St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-08

and Sc prisoners, among the latter six
Spanish officers.
Chief Aguinaldo in the course of an
Interview, has said that the insurgents
are eager to rush upon Manila forth
with, but that Admiral Dewey refuses to
allow "hordes Of passionate and semi
savage men to storm a civilized me-
tropolis" Admiral Dewey intends to
await the arrival Of the American troops
In the meantime the insurgents have
been forbidden to cross the Malote river,
seven miles south of Manila; otherwise
the Petrol will be stationed there to bonn
bard them.
Massac husetts Second.
Tampa, June I'm spite of the ruInor
that the Second regiment will not go
out with the first expedition, Colonel
Clark Is making every effort to have his
regiment prepared when called for by
General Shafter The ammunition for
the regiment, 500 rounds to man, and
shelter tents have arrived. Colonel
Clark gave orders to his staff field NJ
flcers that they should call together the
line officers and non-commssioned and
instruct them to make all necessary
preparations for a movement on the
transports.
The GulIible Dons. 5,
Madrid, June I'm the chamber of
deputies yesterday the minister of the
colonies, replying to enquiries on the
subject, said the government had no in
formation tending to confirm the Span
ish reports that the United States cruiser
Baltimore had been blown up by in
ternal explosion at Manila except the
fact that Lloyd's Gazette had erased the
Baltimore from its list of American
ships
Deputy Comas asked II note had
been sent to the powers pointing out the
American violations Of international
laws" and he urged the government to
include in such communication, the
fact that 1.-The Americans had furnished
arms to an almost savage race in the
Philippine islands," Mr.. Giron declined
to say whether a note had or had not
been sent. III
What Bl anco Reports. q
Madrid, June 7.-General Blanco re-
ports that the blockade of Havana has
been so relaxed ever since the American
fleets were concentrated near Santiago
that he has been able to send reinforce
ments, war stores and provisions to
many parts Of the coast, while merchant
vessels are entering and leaving Havana
and other ports quite easily. He also
cables that the home rule government.
the insular parliament and the autono-
mist authorities are now in regular work.
ing order with the support of all oyalist
parties; while "the rebels are singularly
inactive and lack provisions and sup
plies owing to the rigorous watch on the
coasts by the Spanish garrisons."
To Cremate Gridley.
Washington, June IA private dis
patch from Mrs. Gridley, widow of the
late commander Of the Olympia, was
brought to the department by friend
of the family. She asks that the remains
be cremated at Yokohama If there are
facilities there for this disposition,
Bombardment Of Santiago de Cuba.
AS result OF the bombardment of
Santiago de Cuba, on Monday, the forts
about the harbor are now mass OF
ruins. This was the result OF 10 Ameri-
can ironclads, and scarcely yard of the
coast escaped the deadly cannonading.
The fort at Port Agnadores was blown
to dust. The Reina Mercedes attempted
to blow the Merrimac to pieces, and
clear the channel, but a 13.inch shell
from the Oregon tore all the upper
works to shreds. The Spanish force was
defeated with heavy loss and driven
toward Santiago, leaving their wounded
behind them. There is panic in Santi-
ago. The residents who can leave are
fleeing to the country, joining the insur-
gents or doing anything to get away
from the certain destruction that now
awaits Cervera's fleet and the forces of