Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
THE SANTIAGO FIGHT
TWO SHELLS STRUCK yIZCAYA AND
ONE THE Juror.
SPANISH PATRIOTIC SATISFACTION"
Madrid Papers Urging Government
to Let the People Have Facts About
Philippines.

LONDON, June 9.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says:
1T is reported that during the engage
ment at Santiago, two shells struck the
Vizcaya and one the destroyer Furor.
Admiral Cervera praises the splendid be-
havior Of the marine brigade that
served the guns of the Castillo de la So
capa battery under a terrible fire for
several hours.
'The papers are doing their utmost to
dispel the unfavorable impression made
by the news from Santiago, and they re-
commend the authorities to give more
details, and not to keep silent on the
facts, which afterward will leak out
through foreign or private advices
Nevertheless. late last night and again
this morning the ministers and leading
officials were very reticent, although
they admitted having received fresh dis
patches from Habana and Santiago,
which General Correa and Captain Au-
non had communicated TO Senior Sagasta
before replies were cabled to Blanco and
Cervera.
SPANISH LOSSES.
Press dispatches say that the Reina |
Mercedes suffered mos. from the she'll |
fire, which mortally wounded her COM !
Captain Acosta. The total num-
Der of casualties on the ship was thirty /
nine, the captain, five seamen, and TWEEN
ty-one marines killed. and a lieutenant
and eleven men wounded Most of the
Hontoria and Krupp guns had before tho
action been placed in the SOcapa battery.
Admiral Ceryera's squadron, with steam
up, was lying behind the first line of de-
fences in the channel leading from the
bay, ready TO cooperate but the land
Licences sufficed to keep the American
ieet from attempting TO force the en-
rance.
The loyalst volunteers, according 10
he press DISPATCHES took part in the
gallant defence of MORO fort losing two
Ulcers and several men. They also as
listed the troops to oppose an American
anding, attempted at two places.
REPORT FROM AUGUST.
"Captain-General August has teie-
raphed, through Hongkong. Important
ispatches, which the government mas
ot yet published. 1t is understood how J
yer. that he reports he has concen-
rated the Europeans wiJhin the lines of '
Ianila, which has Leeu much strength :
ned against land attacks. In consequence Z
the spread of agitation fomented by
guinaldo the natives, however. are So
yided that the Spanish officials continue J
hold many provinces IN the Island OF ]
uZon ana elsewhere.
The Efforts OF the dIsaffected are b
mited to tie reighboi hood of Cavite 5
nd Manila, whore they are backed up
Y the Americans
Such is understood to be the sub
ance OF the Captain-GeneraPs dis r
ttches. The government does not pur- q
'se TO send reliefs or a squadron to the T
lilippines just yet Captain Aunon. Min -
Ter OF Marine, will probably go to Cadiz :,
ortiy, 10 inspect the reserve fleet under y
lmiral Camara, and the preparations at y
e arsenals and on other vessels n
OVER SANTIAGO. a
LONDON. June 9.-The Madrid corre- =,
ondent of the Times, telegraphing Tues
Y, says:
The news from Santiago produced itna
no excitement. At first there was a
cling OF sadness because only Snanish :,
'ses were announced. Gradually the II
shng changed on learning that the ns
nerlcans also suffered. although their
ses have not yet been reported I'm de-
L. In any case, there was Justification
parlouc satisfaction In the fact that
attack had been successfully repulsed G,
tn fewer casualties than have some -,
les occurred in Insignificant skirmishes
IN the insurgents.
The specialists. OF course. are en-
lvoring TO determine the object the
lericans had In view I'm expendlng
h large quantity OF valuable amrnu- 40
ion. Some believe the real object was -. ~,
occupy the attention OF the SANTIAGO ha
'rison while a landing of troops was 10,
ected. This view Is confirmed by the ciy
Ms that landing was attempted ar IN,
, separate points-namely. Punta Ca TO
ra and Aguadores. Unfortunately. the sol
patches on this subject hitherto re- -
we'd are very meagre. but they agree =
stating positively that at both points
Spanish forces effectually prevented 4
intended Decentralization. 4
WILD RUMoRS.
In the absence OF trustworthy news
m the Philippines. the widest ru- \
RS are again anoat. credulous pa
rs cling TO the veiw that Admiral -
vera can work miracles. and they be- OH