The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-06

Santiago has been restor ed.
tered by the batteries of MORO Castle and
distracting the enemy's attention while the
remainder of the squadron sailed out of the
harbor.
"The Americans at first were taken by
surprise. Then, recovering, they opened
tremendous fire, especially against the tor
pedo boat destroyers, which vessels Admi-
raj Cervera had instructed to steer an op-
posite course to the squadrons. The Amer
leans were deceived and Unanswered to-
wards the supposed course of the Spaniards,
while Admiral Cervera went full steam
ahead, maintaining a continuous fire until
clear of the American lines, and then
steamed away westward pursued and
breasted for some distance by the swiftest
American vessels until they were lost sight
Of from Moro Castle. In the meantime the
torpedo boat destroyers sank under a rain
of shell from the numerous American war
ships. 1t is presumed part of their crews
were saved or swan ashore A number of
life buoys were provided on board the tor
pedo boat destroyers, whose crews antici-
pated that their vessels would be de-
stroyed.'
The foregoing is the popular Spanish ver-
sion of the sortie of Admiral Cervera from
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, and the
sacrifice Of the crews Of the torpedo boat
destroyers is said to be highly appreciated
by the Queen Regent, while the general pub
lie is overjoyed at their conduct.
1t is supposed here that Admiral Cervera
is running for Havana, since he has not
been reported as arriving at Cienfuegos,
and there will be tremendous anxiety here
until 1t is reported that Admiral Cervera
and his squadron are safe in Havana har-
Dor. Hopes are expressed in this city that
the Spanish admiral may capture or destroy
some American vessels while on his way to
Havana.
Foreign news giving contradictory YER
sions Of the sortie have cast tinge of per-
plexity and dampness upon the general re-
joicing. In military circles 1t Is considered
that General Shafte- has been checked,
that Rear Admiral Sampson has been baf-
fled and that the aspect of the war has
been changed, but the universal expression
of opinion is that peace is impossible until
something occurs which is satisfactory to
the national feeling.
A dispatch from Captain General Blanco
says: "Cervera's squadron, at II o'clock on
Sunday morning broke the center of the
full steam in a westerly direction
The Spanish minister for war, Senior
Aunon, is quoted in an interview as saying:
II am highly pleased with the feat of arms
performed by Admiral Cervera's squadron
which left Santiago the moment Admiral
Cervera judged it opportune to do So" Aft
er eulogizing the Spanish admiral, the min
lister OF marine added: 1.-The squadron could
only leave the harbor at a given moment
and when the moment arrived Admiral Ger
vera seized it. I have never doubted he
would do so. But, of course it is difficult to
foresee the result. The American squadron
was taken by surprise. After attacking us
the American admiral detached five of his
best ships which steamed for some time
abreast of ours, but they were soon left
astern. Only the Iowa and Brooklyn were
able to follow our fleet, but it is certain they
will not do so far. for fear of reprisals on
our part Admiral Cervera deserves great
praise"
1t is said in Madrid that General Pando
is still in Havana, that the reinforcements
for Santiago de Cuba are commanded by
General Pareja and Colonels Escarid and
Mario. Everyone is anxiously waiting for
news of to-days expected bombardment of
Santiago de Cuba and it is anticipated that
the fighting will result in appalling blood
shed. The Spaniards doubt whether the
Americans, even if they destroy the city,
will succeed in penetrating into it, their
losses are confidently expected to be enor-
nous since the arrival of the Spanish re-
inforcements at Santiago will, according to
the people here. enable Santiago to make
a more tenacious defense than would other
wise have occurred.