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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-28
Great Damage Done by the Guns
Of the WarShlps,
SHIPS LOSE NO SAILORS.
Firing Done By the New York,
Puritan and Cincinnati.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.
On Board the Flagship New York. off
Matanzas, April q, 2,p. m,-The New
York, the Puritan and the Cincinnati 3om-
barded the forts at the mouth of Matanzas
harbor this afternoon.
There were no casualties on our side, but
1t is believed that the hail of iron which
was pounded in the forts must havescaus-
ed loss Of life to the spanIards, though
nothing is known definitely.
The engagement commenced at 1851 and
ceased at1I5.
The object Of the attack was TO prevent
The completion of earihworks at Punta
Gorda.
A battery ON the eastward arm of the
bay opened fire on the flagship and this
was also shelled.
About twelve eight-inch shells were
fred from the eastern forts, but all fell
short
About FIVE or six light shells were fired
from the. half-completed battery.
Two of these whlzzed over the New York
and one fell short.
The ships left the bay for the open sea,
the object of discovering the whereabouts
of the batteries having been accomplish
ed.
In the nelghborhood of 300 shots were
put on land from the three ships at a
range of from 400 to 1000 yards
Rear Admiral Sampson when asked If he
was satisfied with the result, said: ''Yes; /
am expected to be-
The half completed Spanish earthworks
and battery were apparently all ploughed
up by the shells.
All the ships engaged showed excellent
craftsmanship throughout the engage
ment, and when they were firing at the
shortest range nearly every shell took
effect.
The flagship returned to Havana and
the Puritan and Cincinnati we're left on
Matanzas station.
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returned, and even in government and po-
htical circles here II is admitted that the
efforts of the commission TO bring about a
settlement of peace have proved a failure.
Jose NJ. Devalle, the proprietor Of a
magnificent central plantation al Mapos,
in the district of Sancu Spiritus, province
OF Santa Clara; Modesto Ulloa, a railroad
emplcye, and Arthur Chalu and jose Mer-
rillc. prominent citizens OF Sanoti spiritus
with some Spanish artillery, captains and
various other people Of that district. have
joined the insurgents. Senor Delvalle has
been appointed colonel in the insurgent
army.
The excitement caused by the recent de-
velopments in the political situation is very
great. though Of the subdued kind In
other words the people may not be do
Ing much, but they are thinking a great
deal and are determined TO make as stifr
a fight as possible
News from Mexico and the Spanish
American republics Is also awaited here,
II being believed in certain quarters that
assistance is coming from those directions
IN some shape or other.
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RAN THE BLOCKADE.
The MOntserrat and other Vessels
Reported Arrived in Cuba.

The Montserrat and other Vessels
Reported Arrived in Cuba.
Copyright, 1898 by the Associated Press
Havana, April 27.-The Spanish coasting
steamer Cosme Herrera, which ran the
blockade on Saturday last, is, It appears
not the only vessel to have reached this
port since the blockade was established,
as the arrival OF the steamer Avles, from
Nuevitas, is also reported.
The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan ar
rived here on Saturday. Her band played
the Spanish national hymn and the forts
and Spanish warships answered, their
bands playing the Italian national hymn
The usual salutes were exchanged
The Spanish steamer Montserrat from
Cadiz, on April 10. via Las Palmas on
April 10, for Havana, has arrived, 1t Is
announced safely at Cenfuegos. She had
on board three millions in silver and a
quantity Of ammunition. The Montser-
rat is commanded by Capt. Decham, and
Is of 2,583 tons
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ARMING OF THE oUBANs.
War Department Asked TO Furnish
an Estimate of the Cost.

an Estimate Of the Cost.
Washington, April 2T.-The Senate was
IN session but one hour and a half to-
day. during which time no important bus
mess was transacted.
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada introduced the
following resolution:
THAT the Secretary of War be, and he
is hereby directed, 10 furnished the Senate
with an estimate of the amount of the ap-
preparation necessary to arm. equip, sub
sist ana furnish with munitions of war,
the Cuban army now at war with Spain,
and such additions as may be made there
TO from the people of Cuba until the
spanlsh army shall be expelled from the
island OF Cuba, or until the next session
OF Congress-
Mr. Hale of Maine suggested the reso-
luton better go to the commltteS on mill
tary affairs. and after a statement by Mr..
Allison of Iowa that the whole subject
covered BY the resolution was now being
considered by proper committees Of Con-
rress. and that there would be no delay
in the matter, Mr. Stewart agreed that
the resolution should so TO the military
affairs committee.
At O'Clock the Senate went into eNecu-
tive session, and at i:25 adjourned.
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REGIMENTS or rMMuNEs.
senator Canery says New Orleans
Alone would Furnish Them.

Washington, April 27.-The Secretary Of
War is strongly in favor Of an amendment
10 the existing volunteer law that will
permit recruiting at least haifa dozen spe-
cial regiments Of yellow fever immunes
for service in cuba.
one such regiment has already been re-
cruited in louisiana and Senator Caffsry
to-day presented a letter at the war de-
nartment from the son OF Gen. Hood, 10y
vyhon the regiment was organized, tender
ing its services 20 the government. Under
the existing law. there cam be only three
extra regiments recruited. one Of these is
already appropriated TO Dr. Wood and eX-
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt for his cow
hovs who are already being designaged In
Inc department as '"Teddy's Terrors.'
Great pressure is being brought 20 bear
from various quarters TO secure the other
two regiments.
The Secretary OF War. II is understood,
holds that the practical value Of immune
regiments Is greater than the sentimental
ana political claims Of various appiican,e
FOR regimental honOrs. He wants 9. 300
inmunes provided for and asked SenatOr
CaFery Il they could be raised IN The
Gulf states. The senator replied that he
could raise 5000 such volunteers IN New
orleans alone. as practically ail the ma
dives had had the fever and would all vol
untecr.
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SHOTS EXCHANGED AT SEA.
Torpedo nOat Destroyer Reported
Repulsed by "a Gunboat.

Torpedo BOat Destroyer Reported
Repuised by Gunboat.
Copyright, 1895 by the Associated Press.
Havana, April 27.-The Spanish gun
boat Ligera, il is announced here, encoun-
tered at Cayo Piedra, near Cardenas. NOT
far from Matanzas, an American torpedo
boat destroyer which opened fire on the
Spanish warship. The gunboat, It is add
ed, answered with eleven shots. II is
claimed the American destroyer was dam
aged and retreated.
II Is officially announced that the insur-
gent Brig. Gen. Masso has been authoriz-
ed TO form division OF natives to fight
against the United States troops.
The Spanish officials say that the WE'LL
known insurgent leader Juan Delgado.
with seventeen Of his followers, has been
killed near Cano
The situation here to-day Is one OF ex-
pectation and quiet, patriotic enthusiasm
combined with a desire upon the part
of the Spaniards for the opening of real
hostillties.
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SEIZED RELIEF SUPPLIES.
Soldiers to BE Fed Before Reconcen-
tradOs at Matanzas.

Correspondence of the Associated Press
Matanzas April 21.-A new port captain
and naval master took charge Of the port
and the coast OF this province yesterday
He replaces Capt. Vignaux Vignaer
who proceeds to the first class cruiser AL
fonso XII now at Havana. The new ofii-
cial Is Capt Ricardo Bru Bollidere.
A commission of prominent citizens has
been named to take instant action In pro-
vidlng defenses for the city.
BY order Of Gen. Molino. the food sup
plies now in store here for the reconcen-
trados will be held subject to his orders
In case they may be needed to feed the
soldiers who will attempt tC maintain
SPANS sovereignty during TIE approach
ing conflict.
The military and civil authorities are
getting ready to erect barricades. The
city. II is said, will be ready to make a
loyal and strong resistance II any invas-
ion is attempted.
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MANILA SURE TO. FALL.


London, April 27.-The~s Times corre-
spondent at Hong Kong says: 'The Es-
meralda brought 600 refugees, mostly Chi
nese, from Manila. on Saturday, April
23, the American vessels in Philippine
ports put to sea, with one exception.
"The British consul is protecting Ameri-
can interests at Manila and the Americans
will take refuge on British vessels.
"The guns have been taken from the
Spanish ships to assist in the defense Of
Manila, where the fortihcatlons are use
less, the guns obsolete, the torpedo mines
of doubtful value, and ammunition of all
kinds scarce The Spaniards nave an ef-
fective military force OF 5000 men.
Despite official contradictions, the reb-
els continue raiding the towns in the island
Of Luzon, and the appearance of the
American squadron will be the signal for
a descent on Manila. IL Is expected that
the Spaniards will make but a feeble re-
sistance.'
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BRIsTLING wITH BAYoNETs.
Spanish Troops Rushed TO Guard
Cuba's COast.

AuDa SOaSA.
Havana, April %, via Cienfugos. Nobody
here is able TO make dehnite statement
as 10 The whereabouts Of the Spanish feet
An kinds Of contradictory news reaches
Havana from Spain and the United States
on the subject, causing considerable con-
fusion.
The Spanish troops througout the island
have been concentrated az different points
along the coast; so as TO be ready 10 meet
any attempt 10 land troops. from the
United states.
Thousands Of men are reported TO be en-
listing in the volunteer battalons through
out Cuba, and. as many OF The men have
served IN the Spanish regular army, they
are expected 10 prove very valuable TO the
defense OF The island.
The commission appointed By the colo
nial government. which went TO confer
glth the insargent government, has not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-28
TERROR CAPTURES A PRIZE.
Sixty Thousand Dollars In Spanish
silver Part.Of Her Cargo.

Key West. Fla, April 27.-The United
States monitor Terror. Capt. Ludlow.
captured the small Spanish coasting
steamer Ambroslo Bolivar off Cardenas
last night.
When captured she had 10000 in Span
ish silver aboard In addition to cargo of
bananas. The silver was taken on board
the Terror
The steamer was bound from Port Lii
mon, Costa Rica for Havana when cap
tured off Cardenas by the monitor.
She was brought in here by gunner Mar
tin and a prize crew.
The cruiser Detroit came in to coal
about the same time.
The monitor Amphitrite arrived here
this afternoon from, Matanzas for coal.
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PcInxo Agnin Anonf.

London. April H-Special dispatches
from Gibraltar, filed to-day. were received
this evening, announcing that the Spanish
batteship Pelayo accompanied by a Span
ish torpedo boat, was passing the Rock al
the tins the messages were filed, bound
for Cadiz.
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AUDAz REACHES FERRoL.
steams the 900 Miles From Queens
town in 81 Hours.

Madrid April q, Z p. m.-The Spanish
torpedo destroyer Audaz, which was order
ed to leave Queenstown by the British Of
ncials, owing TO the neutrality procIana-
ton on Monday last arrived at Ier-ol st
nooa on Tuesday after having stearled
six hundred miles in tl1irty-one hours.
She left Queenstown at about o'clock on
Monday morning
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PORTUGAL's NEUTRALITY.
Spanish Fleet VIII he Obliged to
Lenve Cnpe de Verde.

Lisbon, April H.-The state council meets
tomorrow, in order to decree the neutral
lty Of Portugal during the war between
Spain and the United States after which
the Spanish fleet must leave the Cape
Verde Islands.
In view Of this, 1t is announced several
Portuguese warships have started or hre
about to start for the Cape Verde Islands
which, II ls expected will put TO sea to-
day
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LooI.Ing for Amerlcan Merchantmen.

Gibraltar April o. s;15 p. m.-Ali day
long Spanish warship and a torpedo boat
destroyer have been cruising In the Straits
of Gibraltar, evidently on the lookout for
vessels carrying the American flag.
Late this afternoon the torpedo boat de-
stroyer anchored off Ceuta. Morocco. op-
posite Gibraltar. The warshp proceeded
westward.
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COMING TO noMnAnD COAST.
A Spanish SQUADRON said to Have
Sailed for This Country.

Bayonne, France. April H.-Accordlng to
a letter just received here from Madrid.
dated from the Spanish capital on Tues
day, a Spanish squadron, consisting a.
-four lronclads and three torpedo boat de-
stroyers. sailed for the United States yes
terday. II was rumorcd that the squad
ron was 20 steam direct across the Atlan-
tic and bombard Northern ports OF the
Continued on seventh Page.
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EASY vIcTonY ExrEcTED.
Spanish Fleet VIII he Given a RaIr
Hour 10 surrender.

London. April p The Hong Kong c.r.
respondent Of the Daily Mall says: Unit.
"a States Consul General williams after
spending thc evening ashore with Consul
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snnnI.h shln on IreInnd.

Dublin, April I.--It Is reported that
Spanish warship passed the North Of Ire
lend yesterday.
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Madrid, April q. 2 p. MAN official dis
patch has just been received from the gov
ernor' of Manila, capital of the Philippine
Islands. in which he announces that he
expects hourly am ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the
American and Spanish squadrons.
There is great rejoicing here at the news
Of the capture of the American bark Sara
nae at Iliolo.
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BATTLE EXPECTED OFF MANILA.
An American Bark Loaded With
Coal Captured.

Madrid, April -27, 10 a. n.-An official dis
patch from Manila, capital of the Philip
pine Islands, says The governor of lliolo,
Philippine Islands, announces that the
Spanish gun boat Elcano has arrived there,
having captured the American bark Sara
nae, Capt. Bartaby from New Castle, N.
S. w, on Feb. 26, for Iliolo. The Saranac
had l. $40 tons of coal on board.
An official dispatch from Manila an
nounces that the Spanish fleet has sailed
TO take up its position to meet the United
States squadron. The latter had not been
sighted when the cable message was sent,
but the American warships were expected
at any moment.
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rNe MORNING NEwa \
r.,,>.,seeS iSkN incorporated iSSS
s, a. GSTtt.ta President
The times., 1898-08-14

of the Democracy foresaw the need
that would arise for the extension or
American institutions and influence,
and even dreamed of some such oppor-
tunity to advance our destiny as the
fortunes of a righteous war have OPEN
ed to us ike stroke of Providence.
1t was no novelty. it was nothing revo-
lutionary, bu. it was strictly in line
with Democratic tradition when
Stephen A. Douglas said, in 1865:
am in favor of expansion as fast consis-
tent with our interest and the increase and de-
velopment of cur population and resources IL
that principle prevail, we have future before us
more glorious than that of any other people that
ever existed Our Republic will endure for thou
sands Of years. Progress will be the law OF its
destiny. The more degrees OF latitude and longi-
tude embraced beneath our Constitution the
better.
The Democrats who opposed the an
nexation of Hawaii, and who oppose
the retention of the Philippines-they
are the revolutionists.e 1t is they who
would shunt off the Democratic party
from it's usual course. The great body
of voters who refuse to follow such
leaders alone represent true Democ-
racy.
The times., 1898-08-14
THE PRESIDENT RELIEVED.
In View of Ultimate Peace He VIII
Take "a Rest

President Mckinley shows the relief
from the strain of the war very percepti-
bly,. Several of the callers at the White
House yesterday remarked on the imme-
diate improvement in his appearance
since the beginning of the peace negotia-
tions. He is loking brighter and there is
more color in his face and more viyacity
in his manner.
The prediction that he would not be
able to stand the strain of the war made
several times before and after the begin
ming of the conflict are now recalled with
some amusement by Mr.. Mckinley
He said 10 one of his friendly callers
yesterday that he is feeling very well
and would be able TO work in the same
manner as during the last six months
for six more if necessary. He acknowI-
edged. however. that he is tired and
would like TO take a rest as soon as
possible. He has devoted himself TO his
duties with almost slavish fidelity. work
ing night and day and taking almost no
relaxation.
There have been two or three trips
down the Potomac in the evening with
the members and the ladies of the Cabi-
net. Sometimes on Saturday afternoon
he has sat for short time on the south
ern portico of the White House with
Mrs. Mckinley during the concerts of
the Marine Band With these exceptions
and his attendance at church on Sunday
morning. there has been no cessat ton
from the everyday grind of business.
The President will take a short vaca-
tion after he has made the appointments
of the peace commissioners. II is un-
derstood that he will leave the city early
next month and be gone for some weeks.
Nothing has been given out as yet as 10
where he will take his vacation
The times., 1898-08-14
Hundredth Rornd Voyage
From the Baltimore sunI

lfTOm lne BaitIIn0re sun.
All bunting flying allow and aloft on the
Norwegian steamer America when she docked at
Bowly's wharf from Jamaica with a cargo OF
bananas. The flags were displayed to rejoice in
the hundredth round trip made by the steamer
between Baltimore and Jamaica under charter
with the Buekman Fruit Company, for which she
has proven admirable fruit carrier few
figures show what has been accomplished BY the
America in the hundred round voyages. Ap-
proximating the round trip to be 2,7O0 miles the
ship has travelled 10000 miles. or distance
that would eircumnayigate the globe ten times
To perform this service Is, 500 tons of coal were
burned. and giving her average cargo of IS eco
punches OF bananas, the America delivered at this
port on the hundred trips 1.S00. coo bunches. In
addition to this she has delivered many thou
sands of coeoanuts, oranges and other tropical
fruits. In this time she has had three masters.
Capt. HvosIef was the first master. who married
in Baltimore. and has settled down to shore
business in New York. Capt. Wiese followed,
who made his home in Baltimore, also does
Capt. Evjenth, the present commander OF the
America. There have been hut two chief officers.
One was lost overheard. Mr. Jentroit, who was
on the steamer Banes. took the place, and has
since held it. On the Americas return TO Nor
way for repairs last Winter Mr.. Jentoft married
and has settled down in Baltimore for as long
as the America is in this trade.
The times., 1898-08-14

cred madness, he said to an American
officer that they should not have at
tempted such a movement without
more artillery. The officer said;
You're right, but the boys are get
ting ,here' II may have been this
foreigner who exclaimed, just before
the Tenth charged at Santiago: Don't
go; it is simply madness to face that
fire." But they went, and they got
there"
That night the foreign attache be-
came hungry, and inquired If further
movements We're contemplated before
the provisioning of the army. The Of
ficers laughed and said that the army
would think about rations when they
''got there" And the foreign gentle
man retired to ponder pensively what
those words might mean. Next day
he heard them again. The wounded
were coming back from the front. and
the officers would inquire of one and
another about the fighting. They would
say, Yes. it was tough work, but we
got there"
And" concludes the foreign gentle
man with a wistful little sigh, lit is so
difficult for me to explain so that my
own people will understand it, what
nature of tactics is get there
We refer this foreigner to the college
professors. They have nothing to do
but use pretty language, and may be
able to explain what get there" means
so that a foreigner can understand it
without being hurt in the process.
The times., 1898-08-14
ComnuIsorx Tins

(From the New York Evening Post.l
An interesting decision On the subject Of 'scom-
pulsory'' tips mas Just been made BY tine higher
court at Vienna. The suit out OF a dispute
between a gentleman who had passed cOn.ider-
able time at a Summer resort and hotel porter
Mr.. D., who. with his family. had stayed for
thirty-eight days at the hotel. presented the
servant who conveyed the baggage 70 the station
with six forms, about $3.50 This the man
phateally declined TO accept, demanding instead
ten forins On the departing guest declining to
give that amount, the servant refused to part witk
the visitors baggage. which he carried back to
the hotel and deposited with the manager. Mr..
d. then brought, through the public prosecutor.
a charge of extOTti0n. accompanied with threats
and injury to property. against the porter The
lower court acquitted the servant all the
counts Then the suit was carried 10 the higher
court which has confirmed the previous Ceci-
sion The charges OF threats and inj.iss TO
property the court considered improved and de-
clared that the servant. who received no wages.
was thrown for his subsistence upon the gen
erosity OF the visitors; that Of this Mr.. d.
aware and that personal service for thirty-eighf
days, according 10 the local usage. at ten kreuz
a day. amounted to at least twelve fiorins e
which the had a legal claim; and that h
was quite within his rights in retaining tn
baggage TO secure himself from pecunisFy loss