The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-03

On Every Side in England is Heard Praise
Admiral Dewey but Mt the Same Time
Credit is Given Admiral Montonjo-
Bombardment of Manila Likely Unless
Surrendered-Governo of Philippines
Reports as to Declaration of Seige and
Surrender.
London, May 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times describing the
engagement at Manila says: "The
Olympia, Boston, Raleigh, Concord,
Petrol and the Moncracy entered the
bay under cover Of darkness by the
smaller and safer channel. The forts
of Corregidor island gave the alarm by
firing on the intruders, but they seem
to have inflicted no serious damage.
The American squadron moved up the
bay and at 8 o'clock in the morning
appeared before Cavite. Here, lying
under shelter of the forts was the
Spanish squadron.
Admiral Montojo, a few days before,
went to Subig Bay to look for the en-
emy, but learning that they were vast
" superior in force, had prudently re-
turned and placed his ships under The
protection of the forts. This was his
only chance of meeting the enemy on
something like equal terms, and it did
not suffice. Soon the Americans open
ed fire. The Spaniards replied vigor-
ouSly and the combat continued with
out interruption for four hours, during
which time the Don Antonio, de Ulloa
was sunk, the Castillo and Mindanao
We're set on fire and the Reina Maria
Christina and the Don Juan de Austria
We're seriously damaged. One or two
smaller craft were scuttled by their
crews to escape capture. Others took
refuge in a small neighboring creek
emptyng into Baker bay, where pre-
sumbaly the American ships were un-
able to follow them. But not one sur
rendered"
London, May Sit appears that Ad-
miral Montojo was taken altogether by
surprise and that the Spanish authori-
ties generally were in a state of utter
unreadiness. The forts We're not COM
pleted, the harbor was not mined, there
We're no searchlights and the American
squadron was only sighted after it had
already passed the outer and principal
forts. On every side in England is
heard praise of the skill and daring
displayed by Acting Rear Admiral
Dewey in a situation where if anything
had miscarried he would have been
caught in a most desperate position.
At the same time credit is given Ad-
miral Motonjo, SNho had a wretched
fleet and stood no chance. The Ameri-
can vessels by moving to and fro We're
easily able to avoid the badly directed
fire from the forts and, looking to all
the circumstances, it is apparent that
the American fleet could have received
but slight damage.
The moral influence of the first great
victory is incalculable. and though it
is practically certain that Spain will
not yield till she tries conclusions in
the Atlantic, it is believed that a SINH
lar victory in Cuban waters will be the
result.
The Times says: "The measures ad-
vocated by the United States strategic
movement seem well suited to meet any
contingency" The sending of three
German men-of-war to the Philippines
is much criticised.
London May 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says: "It
Af,,4 ,oIG ar,
at the Manila arsenal who are rebels
at heart, cut the cables connecting with
the submarine mines and thus enabled
Rear Admiral Dewey to force the har-
Dor in safety. No real bombardment
will be necessary to destroy Manila, if
the shells are of such description as
will set houses on fire, the bulk of
which are wood. Only eight public
buildings are built of stone, while the
brick built old town is incapable of
resisting artillery.
Captain Cadarso of the cruiser Rel
ma Maria Christina. who was on the
bridge of his vessel when he was kill
ed, was one of the most brilliant Off
GERS of the Spanish navy. His ship
was a model of order and efficiency.
He read and wrote a great deal, es-
pecially with reference to naval and CO.
1onial matters, and he was so outspok-
en- that he often came into collision
with the authorities"
The Madrid correspondent of the
Standard, telegraphing at midnight,
says: "Senor Aguilera, the civil gov
ernor of Madrid, has just posted on the
walls of the home office the customary
proclamation Ntimating that the civil
authorities consider the circumstances
justify their handing over to the mill
tary authorities the mission of keeping
order. Lieutenant General Daban.
captain general of Madrid, has assum-
ed charge and the first military patrols
have just appeared in the Puerto Del
Sol.
Considerable surprise and disap-
pointment has been caused by the de-
struction done by the Americans as it
has been officially stated that the au-
thorities at Manila had received sixty
! torpedoes and heavy guns to strengthen
| the coast defenses, particularly the de-
fences commanding the two channels
on the right and left of Corregidor
! Island. 1t is noticeable among all
classes, especially among politicians,
that there is a strong hope of an inter-
vention by continental powers, espec-
tally Germany and Russia"
Acting Rear Admiral Dewey. accord