The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-18
When Last Seen the Armada Was OF
Ceuta, Moving Eastward, and 1t
May Be En- Route 40 Manila.
STATE DEPARTMENT ADVICES
ONLY FIFTEEN SHIPS, INCLUDING
TRANSPORTS, IN THE FLEET.
Probably Bound for the African
COast-Great Military Activity, and
Work on Third Squadron Rushed.

MADRID, June IL, 6 p. m.-Admiral Ca
known except to few members of the gov
ernment. There are a number of rumors
in circulation here to its destination One
has it that the Spanish war ships are now
heading for Boston, Mass, with the inten-
tion of bombarding New England towns,
and another report sets forth that the Span
ish reserve fleet is going to the Philippine
islands. There is feeling of great OPP
timism in official circles here and in the
lobbies of the Cortes. owing to the de-
parture of the fleet. 1t is said in Madrid
that it consists of over twenty ships, in
cluding auxiliary cruisers, and, it is added,
that it has enormous quantity of war
material on board, including a mysterious
new explosive. 1t is also whispered that the
squadron, when at sea, was to be divided
and to proceed to different destinations.
Fresh contingents of troops are being con-
stantly called to the colors, and there is
great activity in the War and Navy De-
the different ports of Spain is being actively
pushed, and it is asserted that third
squadron of war ships is to be formed inn
medlately. to be composed of the Cardinal
Cisneros, Lepanto, Alfonso XIII and other
cruisers Cadiz is to be the rendezvous OF
this squadron.
1t is the general opinion here that pro-
tracted war is ahead, and it is serni-offcialIy
announced that the government does not
count on the support of any power, and that
even Germany, in spite of her great in
terests in the Philippine islands. will do
nothing to favor Spain.
p. m.-Great secrecy is maintained in re-
gard to the destination of the fleet The
Spanish newspapers say that work is being
actively continued on the Notifications in
the Canary and Balearic islands. The Lib
eral reiterates the declaration that 'if Spain
has nothing to hope from the powers she
is still able to defend herself"
Before the departure of the Spanish war
ships flag of honor, embroidered by the
ladies of Cadiz, was presented to the off,
GERS of the cruiser Carlos v. 1t was SOL
emn ceremony. The flag blessed by a
priest on the deck of the vessel, and tFa
minister of marine made patriotic speech.
Captain Aunon subsequently held coun-
Gil of war with the commanders of all the
ships of the squadron on board the PeIayo
Captain Aunon after the departure of Ad-
miral Camara, wired the premier the fol-
lowing message: "The reserve squadron
and the troops of the expeditionary corps,
on leaving Spanish waters, send greetings
to the government and the fatherland and
afurm their desire to fight for them.
The minister of marine also telegraphed
to the Queen Regent enthusiastic greetings
from the squadron, and the announcement
OF the determination to fight to the last for
the national honor. 1t is announced that
Captain Aunon, afer inspecting the arsenal
at CartEagena, will return to this city and
organize third squadron of war ships. He
SEPT message to the premier that he was
much satisfied with the condition of the
squadron of Admiral Camara.
Premier Sagasta, it is said hopes to pro-
rogue the Chamber of Deputies next week.