The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-29
Yesterdays Developments.

elsewhere indicate that Commo-
dore SchIey really has the Spanish
war ships Gagged i'm Santiago de
Cuba harbor. Officers of the United
states auxiliary cruiser Harvard,
which has arrived with dispatch
es, seem to think there is no
doubt about the location OF the
"armada." SchIey has large
feet, twelve vessels in all, in front
of the harbOr, but his plan of cam
paign is not known. Secretary
Long has received private infor-
nation, which is regarded as re-
liable. that Cervera is '.bottIed up"
and that SchIey's war ships are
holding down the cork. Navy De-
partment reports seem to be con-
hrmed by reports brought to Key
West by a dispatch boat. Many
rumOrs were In circulation Satur-
day, but they were promptly pro-
nOunced "fakes." One report was
that SIMPSONS fleet had been de-
strOyed and the admiral killed.
Another reported an American sue
cess.
Secretary Long has received
dispatch from Admiral Dewey say
ing the blockade at Manila is still
effective, and that it is impossible
for the people to buy any food ex-
cept rice. Captain GridIey, of the
cruiser Olympia, has been con-
demned by the medical surveyor
and ordered home on account of ill
health. He has been succeeded by
Commander LambertOn. The
United States auxiliary cruiser
Zafre, now at HOng-KOng, reports
that Admiral Dewey is short OF
provisions and ammunition. Span
ish advices say that AguinaIdO, the
insurgent chief, after securing
arms from the Americans, Joined
the Spanish forces. This rumor is
discredited by reports direct from
H0ng-Kong.
The Second Division of the First
Volunteer Army Corps was en-
gagged in a sham battle at Chick
amauga Park. 1t was a realistic
affair, and the 1900 soldiers who
participated were tired at the
close. No casualties were report
ed, but there was the usual run of
dred-and-fifty-eigh and One
hundred-and-sixtiet Indiana reg
iments were in the thick of the
fight, and maintained their repu-
tatiOn for grit and endurance.
The volunteers at Camp AIger
were reviewed by the President.
About $4,000 men were in line,
IL fv1nw
The Northumberland fifty-ninth
Indiana attracted much attention,
and, although the day was warm,
not one HOOsier fell out of line.
Colonel Barnett commanded
brigade, and Colonel McCary had
charge of the regiment. DIR. Sunk
ard has been made brigade sur
geOn and Samuel Compton is acting
brigade quartermaster. The health
of the Indianians is better. now
that the sale of pies has been re-
stricted. Virginia pies have a
habit OF doubling up HOLSTERS and
sending them to the hospital.
Another list of army nominations
was sent to the Senate by the Pres
ident. SOutherners received the
chief hOnOrs. Matthew C. Butler,
of south Carolina, was made a ma
Jor general, and his nomin atiOn
was promptly confirmed. w. G.
Oates, of Alabama, James r.. Wat
les, of Texas, and Nelson Cole, of
Missouri. were appointed briga-
der generals.
The second Spanish "armadao
has sailed from Cadix. It's destina-
ton is unknown.
The report that Porto Rico will
be occupied by United States
troops before Cuba is invaded is
again current. General BIanco is
confident he can prevent the land
ing of troops in Cuba, and says he
has provisions sufficient for ave
months.
RumOrs were in circulation at
Madrid that the Spaniards had re-
captured Cavite and that Admiral
Cervera had defeated the Amer
lean vessels in Cuban waters.
The representatives in Washing
ton of the great powers of Europe
say there is no probability of for
eign intervention i'm the present
war. All nations will maintain
strict neutrality.
The auxiliary cruiser st. Loufs
reports having tried her guns ON
the Notifications of Santiago de
Cuba while cutting the cables re-
Gently. Some of the batteries were
stlenced. At Guantanamo the
cruiser was forced to get away
from gunbOats that carried six
inch rifles.
The tone of the German press is
still hostile to the United States,
some of the editors being very Sc
we're i'm their criticism of the YAM
KEGS. The government, however,
still apparently maintains a neu-
trail attitude.
The Democratic majority's war
revenue bill received "a rap in the
Senate when the corporation tax
proposition was laid on the table
by a vote of Al to ~.