The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14
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for Tampa, Florida. They will
accompany first military expedi
ton to Cuba unless the plans a:
arranged now are changed.
Blanco Wants Provisions.
Madrid, May 1Oth.-Blanco has
cabled the government an urgent
request for considerable prtyi
sions for the Spanish army in Gu
ba. His report says that The
American blockade has been most
effective in stopping importation
of food product.
A Massacre at Manila.
London, May 10th.-A report
has been received here of a terri.
bic massacre just outside of Ma.
nilla. The insurgents butchered
and killed Spanish women and
children to the extent of a great
number.
Dewey Powerless.
Hong Kong, May 10th.-Com-
mander Dewey is reported here to
be utterly powerless to control
insurgents, nor can he enable the
Spanish to do so. A perfect
reign of terror prevails in the
province.
Provisions for Porto Rico.
Porto Rico, May l0th.-The
Cobina arrived here with provi-
slons for Spanish soldiers. 1t was
protected by Spanish war ships
who were sighted and chased by
U. S. ships. The people here
have sufficient provisions for sew
eral months.
Cuba to be Invaded Immedi-
ately.
New York, May l1th.-The
Herald publishes the following
special from its correspondent ::
"Cuba is to he invaded within
few days. An attack will be
made upon Havana on the rear
by the army while the navy will
lombard from the harbor. The
movement of land and naval for
ces will be quick and decisive.
Before many hours Sampson
will begin the bombardment of
Porto Ricoan Ports.
Commodore Schley will begin
the bombardment of Moro Castle
simultaneously when the Ameri-
can forces land in Cuba
Revolution Overshadows Ev-
erything Else.
Madrid, May 10.-The Revolu-
ton has reached to such an APP
palling extent as to completely
overshadow everything else. The
war with the United States is al
most forgotten.
Dispatches from Havana advise
that the Spanish steamer Monse-
rat with a heavy cargo of troops
and provisions has broken block
ade and entered Cienfuegus Cuba.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Des-
troyer Blown up.
London, May 11.-A dispatch
from Gibralter says that Span
ish torpedo boat was destroyed
and that all on board perished. No
particulars have reached here.
Spanish Vessels Leave Cadiz.
Cadiz, May 11th. - Thirteen
Spanish vessels set sail from here
to-day. Their destination is un-
known. 1t is supposed that they
have gone in search of the Amer
lean fleet.
Mob in Full Sway.
Madrid, May 18th. A mob
burned the warehouses here this
morning; they have almost taken
possession of the city.
In Legrone a mob of women
pillaged the stores for provisions.
The cavalry charged upon the
women and were repulsed by them
in great confusion.
Landed in Cuba.
Key West, May 12th.-The ex-
pedition that left Tampa yester-
day under Dorst landed in Cuba
some fifty miles from Havana. 1t
carried arms and ammunition to
Insurgents.
Must Obey Dewey.
Hong Kong, May 1.-THE In
surgent chief, Aguinaldo, has is
sued orders to the Insurgents that
they must obey Dewey or else suf-
fer court martial.
Washington DC. May 1.-THE
President has sent Dewey's name
to the Senate for confirmation as
Rear Admiral.
Sampson Engaged the Span
ish Fleet.
New York, May llth.-The
Journal publishes this morning a