The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-01

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been known through reports from
Lieutenant Joyce, made to General
Miles, hat the Spaniards have II, 900
| men at Manzanillo and 10, 900 at Hol-
gum, and every ~precaution has been
taken TO guard against their advance
from either quarter. The official re-
port today showed that 5000 of those
at Manzanillo had covered half the dis
lance to Santiago and it is the belief
of military officials here that General
PandO is making similar advance with
his 10000 men from Holguin. These
advances, now practically unopposed,
are regarded as one cf the most serious
phases of the situation.
There is the further element to which
the military authorities are giving
| careful attention, that n man en-
trenched behind earthworks or in rife
pits, is worth three men in the open.
1t is said that the battles of Chancel-
louisville and Spottsylvania afforded the
most direct proof on this point.
It was announced at the var depart
ment that by their reports 5000 SOL
dierS should be leaving Tampa today
to poin Shafter. The will be three or
four days on the voyage and it is prob
able that it is this force that General
Shafter refers to as likely to arrive
too late for his action.
DISPATCHES FROM DEWEY.
The navy department today gave out
a message from Admiral Dewey, which
was brought to Hong Kong by the Nc
Culloch, so that it must have left Ca
wife on the 23rd. The admiral made
no reference to the landing of German
marines and the officials here are sat
isied that Germany is acting in good
faith and according to the rules Of
neutrality.
THE CADIZ FLEET.
The report that the Egyptian gov
eminent has finally refused coal to
Camara's fleet at Port Said has not
yet been officially confirmed, but it's
accuracy is not questioned. There is
still some doubt whether this refusal
III itself will operate to prevent the
further movement of the Spanish
squadron toward the Philippines, as
Madrid advices alleged a purpose on
the part of the Spanish government to
send additional Golfers with the eXpe-
ditiOn to overcome the refusal of the
various ports along the way to the
Philippines to supply coal. There is
q strong impression, however, that the
Spanish government will avail itself
Of the pretext afforded by his refusal
~ L II ilCSI JAIN " toJdllI.
General Shafter has reported two
most important developments in the
military situation at Santiago. First,
he expects to take the city as so0n as
he gets ready to move, and that he
will not wait for reinfOrcementS. Sec
Ond, that Spanish reinforcements num-
bering 5000, accompanied by pack
trains and large drOves of animals, are
advancing from Manzanillo to the re-
lief of SANTA n and ara nnu- fftu-foIv
miles from that city.
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS REPORT.
The navy department today posted
the following bulletin giving a report
from Admiral Sampson. under date of
Jun 22nd, off Santiago:
"On the morning of the 18th the
batteries at the entrance of Santiago
were subjected to a severe lombard
ment by the fleet. The firing was de-
liberate and in general was excellent.
The batteries were quickly silenced On
the 18th the Texas, Marblehead and Su-
vance destroyed the fort at G~uantana-
mo. On the 18th the Yankee engaged
a Spanish gunboat off Cienfuegos. On
the 18th Lieutenant Harlow, with two
steam launches, one under Cadet Pow
ell and one under Cadet Hart, made
an examination of Cabanas bay. The
launches were subjected to a heavy
and continuous fire at short range,
and were struck seventeen times, al
though no one was hurt. Lieutenant
Harlow in his report particularly
praises the conduct of Cadets Hart
and Powell and Coxswains O'Donnell
and Blom. On the 10Th General Garcia
and his staff visited the flagship, hav-
ing arrived that morning at Central
Rabi's camp, at AccerraderoS. My
impressions of General Garcia are
of the most pleasant character. He is
a large. handsome man, of most franz
and engaging manners, and of most
sOldierly appearance.
1.-The fleet has with my directions
furnished arms, clothing and food tc
the Cuban forces, both east and west
of Santiago. Much has been done ir
this direction at Guantanamo by Gem.
mander McCalla, who has been mos
ance possible. Great activity AND
courage has been shown by the Cubans
at Guantanamo, and Commander Nc.
Gala is most eulogistic in reference Il
their conduct.
THE Vesuvius has done almosl
nightly firing since she has been here
the explosion of the shells producing
very great effect"
The war department today poste<
the following bulletin:
playa del Este, June %.
Hon. Russell A AIger, Secretary o
War:
off Sibony. June 27.-The graves o
the dead are marked so that there VIII
be no mistake in Identification. TIL
health of the command is reported
to me by the surgeons as remarkaol
outside of the wounded There are to
day less than $50 men sick. So far n
| wounded have died and, but two me
of disease since leaving Tampa
"SHAFTER,
Major General Commanding"