EAST.

Gibraltar. June 1.-THE Cadiz feet. which was
sighted of Ceuta last evening passed here to-day
going eastward
r, coreisted of two battle-ships, four auxiliary
crnisera and four torpedo-b boat destroyers.
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ao,, Manhattan Beach trains VIII
Commcntt'asxt nc asth ST. brooklyn with boats OF sth
g. brooklyn Ferry foot ,,on 0r cmoIumn.~(Adyt.
tery See time table eXcuEsi'" 00'N
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,,ylv.r Route and Manhattan Beach trains VIII
Ieave Seth ST Brooklyn Ferry, foot OF Nhi,chaI'
instead OF staten Island Ferry House as here'o-
fore commencing Saturday, June ls-AoVI
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Abreast Of the times are Rockwoods artistic
photographs. IS per dozen broadway anu 'V'n-S''
-Advt
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Read to-n,orrow's Brooklyn Eagle and hnd out,
where to spend your vacation.-Adv;
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t.r,L Long Island Railroad has constructed a new
wttiii'ai az Coney Island Jockey Club racetrack.
Hn,s, enables passengers 20 take trains directly
e''e the entrance.--Adyt.
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LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.

ON Saturday, June Is. special train for Babylon
and ali stations east to Amaganset ara Sas LIT Hsi
service is in addition 10 the special SATURDAY AFTER
noon service already advertised.-AcVt
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, availing and lining every road with useless
defences