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United States is to Hold the Islands With Strong Military
Force, Pending a Final Settlement.
Western Troops will be Used for the Pupose-6OOO
Way Within Ten Days-Now, Utah Volunteers.
Are You Ready to Go?

Washington. May 3,-The cabinet
meeting today resulted In decision to
await report from Commodore Dew
ey and then to send him the number of
troops he deems necessary to enforce
our control of the Philippines. The
whole session was consumed in a gem
eral discussion OF past events.
The administration has practically
decided to occupy the Philippines with
a strong military force as soon as pos
slble after Commodore Dewey's report,
which Is expected by tomorrow. has
been received.
For this purpose the Pacific slope
troops will be used and 1t is expected
that at least 5000 will be en- route
within the next ten days. There does
not seem to be any doubt as to the
governments purpose to hold the
islands pending a final settlement with
Spain when they will be used as a col
lateral to secure the payment to the
United States of war indemnity.
High officials are of the opinion that
none of the powers will seriously dis
pute our right to make such final dis.
position of the islands as suits our
purpose In the enforcement of war
claims against Spain and in any event
this government will be prepared to
contest any point which may be raised
on this score.
As indicated in Secretary Longs re-
quest today for an emergency appro-
pria tinn the government will talfa stpns
at once to supply Commodore Dewey
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
spANIARDs AT MANILA.
Resistance Not Likely After the Brilliant
Victory Achieved Over the Spanish
Forts and Fleet,

New York. May 3.--The Herald today
publishes the following dispatch from
Manila, dated Monday. S;52 q. m.
Commodore Dewey's squadron COM
pletely destroyed the Spanish fleet in
Manila harbor early yesterday morn
ing. Three of Admiral Montejo's ships
were burned, one was sunk and the rest
of the Spanish warships rendered hors
du combat by the American guns.
Our fleet entered Manila bay yester-
day morning at 8 o'clock. and. anchor
ing before Cavite, the ships took up
their positions in line of battle.
The forts on shore at once opened fire
on our ships at long range and the
Spanish feet, anchored Off Cavite. i'm
mediately followed with their heavy
guns.
Commodore Dewey's flagship, the
Olympia, then signalled the rest OF the
American fleet to draw closer to shore
and soon afterward our ships opened
a terrific cannonade.
After half an hours hot fighting
Dewey's ships moved out of range OF
the lighter Spanish guns and continued
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
CHAMBER GOES TO CUBA.
Nlih other Rich sMen lie VIII Join In the
Winning Fight.


N,w York. May 3.-William Aston
|hanlsr has departed from New York
PIN three companies with the avowed
tlisnilon OF Joining the forces of Gen.
tsneE, the Cuban insurgent leader in
kgaa, and to do what lighting he can
~ The cause of Cuba libre, AYERS the
|Vo-ld today.
w. Chanler goes by rail for Key
!'tii, and Will leave that place by the
fnl vessel that money can secure to
ne him TO point on the Cuban coast
hlch VIII he convenient for reaching
camp Of Gomez.
me expedition into Cuba will be at
n expense Of Mr.. Chanler. His COM
ihons are adventurous but wealthy
sa one OF them Is German officer
10 came to this country soon after
Maine disaster to offer his services
saihst the Spaniards in case of war.
another member OF the little par'v Is
ASn named Calvin, who was with
thanier In his African expedition.
aae are two others, but their names
hot known. They are said to be
a'ny New York men. and for this
in lheir Identity is kept from the
az chanler's party will be uni
~su IN the garb Of the insurgent
:, anu VIII leave Key West with
provision for such haz-
mp The failure of his
~. TO be accepted prompt
y" chandler to get up this expedl-
a" .,i party left the Waldorf Astoria
SoA night train out of the city.
c erea.est secrecy was observed by
nIinysIhed' but a number of the
NJ D ". guests of the hotel. friends
M gcSsnl,r' heard of II. and wished
sVaspeed on his departure,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

the bombardment with the big guns
with terrible effect.
Twenty minutes later the Olympia
again signalled the other American
ships to draw into close quarters, and a
rapid and incessant cannonading be-
gan.
This terrific bombardment soon ended
the fight. One after the other the Span
ish vessels were silenced, and three of
them caught fire, including Admiral
Montejo's flagship, the Reina Maria
Christina, from an explosion caused by
a shell from one of our vessels The
admiral at once transferred his flag TO
the Isle de Cuba.
one Spanish vessel was sunk and
several were run ashore to escape cap
ture.
Commodore Dewey's attention was
now drawn to the land batteries which
he silenced after an err rgetic lombard
ment.
The battle lasted an hour and half
and 1t was a great and terrible spec
tacle. The Spaniards fought bravely
against a superior force and suffered
heavy losses. Four hundred Spaniards
would not give in. and when the Amer
lean fleet returned to Cavite some shots
were still fired from the forts in shore.
but our ships poured in such a terrible
cannonade that further resistance wGs
impossible.
The American ships were apparently
uninjured
Commodore Dewey's attack was well
carried out. The maneuvers of his
squadron were beautiful sight and the
navigation of the bay by our ships was
a remarkable feat of seamanship avoid
ing as they did successfully the num-
erous shadows.
All is now over at Cavite. Commodore
Dewey awaits the decision OF the gov
ernor general of the Philippines before
commencing the bombardment OF Man.
lila. Unless favorable reply is re-
ceived from the governor general to the
United States terms the bormbardment
will commence tomorrow at half past
eleven.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

fleet left TO seize such a ship, so that
It would be easy to compensate the
coal merchants for the small risks in
CURED by shipping coal to the Amer.
lean fleet at the Philippines 1t is
said at the navy department that
plenty of superior coal can be secured
In this manner in the Asiatic ports at
an average price of $40 per ton. while
n very high grade coal can be had in
large quantities from New South
Wales at low figures. However, the
navy department will not rely upon
any source outside for the first ship
ment, but will start one steamer from
San Francisco as soon as she can be
loaded
Although without confirmation from,
any official source. the naval officials
are disposed to attach some credit to
the statement coming from Paris that
at the last accounts, from Manila, the
American fleet was firing upon Corro-
glider Island. This island lies in the
outer entrance to the harbor of Manila
and is about % miles below the city.
1t is crowned by light house and has
several modern guns in place.
While not n serious menace to the
American fleet as long as the latter
lies far above In the vicinity of the
city the existence of the fort at place
commanding his line OF communication
could not be long tolerated by the
commodore, for 1t would endanger any
unarmored ship seeking to reach the
fleet and In Il measure would prevent
supplies from cominr in.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

Nav IA special dispatch
y y,drid says the Spanish colonial
~ Ia advices of the beginning or
| '.' so r of Manila before the
a' Vas cut, which said;
~, -. far the American shells nave
cached the town proper when
/, strongly protected
. ,S, the outlying native quarters
\ I'VE suffered. o..,s,o,
.T,sy are now in flames. OCCASION
.hell fell in the European town.
s,rs few houses were struck
,,r.a batteries of the citadel. especial
.,ss guns. are vigorously replying
a. American fire and have inflicted
,..ssrable damage on the fleet"
,-.u,tss made at the offices of the
r,,,s,n Telegraph company show 1t
nave been impossible for any word
Il. nave come from Manila since 10
S.o,t Yesterday morning. London
.rs when the cable was cut.
n, oiieIals of the company say that
..,.,aIps to their tests. from Hong
y,os the cable was cut fifty miles
,,,n Manila. They think a week or
,y,s fortnight may elapse before 1t
can b, repaired. as there are no faciii-
NJ. 10 repair the cable, and in any
wont II will be a difficult task to pick
+ IN ,hs cable in deep water
Nav York, May IA Wall street
news agency sends out the following;
.BOar Kong-Manila has fallen. The
stars and stripes wave over the Phil
ippines"
no WORD FROM HONG KONG.
Hong Kong May 3.-No news OF any
description in regard to the battle of
Manila has been received here with the
t1ceptlal Of information cabled from
.IArdon The insurgent leaders here
PIE hoping to administer the Philip
!.s Islands Professionally under Amer
Ban potection but there are endless
tlHsnS0ns among the insurgents Ut
fias Kong.
40 KNOWLEDGE YET OF MA
NIl.AS DESTRUCTION
Lordon May at was announced in
ths House of Commons today that the
British government has no informa>
kel regarding the reported lombard
brsl, and destruction of Manila.
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sPANIARDs MAY RETALIATE.
1t is Expected that They VIII Attempt to
lombard Some New England Town..


New York, May ga special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Fearing an attack upon the seaports
OF the North Atlantic coast by the
Spanish men-of-war now on their way
to western waters, Secretary Alger has
seacoast defenses.
taken steps to further improve the
There is excellent authority for the
statement that the administration
believes the Spanish men-of
war will appear at some
port on the coast and attempt TO
retaliate for the loss Of the Philippine
islands by doing as much damage as
possible. and when this work has been
completed, sail with all speed to Porto
Rico, and. If necessary, fight their way
into San Juan.
As to the point where Spain will
strike. the authorities are totally TN
able TO say. New York is considered
in n very good condition to resist at
tack. but this Is not the case with the
New England cities and with ports
along the Southern coast.
Captain w. p. Duvall, military aide
to Secretary Alser, has been inspecting
the defenses Of Boston and other New
England cities for several days. 1t was
to prevent Spanish privateers from raw
ishing the Northeast coast that the
cruisers Columbia and the Minneapolis
Were sent to patrol duty there, and the
mobilization of the northern patrol
squadron at Provincetown is with the
view of having naval force handy to
resist an attack on any OF the North
eastern ports.
Instructions to the commanding offi-
GERS OF the auxiliary cruisers Yankee,
Prairie, Dixie and Yosemite require
them to join the flagship San Francis
co at Provincetown without delay.
Their crews will have gun practice on
the way and will be given as much
training as possible.
Besides Commodore Howell's squad
ron, the ports will be defended by great
guns, and Gen. Merritt will improve the
fortihcaticns as much as possible.
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THIS Is NOT AMERICAN.
Some Guy Has Imposed on the Credulity of
French Journalist.

Paris. May 3,-The Jour quotes IAN
American diplomatist occupying an Of
fetal position in Paris as saying: II
believe the victory at Manila will end
the war. l am almost certain Europ-
can Intervention is going to occur and
this time the United States will be dis
posed to welcome any peace overtures
of the powers. We will return the
Philippines and ask for no indemnity.
We only want one thing, the recogni-
ton of the Independence of Cuba. On
that basis and under these conditions
we will lay down our arms. 1t is
possible peace is nearer, If Spain is
reasonable"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Sir Julian Pauncefort to be Succeeded a
Washington by Sir Thomas II. sanderson.

London, May 3.-sir Thomas II. Sam
derson, K.S.E., K.C.M.G., who has
been permanent under secretary of
state for foreign affairs since 1864, en-
tered the foreign office in 1859. and has
been connected with the department
ever since, will succeed Sir Julian
Pauncefote as British ambassador at
Washington. He was assistant to the
late Lord Tentorden as agent OF the
British government at Geneva In the
arbitration on the Alabama claims. in
1871, and he has been private secre-
tary of state for foreign affairs, private
secretary to the late Earl Granville,
when the latter was secretary of state
for foreign affairs and he was assist
ant under secretary of state for for
eign affairs in 1879.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
SENDING DEWEY SUPPLIES
vessels Leave san Francisco mt Once
'orthnt Purpose.

1eran tvrk May "a special to the
|secrSs,smo m Washington says:
|easuras Long has taken Immediate
III in ~ " relieve the United States
but /, mt,t raclhc of any embarrass-
|prder, D.,sht feel for want of coal.
|ye r,lT have been telegraphed to the
Eco 10 ssls authorities at San Fran
Thai rsisd two OF the swiftest ships
kpaieb pnL load them with coal ana
BmmoSo,,aa ein at once to the relief OF
AS Chin pewey's squadron.
b declata,,sanu Japan delayed max
|rts IN lSsiohs OF neutrality. some ex-
EIted" s International law hold thnt TIE
stern I nor, may stlll obtain coal in
|hievemer,s Commodore Dewey's
/ admInil,s, however. have caused
hment sho,illion to feel that the gov
N suppliss la not hesitate to send
speculate az AZ once, without waiting
~ open to him. e"s'erh ports
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

Washington, May 3-W. r. Blanch-
ard. chairman of the Joint traffic rail-
road association, will he named a brig
adler general OF volunteers and will be
attached TO the quartermaster's de-
partment OF the army to take charge
OF. all matters relating to the trans
portation OF troops.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
'"kEE MAJOR GENERALS.
zee, W. II. shaftcr and 4. +
y. wade are Nominated.

= Senate s'o ni May a,--Expectlne that
b war Jan would be in session today
bred d apartment officials had nre,
Pms We're ~ vi persons whose nomlna-
fals and h 80 Ne sent in as major gen
fcluded M 'saaier generals. The Iist
r. fornsri,. name OF Hon. Fitzhn.h
fna, as ',Iy consul general at Hs u
kv.d a,sa major general, and IL ia u
'hose Of w. r. shafter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

London, May 3.-The stock exchange
here interprets the news from various
points as meaning the war will not last
long. Consols show an Improvement
and money is plentiful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

WATERFOWL. N. Y, May. 3.-The First
National Bank OF Carthage closed its
doors this morning. The president of
the bank has absconded. An investiga-
ton of his accounts is being made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
CONCENTRATIONS uF VOLUNTEER
ARMY.

Chicknmauga and Washington Have Been
Selected AS Two of the Points.
Washington, May 3.--Chlckamauga
and Washington have been absolutely
decided upon as volunteer army con-
centration points. AT least one other
Eastern point will be chosen. probably
either New York or Pennsylvania.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

Richmond. Va, May 3.-Gen. Lee re-
ceived a telegram from AdJutant Gem
eral Corbin congratulatlng him upon
his appointment as major general. The
nomination is to be sent to the Senate
today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

commanding the brigade at New Or
leans, and j. +. Wade, commanding
the regiments at Tampa, both of whom
are now brigadier generals, to be ma
jor generals.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
|IIyIyG shot AND SHELL.
L Vas the Condition at Manila When the Cable Was Cut
and Communication Closed for the Present.
i clona Office Saws that lust Before the Cable Parted
Message was Received Announcing ofhclaly that the
Bombardment Had Begun.

,,.r There Bccnn Commun Since Thcn 40
A. cha time of Town Proper
sayThey Also Claim the Large ""hs o' "e
H"'' .., had Damaged he American Fleet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03
Queen Regent Of Spain Informs he Pope Of Her Resolve to
Carry on the Wharf.-The CatS also Notified
opan Has No Idea of Yielding But Will Throw the Nations Whole
United Naval Strength into One Supreme Effort to Crush
the American Squadron in Cuban Waters,


'nder Martial War
in
for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-03

r,rNlNo PAPER is THE
N sapER OF TODAY THE
,,oRNlNG PAPER is TIE
ppspER OF YESTERDAY.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28

Thursday was Maine day" at the
public schools and every pupil brought
their dime to help erect the monument
in memory of the brave men who lost
their lives on the battle ship. Rev.
Mr.. Parker and Rev. Mr.. Mack were
present during the exercises prepared
for the occasion, and both gentlemen
delivered short talks to the pupils and
the parents of the pupils present.
Prof. Dudley deserves great deal of
praise for the manner in which the
declamations and other speeches of the
pupils were delivered.
Prof Mitchell, of the colored school,
collected nice little sum, and several
of his scholars delivered appropriate
speeches for the occasion. We are
told that Mr.. s. w. Green, our colored
merchant. delivered an eloquent and
patriotic speech to the school. Several
of our white citizens were present; and
Rev. Mr.. Parker made the school a
talk. which was very instructive and
should do great deal of good.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES.

The Vicksburg and Greenville
Packet Company, wishing to give the
Providence people the benefit of the
excursion rates that they extend to the
people of Vicksburg on the Belle of the
Bends leaving Vicksburg on Saturday,
have authorized us to make the fol.
lowing announcement:
Round trip on the Saturday boat,
passing Providence on Sunday morn,
ing. to Greenyille ard back $3.50.
RoundGtrip on tie Saturday boat
passing Providence on Monday morn.
ing, to Vicksburg and back $3.50.
The excursionists, of course, must
Su and return on the same boat, and
they will not be allowed to lie over
either at Greenyille or at Vicksbure
until the next trip of the boat.
These are exceptionally low rates,
and when it is taken into considera-
tion that the excursion rates ere ex.
tended also to the Vicksburg people on
the same trip of the boat to Greeuville
and back. and that many Vicksburg-
ers avail themselves of them every
Saturday. we doubt not that many OF
our people will profit of them to make
pleasure trip during the hot summer
and enjoy the GOODNESS, comfort and
palatial accommodations of the Belle
of the Bends. No doubt the same ex.
cursion rates on the same trip of the
boat have been extended also to the
Mayersville and Greenville people, and
one taking the excursion on Sunday is
sure to have plenty of company.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28
WAR NEWS.

There is very little war news to
report, and about all that is being
telegraphed seems to be of sensa-
tional nature.
1t is reported that Cervera's fleet
is bottled up in the harbor of Santi-
ago, without likelihood of escape.
The Oregon reached Jupiter Inlet,
on the southeastern coast of Florida,
and left to join the feet.
Commodore Schley is cruising off
Cienfuegos and Santiago.
The Iowa is near Cape San Anton
10, at the west end of Cuba, guarding
the passage between the Isle of Pines
and Cuba.
The Cadiz fleet is to relieve Havana
while Cervera's squadron draws off
Sampson and Schley.
Dewey threatened to fire on a Ger
man vessel, which proposed to land
provisions a: Manila, under instruct
ions from the German consul, and
the vessel abandoned its purpose.
The City of Pekin, the City of
Sydney and the Australia left San
Francisco for Manila on Thursday.
1t is authoritatively asserted that
the administration plan is for
Schley to hold Cervera at Santiago,
Sampson to lombard Havana, and
General Miles to attack in the rear.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28

Many old soldiers now feel the
effects of the hard service they endur-
cd during the war. Mr.. Geo. S,
Anderson, of Rossville, York county.
Penn, who saw the hardest kind of
service at the front, is now frequently
troubled with rheurpatism. Il had a
severe attack lately" he says, sand
procured bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. II did so much good that
would like TO know what you would
charge me for one dozen BOTTLE" Mr..
Anderson wanted it both for his own
use aud to supply it to his friends aud
neighbors, as every family should have
a bottle of il in their home, not only
for rheumatism. but lame back,
snrains, swellings, cuts, bruises and
burns, for which il is unequallei.
For sale by GGeuard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28
IMPROVED SERVICE ON Y. & N. Y.
RAILROAD.

Beginning Sunday. Feb. 9th, the
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad
will run elegant Parlor Cars on its day
trains Nos. % and "a between Memphis
and Vicksburg. A nominal rate for
seats in these cars will be charged.
Train No. "a will leave Vicksburg ut
9;10 a. M. arrives at Memphis at 7:30
p. M, connecting wish the Illinois Cen
trail railroad fast Vestibuled trains for
St. Louis, Chicago. Evansville, Ind.
Louisville and Cincinnati. To all
points mentioned through Sleeping
Cars are operated. Elegants Reclining
Cars are run between Memphis and
ST. Louis and between Memphis and
Cincinnati, seats in which are free.
See condensed schedule.
Leave Vicksburg $50 a. M.
Arrive Memphis 7:30 p. m.
Supper at |. C. dining-room.
Leave Memphis S:20 p. M.
Arrive st. Louis 7:16 a. M. next day
Arrive Chicago 11:15 Il. m. next day.
Leave Memphis 8:45 p. m.
Arrive Louisville 7:4C a. m. next day
ArrlveCincinnati 1:l0 a. m. next day.
Arrive Washington CAT a. m. second
day.
Arrive Baltimore 7:50 a. m. second
day.
Arrive Philadelphia 1915 am. second
day.
Arrive New York 1885 p m. second
day. AZ
Close connection is made at Louis
vile and Cincinnati with solid Vesti-
buled trains for points east.
Dining car service on connecting
trains from Cincinnati.
For further information and reserva-
ton of sleeping car accommodations
call on or write to your station agent
or the undersigned.
A. @. PEARCE,
G. P. & I. A.. Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Tenn.
WIN. ALFRED KELLOND,
Asst. Genl Pass'r. Ag't., Louisville;
Ky.
A. II. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28

The Prosperity Number Of the
Crowley Signal is on our table, and
is complete synopsis of the parish
of Acadia and the city of Crowley.
1t was gotten up by Mr.. L. S. Scott,
editor of the Signal, and it could not
be surpassed by any office. The
edition is in pamphlet form, thirty
two pages, illustrated with half-tone
cuts of the business men and busi-
ness houses of that progressive little
city. 1t.is pretty piece OF work,
and Bro. Scott deserves praise for
the get up.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-28
MEMPHIS & vICKsBURG PACKET
COMPANY.

During the summer months, COM
mencing June lst, we offer a special
continuous round trip rate from your
landing to Memphis, for $500. This
docs not include meals while in port
however, BUT DOES INCLUDE
BERTH.
The Steamer Ouachita is fast, well
appointed cabin, with large state
rooms, thoroughly ventilated, and
lighted with electricity, in fact every
thing is in keeping with the splendid
service aud complete comfort Of the
modern traveller.
Parties going beyond Memphis can
be furnished through rates to destina.
ton, easy transfer, quick connection
and best attention.
For general information. apply on
board steamer Ouachita, or address.
A. E. CUMMINS,
G. f. IL p. A.,
10 West Court Street,
Memphis, Tenn.