Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-07

Madrid, July +. The Spanish con-
sui at Singapore wires the following
message from Gen. August, captain
general OF the Philippines: The sit
uation is unchanged My family sue
eeeded in escaping from Macabora In
boat and having passed through tho
American vessels all arrived safely at
Manila, Gen. Monet's column is In
the besieged attack at Macabora,
Premier Sagasta has announced Of
tlcially that Admiral Ceryeras squad
ron has been defeated, the Almirate
oQuendo burned, tho inianta Maria
Teresa sunk and Admiral Ceryera him
self made II prisoner,
Deluded Dons Rejoice.
Madrid, July 6.-Before the official
announcement of Ceryera's defeat was
made, almost indescribable enthusl-
asm prevailed here over the
supposed escape of Ad-
miral Corvera and his squadron from
the harbor OF Santiago. The admiral's
name was on every tongue and II was
claimed that II was no who saved San
tiago by adding to Gen. Linares hand
full OF soldiers with his brave sailors
to man the guns ashore" Much exult-
ant eulogy OF Admiral Ceryera was
heard on all sides. This state Of public
feeling was due to the first announce
ment from Santiago For instance,
one statement from Santiago follows:
When Admiral Cervcra found that Il
was certain that Col. Escario's enforce
mcnts were In proximity to Santiago,
the admiral held a council with tho
commanders of his squadron, disclos-
ing to them his plan to run the block
ado In broad daylight. The command
ers responded unanimously 'Ad
lante. (Forward, II was arranged
that the torpedo boat
dcstroyors should take the
lead and discharge torpodoes against
the enomys ships, the Cristobal Colon
protecting their advance sheltered by
the batteries OF Moro castle, distract
Ing the enemys attention while tho
remainder of the squadron sailed out
OF the harbor. The Americans were
first taken by surprise. Then they
recovered and opened Il tremendous
fire especially against the torpedo boat
destroyers which yessels Admiral Ger
vera had instructed to steer In an OPP
positc course to the squadron. Tho
Americans were deceived aud manoeu-
vered toward the supposed course Of
the Spaninrds while Admiral Cervera
went full head, maintaining contln-
uous lire until clear of the American
line and then steamed away westward
pursued and breasted for some dis
lance by the swlftest American yes
sells, until lost sight Of from MORO
castle In the meantime the torpedo
boat destroyers sank under the rain
of shells from the numerous American
warshlpa. II Is presumed That part Of
their crews were saved by the enemy
or swan ashore. A number Of life
buoys were provided on board the tor
pedo boat deStroyers. whose crews
anticipated that their vessels would
be destroyed.
The foregoing was popular Spanish
version Of the sortie OF Admiral Ger
vera from the harbor of Santiago and
the sacrifice OF the crews Of the tor
pedo boats dostroyers Is said to be
highly appreciated by the queen re-
gent while the general public was over
joyed at his conduct. IL was supposed
here that Admiral Cervera was running
for Havana, since he had not been re-
ported as having arrived at Cienfuegos.
Foreign news giving contradictory YER
sions OF the sortie cast a tinge
of perplexity and dampness upon the
general rejoicing