Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
The Maria Christina Burned and
the Don Juan dc Austria
Blown Up.
Accounts Of the Engagement Re-
ceived from the Spanish Gov
ernor and Admiral.
Tho spaniAn Admiral Obliged to Change
Hls Flagship-News Received ut Lisbon
Declared That the Spanish Fleet
Was Completely Defeated.

WASHINGTON, May a.-Washington
rejoiccd last night Not since the
dark days OF the great civil conflict OF
q third OF a century ago have the
people Of this city been so profoundly
moved by war news rs they were last
evening. The first battle OF the His
piano. 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 q 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, US everything point
ed to battle at Manila that
might be 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 tire.
mendous excitement Ordinarily
Washington is the quietest OF cities on
Sunday, but us 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 Us
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 Incoming
Us it did from Spanish sources
gave vent to the patriotism OF the PEG.
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 30. the batteries at tho
entrance TO tho fort announced the arrival OF
the enemy. forcing passage during the OBJ
scurlty Of the night At dnybreak the enemy
took up positions. opening with strong fire
against Fort Cavite and the arsenal Our feet
engaged the enemy In o brilliant combat. pro-
tected 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 cnemy's superiority. naturally
suffered severe loss This Maria Christina Is
on FIRE and another ship. believed 10 be the
Don Juan de Austria. was blown up There
was considerable loss Of life Capt Cadarzo
commanding the Maria Christina, Is among
tho killed cannot now give further details
The spirit OF the army. navy and volunteers ID
excellent
Ell 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 has expressed himself as highly
pleased with the heroism OF the Span.
ish marines, and has telegraphed con.
CALCULATIONS to Adm. Montejo and the
valorous crews Of the Spanish squad.
ron under fire Of superior warships
Ministers speak Of ''serious but honor
able losses" The naval bureau ut
Manila sends the following report
signed "Montejo, admiral"
In the middle Of the night tn, American
squadron forced the forts and before daybreah
appeared on Cavite The night was complete.
" dark At 7:9 O'clock the bow OF the Reina
Maria Christina took IRE and soon after the
poop also was burned At eight o'clock,
with my stan. went on board the
Isle OF Cuba Tho Reina Maria
Christina and tho Castillo were then
entirely envelopsd In flames The other
ships, having been damaged. retired into Baker
bay. Some had 10 DO sunk 70 prevent their
falling Into the hands OF the enemy. The lossei
are numerous. notably Capt Cadnrso, priest
and nine other persons
SPANISH FLEET SAID TO BE DEFEATED.
LISBON, May @-Reliable news re-
ceived here that the Spanish feet was