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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
A CRUSHING DEFEAT.
No Doubt About the Result of the
Fight-Suspicious Frankness.


Fight-suspicious Frankness.
LONDON, May 1-While it is quite clear
that the Spanish squadron has suffered
crushing defeat, the dispatches leave un-
clear the intensely interesting question
whether the American squadron has suf-
fered material damage All news thus far
comes from Spanish sources, but it seems
evident that Commodore Dewey has not
captured Manila. Unless he is allie to make
another attack and capture the town he
will be in an awkward position, having no
base upon which to retire and to reiit. Prob
ably, therefore, the United States squadron
will be obliged to make for San Francisco.
AS the entrance to Manila bay was heavily
mined with torpedoes, Commodore Dewey
displayed great pluck and daring in max
ing for the inner harbor. According to pri-
vate advices received from Madrid. The
United States cruisers Olympia, Raleigh and
two other vessels, the names of which are
not given entered the harbor. No dispatches
give details as to the vessels actually en-
gagged on either side.
1t appears to be incorrect that the Amer
lean ships finally anchored behind the mer-
chantmen on the east side of the bay. 1t
should be the west side. Probabilities point
in the direction of the second engagement
having occurred through the Spaniards try
ing to prevent the landing of the American
wounded.
Reliable details cannot be had until the
commodore's squadron is able to communi-
cate with Hong-Kong. There is howeyer.
a suspicious frankness about the Spanish
dispatches that savors of desire TO break
unpleasant news to the spaniards 1t is not
unlikely, therefore, that Commodore Dewey
may be able to renew the attack.
Dispatches from Madrid, dated 2:S0 a. M.
say the city is now tranquil. although the
mounted guards are patrolling all the main
streets. At the theaters. cafes and in front
of the newspaper offices last evening the
people loudly lamented the unpreparedness
of Manila to resist the American war ships,
whose attack had long been expected The
Madrid authorities are determined vigorous
II to suppress All street demonstrations.
Although no confirmation has been re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
NAVAL OFFICERS RELIEVED.

News Of Dewey's Victory Received
With JOY in Official Circles.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-The news of Ad-
miral Dewey's great victory at Manila is re-
ceived here with vast rejoicing both by the
public and i'll official circles. Our success
In those distant waters is an immense relief
to the official mind. An element of despera-
ton entered into the venture, because If
it had failed Dewey would have had no
place to which he could have retired. AS it
is the Spanish fleet at Manila is wholly de-
stroyed as a factor in this war. Had it
destroyed our fleet it could have raided
the Pacific coast and done tremendous
damage before sufficient force could have
been sent there from this coast to afford
necessary protection. what win be done
with the Philippines i now ! question Tor
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ROSTER OF THE SQUADRON.
Complete List of the Officers Who Par
ticipated in the EnEagement.

Complete List of the officers Who Par
ticipated in the Engagement.
WASHINGTON May 1.-Following is the
roster of the United States Asiatic squad
ron
Acting Rear Admiral George Dewey COM
mander in chief.
Lieut.. T. NJ Brumby, flag lieutenant; En-
sign II. H. Caldwell, secretary.
Olympia, Flagship
Captain, Charles V. Gridley.
Lieutenant commander, S. c. Paine.
Lieutenants, C. G. Calkins, ". S. Nelson,
G. S. Morgan, w. G. Miller and S. M.
Ensigns, NJ. M. Taylor, F. B. Upham, w.
p, Scott and A. G. Kavanaugh.
Medical inspector, A. F. Price.
Passed assistant surgeon, J. F. Page.
Assistant surgeon, G. c. p. Kindleberger.
Pay inspector ID. A. Smith.
Chief engineer, j. Entwistle.
Assistant engineers. E. II. De Lany and
j. f. Marshall, jr.
Chaplain, j. B. Frazier
Captain of marines, w. P. Biddle.
Gunner, L. j. G.. Kuhlwein.
Carpenter, F. Macdonald.
Acting Boatswain, +. }. Norcott.
u. S. S. Raleigh
Captain, J. B. Coghian.
Lieutenant commander, F. Singer.
Lieutenants,, w; Winder, B. Tappan, H.
Ensigns, F. l.. Chadwick, p. Babin.
Surgeon, f. II. Marsteller.
Assistant surgeon, d. N. Carpenter.
Passed assistant paymaster, S. r. Heap.
Chief engineer, F. II. Bailey
Passed assistant engineer, A. S. Halstead.
Assistant engineer, j. r. Brady.
First lieutenant of marines, T. c. Tread
we'll.
Acting gunner, G. D. Johnstone.
Acting carpenter, 7. E. Kiley.
u. S. S. Boston,
Captain, F. Wildes.
Lieutenant commander j. A. Norris.
Lieutenants, j. Gibson, w. l.. Howard.
Ensigns, S. s. Robinson. l.. H. Everhart,
j. s. Doddridge.
Assistant surgeon, r. S. Brakeman.
Paymaster, J. r. Martin.
Chief engineer, G.. B. Ransom.
Assistant engineer L. f. James.
First lieutenant of marines, r. Mem. Dut-
Gunner, ]. c. Evans.
Carpenter o. H. Hilton.
u. S. S. Baltimore
Captain, N. NJ Dyer.
Lieutenant commander, G. Blocklinger
Lieutenants, w. Braunersreuther, A G.
Winterhalter, F. w; Kellogg, j. NJ. Eli
cott c. s. Stanworth.
Ensigns, G. H. Hayward, M. j. McCor-
mack.
Wettensell, G. NJ Tozer. T. A. Karney
Passed as assistant a,ra1a surgeon, e i E: A Hesler.
Pay inspector, E. Bellows.
Chief engineer, A Kirby.
Assistant engineers. H B. Price, H. I.
Cone.
Naval cadet (engineer), C. p. Burt
Chaplain, T. S. K. Freeman.
First lieutenant of marines, p. Williams.
Acting boatSWain, H. r. Brayton.
Gunner. l.. j. Connolly.
Carpenter, o. Bath.
u. S. s. Concord
Commander, A. S. Walker
Lieutenant commander. g. P. Colvocores-
seS.
Lleutenants. t. B. Howard. p. w. Houri-
gan.
Ensigns, l.. A. Kiser, w. C. Davidson. II.
v. Butler. jr., o. s. Knepper
Passed assistant surgeon, r. G.. Brod-
erick.
Passed assistant paymaster E. D. Ryan.
Chief engineer, Richard Inch.
Passed assistant engineer. III. W. Jones'
Assistant engineer. E. II. Dunn
~. s. S. Petrel.-
Commander, r. r. Wood.
Lieutenants, E. NJ Hughes. 3. A. Fiske
A. N Wood G. p Plunketts
Ensigns. q. l.. Fermier, w. S. Montgom-
cry.
Passed assistant sureeon. G. u. ssrownell
tConthnued ON Second Pasge.5
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enteen knots; battery. six six-inch, two six
FOUNDER rapid-fire, two three Founders, one
one-pounder, and four machine guns.
Petrel-Fourth rate; $50 tons; speed, thir-
teen knots; battery, four six-inch guns, two
three-pounder rapid-fire, one one-pounder
and four machine guns.
acknowledgements cutter.
Nanshan-Collier.
Zafro-Supply vessel.
The Spanish Ships
Reina Marie Christina-3.52O tons, built in
1886; speed. II knots; battery, six 62-inch
Hontoria guns, two 2.7-inch and three 2.2-
inch rapid-fire rifles, six I.4-inch and two
machine guns.
Castilla-s342 tons; built in 1881; battery.
5.9-inch Krupp rifles, two 47-inch, two
3.s-inch, four finch rapid-fire and two ma
chine guns.
velasco-1.152 tons; battery, three 5s-inch
Armstrong rifles, 2.7-inch Hontorias and two
machine guns
Don Antonio de Ulloa and Don Juan de
Austria-Each 1,ls0 tons; speed IA knots !:
battery. AT-inch HontoFias. 3.2-inch rapid
fire, two 1.5-inch and two machine guns.
General LEGO and FL Cano-Gun vessels:
52a tonss built 1875; speed, LIE knots. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
MADRID In A FERMENT.

Madrid, May 1, 1880 p. M
The town is greatly excited by the
serious news from the Philippines,
and there is an immense gather
ing in the Celle de Seville. The
civil guards on horseback were
called out to preserve order and all
precautions have been taken.
There is much muttering, but up
to the present nothing more serious
has occurred.
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LONDON, May 2-Noon.-Advices from
Manila concerning the overwhelming defeat
of the Spaniards on Sunday are still mea-
GER The authorities at Madrid are be-
lieved to have more information concerning
public, fearing that the bad news would
preciptate riots and a possible uprising
against the government. Dispatches from
Madrid received here up to noon confirm the
reports of last night. There is no doubt the
victory of Admiral Dewey, of the American
squadron, was complete.
A dispatch from Madrid to the Daily Mail,
dated this morning, says: 1.-The Americans
are now moving on Manila, but there has
as yet been no capitulation.'
Another dispatch from the Daily Nails
correspondent at Madrid says: 1.-THE Reina
Maria Christina and the Castillo were total
ly burned, one vessel was purposely' sunk
and the rest Of the fleet badly damaged
The American fleet is believed to be much
damaged
other dispatches from Madrid now seem
to indicate that the American admiral, in
stead of attempting to seek shelter among
the shipping to put his wounded men ashore.
as stated last night, sought the opposite
side of the bay from Cavite to land arms
and ammunition for the insurgents. This
was one of Admiral Deweys purposes, and
he seems to have accomplished it, for the
latest information says the Americans are
now moving on the capital BY this 1t is
believed the insurgents are now armed, and
acting in conjunction with the Americans.
What will be Admiral Montejo's fate is
problematical, for there is little doubt he
will be taken prisoner.
Another dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Madrid, dated this morning, says: 1.-The
Cabinet ministers admit that the naval bat
tie off Cavite ended in utter rout, but they
are resolved to spare no efforts in the de-
fense of their country"
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NIGHT OF REJOICING.
Tremendous Excitement Created by
the News from the Philippines.

Tremendous Excitement Created Dy
the News from the Philippines.
Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Washington is
rejoicing tonight. Not since the dark days
of the great civil conflict of third of
century ago have the people of this city
been so profoundly moved by war news aa
they were this evening The first battle
of the Hispano-American war has been
fought and victory lies with Admiral Dew
ey's squadron under the stars and stripes.
That was enough to set the people of Wash-
ington almost in a frenzy of enthusiastic
rejoicing. For days they. in common with
the people throughout the country. havebeen
awaiting news from the Philippine islands.
as everything pointed to battle at Manila
that might be a decisive conflict of the
war. When the news came indicating a
great victory for the American squadron
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 a brief cablegram to
the Associated Press from Madrid about
o'clock this evening. AS the night wore on
the cable continued to sing the news of vic.
tory for the squadron of Admiral Dewey
and the interest grew into tremendous exc
citement. Ordinarily Washington is the
quietest of cities on Sunday, but as bulletin
after bulletin was posted in front of the
newspaper Offices each successive one con-
veying information more gratifying than
its predecessor, the crowds in the streets
became uproarious. Good as well as bad
news spread rapidly. and by 10 o'clock the
streets were crowded with people. all dis
cussing the one exciting topic OF the hour.
Hundreds gathered in front of the bulletin
boards. and every scintilla of nAws-and Il
was all Klorious-was received with en-
thusiaatig cheers. While victory had beer
sxpecsed, the news of it-~oomias al Il IL
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General Lezo has two Hontoria rifles of At
inch caliber, one S.5-inch, two small rapid
fire and one machine gun; the Ell Cano,
three 47-inch guns, two small rapid-fire and
two machine guns.
Marques del Duero-Dispatch boat; 500
tons; one smooth-bore 6.2-inch caliber, two
4.7-inch and one machine gun.
Isla de Cuba and the Isla de Luzon are
both small gunboats They are of 1880 tons
displacement, and carry four 47-inch Hon
torias, two small guns and two machine
guns.
Isla de Mndanoa-Compania Transatlan-
tica of Cadiz, armed as cruiser; length, 1865
feet; beam, 42.3 feet; gross tons, 4,195; speed,
1875 knots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
SPANIARDS DIED HARD.

LONDON, May "a special
dispatch from Madrid this morning
says the Spaniards fought splen-
didly, the sailors refusing to leave
the burning and sinking ships.
The Captain of Reina Christina
went down with the vessel.
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YESTERDAYS DEVELOPMENTS.

Official adyices received at Mad
rid from the governor general of
the Philippine Islands report that
the Spanish fleet met with disas-
ter in the harbor of Manila. Ad-
miraI Dewey and his squadron of
American ships steamed into the
bay past the forts and over the
mines and tOrpedOes, III any were
planted, and gave battle to the en-
emy. The Spanish vessels were
supported by the batteries of Ca
vite, but the daring Yankee COM
mander so directed his fire that in
few minutes the NEST formidable
OF the enemy's ships were either
sunk or burning. 1t is presumed
the Americans suffered some loss,
for the dispatches say they went to
the Other side of the bay to land
their wounded. When this was
done Admiral Dewey renewed
the conflict, and before lit was con-
cluded there was little left of the
Spanish feet. Admiral MontejO
saved his life by changing his
flagship, but one of his chief Off
GERS was killed. Details are mea-
ger and the number of casualties
is unknown. There was great re-
JOicing in Washington last night
over the news of the victory.
The cruiser Topeka, buiIt for the
Peruvian government, but pur-
chased by the United States In
England, has arrived at New York
after stormy voyage. She saw no
Spanish ships ON the way, and did
not want to, for her guns were not
mounted. AS the Topeka entered
New York harbOr the cruiser New
Orleans passed out under sealed
orders. The "fiying squadron" is
still i'm Hampton Roads awaiting
instructions. The cruisers Column
bia and Minneapolis have not yet
left New England waters.
The Mascotte, small Spanish
cOasting schooner, loaded with
fruit and bound for Havana, was
captured by the torpedo boat
FOOte and sent to Key West.
General BIancO, in u dispatch to
to Madrid, says an American ship
bOmbarded battery at Cienfue-
gOs, but was chased away by three
Spanish gunb oats. He also says the
American blocxaders at Cienfue-
gOs have captured n Spanish mer-
chant steamer and nine of his
army officers who were on board.
The civilian passengers were re-
leased. Another dispatch says
while the Americans were opium
dering" the steamer ArgOnaut of
arms and ammunition, three gun
boats put out of CienfuegOs harbOr
and compelled them to with
draw"
The United States legation at
MOntevideO is guarded, owing to
threats of Spanish sympathizers
against the life of Minister w. r..
Finch.
An important decree has been is
sued by the Newfoundland govern
mcnt that Will prevent the Span
ish fleet cOaling at st. Johns If it
crosses the Atlantic.
No advices were received up TO a
late hour of the movements of the
American bIocka ding feet ON sum
day. scenes and incidents of the
blockade are described by a cor
respondent.
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FIRST NEWS CONFIRMED.

Spanish Cabinet This Morning.
MADRID, May "A member of the Cab
met this morning stated that the account
of yesterdays naval battle sent by the
governor general of the Philippine islands
had been completely borne out by later dis
patches. The last shot was fired at 1870,
when the American ships steamed off.
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GIBRALTAR, May 2. 2 a. ma popular
demonstration was made in the Spanish
lines last night. over 5000 persons paraded
the streets with torches and flags, and cries
of viva Espana' were heard on all sides
The Spanish troops took part in the demon
stration and many military and civil bands
marched in the parade. A large symbolic
castle Representing Spain was a prominent
feature.
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ceived here of the dispatches from Madrid
as to the fighting at the Philippines from
true. Neither the Reuter- Telegram Com
hitherto the only sources of direct informa-
ton from Manila, has received a word on
the subject.
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MADRID. via Paris. May IA dispatch
has been received by the Spanish minister
of marine saying that the American fleet
gagement off Manila The dispatch says
the Spanish losses were heavy, and that
the American ships were severely damaged.
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NOVEL CLAIM OF VICTORY.

LONDON, May "a special
dispatch from Madrid says the
Minister of Marine claims victory
for Spain because Americans were
forced to retire behind merchant
men.
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LISBON, May /, IL p. Unreliable news
has been received here that the Spanish
fleet was completely defeated off Cavite.
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First Reports Confirmed by Later Dispatches
to the Madrid Government
Gravity of the Disaster Admitted by the Cabinet
Some of Our Vessels Said to Be Dam
aged, but All Steamed Off,

our government to decide. To occupy them
would be to invite international compllca-
tions which might prove very serious. The
United States, of course, has no intention
of holding colonies in the Orient, but hav-
ing once conquered and occupied these ISL
ands it may find it difficult task TO let
them go honorably. However, 1t is not
necessary to borrow trouble. Sufficient for
the day is the victory thereof.
The establishment of a censorship over
telegraphic dispatches at Key West and the
drawing Of the lines closer In the matter of
navy have given rise to the report that the
administration is considering the propriety
and necessity Of establishing a general CEN
sorship over the telegraphic business here
at the national capital. 1t is recalled that
that was done here during the civil war.
1t is probable that the President, who de-
sires to avoid even the semblance of muz-
zling free speech. will publish proclama-
ton calling upon the editors of the country
not to publish any news, information, or
even speculations regarding the actual or
probable movements of our armies or fleets
that could possibly prove of value to the
prove unsuccessful he may feel compelled
measure of establishing rigid censorship
Of the press.
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Spanish Fleet Much Inferior to the
American Squadron.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Following are
the two fleets engaged in the battle to-day:
The United States Ships
Olympia - First-class protected cruiser:
$500 tons, launched 1892; speed twerty-one
knots; battery, four eigEt-inch rifles, ten
five-ineh rapid-fire guns. fourteen six
Founders, six one-pounders and four ma
chine guns.
Baltimore-Second rate; 1900 tons; speed.
200 knots; battery, four eight-inch, six six
inch rifles, four six-pounder rapid-fire, two
three Founders two one-pounders, two 1.S-
inch, two 14-inch, and two machine guns.
Boston-Second rate: 3.1sS tons; speed ff-
teen knots; battery. two eight-inch, six six
inch rifles, two six-pounder rapid-fire, two
three-poundars, two one-pounders, two one
point eight-inch, two one-point four-inch
and two machine guns.
kaleigh-Second class; speed, nineteen
knots; battery, one six-inch and ten five-
inch rapid-fire rifles, eight six-pounders.
four one-pounders, and two machine guns.
Concord Third rate; l,5oo tens; speed. sew
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GREAT NAVAL VICTORY
Spanish Fleet at Manila Almost Annihlated
by Admiral Dewey's Squadron.

Desperate Engagement in the Harbor of the CAPITAL
of the Philippines That Began Sunday
and Lasted Most of the Day.
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EXTR A
z O'Clock a. NJ
ADVANCING ON MANILA
Americans and Philippine Insurgents Prepar-
ing to Capture the Capital

Admiral Dewey Successful in Landing Arms and Ann
muniton and Securing the CO-Operation
of the Oppressed Natives.
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the commander Of the Reina Maria Chris
tina. The second engagement, according to
FL Heraldo. was apparently begun by the
Americans after landing their wounded on
the west side Of the bay. In the latter en-
gagement the Spanish vessels Mindanao
and Ulloa suffered heavily. The ministers
speak of serious but honorable losses"
Midnight-An official telegram received at
late hour from the governor general Of the
Philippines says: Admiral Montejo has
transferred his flag to the cruiser Isla de
Cuba from the cruiser Reina Maria Chris
tina. The Reina Maria Christina was COM
pletely burned, as was also the cruiser Cas-
tilla, the other ships having to retire from
the combat and some being sunk to avoid
their falling into the hands of the enemy
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Montongo M ention.
ED. NIoNrIcELLoSIASE=

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 Our orchards are almos; ruincd, caused by the heavy freeze of Last month.
 Quite number of negroes are going 10 the bottoms to crop, this year.
 Some months ago =nrate that the people=of Clear Geek town ship could nos get along until Christmas; but, am proud 10 say, l believe them to be ill better condition to-day than they were then. GattIe#went up. and good many went to buying cattle There was big crop of cotton made in the bottoms, and great many went there to pick it, and brought back and put into circulation, some money. Some have been peddling; and on the whole, we have gotten along, thus far, very well.