The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-27
MARIA TERESA FL0ATED,
She Will Fly the American Flag-The
CnInn 90 be- EAiscd.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Acung Sec
rotary Allen received caDlegram from
Captain Goodrich. of the Newark, Che
senior officer of the station at Guantan-
amO. confirming the press reports of ihe
raising OF the Spanish flagship Maria Ie-
resa last Saturday
The work of raising this ship was de
rectly in charge of Constructor Hobson.
Now that the Teresa has been raised.
De has been Instructed 20 resume work
on the Colon and begin operations to-
wards wrecking the Mercedes which lies
within the mouth of Santiago harbor,
cloth to the Mcrrimac. in smooth water
and well situated for successful wreck
ing.
The Teresa viii be brought north prob
ably 10 Norfolk as soon as she DIS DO cone
dition 10 undertake the voyage. The
wreckers who have successfully accom-
plished their work have earend large
sum of money under the salvage laws.
the exact amount Of which Will probably
be determined by an admiralty court
IL is the present purpose of the depart
ment to place the Teresa in commission
as a United States naval vessel, follow
ing the English custom. her name II
likely TO remain unchanged 20 carry into
the future the glory OF the American
victory.
PLAYA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO
BAY. CUBA, Sept 25.-The wreckng
company engaged under Lieut.. Hobson
i'm the work of saving the wrecked Span
lsh warships has succeeded In floating
the cruiser mfanta Maria Teresa. The
cruiser, after being got ahoat. was taken
in tow Dy the Potomac and, conveyed
by the cruiser Newark. the Scorpion. and
the Alvarado. proceeded for Guantanamo
Bay. where she arrived last night The
successful issue of the attempt TO float
her was greeted with the blowing or
whistles. the firing of national sdlute7'
and by cheers. i'm which the Cubans JOIN
ed. disturbing the noon siesta.
on Siboney the barometer and the
wind indicated the approach OF hurr-
cane and the towing power was incfeas-
ed.
The Newark under Capt Goodrich
rendered valuable assistance in the work
OF saving the Maria Teresa. The cruiser
is being put i'm condition for her TIP
north by the repair-ship Vulcan.
COMING TO NEW YORK
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Sept. 6.-De-
tails Just received OF the floating OF the
snanish armored cruiser Maria Teresa
show that. with the help Of dynamite,
she was blown of the rocks into deep
water. on September I'D. and proceeded
under her own steam some time after
ward to Guanatamo. accompanied by one
of the tugs Of the Merritt Wrecking Com
pany. She will shortly leave for New
York.
Naval Constructor Hobson says he can
raise the Spanish cruiser Cristobal colon
with the use Of bags in a week u given
authority TO do so. Commodore watson
thinks he cannot
The colon. IL appears, was not seriously
damaged by shells; but her valves were
opened. which caused her 10 sink.
The other two Spanish cruisers sunk In
the battle Of Santiago the Almrante
Oquendo and the Vizcaya, are useless
wrecks Of melted iron.
Hobson SAYS he expects 10 return 10
New York on the Colon.
General Lawton's headquarters have
been moved from the Palaces TO ofhces
formerly occupied by General Toral, the
Spanish commander at this place.
In answer 10 a number Of small capi-
talsts who have written here asking Tor
information and advice as to coming 10
Santiago. General Wood advises them
not TO come here until December, as there
are no facilities al present for the trans
fer Of property. After that time there
will be many opportunities for the use
Of brains and capital.
The city Of Santiago is cleaner and
healthier now than ever before In It's
history. No cases of yellow fever are
recorded.
Upon instructions from washington,
schools here will be opened on the arst
Monday in October.