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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02

Probably, therefore, the United States
squadron will be obliged to make for
San Francisco as the entrance TO Ma
Mia bay was heavily mined with torpe-
does. Commodore Dswey displayed great
pluck and daring in making for the inner
harbor. According to private advices
received from Madrid, the United States
cruisers Olympia and Raleigh, and two
other vessels, the names of which are
not given, entered the harbor.
No dispatches give details as to the YES
sells actually engaged on either side. 1t
appears to be incorrect that the American
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 en-
gagement having occurred through the
Spaniards trying to prevent the landing
of the American wounded.
Reliable details cannot be had until
commodores squadron is able to COM
municate with Hong Kong. There is,
however, a suspicious frankness about
the Spanish dispatches that savors of a
desire to break unpleasant news to the
Spaniards. 1t is not unlikely therefore
that Commodore Dewey may be able to
renew the attack.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
BERMEJO'S CLAIM.

London, May Especial dispatches
from Madrid this morning say the minis
ter Of marine claims victory for Spain
because Americans were forced to retire
behind merchantmen.
SPANIARDS FOUGHT WE'LL.
London, May "A special despatch
from Madrid this morning says the Span
iards fought splendidly, the sailors refus.
ing TO leave the burning and sinking
ships. The captain of the Reina Chris.
tina went down with that vessel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
MADRID'S JOY.

Madrid May l, 9 p. m.-The news from
the Philippines has produced greatly in
creased enthusiasm. especially in view of
the fact that the American squadron was
obliged to retreat. Notwithstanding the
severe damage the Spanish ships sus-
tanned, naval officers here consider that
further operations by the American
squadron will be conducted under great
difficulties owing to their having no base
where they could repair and re-coal and
obtain fresh supplies Of ammunition.
and Ulloa were severely damaged in the
second engagement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
TO OCCUPY CUBA.
Rumor That Troops Will Start
Tuesday.

Jacksonville. Fla, May "A special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
Tampa, Fla, says:
1t is reported tonight that despatch
has just been received here, the contents
of which indicate that 5000 men of each
army and as many Cuhans here as desire
to accompany them, will leave on Tues
day and that the steamer Olivette and
Florida of the Plant line, was officially
inspected today TO ascertain if their ca
pacity is sufficient for that number of
troops. Matanzas is mentioned as the
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
FUNNY BERMEJO.

Madrid, May 1. 10 p. m.-Admiral
Bermejo, minister of marine, joined the
cabinet council this evening and in
formed his colleagues that the Spanish
forces had gained a victory in the Philip
pines. He asserted that he found Difficult.
ty in restraining his joyful emotions.
The official despatch does not mention
the destruction of any American vessel,
although it says that the U. S. squadron
finally cast anchor in the bay behind the
foreign merchantmen.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
NATIONAL G UARD ORGANIZATION.
Adjutant Gen. Richards Writes General
Bell On Subject.
State of Maine,

Adjutant Generals Office,
Augusta, April 2S, 1898.
Gen. III. F. Bell, Adjutant General Of
Missouri, jefferson City. Mo-:
Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your circular letter of the
10Th inst
beg to state that In my opinion the
National Guard and the Regular Army
cannot be brought too closely together.
At all times the Regular Army must
be our model, and it must be the nucleus
around which in any emergency the
forces of the United States gather. The
National Guard should be fostered by
the government and by the officers of the
Regular Army and the friendship be-
tween the two organizations should he in
creased in every possible way.
l am not one who is constantly look
ing for some little source of irritation to
be magnified and dwelt upoL Matters
OF that sort it seems to me should be
beneath the notice of a soldier.
l think a state should provide by law
! for the return of organizations of the
National Guard to their original status
at the termination of war. These or
ganizations should emblazon upon their
colors the BATTLES through which they
have passed, and these flags should pass
from hand to hand as the years roll by.
whenever, in the future, war is forced
upon us, these organizations Of the Ma
tlonal Guard should again go to the
front under their old designations and
with the battles of their former cam
pa1gns upon their colors. In this way it
seems to me that volunteer army can
be built up that will be permanent in it's
character, Of great influence in the country
and OF great service in time of need
Yours very respectfully.
JOHN T, RICHARDS,
| Adjutant General.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
MONToJo'S ESCAPE.
Spanish Admiral Left the Sinking
Reina Christina.

Madrid, May lei Heraldo de Madrid
says that Admiral Montojo changed his
flagship dnring the engagement between
the two encounters in orier to better
direct the manoeuvers. In this way he
escaped the fate Of the commander of the
Reina Maria Christina.
:. . The second engagement, according 90
the Ell Heraldo was apparently begun by
the Americans after landing their
wounded ON the west side Of the bay. In
the latter engagement the Spanish vessels
Mindanao and Ulioa suffered heavily.
Ministers speak Of serious but hopt. able
IOsssS
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
INTO CAMP TO-DAY.
Soldier Boys WIZ March Away Amid
Grand Demonstrations,

Augusta, May 1.-The Maine National
Guard will be modified here Monday
afternoon. At the homes of the various
companies elaborate preparations have
been made to give the soldiers magnif-
cent demonstrate ms and thir arrival here
will be observed by the general suspen-
sion of business, ringing of bells, cannon
salutes, grand display of the national
colors and the gathering of citizens from
miles around. The guard will go into
camp at Camp Powers, on the state
grounds, and will undoubtedly volunteer
to man to enter Uncle Sans service.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
LITTLE BEFORE HOUSE.

Washington, May l.-There is no busi.
ness Of great Importance to come before
the House during the week unless the ap-
preparation committee brings in an
emergency war measure. It was the in
tention of Chairman Cannon to make
the emergency appropriations a part of
the general deficiency bill, but as that
bill might be delayed some time he may
bring in a separate measure. There are
also a number Of conferences reports to be
disposed OF and thess may OCCUPY the
time of the House during the week. Sew
eral appropriation bills are still in confer
ence, but reports are not expected dur
ing the week.
The Alaska land bill remains to be dis
posed OF ana there are number of mi.
nor matters that may be taken up for
consideration. fB1q
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
NEW ORLEANS OFF

New York, May 1.-The cruiser New
Orleans, in command of Capt. Folger.
left the navy yard at 11.3O O'Clock this
morning. AS she steamed down the river
toward the upper bay she was greeted
with a continuous chorus of steam
whistles from the crafts in the river
There was large throng of sightseers on
the Brooklyn bridge and mighty chez,
was given as the vessel glided under The
big span. Off Tompkinsville, S. l., the
Topeka was sighted at anchor and both
vessels dipped their ensigns in mutual
recognition. Without stopping, the New
Orleans put straight out to sea and at
/. 70 she was sighted off Sandy Hook.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
YALE CELEBRATED.

New Haven, Conn, May The city
the fact OF naval engagement at Ma
Mia became known through the Assooi-
ated Press bulletins. Almost tine entire
student body at Yale turned out ans5
celebrated the apparent American victory
by bonfres, firework +, 1T. Comms nder
Bruckland of the naval reserves having
readily obtained police permission or
dersd ont the Hotchkiss guns aud gun
ners. in uaiforn and fired several volIeys
The Graduates club. the Qu'nnipae
club and other prominent social organiaa.
tions commemorated the affair by 5onfires
and burning red fire il front Of the club
houses
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
UNITED STATES CONSUL TAREA T.
ENED.

Montevedeo, Uruguay, May !, (via Gal
weston j. The United States legation has
been placed under guard. The miniser.
Mr.. William R. Finch, has received a
number Of threatening letters from people
who sympathize with the Spaniards.
The Uruguayan newspapers are blaming
the government for it's action due to its
neutral attitude in the war between
Spain and the United States, in prohibit
ing public performances and other steps
to raise subscriptions here in behalf of the
Spanish navy. A number of p1o-Spanish
proclamations have been contiscated and
mass meeting of Spanish sympathizers
which was to have taken place at the
Soils theatre, has been prohibited.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
Commodore DeWey's Great Victory
Celebrated.
NOTHING HAS so STIRRED PEOPLE
SINCE THE WAR.

Washington May L. Washington is re.
joicing tonight. Not since the dark davs
of thesgreat civil conflict of a third of q
century ago have the people of this oity
been so profoundly moved by war news
as they were this evening.
The first battle of the Hispano- meri.
can war has been fought and victory lies
with Admiral Dewey's squadron under
the Stars and Stripes.
That was enough to set the people of
Washington in a frenzy of enthusiastic
rejoicing. For days they, in common
with the people throughout the. country,
have been awaiting news from the Philip
pine islands, as everything pointed to a
battle at Manila that might be decisive
conflict of the war. When the news came
indicating great victory for the Ameri-
can squadron, the enthusiasm of the
people was let loose and the streets of the
city have ruug 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 this evening.
AS the night wore on the cable continued
to sing the news of victory for the squad
ron of Admiral Dewey and the interest
grew into tremendous excitement,
Thus far no official advices have been
received by the government but the Asso.
ciated Press dispatches We're transmitted
to the President and officials of tho ad-
ministration as rapidly IS received. The
President in company with several of his
advisers read the bulletins in the library
of the White House early in the evening
but later in the night he went to his Office
on the second floor of the executive man
sion, where, until late hour he con-
tinued to read every despatch with deepest
interest. The news was evidently of the
most gratifying character but no state
ment could be obtained at the White
House concerning the battle or it's possible
consequences.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
FISHING SEASON OPENING.

Pennington, May 1.-The fishing season
lawfully opened today and the ice is out
of Varnum's and Clearwater ponds. BY
a recent decree the time limit on salmon
has been abolished and they may now be
taken with togue and trout There is
great activity at the camps and fishing
resorts along the Fran kiln county ponds
and the hotels and camps in the Rangeley
region are anticipating good season as
it is thought that many will come from
the seashore on account of the war scars.
The ice at Rangeley will probably go out
about the tenth instant.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
How's This.

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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
KILLED A COMPA MON.

Amsterdam. N. Y, May 1.-This even
ing while the 10th separate company was
making preparation to leave for Hemp
stead tomorrow George De Graft was shot
and killed by revolver in the hands of a
companion named Wilbur Jeralmon.
Jeralmop pointed the revolver at De Graf
thinking the weapon was not loaded when
it was discharged and the bullet entered
the mouth of De Graft and passed through
his head. De Graft was II years old and
the son Of DR.. Samuel De Graft of New
York city
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
NORTHWEST IOWA GETS 1T.

ting cyclone @ sWepa Uw over a Northwest a'as iowa
last night. The worst destruction is re-
ported near Archer, in .O'Brien county.
Primghar, Hartley and Curlou, it is
stated, are badly wrecked.
Hartley is said to be almost entirely
destroyed. The wires are down and only
meagre particulars are obtainable. Sew
eral are reported killed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
QUIETED DOWN SOMEWHAT.

London. May 1.-Despatches dated
Madrid 2.2o a. m, say the city is now
tranquil although the mounted guards
are patrolling all the main streets. At
the theatres, cafes and in front of the
newspapers last evening the people loudly
lamented the unpreparedness of Manila to
resist the American warships whose at
tack had been long expected. The Madrid
authorities ars determined to suppress all
street demonstrations.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
SAW NO WARsHIps.

New York, May, LA Burgoyne of
the French line which arrived this morn
ing from Havre brought S37, 900 francs in
specie.
During the voyage not single vessel of
warlike appearance was sighted. On
April 23, a steerage passenger named Geo.
Wander, was missed and he is supposed
to have jumped overheard during the
early morning hours. He was S8 years
old and native of Alsace.
Among La Burgoyne's saloon passengers
was Major A. G. Girard, q. S. A.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02

Navy officers think this view must pre-
vail with the Spanish government and
believe an end of the war upon the basis
of Cuban independence is to follow soon
and that, too, without further notable op-
portunity for the American navy to prove
its power and distinguish itself.
1t is regarded by some as likely that the
decisive victory gained by Admiral
Dewey's squadron may open the eyes Of
Spain to the seriousness of the conflict
upon which she has entered In official
circles it is regarded as almos6 certain
that trouble of most critical kind will
confront the Sagasta government within
Spain's own borders. 1t is pointed out
that the Spanish people were led to be-
lieve that their navy was invincible and
the bitter disappointment that will ensue
over the result of the first engagement Of
the war is likely to precipitate internal
dissensions if not revolution.
Another result of Admiral Dewey's
victory, it is thought, may be action on
the part of the powers OF Europe to induce
Spain to abandon what is regarded as a
hopeless contest for her.
Representations may be made to Spain
that she would better relinquish her hold
upon Cuba than risk losing all of her
West Indian possessions and the Philip
pines as we'll. 1t is believed to be not at
all unlikely that the representations will
Indicate that since Spanish honor has
been satisfied by conflict, Spain can
now yield to the inevitable and accept the
good offices of the powers to bring about
an adjustment.
In the dispatches from Madrid the
statement was made that Admiral Dewey
effected a landing on the west side OF
Manila bay for the men of his fleet who
were wounded in the engagements. 1t
was suggested in official circles that this
landing had two fold purpose. 1t was
not only that the wounded could have
better care than they could receive on
ship board in the face of other probable
engagements, but also to carry out what
was known to be Admiral Dewey's pur
pose, a junction with the insurgents as
soon as possible. The insurgent forces
probably surround Manila on the land
side OF the city and with the Intention OF
securing control of Manila as soon as pos
slble Admiral Dewey was to obtain foot
ing on the island as soon as possible. As
soon as the junction of the American and
lnsurgent forces, the one on the sea and
the other on the land, is effected, de-
mand Is likely to be made for the sur
render of the city. and in the event of a
refusal combined attack would be made
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
DENIALS ALL AROUND.

London, May 2.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Times says:
Mr., Charlemagne Tower, U. S.
minister TO Austria Hungary, denies that
President Mckinley has protested against
the reported pecuniary subvention Civ
en- by Emperor Francis Joseph to Spain. "
The Fremdenblatt denies that the EN-
peror has given a subvention or that the
the Presidentihas protested,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
TOWN WIPED OUT.

Chicago May IA special to the Record
from Perry, Okla, says: ''Parties ar
riving here from Duncan, I. T., a town
of 1000 people, southeast of here report
that cyclone struck there last night,
nearly wiping out the entire town. A
child was killed and several people hurt,
some fatally. Nearly every business
house in town was blown down. Many
people were in the buildings and more
deaths may come to light. Neighboring
towns are helping in the work Of rescue.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
MAY HAVE DROPPED.

London, May 1.-Since the publication
of the despatch of the Exchange Telegraph
company saying report was current in
Washington that an important engage
ment had taken place at Manila. per
sistent rumors have been in circulation
here from other sources that something
serious has really occurred. This, how
ever, may be based on the fact that a long
dispatch is said to have been sent from
Manila to the Spanish government at
Madrid
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
"oUR GUNBoATs" DROVE EN- OFF

Madrid, May Am official dispatch
from Havana says: IAN American ship
has bombarded battery at the entrance
of Cienfuegos, but it was driven CT by
three of our gunboats which put out of
the harbor in another direction. We sus-
tanned some slight damage,
"Other men-of-war have threatened the
Mariel coast. Troops have gone to its de-
fenca -
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
BRITONs GOING TO CANARIEs.

Madrid, May 1. $50 p. ma report,
which could not be verified, was in circu-
lation here this afternoon to the effect
that the British channel squadron is 60
ing to the Canary islands.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
NEW IRONCLAD FOR SPAIN.

Madrid, May Lit is reported that
new iron clad which is being fitted out at
Carthegena will soon join the Spanish
squadron at Cadiz.
The minister of war, General Corrnea,
and the minister of marine, Admiral Ber-
mejo, had a long conversation yesterday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
PATRIOTIC LAWRENCE.

Lawrence, Mass, May IA citizens
committee was formed tonight to raise
funds with which to furnish supplies for
companies F and l. that are to leave this
week for the war. An appeal was issued
to the citizens for aid. At the meeting
Mayor Eaton, ex-Mayor Q. B. Bruce and
ex--nayor James r. Simpson gave Sl00
each. 1t is expected that $4,000 will be
raised today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
AN INSIGNIFICANT PRIZE.

Key West, May 1.-The government tug
Leyden brought in today the small span
ish schooner Mascote captured near Ha-
yana yesterday by the torpedo boat Foote.
She is small coaster. was loaded with
fruit and was bound for Havana. She is
very insignificant prize.
Gen. Nunez and Col. Acosta have just
arrived on the Mascote. Gen. Nunez is
very anxious to confer with Admiral
Sampson and leaves tonight for the fleet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
GLADsTONEIs CONDITION.

London, MAY 1.-The following bulletin
as to Mr.. Giadstone's condition WAS
posted at Hawarden this evening: "There
has been no material change in Mr..
Gladstone's condition since last Sunday.
There is slow advance in the local
malady and he has at times considerable
pain, but he has felt easier this after
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
FOOTE TAKES A PRIZE.

New York, May IA Key West special
says that the torpedo boat Foote has
brought in steamship which she capt"
ured while the steamship was trying to
Foote fired a shot, which caused her to
stop, and prize crew was put aboard.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
MARIETTA ALSO ARRIVES.

Montevedio, May (via Galveston)-1t
is announced here today in despatch
from Rio Janeiro. Brazil, that the United
States gunboat Marietta, as well as the
United States battleship Oregon, arrived
at that port yesterday. 1t is added that
they will resume their voyage north today
mite cruiser Niohteroy, recently purchased
from the government Of Brazil by the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
PATROL TO BE ABANDONED.

Port Townsend Wash. May 1.-Word
was received here today that the govern,
ment has cancelled contracts for this
transportation or coal to Behring sea
points This woaId indicate that the
Behring sea patrol was to be abandoned
this year.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
TERRIBLE STORM REPORTED.

Chicago, May 1.-Specials to the Times
Herald reports widespread storm last
night extending over parts of South Da-
kota, Iowa, and Indian territory. South
Dakota reports q death list of eight and
property loss of $l00, 00O
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
SPAIN CELEBRATING.

Gibraltar, May 2, ma popular
demonstration was made in the Spanish
lines last night. over 5000 persons pa
raded the streets with torches and flags
and cries of "Viva Espana" were heard
on all sides. The Spanish troops took
part in the demonstration and many
military and civil bands marched to pa
rade. A large symbolic castle, represent.
ing Spain was q prominent feature.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
THAT SOP

London, May 2.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
II hear from a good source that all
rumors of the annexation of the Sandwich
islands or the Philippines by the United
5 tates are unfOunded -
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
GUARANTEED in NEW YORK.

New York, May 1.-The quarantine on
all coastwise ports went into effect this
morning. On and after this date and
until November all vessels from coast
wise ports south of Cape Heplopen will
be required to stop at the New York
quarantine station for inspection.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
"what, doing your own washing'"
emo"
"What do you call this?"

'It is doing the work only put the clothes
into the tub and rinse them aft er they have
stood in the soaped water-and just see how
white and new they look"
That is the way the clothes of all the ladies of
the country would look il they would use
James c. Davis Ammoniated KerosIne Soap.
Beware OF limitations.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
ATTACKED AGA IN TUESDAY.

Atlanta, Ga, May 1.-The Journals 8
correspondent with the fleet teiegraphs
that an officer of the Puritan says that
Matanzas is to be attacked again Tuesday
and Red Gross steamer with provisions
landed Immediately thereafter, and it is
also stated from another source that Fla
vana will be shelled at the same time.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
CHASED BY sPANIARD.

Turks Island, May 1.-The American
steamer Cherokee, which arrived yester-
day with 1900 bags of sugar, was chased
by Spanish ship Tuesday night, when
leaving Macoris for San Domingo.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-02
FRIGHTENED USE: ::

spondent of the Daily Mail telegraphing
Sunday says: 1.-The Americans were
piliaging the steamer Argonaut, seized
off Cientuegos and carrying a quantity
of arms and ammunition, when three
Spanish gunboats went out and COM
PEELED them to Withdraw"