Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-09
READY FOR THE FRAY.
Aggressl Campaign to Be Inau-
gurated--D Disposition Of Volun-
"s.-s--Dewey's Alleged
concentrations.
SAMPS Ms FLEET OFF HAYTI

5 Army Officer Returns from Mission to Go
mez-Outa to Be Cleared Of spaniards-
Oregon Coming North
Washington, May 9.-The cabine
has decided on an aggressive campaign
| against the Spanish in the Philippines
and 5000 troops will be sent It ex
poets important news soon from Ad
miral Sampson, who has moved against
Porto Rico. It Is not believed that he
encountered the Spanish feet at Porto
Rico. Later on Havana will be at
tackled from the rear by the United
States and insurgent troops, and by the
feet in front.
News From the Flying Squadron.
On board flagship Brooklyn, off Fort
Monroe, Va, May 9.-Commodore
Schley and his staff have watched with
great interest this morning from the
brigge of the flagship the arrival of the
new cruiser New Orleans, in command
of Captain Folger.
The Minneapolis will come down this
| afternoon. The squadron will then con-
sist of three cruisers, two battleships
and one converted yacht. The dynamite
cruiser VeSuviuS got away this morning
for Key West, accompanied by the gun
boat Swanee. Both boats will join the
blockading squadron in the vicinity of
Cuba.
Sampson Ready for the Spanish Fleet.
New York, May "a special to the
Herald from Washington says: Cable
advices received from Rear Admiral
Sampson announce his arrival off the
coast of Hayti with division of hts fleet.
He will remain where he is now until
the department or one of his scouts in
forms him of the appearance of the
Spanish men of war, which sailed from
st. Vincent nine days ago.
General Gomez VIII do his Share.
New York, May 9.--The commissioner
sent to General Gomez's camp has
returned bringing the Cuban leaders
formal official thanks in behalf of Cuba
to the United States and letters to
President Mckinley and one each to
General Miles and Admiral Sampson,
says dispatch to the World from Key
West. General Gomez wants rifles, food,
clothing and United States troops.
Armed and supplied, he promises to
drive the blockaded Spaniards out in
six months.
Advises Provisional Government for Phil
ippines.
A dispatch to the World from Hong
Kong says:
The dispatches, signed by Commodore
Dewey, sent to Washington, recommend
that surrender of Manila be demand
ed and provisional government for the
Philippines be established, pending the
settlement of the war with Spain.
His proposal is for commission to
take control of the government.
He suggests, that he be named as one
of the commissioners, and that the gov
ernment would be continued upon much
the same lines as exist now.
He asks that sufficient troops be sent
to maintain order.
The food supplies in Manila have run
short, and it Is estimated that the town
has only enough to last two weeks. No
more can be brought in.
The governor general and the people
realize, if Admiral Dewey demands their
surrender, he can back up his demands
with shot and shell sufficient to wipe
out the city.
Connection with the fleet by cable Is
to be re-estabished as soon as addi-
tional United States forces reach Ma
nila.
Destination of Volunteer Troops.
Washington. May 9.-In answer to re-
peated requests for information as to
the various organizations of state troops,
which are being mustered into the Unit
ed States service, are to be sent, Secre-
tary Alger today furnished statement
showing the destination of the volunteer
troops.
The first regiments found ready for
service are to be sent to Chickamauga
thence to gulf ports preparatory to en-
barking for Cuba.
The second division will go to Wash
ington, where it will form a grand re-
serve, ready to reinforce the Cuban
army at any moment, man the coast
defenses or for other purposes. The
third division Is to remain In the states in
which the organizations are mustered,
subject to call for duty in the Philip
pines, or for general reserve purposes.
The two troops of cavalry from Ar-
IONA and the four troops from New Mex
leo are sent to San Antonio Tex.
Lieutenant Rowan's Mission Accomplished.
Nassau, New Providence, Bahama
island, May First Lieutenant An
drew s. Rowan, of the 10th infantry,
and agent of the United States war de-
partment, who has been on visit to
Cuba, arrived here today, after accom-
plishing his mission. He has seen the
Cuban leaders. Lieutenant Rowan left
Cuba on May 1, in an open boat.
Troops VIII Not Move Before End of Week.
Tampa, May 9.-It is stated no order
for the embarkation of troops has yet
been received and none is expected at
present 1t is hardly possible any move
ment of troops will take place before the
end of the week.
Examining Texas Volunteers.
Austin, Tex, May 9.-Three regiments
of infantry and one of cavalry, in all
ZOO men, are now at Camp at Mabry.
Physical examinations are being pushed
rapidly. One captain failed to get
through today.
The Oregon Coming North.
Bahia, Brazil, May 9.-The battleship
Oregon has arrived here.
KLONDIKE HORROR,
More Than Score Of Men Drowned by