The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-09

NOT ONE IS LEFT.
Last Vessel of Cervera's Fa-
nous Squadron Falls
Into Our Hands.
Chase of Christobal Colon by the
Oregon and Brooklyn Ends
in Her Capture.
Her Flag Hauled Down and Her
Commander Surrenders to
Her Pursuers.
The Important Event Occurs at a Point
Sixty Miles West of the
City Santiago
rtnn. Laid by Cervera and His on
GERS Co Escape from santiago Hnr-
bor-Took Wrong Course.

on Santiago de Cuba, July T. p. m.
Per Dispatch Boat Cynthia, via Kingston,
Jamaica. July 6.--After chase Of 50 miles
co the westward the Brooklyn, closely fol-
fowed by the Oregon, oyerhauled the Girls
4obai Colon after she had ran ashore and
had hauled down her Nag. Capt. COOK, or
the Brooklyn, went on board or her, ana
the commander OF the Spanish armored
cruiser came forward 10 surrender, and
was taken on board the New York, which
came up an hour after the Brooklyn ana
Oregon had completed the capture OF the
Cristobal Colon. The latter was not seri-
0usly damaged though she was struck sew
eral times by shots from the brooklyn ana
Oregon. During the chase a clever ma
neuver OF Commodore Schley's In heading
due west 20 Cape Caney. while the Cristo-
bal Colon had taken a more southery d.
rection with a much greater distance 10
cover rendered the Spaniard's escape Inn
possible.
Due 20 schiey's Prompt Action.
There seems to be no doubt that the
Cristobal Colon, and perhaps the other
fhrce Spanish armored cruisers, would nave
escaped had II not been for the prompt ac-
tion or Commodore Schley. The brooklyn
mis- flagship. alone was in position 20 az
tack the Spanish vessels as they left the
harbor, and the commodore steamed di-
recetly toward them and engaged all Tour
cruisers, inlicting great damage upon
1hem. The oregon was the first 70 join
the Brooklyn, and afterward the iowa
Texas and Vixen closed around the span
Yards. all pouring in a deadly fire: but,
from the beginning TO the end or the hsht,
the Brooklyn, oregon and Gloucester TOOK
the most important part In the desruc-
fion OF the enemy One man, George henry
ellis. was killed on board the Brooklyn,
His head was blown OFF by a she'll one
other man. j. Burns. was injured on board
OF her The Brooklyn was struck hair a
dozen times. but no injury was done to
any OF the other American ships.
Planning the sortie.
Admiral Cervera held consultation with
mis- officers before sailing out OF the har-
Dor or Santiago de Cuba, and by small
majority the move was agreed upon. the
minority said that destruction was sure
,aa many OF the fremen had mutinied, and
che best men In the fleet were worn out
nv Nerying the guns I'm the shore batteries.
Early on the morning OF the sorte care
full observations were taken OF the sea, east
and west Admiral Cervera decided upon
taking the westward course with Man
kanillo, Cienfuegos or N possible Havana,
the port 20 be reached. lie would have
gone east but for the sighting OF large
Transport fleet off Siboney. and the as
saraRce that convoy OF war vessels was
still with the transports.
As a matter OF fact there Is no war YES
Gel larger than a converted yacht, except
the New York, that could have obstructed
Admiral Ceryera's escape eastward. Naval
men here are sure that the Spanish vessels
could have disabled or sunk the New York
and escaped had the eastward course been
chosen.
one shells Awful work.
II is claimed that one shell killed 100 mon
on the Nizcaya, raking the vessel fore ana
aft. IL was feared for time by many that
some OF the sailors and officers who swan
sl.s fhst lftafr4r ftf
Oquendo and the Maria Teresa were killed
10y the insurgents who were seen In the
.chapperel near the beach. This could not
be verified at this writing, as no accurate
estimate OF the loss TO the Spanish fleet
was obtainable.
The only Thing Left.
y or Santiago de Cuba, July 4. via Port
Antonio. Jamaica, July 5.-The first anI
only statement concerning the recent
naval battle made by the Spanish com
mAnder. Admiral Cervera, was TO cor
respondent OF the press on board the bat
tleship Iowa. 1t was as follows;
IL would rather lose my ships at sea
like a sailor, than In a harbor IL was tn,
only thing left for me to do"
GUNS Were Reshippcd.
London, July "a dispatch to the Even
ana News from Madrid says that aftel
Fridays battle at Santiago dc Cuba tn
marines and guns belonging to Admira
Cerveras meet were reshipped, preparation,
20 the Squadrons sortie from the harbor.
Gen. Linarcs' Wound.
Madrid, July G.-An official dispatch from
Santiago says that the wound OF Gen
Ilnares has developed no compiled tons
ne is profoundly touched by the numorou
congratulations he has received. Hi
troops also arc grateful for the queer
regents cablegram OF feiicitatlon.
How the Army Received the News
Al the Front, Headquarters OF Ger
Ghaftarsa Army. Before Santiago de Cuba
July 3. via Kingston, jamaica. July A.
Early IN the day a man on the lookout ha
reported that the spanish fleet. under Tn
command of Admiral Cervera. had sale
out OF the harbor OF Santiago de Cubs
but Il was not until late this afternoon tina
the result was known AZ the front.
A the word OF the magnificent victor
new from sentry TO sentry along the nrin
lines. and was shouted 20 the compapiel
regiments and brigades, great chez
swept down the line OF weary men. whic
gathered force as II went. until the rattl
or musketry was drowned In the rear froI
glad American throats The news wa
flashed back Into the undcrbrush, wher
thc reserves lay, and the men almost stan
peded IN their enthusiastic desire 70 "
40 the front.
The cheering continued through IN
evening as the details OF the first fight cam
On. The men could not have displayed MOI
enthusiasm had the victory been theirs n
ntead OF tho navy'A
Although the nrlnK continued all da
between the outposts very little damal
was done on either side Gen. Chaffee wa
wounded sllghtiy. a rife bullet cuitin
through hl1 foot. but he will not be con
peiled 20 leave the field.
Desperate Might Attack.
The Spanish made a desperate night a.
tack upon our left shortly before e
o'clock Saturday night The assault wa
directed at tho position that had been en-