Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-05-19

American fleet was gloriously beaten
back.
Rioting was more serious than at first
reported at Luilo. Later adviees say
that many persons were killed and
wounded during the conflict.
The North German Gazette of Berlin
says 1t learns the insurgents Of the
Philippine islands have secured all the
arms stored at Cavite arsenals.
A Madrid dispatch says It is reported
that strong military expedition is be-
ing organized at Cadiz and that it will
shortly proceed to the Philippine islands
escorted by the Cadiz feet.
The war departments plans for an
immediate invasion Of Cuba have been
materially changed by the news of the
presence of the Spanish feet in West
Indian waters. It will delay the move
ment for time
Four Of the men killed on the Wins
low were laid at rest in the city ceme-
terry at Key West. They were buried
in the shallow lime rock, side by side
with the graves of the victims of the
Maine. The body Of Ensign Bagley
was sent home for interment.
The Spanish fleet sighted Off Mar
| Unique is said to have consisted of five
large warships and two torpedo-boats.
The American squadron now at San
| Juan includes SIMPSONS six strongest
warships, the New York, Iowa. Gin
cinnati, Indiana, Detroit and May
| flower.
There is a suspicion in Washington
that Frenchmen ware behind the guns
at Cardenas Wednesday. 1t Is said
they shot too we'll for Spaniards. An
inquiry is probable, and II the suspicion
proves to be we'll grounded, complica-
tions may ensue between the United
States and France over the incident.
The transport steamer Gussie. which
left Key West with big expedition for
Cuba Wednesday night, had a lively
engagement with the Spanish at
Cabanas, province OF Pinar del Rio, but
succeeded in accomplishing her mission.
The Gussie carried 1000 rifles and a
large amount of ammunition for the
Cubans.
Chaos reigns at Nnevitas, Cuba.
Every boat in the harbor has been
lammed into the narrow channel to be
sunk at the first sign Of attack. Two
thousand soldiers guard the entrance,
IL miles from the city. The Spanish
commander told the starving citizens
70 go into the country, as he could not
feed them. Many soldiers are joining
the insurgents to get food. Conditions
at Puerto Principe are still worse
The whereabouts of the Spanish Cape
Verde feet has at last been definitely
ascertained. Secretary Long has re-
ceiyed advices from Martinique, Wind
ward islands, that 1t had been sighted
to the westward Of that island. Upon
receipt OF this information Long imme-
diately ordered Commodore Schley, at
Hampton roads, to put to sea with the
flying squadron. It is believed that the
squadron has been sent in pursuit OF
the Spanish fleet.
A column OF 5000 Spaniards started
for Moron, Cuba, carrying a flag of
truce. When fired upon by the insur-
gents, the commander sent word that
he was no longer making war upon the
Cubans. but. was going to the coast to
fight the Americans. General Lopez
replied: Spain cannot fight the United
States without fighting us. Their war
Is ours. i" Then he again opened fire.
The Spaniards lost 900 men in four
days. march to the sea.
Sampson's squadron is said to have
met and defeated the Cape Verde feet
in naval battle east of Hayti. The
report cannot be verified.
Germany has intimated to the United
States, it is said In London, that she
expects to have voice In the disposi-
tion Of the Philippine islands.
A clearinghouse burned in Chicago
and three of the inmates lost their
lives, while four other were injured.
A number Of narrow escapes are re-
ported.
A special received in Washington
from Fort de France Martinique says
an American squadron OF nine ships is
bombarding San Juan, Porto Rico.
Secretary Long says the report Is
premature.
A Washington correspondent says
that Admiral Dewey has had instruc-
tions sent him from Washington order
ing the immediate destruction Of all
Spanish warships and Notifications at
the Philippines.
Spain 10 overrun with plotters.
Weylerites, CaTlists and Republicans
are each striving to raise a revolt.
Their latest scheme is to obstruct pro-
cedure In parliament, so that the people
will be in an explosive mood when the
next Spanish reverse shall occur.
A Havana special to London paper
says: -Four American vessels opened
fire on Cienfugoe Wednesday and at
tempted to land arms and men in
barges The Spanish troops, assisted
by the fort. drove of the invaders.
The American guns destroyed the cable
station. A second attempt to land was
also frustrated. The fighting continued
for eight hours, and II is rumored that
the Americans lost heavily. Altgether
IA spaniards were wounded.
The United States government has
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