The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-06

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Washington
rejoiced last night Not since the
dark days Of the great civil conflict Of
third Of a century ago have the
people Of this city been so profoundly
moved by war news as they were last
evening. The first battle of the His
pano-American war has been fought,
and victory lies with Adm Dewey's
squadron under the stars and stripes.
That was enough to set the people Of
Washington almost in a frenzy Of en-
thusiastic rejoicing. For days
they, in common with the people
throughout the country, have been
awaiting news from the Philip
pine islands, as everything point
ed to battle at Manila that
might be a decisive conflict Of the war
When the news came indicating a
great victory for the American squad
ron the enthusiasm Of the people was
let loose and the streets of the city
have rung with cheers throughout the
night The first news OF the battle
received in " Washington came in brief
cablegram to the Associated press
from Madrid about eight o'clock yes
terday evening. As the night wore on
the cable continued TO sing the news
OF victory for the squadron Of Adm
Dewey and the interest grew into ire
mendOus excitement Ordinarily
Washington is the quietest Of cities on
Sunday, but as bulletin after bulletin
was posted IN front Of the newspaper
Offices, each successive one conveying
Information more gratifying than its
predecessor, the crowds in the streets
became uproariOus- Good, as we'll as
bad news spreads rapidly, and by ten
o'clock the streets were crow ded with
people, all discussing the one exciting
topic Of the hour. While victory had
been expected, the news OF it-cOming
as it did from Spanish sources
gave vent to the patriotism Of the PeO-
pie which has been pent up for days
SPANISH OFFICIALS REPORT.
MADRID, May 2--The following is
the text of the official dispatch from
the governor general of the Philip
pines to the minister of war, Gen
COrrea, as to the engagement of Ma
Mia:
Saturday night, April 80, the batteries at the
entrance 20 the fort announced the arrival OF
the enemy. forcing q passage during the OBJ
security Of the night At daybreak the enemy
took up positions. opening with strong FIRE
against Fort Cavite and the arsenal Our feet
engaged the enemy in . brilliant combat. pro-
teeted BY the Cavite and Manila forts They
obliged the enemy, with heavy loss, to maneU-
yer repeatedly. At nine o'clock the Americans
took refuge behind the foreign merchant ship
ping, on the east side OF the bay Our feet
considering the enemy's superiority, naturally
suffered q 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 Capt CadarzO
commanding the Maria Christina, is among
the killed I cannot now give further details
The spirit Of the army, navy and volunteers is
excellent
FL HeraldO de Madrid says that
Adm. Montejo changed his flagship
during the engagement, or between
the two encounters, in order to better
direct maneuvers. He thus escaped
the fate Of the commander of the
Reina Maria Christina The second
engagement was apparently begun BY
the Americans, after landing their
wounded on the east side Of the bay.
In the latter engagement, the Spanish
Mindanoa and Ulloa suffered severely.
During this engagement the Cavite
forts maintained q steadier and
stronger fire upon the American
squadron than in the first engagement.
Adm. Bermejo, the minister OF
marine mas G2 lEESSE4 nlulSo4A MY
pleased with the heroism Of the Span
ish marines, and has teIegraphed con-
Fratulations to Adm. Montejo and the
vaiorOus crews Of the Spanish squad
ron under fire OF superior warships-
Ministers speak Of serious but honor
able losses" The naval bureau at
Manila sends the following report
signed "MOntejos admiral"
IN the middle OF the night ths American
squadron forced the forts ard before daybreak
appe1red on CaTite- The night was complete
Is dark AtT.3l O'Clock the bow OF the Relna
Maria Christina took FIRE and sOO1 after the
poop also was burned At eight O'Clock,
win ny stan. went on board the
Isle Of Cuba The Reina Maria
Christina and the Castillo were then
enElrelT euvelOped fn fines The other
SHIPS, having been damaged. retired into Baker
bay Some had TO be SUM 20 prevent their
railing into the hands Of the enemy. The losses
are numerous notably CapE Cadarso, priest
ana nine ether persons
sPAEIsH FLEET SAID TO BE DEFEATED.
IdsBoS, Nay Reliable news re-
seived here that the Spanish feet was
completeIy defeated OF Cs7ite-
BOYS Forced 70 Be Soldier
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