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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
ia YTT FTLL OF WAR YARNS
VARIED ASSORTMENT OF IMPORTANT
IF-TRUE NEWS.
THE MONTGOMERY CHASED BY A spANrARD-BId
SPANISH FIFET AT PORTO RICo-sAMP-
son SIGHTED D-CANNONADISG
HFARD-A CAPTURE
,C.o,y-,yb,cd 1905 nv tho A.a.-cla.es prs

HFARD-A CAPTURE.
(Copyr'ghted 1895 by the Associated Pres-)
Port-au- Prince Hayt May S-Thc United
States cruiser Montgomery. Commander g. A.
Converse is supposed TO have been engaged
with much larger Spanish cruiser last night
northwest Of Cape IIaytien, a seaport town Of
Hayt on its north coast. ninety miles north
Of Port-au- Prince.
While the French steamer Olinde Rodrigues.
from Havre on April lG for Iiaytian ports, was
AT Cape Haytien Spanish warship is said to
have been watching her. nstaking the steamer
for an American vessel When the Olinde Rod
rigues left Cape Hayt!en the Spaniard ap-
preached her and allowed her to continue on
to this port on recognizing the French flag.
Th. United States cruiser Montgomery left
Cape Haytlcn soon afterward, and the Spanard.
which is presumed 10 have been watching for
her Is said 10 have pursued the American
cruiser. both Of them putting on full steam.
The Spaniard. according TO the story told by
the crew Of the French steamer. gained In the
pursuit. which was witnessed from the bridge Of
the Olinde Kodrigucs BY the officers Of that
vessel
The two warships. they say went In the same
general direction, with the Spaniard behind.
The latter appeared to be formidable vessel.
and much larger and faster than the Mont
gomery.
Bv nightfall It is added. four discharges Of
cannon were heard, which were believed 10 he
the result Of the Spaniard firing upon the
American warship. Darkness it is further
said. prevented ary more observations being
r,ada though the French officers say the moon
was so bright that the battle could have been
continued. especially es the sea was beautifully
ol,, only a mild trade wind blowing from
the land. -. =, -,
oare ~ the Olinde Rodrigues were below at
,,,',or while this exciting incident oc-
rn,ro but the officers Of the steamer. which
rrived here to-day. say they are confident the
,,or,oomery was oyermatched. ana that her
i,, means Of escaping was 10 run close in shore
during the darkness
Nv ,nlr Snanish vessels. warships and others,
., porto Rico and a battle is expected on Tues
day. - ,o,, ca,o rIo,,ioc tho,
Rear Admiral sampson squauroh mas "'ei
slrhtcd to the north' , -, ..,.. NJ.
r,'ory IS supposed to have been the Spanish
ersbin VizcaVa and IT ls suggested that pos
s,bIv the Montgomery enticed me Spahiard
,,bin striking distance OF Admiral sampson.
The crew Of the German S.p ,,o''saa sa ny.
.ia pruhn. which arrived to-day say they
heard cannonadlns W ''N
oc'1cn ciG,'rces rom cape Haytien say that yese'
oes Mole St Nicholas. two spanish waislipS
day. on "o y schooner bound for Cape Hayten.
Dr~rAI RY SECRETARY LONG.
,,0,,oton May S.-Secretary Long denies
,ha montgomery has had an engagement
,"N o,,rects no news from the American meets
. so,. tn-rnOrroY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
BIG ARMY FOR PORTO RICO.

Rr-T THE GOVERNOR NEEDN'T SIT Up NIGHTS
WAITING FOR IT-A DARK SECRET.
Copyright Is9s by the Associated Pre's)
Cane Haytien, Hayti May S.-The Associated
Press dispatch boat Dauntless kas arrived here
According to advices from Martinique. the Span
ish fleet has not been sighted off the island.
The Governor of San Juan de Porto Rico re-
centlv received orders from Madrid 10 provide
rations for forty thousand troops He asked
tho time Of their arrival. and got the reply:
movements Of the Spanish fleet are kept
strictly secret Your question cannot be an
swered BE prepared"
1t is reported that five Spanish warships were
soon Off St Thomas on Thursday, but they were
probably only gunboats from San Juan de Porto
Rico acouting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
IN THE ENEMY'S CAPITAL.
REPEATED ASSERTIONS THAT CABI-
NET CRISIS IS IMMINENT.
THE MINISTRY DISCOURAGED BY THE ATTITUDE
OF THE LEADING cONsERvATIvES-AD-
MfRAI. prRMEJo SAID TO BE A
DISTURBING FACTOR

Madrid May s. 10 p m.-According 70 the
newspapers n Cabinet criss. provoked by Ad-
rnirnl Rorme,o Minister Of Marine Is imminent
involving the whole Cabinet. II charged to re-
construct the Ministry II ls believed that Sehor
Saras,n would offer n portfolio to Senior Gam
azo who represents an important section Of the
Liberals
~ A. u,.-The real reason FOR the supposed DO
sire - the present Cabinet 10 resign II is under
STOOD is that Senor Moret The Minister for the
Colonies in his recent speech asked the Cortes
10 ald and sanction the Executives solution OF
tie. present problems but S.nor Silvela's speech
of yesterday destroyed the hopes ot the Sagasta
Ministry that the Cortes Nigh; be converted into
convention. to screen the Ministers from re-
sponsibility Besides Schor Svela affirmed that
tho granting ~ autonomy TO Cuba had virtually
lost Cuba to Spain Sehor Canaejas also said
h. considered Sehor Moret's colonial and for
cirn policy 70 be fatal to Spain.
This attitude of the leading Conservatives Of
the Chamber has so discouraged the Ministry.
stn! smarting under recent disasters and strug-
Cling with the appalling provincial problems
that II is considered impossible II stave off the
crisis. even by the most earnest appeals to the
leaders Of all parties for support
1880 a m.-The newspapers and political cir
clcs this morning openly discuss the Cabinet
crisis and It is expected that some definite de-
cislon Will be arrived nj during the Cabinet
Council which Is to be held to-day. Opinions are
divided respecting the solution. The friends OF
Schor Gamazo and others think the time has
arrived for the formation Of n strong military
Cabinet. which may turn out to be correct on
| the other hand the most able Of the Liberal and
Conservative statesmen consider such action to
be premature
! r. m.-The upshot Of the Cabinet Council
held to-day ls understood TO be that there Will
b. no change in the Ministry for the present
and that tine Cabinet mas resolved that 1t Will
"encrgctically push the campaign, especially IN
the Philippine Islands.
/ Premier Sagasta Is now comforting with the
Queen Regent who summoned him 70 her pres
cnce. -
In the Cortes all the measures pending Will,
II is said be rapidly voted. thus leaving the
Government free hand to cope with national
problems
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

SIZE MAY WAIT AT MFRS BAY FOR MORE
DISPATCHES TO DEWEY.
CONFLICT AT MANILA OVER THE TEMPORARY
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL


ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL
GOVERNMENT.
Hong Kong. May s.-The UHlted States gun
boat Hugh McCulloch. which arrived here on
Friday with dispatches from Admiral Dewey
officially announcing his great victory over the
S7aniards. left here at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
Greenwich time on her return TO Manila, after
I, Ia understood. receiving many urgent dis
patches from Washington. II is belie,ed the
McCulloch Will first go TO Mrs Bay. there 10
await final instructions FOR Admiral Dewey as
to how he Is to deal with the Philippine Islands.
According to reports current here, the Ameri-
can Admiral will insist. by force II necessary,
the Spanards accepting at least temporary
protectorate o. the United States. the desire be-
ing TO avoid disturbing the present administra-
ton az the insurgents OF the Philippine Islands
are quite UNIT TO participate in the government
However, II Is believed here that II the Span
lards do not meet the views Of Washington In
this matter the Admiral Will take prompt steps
10 administer the islands for the United states
az soon as he receives the necessary troops and
supplies from San Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
BATTLE IN MILAN STREETS. |
HUNDREDS KILLED AND WOUNDED
TILES AND CHIMNEYS RAINED ON THE
HEADS OF THE TROOPS.
EIGHT THOUSAND SOLDIERS WITH ARTILLERY
CHARTERED IN THE CITY-MANY REF
UGEEs IN sWITZEELAND-RFPoRT
FROM A SWISS SOURCE.

UGEES IN SWITZEELAND-khf'Ni
FROM SWISS SOURCE.
Lugant. Switzerland May S.-This has been
a terrible day at Milan. About | o'clock this
afternoon veritable battle occurred in the
Via somtraire Thousands OF tiles and chin
neys were hurled from the roofs upon the troops
who were compelled to retire. similar fight
took place in the Via Torino; and It is believed
that no fewer than three hundred persons were
killed ard one thousand injured.
4 Swias merchant who has arrived here from
Milan describes the events OF Saturday as COM
n,etelv anarchical According to his account,
the leaders Of the agitation evidently had we'll
arranged plans Columns OK rioters emerged
from, all the gates Of the town and converged
at a place where they rapidly constructed barri-
cades. When they were dlslodged by the troops
they mounted to the roofs and ra:ned tiles and
chimneys upon the soldiery.
The gates Of the town held by troops In
the evening and throughout the night. 80 that
workmen employed outside were unable 10 re-
turn TO their homes. In this way the rising
was deprived OF additional help from without.
During the night the city was in complete dark
ness and funereal silence. Artillery. cavalry
and infantry bivouacked on the Piazza del
Duomo where reinforcereuts were constantly
arriving.
Late news this evening from Milan says the
"secoio" has been seized and its Editor arrested
Tho pos,aI Tslcg-aDh Offices have been closed
and all dispatches Of mails stopped. The pub
lie buildings are guarded and artillery has been
placed in position on the Piazza del Duomo.
Many fugitives from Milan have crossed the
frontier into the Canton Of Ticino and TO Fon-
tana among them the Editor OF the italia del
Popolo." incriminated Republican newspaper,
who elude1 the police
Eight thousand troops are quartered IN the
city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
THE LOSS OF THE CINCINNATI

THE LOSS OF THE CINCINNATI
ANOTHER POPULAR TALE BY RAMON BLANco.
THE VERSATILE SPANISH AUTHOR.
Madrid May S-Gfneral Correa, Minister for
War. has received a dispatch from General
Blanco, Captain-General or CUBA syins that
wrecLace belonging to the Cincinnati has been
,raebed ashore. He adds that the belief is ex-
nressed that the cruiser has foundered.
Kew West Fla. May S.-There is no founda-
tion for Captain General Blanco's dispatch to
Madrid nc n the United States cruiser Gin
cinnati She has been lying here for several
davs and nothing is wrong with her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
VIEWS or SANPSON FROM BLANCO.

THE CAPTAIN-GENERAL OF CUBA SAYS The
ADMIRAL HAS GONE TO PORTO RICO.
Madrid May S-An Official dispatch from ma
v,ra saws that most OF the principal vesses
constituting the American blockadins squadron
have gone to Porto Rico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
FIGHTING RESUMED LAST NIGHT
THE GENERAL COMMANDING IN MILAN
TELLS OF "FUsILLADES AND

THE GENERAL. COMMANDING IN MILAN
TELLS OF "FUsILLADEs AND
CANNONADES"
London. May 9-The Rome correspondent OF
"The Daily News" says:
"Lieutenant-General Bava- Beccaris wired
from Milan at o'clock this evening Sunday:
After new and serious attempts the rebellion
has been quel'ed by fus!llades and cannonades
and perfect calm has been restored. have or
dered the shops and manufactures TO be opened
Tomorrow
Later he telegraphed: Unfortunately fresh
attempts al rebellion have been made. and the
cannon are still roaring: but it Will soon be
over"
Courts martial will be constituted at Milan
tomorrow Monday). to Judge the rioters ar
rested" says the same correspondent.
Il learn that the rioters Of yesterday thrice
unsuccessfully attacked the general telegraph
Office at Milan with view Of cutting off the
city. when all other expedients failed. General
Bava- Beccaris used cannon TO destroy the barri-
cades and a number killed on Saturday.
about hundred.
The Government has established the sever
est censorship in revising and stopping all dis
patches containing what II considers dangerous
matter. l learn. however, that the rioters at
Milan succeeded to-day Sunday In occupying
Inc central station and delaying the departure
OF several trains General Bava Beccaris no"
mas supreme power
NO praise could be too nigh for the discipline
endurance and patience Of the soldiers under
'he most trying conditions. Not one moved a
Hhser until the command was given. although
almost all were injured by flying missiles. some
bleeding badly
soon the fight from the Corso Venezia spread
@H over 'he centre OF the town TO the Piazza deI
Duomo The Via T0rrino the Via Carlo AL
Derto ana the Via Oronc were centres Of riot
'he seemed 70 have returned TO the famous
hve days Of lsis, what with the rattle Of cav
airy the incessant era king Of rifles the dis
coicaht cries and words Of command and the
busle signals. Full particulars are not known
as 'hey are not allowed to pass; but surprising
was the quickne3s with which TIE barricades
We're formed in popular quarters especially on
the bridges over the canals Carts carriages ana
sreetcIrs were ov .rtur1 u and piled up with
furniture from the adjacent buildings, 10 the
noisy Joy Of the crowd
distressing scenes occurred all over the city
wives searching for husbands and mothers
Ioi sons, with explosions OF grief after vain
'eaTch or when finding them wounded or dead
IN the centre OF the town continuous battie
vent vent on FOR two hours. In the popular quarters
me MOP resisted until nightfa
y, MOST OF the English and Americans have LETT
acs on account oe the riots"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
SPANISH TROOPS LEAVE MANILA. .

-, prpOp, TO THAT EFFECT IS CURRENT
IN MADRID.
Madrid May s. II a. NIT Is claimed that
O. message has been received here from MahHa
announcing that tie Spanish troops nave re-
tired from Manila. taking with them al 'he''
arms. ammunition and stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
SAMPSON NOT SEEN AT ST. THOMAS
REPORTS OF VESSELS TAKING TEMpokAF'
rrr.1.c1c At TIE DANISH PORT:

REFUGE AT THE DANISH PORT
ST Thomas. Danish west ltoies' may Wv q, a, M ~
~. ,,or,car feet under the command of Rear
,ar,,ral Sampson has not yet arrived or Porto
p,co and no nghting has yet occurred IN that
Tha british steamer Aldborough. having three
thousand tons OF coal on board from Scotand'
bound for San Juan de Porto kico' caiied mere ior
os'. ord ~ see u IL was safe for her TO pro-
ceed She sailed to-day.
The German warship Gier will sail to-day for
Cuban waters
The Spanish steamers Rita and Paulina sought
refuge here They had on board general cargoes
intended for Porto Rico. Later they cleared ior
sea and went westward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
SEEKING PRIZES AT GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar, May S.-All day long the converted
steel yacht Giralda has been cruising In the
Straits OF Gibraltar with a large torpedo boat
The Spanish steamer Pielago now converted
into a cruiser. is stationed at AlgecraA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

Madrid. May S.-The closing quotation for gold
Yesterday was 10.
Lisbon May S-The closing quotation for gold
Yesterday I4.I5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

THE TEMERARIO LEAVES No NTEvIDEO.
Montevideo, May 8. via Galveston.-The Span
ish torpedo gunboat Temerario left this port to-
day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
CALLING OUT THE RESERVES.
REPORTS FROM MILAN
RECEIVED IN ROME.

RECEIVED IN ROME.
Rome, May 8. IL p. m.-Anothcr part OF the
1873 reserves and part OF the reserves of 1914
have been ordered to be under arms by '0lesday.
At this hour the city IS quiet.
The Governments dispatches received UP 70 6
o'clock say that tranquility prevails throughout
the Kingdom. At Milan the rioters at the Porta
Tic,ne.e have been completely suppressed. Re-
Inducements continue TO reach the city and
many arrests have been made. General Taga
has ordered all the factories to reopen to-mor-
row.
Other dispatches from Milan report, on the
contrary. the erection OF fresh barbados by
,lo.ous mobs in the VIA Bertani. at the Porta
Ticinese. and the Porta GaribadL According 20
these accounts the troops We're compelled TO
use arms to disperse the rioters. and a l!euten-
ant and several soldiers were wounded
Generally speaking. the agitation continues.
but II is less intense. The authorities have or
dered all Socialist and Republican clubs 10 dis
eov.. There is a rumor current that the rioters
have driven back train under the impression
that It was conveying soldiers.
Iieutenant-General Bava-Beccaris, command
ing the Third Army Corps Mian), teegraphed
the MARQUIS di Rudni the Premier. this even
ing:
The revolt In Milan has been suppressed. and
all resistance is now ended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
MORE CITIES UNDER MARTIAL Law.

BADAJoS AID VALENCIA.
Madrid. May S.-Following renewed outbreaks
caused by the scarcity and high price OF bread.
at Badajos capital OF the province of that
name and at Alicante. the seaport OF Valencia.
martial law has been proclaimed at both places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09
CASTELAR, SAYS HE WILL SAVE SPAIN

Valencia. May S.-"El Pueblo" publishes an
interview with Sehor Emilio CASTELAR,. the dis
tinguished Republican statesman, who says
he will save Spain Thiers saved France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

DENIAL, RY SECRETARY LONG
Washington May o'-oec'e.a'S N'"e u''
Montgomery has had an engagement
thA' III no news from the American heets
bsfore tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

The order OF battle taken up by the Spanards
timber breakwaters OF Cavite Harbor. The
larger ships OF Spain cruised off Cavite and
Manila
The American feet entered Manila Bay on Sat.
urdav night with ease The Spaniards had not
established a patrol. and there were no search
lights at the entrance OF the bay. In fact. the
American ships would probably have passed
inside the bay without any challenge had Il
not been that some sparks flew up from the
McCulloch's funnel. whsreupon few shots were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-09

y
To-day. on the reports of mastering officers
that four Ncw-York State regiments would be
ready for service tomorrow. transportation ar
rangemcnts were perfected and the necessary
orders issued to concentrate these commands
uulcIy at Chckamauca. For the next three
DAYS every perfected regiment north of Mis-
sisslupi and Georgia will be hurryns toward
that point 10 take the places Of regulars who
will move down to Tampa. BY next Thursday
# Is cXpccted that more than an army corps OF
voIuntocrs will be assembled AT Chckamauga
fully equipped to start at an hours notice for
Tampa and Mobile on their way To Cuba.
The volunteer corps Of nearly 10000 men.
which is 10 be assembled in camp in Fairfax
County. Va opposite Washington. will consist
If twentv-seven regiments. each from differ
ent State and will be retained at this place
throughout the summer as reserve for the
defence of the National Capital. unless its
disuatch TO the coast or 10 Cuba is made ncccs-
sorv by some emergency Of which there is at
rrosent no ar,prehension at all. This location
was selected because 1t was considered ad-
visah,e to have a force near Washington and
bocouse the railroads centrng here provide for
Transporting it readily TO any point of possible
attack The great advantage In assembling n
corns In n single camp from twentyseven diff
,oropt states is that il will tend to NationaliZc
tho forcos and in that way be of lasting benefit
70 tho country at large. II Is confidently ex-
noct.d 10 do away with the diversity in the
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The London Tines Account.

i.oNnoN, May y. I'hc Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Times describing
the fight at Manila says: The cable
from the bay TO Manila having been
cut by the rebels, the city was taken
by surprise by the appearance of the
American fleet. The Spanish flag ship
having got up steam advanced out Of
line to meet the Olympia. Commo-
dorc Dewey had issued an order for
his fleet to concentrate its guns on the
Spanish flag ship and the signal was
obcycd with telling effect. The flag
ship retired The Olympia fired an s.
inch shell which raked the Reina
Maria Christina throughout her length
and caused her boilers to explode,
killing her captain and sixty men.
She driftcd away on fire.
Altogether one hundred and forty
men were killed, and about the same
number were wounded Admiral
Montcjo transferred. his flag to the
Castillo, which was sunk shortly after
ward by storm of shot. Alta quarter
Of 8 the Olympia signallcd to cease
firing. The Americans were exhaust
ed, having been at quarters since 10
O'Clock on the previous night
"a conference Of captains was held
and it was found that not ono had
been killed, bit that several had been
slightly wounded by splintcrs. Two
torpedo launches attacked the Olympia.
The shells from her big guns were
unable to strike so small an object,
but n hail Of i-poundcr shells sank the
leading launch, NIL on board being
killed. The other launch was beached
with twelve shot holes, and the boat
WAS covered with blood
"llalf all hour after noon n whito
flag was lioistcd at Cayitc and the
Spanish crews deserted their ships,
taking away their dead. ADMIRAL
Montejo fled t" Manila with his two
aides de camp.
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The army Mt ChickaH:amsa.

CnlckAMArGA NATIONAL PARK,
May Sit was given out officially to.
day that 10000 men Of the volunteer
army would be modified here just az
soon as they have been mustered into
the Government service. With tho
ten regiments Of regulars now here
filled to war strength the army ut this
point will number $4,000. 1t ia also
announced that Major Gen. Fitzhugh
Ice, Major Gen Joe Wheeler and
Major Gen. James II. Wilson will be
in command. The purpose being to
form the volunteer men into three
army corps.
The first instalmcnt Of recruits is
coming in rapidly. One hundred ar
rived here to-day and information Of
the recruiting officers is to the effect
that nj! the recruits required will be
obtained i'll comparatively short
time
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Short and Sharp!

WAsHINGToN, ID. c.. May o.
At the cabinet meeting today it was
decided positively to invade Cuba as
soon Us Sampson finishes at Porto Rico
1t was also decided to appoint a
commission and hold the Philippines
with provisional government, to push
the war Oh land and sea, TO quickly
close it, holding all Spain possessions
captured
All the volunteers are ordered to
break camps and proceed to Chicka-
mauga, Washington, Tampa and New
Orleans.
General Lee was ordered to proceed
at once to Tampa.
MADRID, May ?.-Thc governor
general of Porto Rico cablcd his
government tonight that the American
fleet is approaching.
WAsIiINGToN, ID. c., May 9.-Con-
gress appropriated SO, 900 for medals
for Dewey and his men.
Admiral SIMPSONS orders are to
destroy all Spanish ships and hold
San Juan. The officials say they
have no fear of the result.
MADRID, May 9.-Thc queen regent
has sent adyices to the governor gen
eral of the Philippines TO resist to the
death the landing Of Dewey at Ma
nilla