The National tribune., 1898-06-23

proclamation summoning the natives to
Cavite on June II to hear the declaration
of independence read. He has invited
the Americans to attend.
THE CADIZ FLEET.
Admiral Camara's Reserve Fleet, -
which has been lying at Cadiz, was sent
10 sea for an unknown destination, with
an immense amount of pomp and public
demonstration. The ladies of Cadiz en-
broidered a flag which the Bishop solemn
ly blessed aboard the EmpeTador Carlos
V, for which vessel the flag had been
prepared as a gift. The prelate arrived
and departed accompanied by process
sion of priests and choriSterS, and youths
bearing cenSerS. The ceremony was
marked with all the pomp of the Roman
Catholic Church. The choristerS led the
crew of the warship in singing Mary
Star of the Sea"
The Minister of Marine delivered a
lyrical, eaf-tingling patriotic speech. He
said that the reserve squadron would no
longer be reserved, but would brave danger
for the country's sake. 1t was privilege
to be placed in a situation that must en-
noble the humblest sailor, transforming
him into a hero.
Subsequently the feet, 13 vessels in all
was reported passing Gibraltar, steaming
eastward.
All manner of reports were current as
to its destination, the most generally be-
eyed being that ii was going to the Philip
pines. Outside of Spain, however, no
person seemed to care particularly where
it was going. 1t was regarded as merely
Shrewd political move to amuse the
Spanish people, and affect the diplomatic
situation. But the day for the latter is
past. SPANS bluffs have been shown to
even the French will no longer pretend to
believe in them.
The prevailing opinion in Washington is
that the feet viii quietly slip back through
the Straits OF Gibraltar, and go into hid
ing at the Canary Islands, where they can
keep up a bluff as Ceryera did.
SATURDAY. JUNE Is.
q. IN THE FAR EAST.
1t is reported from Madrid that Captain
General Augusti resigned the military
leade: ship at Manila to the Spanish Cen
eraf commanding there so hat [ he capitu-l
laiion Of that place may be signed by the
latter, and thus have less Importance in
the eyes of the natives than if signed by
the Captain General of the Philippine
Islands.
The rebel troops, who were besieging the
old Cavite church. kept the Spanish gar
risons closely surrounded, but could make
little impression on the solid stone wa lis.
The lnSurgcnt battery across the bay had
''OS iho'o All hiit 49, anu lfltii pCHItI
was bad. Consequently the Spaniards
were not in much fear of their guns.
This closed the campaign in Cavite |
province, there being no more Spaniards |
left at large. The whole 'insurgent force |
then moved north to attack the Spanish
positions outside Of Manila City
Gen. Aguinaldo says he does not ex-
pect TO make much more progress until
the United States troops arrive. The |
opaniards have such a great superiority
OF artillery that the insurgents cannot
succeed in an attack on walled and
fortified city. 'H
Gen. Aguinaldo says the Spaniards have
IS, 600 troops in Manila. Information OBJ
tanned from men in the field, who have
the best opportunities for observing the
enemy, places the number of troops under
the Spanish flag at 1000. of who,l 1900
are volunteers, who are useless as a
fighting force
Secretary Long said to-day that the
American troops would probably reach
Manila Bay to-day or tomorrow.