The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-03
Yesterdays Developments.

yet sailed for Cuba or Porto Rico,
but owing tn the strict press cen-
sOrship the fact cannot be estab-
lished. Ii is known, however, that
$4,000 or 10000 soldiers will soon
invade either island. Santiago de
Cuba or vicinity will probably be
the first landing place. More
vessels have been chartered by
the War Department, making a
fleet of thirty or forty transports
now I'm possession of the govern
ment. Reviewing the situation
last night, Henry Norman, editor
of the London Chronicle, cabIed
his paper that he saw no hope for
Spain; that Porto Rico would be
occupied by United States soldiers;
that Admiral Cervera's fate is
sealed; that BIancO would be al
lowed to "stew in his own juice"
for two months longer, and that
the capture of Manila was a fore
gone conclusion. In view of all
this Mr.. Norman thinks it strange
Spain has not made Overtures for
peace.
sists there was no great battle at
Santiago de Cuba on Tuesday, and
that Commodore SchIey made no
attempt to enter the harbOr. De-
tails of the ''battIe" show that the
Massachusetts, Iowa, New Orleans
and Vixen attacked the forts, de-
mOlished some of them, and, incl
dentalIy, threw a few shells at the
CristObaI Colon, Admiral Cervera's
flagship. One she'll struck the
Spanish irOncIad fairly and others
grazed her. None of the American
ships was injured. The English
made guns of the cruiser New Or
leans did good execution. There
may be another bOmbardment to-
day and q land attack by the in
surgents.
Evidence continues to accumu-
late that, despite the bold front
OstensibIy maintained by the Sa-
gasta government, Spain is secret
Iy endeavOring to have the war
stopped. Senior Castillo, the Span
ish ambassador to France, has
been charged, 1T is said, with the
powers to intervene and obtain
such terms of peace as will not
offend Spanish dignity. AT WASH
ingtOn, where peace propositions
are being discussed, 1T is reported
the United States will demand the
cessiOn of Porto Rico as inde emni-
ficatiOn for the cost of the war,
and also one of the Philippine ISL
ands as a cOaling station. Spain
must also withdraw from Cuba for
the purposes named in the decIa-
ration of war.
The "mOsQuitOes" of the block
aiding fleet are still inviting de-
structiOn by fOOlhardy exploits.
The tug Leyden recently ran into
Cardenas harbOr and fired two
shots at three Spanish gunbOats.
Further details of the transport
FIOrida's expedition to Cuba show
the insurgents and pacificos are
greatly i'm need OF food. A vOlun-
teer who became frightened at the
reports of privatiOn and hardship
refused to go ashore with the ex-
peditiOn and was arrested as a de-
Aerter.
The Spanish consul at Cape Hal
tien has protested against the ac-
ttOn of the supply steamer Fanitn
strengthening her crew with Dom
inicians. The act is denounced an
piracy.
The battle ship Oregon, ON join
ing Admiral SIMPSONS feet, was
given a rOusing reception. The
jackies in white on all the war
ships welcomed the Iong-distance
racer with rounds of cheers.
The prize steamer Pedro has been
sold to the United States govern
ment for 100000, and Will be con-
verted into a collier. Judge Locke,
at Key West, has released the Brit
ish steamer RestOrmeI, captured
by the cruiser st. Paul while try
ing to run into Santiago with coal
for Cervera's feet. The charges
against federal officers at Key
West of improper treatment of
captives were considered by the
court and found to be unsupported
by evidence.
An urgent deficiency bill prOvid-
ing for emergency war expenses
has been passed by the House. 1t
contains items for the invasion of
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philip
pines. The Senate has completed
consideration of the war revenue
measure, except the bond feature
and the amendments offered by
Democrats. A vote may be taken
before adjournment tonight. A
political debate was a feature of
the Senate proceedings.
The President has nominated the
chief officers of Admiral Dewey's
fleet to be advanced five to ten
numbers for conspicuous conduct
in battle.
The One-hundred-and-fif
enth Indiana Regiment, which left
ChicIxamauga Park Wednesday for
Tampa, will reach its destination
about noon to-day. Colonel Stude-
bakers men suffered from heat on
the ride through Georgia. Four
more regiments left Camp Thomas
yesterday for Florida. Colonel
Barnett's regiment, at Camp Alger,
is being equipped, and may be
sent south before long.
Spain objects to the shipment of
cOnl from Nova Scotia and British
Columbia to the United States, and
has protested to the English au-
thorities without avuil. The coal
is handled by private parties.
The action of Hawaii in permit