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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04

ny AARON MILKMAN.
AUCTION SALE.
CONTENTS OF
The City Hotel
BY ORDER or THE ASSIGNEE
RAYMOND G. MoWRv.
l2o ROOMS or GOOD CLEAN
Household Furniture,
OFFICE and BAR FIXTURES,
LIQUORS AND CIGARS,
National Cash Register. Electric Fans.
LAKoE MoRRIsS IRELAN D COMBINATION
66 bells and one Of 20 bells.
STOCK OF GROCERIES,
rHEsGR And HAHSHs S5FRkn sTnAM J1aNsrLs. TABLE
TAPESTRY CARPETS.
I30 BEST QUALITY
CUKltU HAlk MAllRESSES,
LARGE PLATE GLASS PIER AND
MANTEL MIRRORS.
cHICkERlNc PIANO,
'o' and THLAMcK ThLAcK 1Ni MAi.NUT TAn' 'cHAnBER
SUITES. Elegant Parlor
Suites, Rich Lace and
other Draperies.
500 Sheets. 900 Blankets. 100 Spreads.
Rro ND "a I'm
Pillows and Bolstcrs.
Fine OIL Paintings. Engravinxs and
Etohngs,
Large quantity Of SUPERIOR Silyerware
Odd Chairs Rockers, Tables, Buffe, large
Black Walnut Bookcase with glass doors,
suitable for lawyers ofioo or large
library.
Large Black Walnut sideboards,
Table Linen. Towels. Pillow Slips, Napkins;
Box Springs, Toilet Sets, Crockery, etc.
Several Large wararSbes ounn Folding
ROLL TOP DESKS, ONCE Chairs, Reading
and Library Room Furniture, Laundry and
Kitchen Outfit; in fact, everything that
yon require for the complete equipments OF
first-class hotel.
Very old Hall Clocks; Two Large Rsfrissr-
ators suitable fo; market or large grocery
store, one fitted with glass doors.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
JUNE 9Th, 7th, Sth.
At 10 q. IN. sharp each day,
At the CITY HOTEL,
Iso to Iee wEyBOssET STREET.
On WEDNESDAY will sell at o'clock
the FINEST and BEST FURNISHED
BARROOM I'm this city. All Gas and
Electric Lamps and Globes will bs sold
| at same time.
AARON MILKMAN, Auctionscr.
RAYMOND G. MOWRY, Assignee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
IRI YORK, MN HAVEN And
HARTFORD RAILROAD
OLD COLONY SYSTEM

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
FoRTIsIcATIoNs ARE POOR.

Baltimore. May 2.-Charles Fox. for
mer United States vice consul at San
tiago de Cuba, arrived at his home in
this city Sunday. He came on Brit
ish steamship. which sailed April 23. the
day war was declared with Spain. When
the news was received that war had been
declared all the vessels in the harbor
were notified to leave by 6 y. m, and any
that remained after that time were liable
to have their stores OF provisions con-
fiscated by the Spanish authorities.
speaking OF the fortificatlons on the
Cuban coast" he continued. II think
they are very poor. There Is something
that they call n fort at Santiago. but
i do not tFfnk II would exist for many
minutes during n bombardment. As
for MORO castle at Havana. IL Is not all
that Is claimed for IL. Al one period OF
time. many years ago. II might have been
n most formidable fort, but II could
hardly at this stage6f warfare with
stand the fire OF the American gunboats.
There Is much misery and staryat ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
SENATORS AND REVENUE BILL.

Washington. May Alt is believed
that the Democratic senators will offer
provision for a tax on all producing
Industries. another for an Inheritance
tax and third for non-interest bearing
treasury notes. II is also probable that
an amendment will be suggested for the
issuance OF 500. .000, 900 In greenbacks to
take the place of those outstanding
which are supposed to have been de-
stroyed. They will seek to have the bond
provision of the bill eliminated entirely
on the plea that the time has not yet
arrived for a. bond issue.
There is a possibility that the Repub-
Jican members of the committee may
amend the bond provision as there
more or less dissatisfaction with II among
Republican senators. One OF the changes
suggested is a reduction OF the amount
OF the bonds. When the bill reaches the
senate the opposition will insist upon
having time for the various factions to
state the reasons for their position. and
II is now predicted that two weeks will
be required for debate. While they will
insist upon the elimination of the bond
feature. they will state that they will
vote for bonds later IL the war should
be prolonged sufficiently to require their
issuance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

landing had a two-rord purpose. 1t was
not only that the wounded might have
better care than they could receive on
shipboard in the face OF other probable
engagements, but also TO carry out what
was known to be Admiral Deweys pur-
pose-to effect a Junction with the in
surgents as soon as possible. The in
surgent forces probably surround Manila
on the land sides of the city and. with the
intention OF securing control OF Manila
as soon as possible. the admiral was to
obtain a footing on the island at the
earliest possible moment AS soon as the
junction of the American and insurgent
forces. the one on sea and the other on
qand. is effected, a demand is likely to be
made for the surrender OF the city, and I'm
the event of a refusal. a combined attack
would be made upon it.
No news of a definite character is given
concerning the loss sustained by Ad-
miral Dewey's squadron. and Ii is scarce
ly likely, IN the opinion or the experts of
the navy that authentic information
will be received until he has an oppor-
tunity to communicate officially with
the department. II Is regarded as prob
able that Immediately after the engage
ments Admiral Dewey sent the revenue
cutter back to Hong Kong with dis
patches. and that the first information
from him will come from that point.
The distance from Manila to Hong Kong
is a trfie over GOO miles. and IL win take
the McCulloch about two days to make
the trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
WASHINGTON IN A FRENZY.

Washington, May 2.-The first battle
or the Hispano-American war has been
fought. and victory lies with Admiral
Dewey's squadron under the stars and
seripes. That was enough to set the peo-
pile OF Washington almost in frenzy OF
enthusiastic rejoicing. For days. in
common with the people throughout the
country, they have been awaiting news
from the Philippine islands. as every
thing pointed TO a battle at Manila that
might be a decisive conflict OF the war.
When the news came indicating great
victory for the American squadron.
the enthusiasm of the people was let
loose and the streets of the city rang with
cheers throughout the night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
A NOTABLE DISCUSSION.

London, May 2.-The Madrid corre-
spondent OF The Standard says: The
sitting of the house Of deputies Saturday
was extremely interesting. The Carl
lists and Republicans had bitterly criti-
cised the action of the governments OF
the regency and the monarchy with per-
eisting during the last "a years In a policy
of too systematic neutrality and isola-
tion in Europe, which now, in SPANS
hour of trial. has deprived her OF any
thing but platonic sympathles. The
foreign minister, in the course of his re-
ply. remarked that this was a positivist
epoch. in which alliances were founded
upon interest alone, and as Spain could
offer but lits.e, other powers could only
give her little.
Mr.. Silvela. in a speech which made
q profound impression and is regarded
as marking a turning point in Spanish
politics, declared that as the Cuban
problem was now reduced TO question
of honor for the Spanish arms 1t be-
hooved ministers to assume without
hesitation the responsibility Of deciding
when the point of honor had been suf-
ficiently satisfied. When that time had
been reached, he said, il would be time
TO appeal to the European powers so
fhat they could decide what ought to be
done to restore peace and determine the.
fate of Cuba, because all the powers
were interested in Cuba's future"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.

Madrid, May 2.-The following Is the
text of the official dispatch from the
governor general OF the Philippines TO
the minister of war. Lieutenant General
Correa, as to the engagement off Manila:
Saturday night, April 30, the batteries
at the entrance to the fort announced
the arrival of the enemy's squadron,
forcing a passage under the obscurity
of the night. At daybreak the enemy
took up positions, opening with strong
fire against Fort Cavite and the arsenal.
Our fleet engaged the enemy in a bril-
liant combat. protected by the Cavite
and Manila forts. They obliged the
enemy. with heavy loss, to maneuver re-
peatedly. At 8 o'clock the American
squadron took refuge behind theforeign
merchant shipping on the east side Of the
bay.
Our fleet. considering the enemy's
superiority, naturally suffered O. severe
loss. The Maria Christina is on fire and
another ship, believed to be the Don Juan
DE Austria, was blown up. There was
considerable loss OF life. Captain
Cadarso, commanding the Maria Chris
tina, is among the killed. cannot nov
give further details. The spirit Of the
An official telegram received later
hour from the governor general says:
Admiral Montojo has transferred his
nag to the cruiser Isla de Cuba from the
cruiser Reina Maria Christina. The
Reina Maria Christina was completely
burnt. as was also the cruiser Castillo,
the other ships having to retire from
The combat and some being sunk to
Haf o.. f..t
enemy"
The Herald says that Admiral Mon
toto changed his flagship during the en-
gagement or between the two encounters
In order TO better direct the maneuvers.
In this way he escaped the fate of the
commander of the Reina Maria Chris
tina. The second engagement was ap-
parently begun by the Americans after
landing their wounded on the west side
of the bay. In the latter engagement the
Spanish Mindando and Ulloa suffered
heavily. Ministers speak OF serious
but honorable losses"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
CUBAN REGIMENT FORMING.

Key West. May 2.-The arrival of
General Nunez. Colonel Acosta and Mr..
Cartaya has greatly augmented the en-
thusasm OF the Cuban colony. General
Nunez has been the director Of numer-
Gus expeditions. and Colonel Acosta was
formerly daring cavalry leader In Ha-
wana province. He escaped from the
island seriously wounded, and is anx-
ious TO return.
Cartaya was In charge of the Inflated
Tillie expedition, wrecked off the east
end of Long Island. General Nunez ar
ranged for the departure on the Mas
cote OF the Key West contingent OF the
Cuban regiment now forming in Tampa.
The Cubans hope this regiment will be
one of the first TO land. General Nunez
is much taken with the idea of making
Matanzas the base OF operations AL
though the city itself is subject to the
fever, the hills a mile and half back
from the coast would furnish an ideal
camp ground, in every way more health
full than Tampa. The weather In Cuba.
General Nunez says. Will be excellent
until June Is. American soldiers there
should taste no Cuban fruit of any kind
and must use only boiled water. The In
surgents have had much sickness during
the rainy seasons, but this has been due
to the fact that they have camped in
forests and swamps. Malarial fever re-
suited, and the Cuban troops were gem
orally without quinine. There has been
no yellow fever among them at any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
ENLIsTING CONDITIONS.

Washington, May 2.-The instructions
issued by the war department to govern
recruiting in the regular army i'm time OF
war give the weight required for men en-
listing for various branches of the serv-
>pce. together with a table showing the
physical proportions for height weight
and chest measurement. For the in
fantry and the artillery branch, the
height must be not less than feet 4
inches and weight not less than 120
pou"ds and not more than 100 pounds
For the cavalry branch. the height must
not be less than 5 feet inches and not
vaore than feet 10 inches. and weight
not to exceed 165 pounds. This minimum
weight is prescribed for the cavalry. but
the chest measures must be satisfac-
tory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
HAS NOT CAPTURED MANILA.

London. May 2.-while 1t is quite clear
that the Spanish squadron has suffered
a crushing defeat. the dispatches leave
unclear the intensely interesting ques-
tlon whether the American squadron has
suffered material damage. All news
thus far comes from Spanish sources,
but 1t seem evident that Commodore
Dewey has not captured Manila I'm
less he is able to make another attack
and capture the town, he VIII be in an
awkward position. having no base upon
which to retire and to refit. Probably
therefore. Ne United States squadron
will be obliged TO make for San Fran
cisco, as the entrance to Manila bay was
heavily mined with torpedoes.
Commodore Dewey displayed great
pluck and daring In making for the inner
harbor. According to private advices re-
ceived from Madrid. the United States
cruisers Olympia and Raleigh and two
other vessels. the names of which are not
given. entered the harbor. No dis
patches give details as to the vessels
actually engaged on either side. 1t ap-
pears to be incorrect that the American
ships finally anchored behind the mer-
chantmen on the east side. 1t should be
the west side.
Probabilities point in the direction OF
the second engagement having occurred
through the Spaniards trying to prevent
the landing of the American wounded.
Reliable details cannot be had until
the commodore's squadron is able to
communicate with Hong Kong. There
is. however, a suspicious frankness
about the Spanish dispatches that savors
of desire to break unpleasant news to
the Spaniards. 1t is not unlikely there
fore, that Commodore Dewey may be able
to renew the attack.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
HAVE ENTERED A PROTEST.

Havana, May 2.-The French and Aus
trian consuls have protested against the
bombardment of Matanzas by the Amer
lean fleet as violation of international
law in that no previous notification of
the intention to lombard the place had
been given. ,
The following version of the lombard
ment was received last night under date
of April 2S: ''At midday on the 27th
three American cruisers opened fire at
a short distance on the Morrila battery
and the Matanzas fort. The battery
replied. and the cruisers retreated to
some distance. The fleet fired 80 shots
and the battery IA, but all were without
result. The feet fired over 40 shots
Mt the Sabanilla battery and the city,
but none exploded; and the only casualty
reported was the killing of a mule. Some
of the shots from the American vessels
fell in the outskirts of the city. One
projectile landed In the Sabanilla sta
tion and several more around the new
sugar refinery. Others fell in the harbor
near the brigantine Vigilante. and one
dropped into the water close 10 a house
on Bautista street The Sabanilla bat
tery fired only four shots before the fleet
got out of range. The bombardment
lasted an hour. One OF the ships. a
vessel with three smokestack, was
damaged i'm the rigring. The receipt
OF the news produced an outburst Of en-
thusiasm: many houses were decorated
and professions headed by bands OF
music marched through the streets to
rational and Cuban airs"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
UNITED STATES SHIPS.

Washington, May 2.--The following is
q list of the American ships: Olympia
--flrst class protected cruiser; launched
In 1892; speed. 21 knots: battery. four
s-inch rifles. 10 5-inch rapid-fire guns,
IL 6-pounders. six 1-pounders and four
machine guns.
Baltimore--second rate. 1900 tons:
speed. 20.6 knots: battery, four s-inch.
six 6-inch rifles. four 6-pounders (rapid
fire). two 3-pounders. two 1-pounders,
two ls-inch, two 1.4-inch. and two ma
chine guns.
Boston-second rate. 31s9 tons; speed.
Is knots: battery. two S-inch. six G.
inch rifles, two 6-pounder (rapid fire).
two S-pounders, two 1-pounders. two
1'pofnt s-inch rifles. two 1-point 6-inch
and two machine guns.
Raleigh--second class; speed, ~ knots;
battery, one 6-inch. and 10 5-inch rapid
fire rifles. eight 6-pounders. four
1.pounders and two machine guns.
Concord-third rate. 100 tons; speed.
II knots; battery. six 6-inch. two
C-pound (rapid fre), two 3-pounders.
one 1-povnder and four machine guns.
Petrol Ifourth rate. SEQ tons; speed
IL knots; battery. four 6-inch. two g.
FOUNDER trapid fire). one 1-pounder
and four machine guns.
McCulloch, revenue cutter; Nashaun.
collier; Zafiro. supply vessel.
I'm the dispatches from Madrid. the
statement was made that Admiral Dewey
effected landing on the west side OF
Manila bay for the men OF his feet who
were wounded In the engagements IL
was suggested In Official circles that this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Topeka. May 2.-There are 10000
Mennonites Kansas. and upon the first
rumor that volunteers would be called
for all the men between the ages of Is
and l5 rushed TO the county clerks and
demanded non-residence papers. on the
ground that the religious principles of
the Mennonites forbade them from en-
gaging In military service. Attorney
General Boyle has rendered an opinion.
holding that these people were subject
TO draft because they did not make ap-
plication to the county clerks prior to
March1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
Three Of the Ships Of the Spanards Burned or Blown
Up and Others Scut|ed to Prevent Their Falling Into
Hands Of Americans Two Separate Assaults Made
by Our Ships-Losses Of the Spaniards Must Have
Been Very AeavyU.S Fleet Sustained Some Dam
age, but it is. Not Believed to Be Serious.

where they could repair and recoal. or
obtain fresh supplies Of ammunition.
Admiral Hermejo, minister of marine.
Joined the cabinet council last night and
Informed his colleagues that the Span
fish forces had gained victory In the
Philippines. He asserted that he found
difficulty in restraining his joyful emo
tions. ~
The Official dispatch does not mention
the destruction Of any American yes
Nel, although it says that the United
States squadron finally cast anchor in
the bay behind the foreign merchant
men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
INTERDIcTED MAIL.

New York. May 2.-Superintendent
Chase OF the inquiry division OF the gen.
eral postoffice has forwarded a batch of
about 1000 letters addressed to Spanish
towns to the dead letter Office In Wash
ington. This was the accumulation for
10 days OF letters without any return
address to the senders.
No letters have been sent 10 Spain or
any OF her colonies since a week ago last
Wednesday. Business houses and in
dvlduals having correspondents In
Spain are forwarding their mall, under
cover, by way OF France and Portugal.
Mail for Spain. addressed In care of
French or other postoffices. will be held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
CLAIMING A VICTORY.

London. May 2.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Financial News says
THE Spanish ministry of marine claims
a victory for Spain because the Ameri-
cans were forced to retire behind the
merchantmen. Captain Cadalso Cor
Cadarso). In command of the Reina
Maria Christina, went down with the
ship. The Spaniards fought splendidly,
the sailors refusing to leave the burning
and sinking Don Juan de Austria There
is the greatest anxiety for further de-
tails
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
AJAUNDIcED OPINION.

Paris. May 2.-The Eclair says: Com
mercial Europe, especially Great Brit
ain. could not tolerate the Americans
capture Of Las Palmas." The Eclair
further remarks: AN autonomist
deputy from Havana to the Spanish
chamber says the Spanish squadron.
which has just left ST. Vincent. contem-
plates the bombardment OF an American
port. 1t Is not likely that there will be q
fight In Cuban waters. Havana being
amply fortified to resist the American
Aaaf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
SPANISH STEAMER SEIZED.

Madrid. May 2.-The government has
received a cablegram from General
Blanco saying that the American war;
ships blockading Cienfuegos have cap
tured a Spanish merchant steamer. A
colonel. surgeon. six officers and three
non-commlssioned officers who were on
board the steamer were detained as
prisoners OF war: but the civilian passen-
(gers were liberated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02

Madrid. May 2.--Advices from Manila
say that the American squadron, under
Commodore Dewey. appeared off the bay
of Manila at o'clock Sunday morning
and opened a strong cannonade against
ths Spanish squadron and forts protect
ing the harbor. The Spanish second
class cruiser Don Juan de Austria was
severely damaged and her commander
burned. The American squadron re-
tired. having also sustained severe dam
hge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
CREATED ENTHUSIASM.

Madrid, May 2.--The news from the
Philippines has produced greatly In
creased enthusiasm. especially i'm view
OF the fact that the American squadron
was obliged TO retreat. Notwithstand-
Ing the severe damage the Spanish ships
sustained. naval officers here consider
that further operations by the American
squadron will be conducted under great
difficulty owing to their having no base