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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
BLANCO's REPORT on CERvERA.

Madrid May 81, II p. m.-General Blanco
ca ahles from Havana that the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Terror. from Martinique. has arrived at
Fajardo. on the east coast OF Porto Rico. She
intended TO go 70 San Juan. but found four
American warships cruising in front Of the
harhor and changed her direction for Fajardo
General Blanco's dispatch says that Admiral
Ccrvera's squadron s still at Santiago de Cuba:
that the bulk Of Admiral SIMPSONS squadron
is blockading that port: that Commodore
Schley's squadron Is watching the Yucatan
Passage: that the American vessels have left
Cienfuegos. and that the American fleet Of
hlockaders remains In sight Of Havana.
General Blanco says In his dispatch that he
opposed the departure Of the French steamer
LAFAYETTE with a cargo of coal. the coal was
required for the Spanish ships.
A dispatch from Havana says Captain-Gen-
eral Blanco has received news that nearly thirty
American vessels were yesterday in front
of Cardenas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
as 1T LOOKS IN MADRID.
SPAIN REALIZES THAT EUROPE WILL
NOT HELP HER.

London. May 2S.-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Times commenting on the feeling or
sadness prevailing IN spain.' says:
TT is less on account Of Ministerial dissen-
sions. which are not really serious. than on ac-
count OF a fuller appreciation OF the difficulties
OF the stuation-namely. that It is hopeless to
expect any assistance from Europe. even France
and Russia being, since Mr.. Chamberlans
speech averse to doing anything 10 prec!pi-
tate complications. Spain now sees that she
must trust to herself alone in an unequal strug-
gle that can have only one end"
The Madrid correspondent Of The Daily
Mail" who notices "a feeling in favor of an
honorable peace" believes that one OF the Pow
ers will suggest arbitration when a fitting op-
portunity appears.
The Madrid correspondent Of THE Standard"
says:
Before Sehor Gulon. Minister Of Foreign
Affairs in the late Cabinet, resigned he ascer-
taned that the Powers would receive favorably
complaints Of any illegal war operations such as
Spain is making.
THE Spanish press bitterly laments the sell
Ash motives underlying the reluctance OF the
Powers to intervene IT is now seen that Spain
is isolated. and the idea is growing that better
terms may be obtained by direct understand
ing with President Mckinley"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
VAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

Dispatches from Admiral Simpsons squadron
say that the enemy's feet has not been
sighted. and make it doubtful whether Adj
mral Cervera is bottled up in the harbor OF
Santiago de Cuba. as has been supposed
for several days These dispatches show
that Sampson was off the ncrth coast OF
Cuba yesterday.
1t Is announced In Madrid that Captain-Gen-
eral Blanco says Cervera Is still at Santi-
ago de Cuba. with the bulk OF Simpsons
squadron blockadng the port and Schley's
squadron watching the Yucatan Channel.
No official information that Admiral Cervera's
squadron Is in Santiago Harbor has been
received in Washington. and plans for the
invasion Of Cuba and Porto Rico are In
definitely delayed.
Commodore Schley has with him the armored
cruiser Brooklyn, the batte-ships Iowa.
Massachusetts and Texas, and other YES
sells
Four Spanish steamers, taken as prizes early
in the war, were condemned to be sold at
Key West and Two were ordered released.
The crews Of the four prizes will be held
as prisoners Of war
The President decided that a large proportion
Of the volunteers under his second call
should be used TO fill existing regiments up
TO their maximum strength
An enthusiastic reception for the troops COM
posing the expedition to the Philippines Is
being prepared In Honolulu. Two more
transports were secured by the War De
partment
President Mckinley sent a large number OF
nominations OF brlgadiergenerals to the
Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
HAWAITS ROYAL WELCOME.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AWAITS
THE AMERICAN TROOPS


Honolulu. May 90 via San Francisco, May p
The citizens of this city held a mass-meeting
the evening Of May IS and made arrange
ments 20 entertain the United States troops
when they arrive here The meeting was most
enthusiastic one Stirring speeches were made
by United States Minister Sewall. United States
Consul General Haywood. William o. Smith.
Attorney General Of Hawaii; William Kinney
and others committee of one hundred promi-
rent men was appointed to manage the affair.
Meetings have been held from day TO day, and
all preliminary arrangements have been made.
The Government has rendered the use OF the
large drillshed and the grounds surrounding the
executive buildings A sumptuous spread VIII
be prepared for the troops. under the direction
OF the women OF Honolulu Fruits and flowers
In profusion will be provided. and everything
will be done to make the short stay of the SOL
diers a memorable one. over $1,000 VIII be sub
scribed for the entertainment.
There is much speculation in regard 10 the
visit Of the soldiers. Many believe that the men
viii not he allowed to land II they do not come
ashore the reception will be marred 70 con-
siderable extent. but the soldiers will be we'll
treated nevertheless Wel-cooked food. fruits
ana other luxuries will be sent on board the
steamers to be eaten on the trip TO Manila A
squad of ten men was sent ashore from the
Bennington yesterday to assist in decorating the
drill shed. where the soldiers are to be enter
tanned.
The Bennington may convoy the city OF
Peking to Manila The fact that the Alert is to
come here seems 10 warrant the impression that
the Bennington is for other service than 10 lie
at anchor in a peaceful port while battles are
being fought elsewhere. The Peking is expected
10 bring orders for the Bennington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
FOR AND IN MANILA.
o,,xrp.1 MERRITT AT SAN FRANCISCO.
ss,,,,rs COMMAND OF THE MANILA
FXPEDITIONS-MAK1 READY TO
SEND MORE TROOPS.

,oocisco MAY 27-Major- General Mer-
-. covernor-General of the Philippines. ar
r,,sa IN this city last night. All future move
.ro,,s ~ the Manila expeditions Will be subject
% his orders He will act only under lnstruc-
,,ors from Washington
General Otis will accompany 'he second eApe-
a,,o, which is expected to sail within 'hree
,ooks The work of eoupping the troops VIII
- charge Of Colonel James w. Pope.
NV. o,ar+ermaster Of General Merritts staff.
,,,o o,eo arrived in this city last evening
careful inspection OF the 1000 troops
Cor,n Richmond, 1t was semi i-ofilcially
..'.,oa that the second Manila expedition
=, o,ohIv be composed of the 1st Colorado
,,-,.,1,t I 0OS men, the 1st Nebraska Reg
- 900 men. and the 3Oth Minnesota Regi-
-. 03O men-a total OF 3 05S volunteers.
~ time for the departure OF the expedition
,os heen fixed as the necessary transports are
not yet ready for sea
Mator-General Otis has not yet established his
beadouarters at Camp Richmond. but will do so
within day An inspection OF the camp
was made yesterday by Major Moore and AdJu-
tant- General Berry STAFF officers. and it was
learned later that the departure of the second
Manila expedition would be so fastened that. II
possible, the chosen troops may depart next
week.
Additional equipments have been unloaded at
the camp OF the eth California Volunteers. ana
they are anxious,y awaiting marching orders
Arrangements have been made quickly TO sup
bly all that is lacking in the outfits OF the Penn
sylvania. Colorado and Minnesota regiments
and these also expect soon TO be sent across the
ocean. An extrenel, rigid physical examination
CSas made Of the Colorado troops by Lieutenant
Colonel I.ippincott. Of the star OF surgeons,
which is said TO have been satisfactory. Ihe
Nebraska men were also carefully scanned
The men Of the 18th Nebraska were paid yes
terday receiving nearly $4,000 among them.
The men Of Idaho anG Kansas. who for time
were neglected. are now being supplied with
substantial camp fare The alleged action OF
the Governor Of Kansas In Withholding the arms
and equipments OF the departing volunteers was
strongly condemned in a resolution adopted last
night by the Building Trades Council or san
Francisco.
Recruits are presenting themselves for adInis-
sion into the 14th Infantry faster than they can
be passed on.
The 10th Pennsylvania has caught the fancy
Of visitors TO the camp. Its appearance ana DIS
cipline attract much attention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
VESSELS MAKING READY.
THE PHILADELPHIA AND THE MONTEREY IN
DRYDOCK.

DRYDOCK.
Mare Island Navy Yard. Cal. May 27-The
r-ritea states cruiser Philadelphia, after being
,,orouphlv rehtted. left the dock yesterday
afternoon and the Monterey took her place. The
,o,,oro of the Monterey will be scraped and
ir,od after which she will be ready for her
trip 10 Manila.
The collier Peter Jebsor (renamed the BrutuO
n,rcbased by the Government with her cargo
=, 4 ooo tons OF coal for $270000 is also being
rr.nared for sea Her engines and boilers were
,nsnccted and pronounced in excellent condition
panjd fire guns were put on board. She VIII
make the trip to the Philippines in company
with the Monterey 49, c. 1,.-,
crew Of Naval Militia from San francisco
,,,,,hering ffty-six has been ordered 10 the MO-
hican which will depart soon with ammunition
and stores for the Hawaiian naval station,
abere are now at the Navy Yard hfteen unlted
c,atas sbins as follows: The Philadelphia, the
Monterey the Yorktown the Alert. the Mohican
w. pensacola. the Independence. the Unadilla
~ ~ Mnnitor. the Comanche, the HARTFORD the
uho.is sme The Ranger. the Ming Chow and the
Brutus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
SCHLEY'S HUNT FOR CERVERA.
THE BROOKLYN AND THREE BATTLE-sHIPs
IN HIS SQUADRON

IN flS Sgl RDft''>
Key West Fla. May 27.-Part OF Commodore
Schleys squadron sailed for the west end OF
Cuba about noon on Thursday. May 70. II con-
sisted ~ the Brooklyn. the Texas, the Massa-
chusetts and the Scorpion The Iowa sailed sew
era hours later The advance guard was at
Cientuegos on Sunday May 22. where It was
joined by the Iowa. the Eagle and the Vixen.
and later by the Marblehead.
Commodore Schey had idea that Admiral
Cervera's squadron. which is carrying guns and
ammunition for Havana, would slip into Glen
fuegos which has railroad communication with
the Cuban capital officers who have arrived
here on the dispatch boats from schley say
there was disappointment in the fleet when 1t
was found the Spaliards not there.
on Sunday the Scorpion sent scouting IN
the direction OF Santiago de Cuba. and on Tues
day OF this week about dusk Commodore
Schleys squadron steamed toward that port.
the torpedo-boat Dupont starting for Key West
with dispatches The Duponts officers and men
say there was nc firing at Cenfuegos while they
were there with the feet which was up 10 the
hour Of its departure. The only unusual Incl
dent q slight injury 10 the Dupont while
coaling from the Iowa in heavy sea.
The cruiser Marblehead left Key West last
Saturday night with the transport Florida to
carry General Jose Lacrets force Of four hun
dred men 10 some place in Cuba not then d.
vulged. She lay in Key West Harbor on Thurs
day and therefore could scarcely have bonn
barded Cuban town or landed ammunition for
the Cubans that day. as reported in some
dispatches.
Before reaching Cienfuegos Commodore Schley
sent dispatches TO RearAdmiral Sampson. in
which he made no allusion 10 any collision with
shore batteries. His orders were to look for the
Spanish squadron. not to stir up the shore guns
II IL believed here that he will send dispatches
10 Washington from Mole 81. Nicolas or Kings
ton announcing the result OF bis search.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CONE FROM SAMPSON

1T IS THOUGHT THAT HE TELLS WHERE
CERvERAs SQUADRON is.
Washington. May 27-There is abundant rea-
son TO believe that the naval officials tonight
received dispatches from Admiral Sampson. al
though at II 80 p no bulletins had been
made public It is considered probable that
these dispatches contain information Of the pre-
else whereabouts OF the Cape Verd squadron.
and naturally the information would be sent
10 the naval authorities here as soon as fast
boats and telegraph wires could carry IT. That
the naval officials have received this informa-
ton is not doubted. but yet they have neither
given the long expected news to the public. nor
have they admitted that dispatches from
Sampson have been received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

ern Pacific Company. for which the agents are
asking a larger sum than the Government is
disposed to pay. Mr.. Meiklejohn declines to in
crease his offer. believing that the benefits which
would accrue TO the ships from an American
register would more than compensate them for
the lower prices at which their vessels are asked
TO be turned over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CAPTAIN GRTDLEY I'LL.
HE AND TWO OTHER OFFICERS SENT To
HONG KONG on THE ZAFIRO

HE AND TWO OTHER OFFICERS SENT TO
HONG KONG on THE ZAFIRO.
Hong Kong May 81 midnight. Greenwich
time.-The United States auxiliary gunboat
Zahro, formerly a British merchant steamer
but now commissioned. mounting four guns ana
in charge Of a leutenant-commander or the
United states Navy. has Just arrived here from
Manila. having board the captain OF the
cruiser Olympia, flagship Of Kear-Admiral
Dewey and two officers. who have been IN
valided
The situation at Manila is unchanged The
insurgents are quiet.
Beef costs 50 20 pound at Manila
The report that the commander Of the Spanish
tlnboat Callao was tried by court-martal and
shot for not firing on the American ship which
CAPTURED the Callao is untrue.
The Zafro will return to Manila next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
REWARD FOR DEWEY AND HIS MEN.
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS- HAVE VOTED 4

DOTH HOUSES OF CONEKEsS HAVE VVTED
SWORD AND MEDALS
Washington May q (SpeciaD Admiral Dewey
and his comrades are TO be rewarded by Congress
for the victory AT Manila the former with mag
niecent sword and the latter with medals com
nemoratlve Of the victory The Senate Joint
resolution for these purposes was passed by the
House to-day without amendment debate or
affection ard this unanimous action was greet
ed with applause from the members who were
having attention 10 the proceedings The rcso-
lution carries an appropriation Of $1,000
hoard has already been appointed by the Secre-
,ar,, Of the Navy, with Assistant Secretary
Allen as its chairman. 10 consider and decide
mon suitable design for the medal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
POLO GOING TO VIENNA.

London, May 2s.-The vienna correspondent
~ THE Daily Telegraph" says:
Marquis de Hoyer. the Spanish Ambassador
10 Austria Hungary. will be succeeded mere py
sehor Polo de Bernabe. late Spanish Minister 10
the United States
"A semi-official report received from the span
ish Embassy In Vienna declares that the IN
ternal situation In Spain Is quieter than II was
but acknowledges nevertheless that the defeat
OF Admiral Cervera would easily imperii the
.xi,ting order Of things In favor OF the Carlists
and Republicans"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
TWO MORE TRANSPORTS SECURED
THE CHINA AND THE COLON CHARTERED
RY THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

THE CHINA AND 1ft 'tl|).> Cf1Hfe i-iNf@D
BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington. May 27.-Two more steamships.
the China and the Colon. OF the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, were chartered To-Day by
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. TO carry troops
10 the Philippines. The ships 1t is understood
here carry fully $500 men, and II they can be
made ready in time will form part OF the second
expedition to the islands. Mr.. Meiklejohn sue
ceeded In communicating with G. F. Hunting
ton. the president Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company. by telegraph somewhere in Iowa last
night while the latter was his way East,
and the China and the Colon were secured. The
latter vessel IS at San Francisco, where she Is
loading cargo FOR the Orient. and was expected
10 sail tomorrow The China Mr.. Huntington
says will be at the Golden Gate tomorrow. AS
as practicable both ships VIII be turned
over to the agent OF the quartermaster's depart
ment for such changes and alterations as may
he necessary.
Five vessels are now available for the second
expedition to the Philippines Centennial
the Zealandia the Ohio. the Colon and the
China Their combined capacity is approx
'nately 5000 men. and It is the opinion or the
officials here that they may be ready 10 sail
10Y Manila some time next week The acquisi-
uon Of the China and the Colon Is a source OF
'he Department is now in much better shape as
iesaros transportation. He explains that there
u no desire the part OF the Government TO
impress vessels unless such action is absolutely
HcoeSsary. The Government. the Assistant Sec
ie'"ry explains. wants TO be absolutely fair in
'' ei'Ns OF charter. but at the same time be-
He'es mat 1t Is paying for the vessels all they
worth.
II may De Interesting to vessel lowners to know
t'a' the decision has been reached by Mr..
"'eikIeJohn In making contracts In the future
" oohcSde TO them certain features relating to
c'e" and fuel which were embodied in the char
e' OF the City Of Pekng by the Navy Depart
ment
Ao-oay the Pacific Coast Steamship Company
oHered the Department such vessels could be
conveniently spared from its line. The company
eApressed the hope that the Government would
"ot lake such vessels its commercial trade
required to conduct the business properly.
no further steps have been taken by the Wal
department to obtain the six ships Of the North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
RITTER COMPLAINT ABOUT MANILA
prvrRA FLAMES THE GOVERNMENT FOR

THE DISASTER OF MAY l.
Madrid Nav 21- T. MIN the Senate to-day
,t,rsbal Primo de Rivera, former Captain Cen
ora, ~ the Philippines defended his administra-
,ion Of the colony. He said he could not believe
his ears when ne told Of the disaster at
cavitA adding: That rag called the American
flag shall never float over the walls OF Manila"
The Philippines. he continued. had not had ad-
eouate means Of defence. He had appealed to
the Government to supply them. but the Gov
errment had answered that the Pope had inter-
,rned and there was no fear Of a rupture. The
Naval Committee at Manila had examined into
the question carefully. and reached the conclu-
sion that IT was quite impossible to offer battle
to the American squadron.
THE Yankees are deceivlng themselves" Mar.
shal de Rivera declared, "as to the situation at
the Philippines. 1t is absolutely impossible that
they should become masters OF the islands, for
the natives, to an immense majority. are de-
termned to defend the territory to the last. and
TO maintain Spanish sovereignty"
Cantoin Aunon. Minister OF Marine. said Il
was inopportune to discuss the war at present.
He had neither approval nor disapprovai 10 ex-
nress Of Marshal de Riveras administration.
but he considered 1t necessary to exercise cer-
tain reserve In the interest OF the country.
In the Chamber OF Deputies Sehor Romero
Giron. Minister for the Colonies. replying to
Questions respecting the authorization given the
Governor OF the Philippines to concede admin
,str.tive reforms. said Captain General August
had been empowered to act in the manner he
deemed most desirable to draw the natives 70
the Spanish side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
TALE OF TWO RECONCENTRADOS

London May 2S-A dispatch to THE Financial
News" from Kingston. jamaica says the master
NJ the fishing schooner Jane which has arrived
there. reports having picked up yawl contain
ing two reconcentrados who had escaped from
Santiago de Cuba He says tn told him that
Admiral Cerveras squadron was In the harbor'
that the vessels were coaled and vctualed. and
were ready to sail when the Cadiz squadron
arrives next week and breaks the blockade"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
ONLY A FALSE ALARM.
SURELY AT SANTIAGO.

STATEMENT FROM PORT-AU-PRINCE AS
TO CERvERAs FLEET.
Chicago. May "a private cable dispatch to
the Associated Press from a trustworthy person
,n Port-au-Prince Hayti. dated May p. asserts
that he had positive information that at that
tim. Admiral Cervera's fleet was In the harbor
Of Santiago de Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
DISPATCHES RECEIVED FROM DEWEY.
CAPTAIN GRIDLEY. OF THE OLYMPIA. IN
VALIDFD HOME.

Washington. May 2S-At o'clock this morn
ing It was announced positively AZ the Navy
Department that Captain Gridley. of the Olyrn-
pla. had been invaded home. He will pro
ceed from Hong Kong 20 the United states prob
ably Immediately. II he Is able 20 travel. The
Department tonight Informed Mrs Grdley
that the captain was coming home The nature
Of his Illness is not known. The statement
that two other officers Of Admiral Dewey's feet
are also on the sick list is thought by naval
officials 10 be mistake. ma the Department has
no information Of that kind
No information concerning the advices re-
ccived from Admiral Dewey could be made
public tonight but II is unoiIlcally understood
that the dispatches contain nothing OF A start
ling nature. The Department is satisfied there
fore that the story Of the explosion on tho
cruiser Baltimore is without foundation. II Is
said positively that no information Of that kind
could be obtained by anybody from Manila be
fore the Department could hear from Admiral
Dewey That such information has been re
ccived from him is proof that there is absolutely
no truth in the report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
cu,vcr OF TIME ON THE SANDY HOOK
POITTE.

HOOK viii leave NewYork. Pier s. North River.
Week days at 4:se lo;l5 a. m q Sa'urdays ohly2.
s;iS ana an 'N.ewwYork week days sa5 $3.50 a, M. 40;
s.sS D. m Sundays at !? m. $50 =: m. Additional
1os, pcynress train will leave New-York for the
snss asshone from foot Iiberty-st. at AS m; and
from south Ferry at i.sS p M. VIA AL Nau Route
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