The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-13
A Later Estimate OF the Loss

edectu1lly carried out within seven hours
after arriving on the scene o. ASTON nothing
remained 70 be done
A Later Estimats or the Loss
LONDON, May 9.-The Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Daily Mail gives
the following additional details:
There was an act OF treachery on the part Of
q Spanish ship, which lowered her flag anc
then fired az boats crew sent 70 take posses
sion o. her She did not hit the boat but OuI
guns were turned on her and tore her 70 pieces
She went 70 the bottom with All on board Sew
eral vessels close in shore behaved in the same
way and shared the same fate
The Spaniards had fought 70 their last gasp
and now surrendered They had been announc-
ing that the Americans would kin eFeryone IN
Cavite. and when we landed long procession
OF priests and Sisters Of Mercy met the boat
from the Petrol and begged our men not 70 In
iure the wounded in the hospitals As q mat
ter Of fact the Americans rescued some p,
Spaniards and sent them ashore
All the Spanish vessels are destroyed, with
.. 200 men The Spanish estimates gives their
loss as loo killed and wounded In the Reina
Maria Christina 30O men are believed 20 have
been killed or drowned
The Governor Generals Report.
MADRID, May An official dispatch
from Gen. August, governor general
Of the Philippines, sent by way of La
Buan, says:
The enemy seized Cavits and the arsenal ow-
ing TO the destruction OF the Spanish squadron,
at the request Of the C0nsuls, the enemy viii not
lombard the fort, provided do not open fire
on the enemy's squadron, which is out Of
range Of our guns Therefore. I cannot fire IN
til they come nearer A thousand soldiers
arrived here yesterday evening from our de-
strOyed squadron, the losses OF which number
6I8
Dewey's Modest Messages
WASHINGTON, May THE navy de
partment to-day received two brief
messages from Dewey, as follows:
MANILA, May Squadron arrived at Man
ia at day break this morning. Immediately
engaged the enemy and destroyed the fol-
lowing Spanish vessels: Reina Christina,
Castillo, Don Antonio de UllOa, Isla de Luzon,
Isla de Cuba, General Leo, Marques de DuerO,
COrreO, Velasca. Isla de MindanaO, . transport
and water battery At Cavite- The squadron is
uninjured and only a few men are slightly
wounded Only means OF telegraDhing is 70
American consul at Hong Kong shall com
muniCate with him DEWEY.
CAyrTE, May Al have taken possession OF
the naval station at Cavite, on the Philippine
Islands Have destroyed the Notifications at
bay entrances, parOling garrison control the
bay completely and can take the city at any
time The squadron is in excellent health and
spirits Spanish loss not fully known. but
very heaTy-I50 killed including the captain
OF Reina Christina I an assisting in protect
ing Spanish sick and wounded Two hundred
and fifty sick and wounded In hospital within
our lines Much excitement at Manila Will
protect foreign residents DEWEY
Dewey Made an AdraIraL
Following this Secretary Long gave
out his reply to Dewey, which has
been cabled by direction Of the presi-
dent, as follows:
WASHINGTON. May dewey, Manila: The
president in the name OF the American people,
thanks you and your officers and men for your
splendid achievements and overwhelming vic
tory In recognition he has appointed you act
ing admiral. and viii recommend Q vote OF
thanks 70 you by. congress LONG