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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
STRONG FLEET AT KEY WEST
WHERE IS SAMPSON GOING;
HIS SHIPS PREPARED FOR A LONG ABB
SENCE FROM PORT.
THE NEw-YoRK THB INDIANA. THE IOWA. THE
PURITAN THE CINCINNATI. THE DETROIT.
THE MAYFLowER AND THE MARBLE
HEAD ARE WITH HIM.

HEAD ARE WITH HIM
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIRuxEl
Key West. Fla. May .. Tampa. May g.
1rdications here poin; to an important move by
mart Of the North Atlantic Squadron at an
early day This morning The stronger part Of
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fee; arrived to coal
There were the flagship New York. the Indiana
the Iowa, the Cincinnati. the Detroit and the
Maynower and the Marblehead came in this
evening with prize (probably the Argonauta).
II seems unlikely that so few vessels would have
been left to maintain the blockade were II not
desired to have the strongest beats in condition
70 remain for some time away from the base Of
supplies.
The Puritan has been here for several days,
but is understood to be IN readiness to sail.
The Amphitrite took coal here last week.
going 10 the Cuban coast on Saturday II will
not be necessary for the Terror to come in.
as she was coaled several days ago. She was
anchored near the Cuban shore and the coal
was lowered from schooner 1t is not difficult
to fli a monitors bunkers this way in quiet
sea- her deck Icing low, but II the waves
are at all high they break over her into the
hatches.
Admiral Sampson expected TO lead the way
south with the vessels here Tuesday afternoon.
He has received number Of messages from
Washington and his officers and men are more
than anxious for an opportunity 10 do some
thing There - belief that some OF the ships
Will be utilized in covering the landing Of the
Army. the marines and the Red Cross supplies.
Matanzas is generally regarded as the most
likely place for this. both on account of the
deep harbor and because Of the distress there
among the reconcentrados. The Red Cross ship
State OF Texas is still here awaiting orders. and
so is the Panther with nearly 700 marines.
The Vicksburg which arrived Sunday from
Norfolk. was IN a tremendous storm off Hat
teras losing a boatswain overheard.
The tug Leyden started on Sunday night 70
land five Cuban scouts on the coast They
are to join the insurgents and inform them OF
the coming Of the United States forces so that
a junction may be effected
II Is reported that the Iowa is TO be detached
from the North Atlantic Squadron TO Join the
r,v,ng Squadron. She is taking deck-load Of
coal IN addition TO the 100 tons she carries
in her bunkers She had seven hundred or eight
hundred tons when she arrived. She would
hardly have come in for coal II she were 20
stax on blockade duty and IT seems likely.
therefore that she ,s going a considerable dis
tance. The New-York and the Indiana are also
taking on deckloads Of coal. 1t will be simple
matter 10 cover the landing OF troops without
the aid of the battle-ships and the flagship
The torpedo Gushing has gone to Join
the fleet. her machinery being in fine trim
again The Winslow also has returned TO her
station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

GOVERNORS MAY TURN OVER THEIR
POWER TO THE ARMY.
REVOLUTION EVIDENTLY FEARED BY THE COY
ERNMENT -RioTING REPORTED ALREADY.

REVOLUTION EVIDENTLY FEARED BY THE COY
ERNMENr -RIoTrNG REPORTED ALREADY.
AND SOME BLOOD SHED
London May THE Madrid correspondent OF
The Daily Mail" says:
The Governors ot the various provinces have
been authorized to resign their powers into the
hands Of the military authorities the moment
they think it convenient. without waiting TO
consult the Government The military authorl
tie. viii at once proclaim martial law in such
cases. taking over all the powers in their re-
spect!ve provinces
This precauton shows that some general
movement IA feared throughout Spain. Already
symptoms OF popular and political agitation
begin to show themselves in the province OF
Valencia. the hotbei of the Carlsts. Already
there has beer one tumultous demonstration.
and it is reported that blood has been shed
4 band Of twelve. presumably Carlists. APP
peared at Catalan. In Valencia The Civil
Guards pursued them. overlook and dispersed
them. but not without their resisting. Al Tala-
vera and other towns there have been serious
DISTURBANCES
In consequence Of the rise OF wheat and
-four at Gijon. a seaport northeast Of Oviedo.
the nshervomen led rio; against the dear
ness Of provisions and against the octrol tax.
"To-day the disturbances were repeated. The
authorities attribute them 70 Socialist and An
archist motives. Several warehouses and shops
were pillaged and the police were obliged u
use their firearms. Two police were wounded.
Finally the troops were dispatched to restore
order"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
TIE NEWS At KEY WEST.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARGONAUTA-MANY NAVAL
OFFICERS ASHORE.


OFFICERS ASHORE.
Kew West Fla. May 3 (SpeciaD.-The Mar
hl.head came in tonight with the Spanish snip
argonauta She brought no particulars or hr-
ing AZ Cienfuegos further than those already
given. The ships crew was placed IN quaran-
tine The Spanish officers and privates VINO
were brought in as prisoners by the NashVi'ie
are held on one Of the captured prize shlpS
The Argonauta was proceeding from santiago
- Cienfuegos. Her capture will help to eStap-
Nsh the effectiveness Of the southern coast
blockade. which some Spanish coasting vessels
have doubted.
Kev West this afternoon had much the ap-
pearance that 1t had on the afternoon before
The feet sailed begin the blockade Many
officers were ashore.
The Red Cross steamer State Of Texas Is sui
IN the harbor with it's provisions. 1t could be
conveyed to Matanzas in ten hours and 1000
distributed under marines landed from the war
ships
A torpedo boat which secuted along the north-
ern coast Of Cuba found few Spanish troops az
Sagua and other places one fair-sized guhooat
protecting Caibarien
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

BEGUN BEFORE THE
CABLE WAS CUT.
That HAPPENED AT 10 O'CLOCK on MONDAY
MORNING IONDON TINE -sPANrARDs SAID
THEIR BATTERIES WERE RESPONDING
VIGOROUSLY TO THE FIRE OF
r,v.Wr-ye FrrF~

London May 3-Inqui-ics made AZ tho Offices
of the EastS-n telegraph Company show II 10
have been impos sIhle for any word 10 have come
from Manila since 10 O'Clock yesterday morning
London :ime. when tho cable was cut The
officials o., the company say that. according 10
their tests from Hong Kong. the cable was cut
nfty miles from Manila. They think week. or
even fortnight may clapse before II can he
repaired. as there are no facilities there - mend
The cable In any case. II VIII he difficult
task 20 pick ~ tho cable in deep water
4 special dispatch from Madrid says tho Span
ieh Colonial ONO had advices ~ the beginning
- the bombardment ~ Manila before the cable
was cut. which said.
Thus IA tho American shells have not
reached the town proper. which IS strongly pro-
tccted only the outlying native quarters have
suffered They arc now in flames. occasionally
a shell ,cll IN tho European town. where a few
houses were struck
THE batteries u the Citadel especially the
six large guns. are vigorously replying - the
American fire and have inflicted considerable
damage on the feet"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
sUAMEFTL SCENES IN THE CORTES
sAGAsTAs SPEECH MET WITH Foul DE-
NI'NCIATfON

London, May 4.-AccOrd'ng 10 a special dis
patch from Madrid. the Chamber dover mousse
OF the Cortes) assembled amid scenes or wild
excitement unparalleled during the last t*eny
years. There were great crowds long before
the Deputies came together. and the galleries
and lobbies were thronged. Intense excitement
prevailed. and 80 fearful were the authorities
Of public outbreak OF violence that the fuIl
police strength Of the city was put under
requsltion. and the troo" were kept IN par
racks under arms.
Scandalous incidents occurred during ana
after Senior Sa gasta's speech. scenes that filled
the Moderate members with shame. The Re-
publicans and Carlists shrieked abom'abe and
insulting denunciations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
THINKS HE SUNK THE sPANIARDs
COMMANDER M'cAII.A's OPINION OF THE FIGHT
At CIFNFv EGOs.

Atlanta. Ga. May "a dispatch from Key
West 10 THE Journar says.
The Marbehcad has arrived with the Arso-
nauta the Nashviile's prize. While the Nash
VILE was away trying to capture a mail steamer.
two Spanish gurboats came out and attacked
theHornet. The Hornet returned the fire. me
Narblehead coming into the action soon after.
After firing a broadsdA tho Spaniaras turned
about Captain McCalla thinks he sank one of
the Spaniards and probably both. The fire oc-
Cured off CienfueRos."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
N. CAMBoN's NEWS OF MANILA
r CONES THROrGU SPAIN 30 REPORTS At
THE BRITISH EMBASSY.

THE BRITISH EMBASSY.
Washington. May 3The French Ambassa-
dor. VI Jules Cannon has received a dispatch
from the Foreign Ofice at Paris stating that
the French Ambassador AT Madrid. NJ. Pate
n6trc. has forwarded official details OF the Spar
ish reverse at Manila. VI. Paten6tre's report
based on the latest Spanish official advices
1t stated that the Spanish cruisers Rena Maria
Crisiina and Castillo totally burned up after
being set on fire by bombs from the enemy "a mer-
team ships Two OF the smaller Spanish ships
the dispatch states were sunk In order to avoid
falling into the hands of the enemy The other
Spanish ships were half-dcstroyed. and had
taken refuge in Bakers Bay.
The British Embassy has received no reports
Of any character to the Manila battle. so
that there is no basis for the statement that
tho state Department has been informed by
British officials here that Manila has surren-
dcred TO Commodore Dewey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
WHO WILL BE MAJOR GENERALS!
SOME UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE MEN THE

PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT TODAY.
Washington May 3.-Adjutant General Corbin
had a conference with the President this after
noon concerning the nominations OF major
generals and brigadier- generals which. accord
ing 70 present Intentions will be sent 10 the
Senate tomorrow. General COrb!n took WIN
HIN % the White House a full list Of those
nominations which had been agreed upon by
the War Department officials. After 4 twenty
minute conference with the President General
Corbin returned to the Department 70 make
some alterations in the list suggested by the
President.
Il is understood to have been decided TO name
Genera, Shafter. who has been designated 10
lead the army 0. invasion into Cuba, General
Fizhugh Lee and General Joe" Wheeler. OF
Confederate cavalry fame. as three of the major
generals 1t Is REGARDED as probable that IA"
President may also nominate General Woou
iord. former Minister 20 Spain. 10 De ii mayor
general.
Another list included the name Of Fitzhush
Lee. formerly Consul General at Havana, ana
also those of w. x. Shaftcr. commanding the
brigade at New-Orleans. and J. =. Wade. com
maniing the regiments AT Tampa. both OF "non
are now brgadicr generals.
The understanding among some or inc Seha-
tors is that the four appolntees Will be Generals
Otis. II New York; Wilson, OF Delaware, Lee
OF Virginia. and Wheeler. Of Alabama.
Concerning the appointments OF brlgadler gen
erals. IL is said TO be the purpose or the iresl-
dent so Far possible 10 take the candidates
rom 'he ranks OF colonels In the Regular Army
rms VIII dsalpOint some Of the candidates ior
important commands The exceptions. IT any
are made. Will he in favor Of those States when
iurhlsh one or more brlgades Of troops. IN such
cases. 1t II believed. the President Will appoin'
az brgadieT- generals officers recommended 10
MIN by the Governors OF the States from which
the troops come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
REREL. LEADERS QUARRELLING.

Hong Kong. May 3.-No news Of any descrfp-
,,on IN regard to the battle OF Manila has been
received here, with the exception OF the informa-
,ton cabled here from London
The insurgent leaders here are hoping pro-
visionally TO administer the Philippine lsiands
rndar American protection but there are end
les dissensions among the insurgents at Hong
Kong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
ADMIRAL WALKERS VIEWS.

Admiral Walker. now on dnIy here rs pres
don, Of the Nicaragua Canal Commission
shares tho belief that he Cape Vcrd squadron
has headed toward the Brazilian coast in an
effort 10 intercept the Oregon and the Marietta
on their way 10 Key West He Is reported this
afternoon as saying:
"What interests American naval officers most
inst nj present IS the whereabouts of the pow
orful Spanish fleet which recently left The Cape
Vcrd Islands. Although it may be destined for
Cuba or Porto Rico. II would not surprise mo II
lis real purpose was to 90 further South and
o,tc,npt 10 intercept the battle ship Oregon and
the g,Inboat Marietta which were last reported
ot Rio Janciro bound for the United States
In case of such a meeting it might possibly go
hard with the American vessels. because OF
the numerical superiority of the Spanards
Their feet consists Of four hrst-class armored
cruisers which are practically batrc-ships, and
three torpedo-boa dcstrOycfs. Although the
Oregon ami the Marietta would undoubtedly
glv. them hard and desperate battle they
would hardly be able to overcome the numcr-
zeal advantages Of their advcrsarics.
sPANIARDs GETTING DESPERATE.
"AIthoush have no Information on the sub
iect. take IT for granted that ample provl-
sion will be- made for the protection OF the TWO
varshipS in BRAZIL N waters now on their way
TO Key West. The Spaniards have undoubtedly
become desperate and will soon have To do
something to prop up their so-called hohor
and save their fast-falling dynasty FOR these
reasons | think II Is fair 10 assume that the
Spanish navy viii undertake some bold move
ment in the near future
The Finance Committee Of the Senate Is stili
hard al work on the details Of the House war
Revenue bill The Secretary Of the Treasury
the Secretary of War and the Secretary Of the
Navy were all invited 10 submit estimates 10
the committee of the cost OF the war from
month to month, with Il view 10 determining
the necessity and dcsirablity Of bond issues 10
supplement the Governments revenues from
,oxaton. II seems certain that the senate
will strike out If the bill the section increasing
the tonnage tax levied on foreign merchant
men entering the ports of the United States
Comparatively little revenue would be raised III
this way, while much irritation would be caused
I'm Great Britain, Germany and France al this
unexpected blow at foreign commerce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

"a HOURS OF SOLID COMFORT
IAN De had on the limited trains OF the New YORK
Sehtral between New York and the West every
uayy "a IN the year. Trains Illuminated oy Pintsch
"sht See timetable. this paper.-(Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
PRESS UNDER STERN CENSORSHIP

NO UNAUTHORIZED WAR NEWS IN MADRiD-Ihh
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAMATION.
Madrid May 3. noon.-The proclamation OF
martial law is couched in warlike language be-
ginning: .
,,..raas snain finding herself at war with
tho Irnlted States the power OF the civil author
tiles In Spain is suspended. -.
Whereas. 1t Is necessary TO prevent any I'M
nairment Of the patriotic efforts which are being
made by the nation with manly energy ana
yeritable enthusiasm
Article l. A state OF seige in Madrid is hereby
proclaimed Ill
Article H. As consequence OF Article l. all
offences against public order those OF the press
included will be tried by the Military Tribunal
Article III. In Aricle III are included oHences
committed by sthose who. without special au-
thorization shall publish news relative to any
operations Of war whatsoever
Then follow the articles which prohibit meet
ings and public demonstrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

John H. French. Auctioneer Absolute Sale
Watches Jcwery, Silverware. Diamonds. this day.
q. m. Johnston Jewelry Co.. II Union Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

A RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE DEWEY.
REPRESENTATIVE CIRCUIT PROPOSES THAT HE BE
MADE ADMIRAL
Washington. April 3. Representative Grout OF
Vermont. to-day introduced the following Joint
resolution:
Whereas The intrepidity and skill displayed by
Cornnodoro Dewey In his daring attack upon the
SDanish fleet in Manila Harbor and It's total de
siruction covered, as 1t was. by the protecting
,,',ns of surrounding forts. mark him as the pos
season OF high qualities as y naval commander;
therefore. . .. A.. 49,.
rank Of Admiral. and the President Is hereby au-
,,od - nominate him for that rank TO the Sem
,,o vhirh body is hereby authorized to conhrm
bt,n ,hc general laws regulating promotions In the
Wayv 70 the contrary Notwithstanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
REVOLUTION PRACTICALLY BEGUN.

REVOLUTION PRACTICALLY BEGUN.
. SPANISH DIPLOMAT SAYS THE nOY KING WILL
NEVER COME To THE THRONE
London MAY 4-The Brussels correspondent
OF The Daily Chronicle" says:
Don Carlos, the Pretender, Is much agitated
by private telegrams he has received to-day
from Madrid. a Spanish diplomatst OF hlsh
position said to me to-day:
"Thcy are practically in state OF revolution
and It is the beginning Of the end or the he-
yarcv The Queen Regent may make final
effort In favor OF her son. but he VIII never
come to the throne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
ROY0 OF 'ss DRUM.

Rest drum ever made 10. 10. % y cts eacl
KRELI. IA Fifth-ave.. Bet. 22d d I'D Sts-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
DEWEY TO RE MADE AN ADMIRAL.
AZ SOON AS AN OFFICIAL REPORT OF HIS VIC
TORY is RECEIVED AN EXECUTIVE OR
DER WILL, BE ISSUED

DER WILL BE ISSUED.
washington. May 3.-Secretary Long an
nounced to-day that as soon as the Department
received an official report from Commodore
Dewey confirming the pres" accounts Of his
victory IN the battle Of Manila a cGblc dispatch
would be gent to the officer congratuating him
upon the splendid performance OF the American
fleet under his direction. Moreover said the
Secretary. as soon as the necessary confirmation
is at hand Commodore Dewey VIII be made an
admiral I'm recognition of his valor. This VIII
be accomplished Immediately by an Executive
order designating him acting admiral, Just as
was done in the case OF Captain Sampson Later
ON he probably will be nominated to the Senate
in the usual course OF promotion to the rank OF
admiral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

FINE NEW UPRIGHT PIANO t,,a
i,,ar,s tiNn KRELL. ia Fifth-ave (Z2d-stG
(AdYt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
LOYALTY IN THE SENATE.

In the Senate Admiral Beranger. after an eio-
auent euogy Of the seamen who had died AZ
Manila offered his services TO the Governments
Internationally.
Senior Sanchez Toca violently protested against
the brea n of international law involved in tho
capture OF Spanish ships by the United states
warships before war had been declared. and
characterized Americas conduct as amounting
TO piracy.
Sehor Capdepon. Minister Of the Interior ex.
planned that state OF siege had been declared
because certain elements had sought TO turn
the misfortunes OF the country to their own adj
vantage by trying to arouse political passions"
Marshal Campos offered the Government his
unconditional support.
Monsgnor Herrera, Cardinal Archbishop OF
Santiago de Compostela. said he spoke because
he desired to stir up the public mind against
the cowardly Americans" He declared that the
Spanish Nation were the victims Of the power
OF gold"
Senior Guon, the Foreign Minister. thanked.
Monsignor Herrera for his patriotic speech.
EAGER FOR ANOTHER BATTLE.
although the position Of certain members OF
the Cabine, is regarded as untenable II is
matter OF difficulty 10 find men who are willing
&C. succeed them under the present c.rcum-
stances All classes are demanding that .
strong military attitude be taken UP by men
capable Of coping with the present situation.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-01-01
SATURDAY,. JANUARY l, 1897
PERSONAL CHATS.

William Stevens Fielding, finance
minister of Canada, began life as q re-
porter on a country newspaper.
Henry Ward Beecher always used to
break down when asked-as he was
every Sunday when q boy-to recite the
c~atechisin.
General Wade Hampton Is writing a
book, to be entitled 1.-The History OF
the Cavalry of the Army Of Northern
Virginia" -. 100
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote the Lost
Chord while watching by the bedside
Of o sick brother whom he expected
soon to die. .
The ex-Empress Eugene still cher
ishes d true Spaniard's taste for strong
scents, her fayorite odors being sandal
wood and lemon verbena.
Verdi Is fond Of farming, cattle and
dogs. One of his pets is buried In his
garden under q small monument, with
the words, ITO q True Friend"
Alexander Vest, son Of Senator Vest,
has been appointed commercial agent
Of the Texas Midland railroad, Hetty
Green's line, with headquarters in st.
Louis.
When Pat Foley worked as a carpen-
ter, no n thought Of him otherwise
than as Pat, but now that he is "the
world renowned basso" it Is "Signor
Foil"
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, who has
just attained the age of 80. has spent
more than half his life in the house of
commons and has twice been Irish sec-
Rotary.
Outside the town Of Cape Porpoise.
Miss, live an old couple, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Manuel. who have been married
u years. Their ages are 101 and SO
years respectively.
General Care de Bellemare, q French
officer who distinguished himself at the
siege of Paris in 1870, has in his old
ago turned poet and published a history
OF the last Napoleonic regime in verse
under the title "L'Empire's o'est la
Paix."
Bruno Steindel Of south Germany
played two of Mendelssohn's most diff
cult compositions on the piano for
an audience of musical experts before
he was 8 years old. Many expect that
be will become one Of the great masters
of modern times.
Ono Of the Oldest people o. whom
there is any record is an inhabitant OF
the newest republic-Hawaii. She Ia
Kepoolele Apau, and she is now living
in Honolulu. She was recently discov-
cred by Alatau 7. Atkinson, general su-
perintendent Of the census.
DR.. Buchner. the African traveller,
broke from the highest point on Mount
Killmandjaro. one Of the mightiest
mountains in Africa, a piece of rock,
which he presented to the German en-
peror. Tho emperor now uses q noun
tain summit as a paperwoight ON his
writing desk.
Not many Of Queen yictoria's sub.
jects enjoy life at the present time after
having been 81 years old at tie time Of
her coronation. This is tho distinction,
however. Of Daddy Hall, o half bred In.
dian and negro now living Mt Owen
Sound, Canada. Daddy was born in
1888.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-01-01

Mrs. Newlywed-rhat is our new
burglar alarm. You see, If a burglar
should get into The lower part OF tue
house, that would ring.
Her Mother-Uh, aud scare him off?
Mrs. Ncwlywed tdoubtfully)--Well,
it might, but it would give Clarence
and Inc plenty OF time to hide in the
attic anyway.-Fick Ne Up.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-01-01

Whistling is tabooed in the dressing
rooms of IL circus. That it is an i'll
omen is ono of the superstitions of the
circus people. Somebody is sure to be
discharged if any ore whistles, they
say.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-01-01

Thirteen letters written by George
Washington over 100 years ago were
sold IN London recently Ter $40. This
Is an average CT aboct 800 apiece.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-01-01

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