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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS MISSION.
Probably Gone to Protect the Oregon
from the Spanish Fleet.

Probably Gone to Protect the Oregon
from the Spanish Fleet.
Key West, May 5-This harbor is
again empty. Rear Admiral Samp-
sons fleet has sailed, and the situation
is one of renewed expectancy. There
is a strong impression prevailing that
the next news from the fleet will tell
of an important engagement of the
same character as the Asiatic squad
rcn's Manila victory. Until then no in
teresting developments are expected
here, except possibly the bringing in OF
new prizes.
Where the vessels have gone is Of
fcally unannounced, but surmise is
plentiful and varied. The fact that the
big battleships and monitors coaled to
their fullest capacity before steaming
away is taken to indicate plan occu-
plying considerable time. The belief
most generally credited is that the
feet has gone to protect the Oregon
from a possible attack by the Spanish
feet, which recently left Cape Verde
and is now unoficially reported to have
returned to Cadiz.
London May "a dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Key West, sent by
way of Tampa in order to escape CEN
sorship, asserts of positive knowledge
that Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
will steam at full speed to Porto Rico.
either to destroy or to occupy the coal
ing station as a naval base before the
Spanish squadron arrives, and then
put to sea and try to engage the Cape
Verde fleet.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05

On Monday Congressman Grout, who
represents the district in Vermont
where Commodore Dewey was born,
introduced in congress a resolution of
thanks to Commodore Dewey and his
men "for the heroism and skill dis
played by them in the destruction of
the Spanish fleet in the harbor OF
Manila" The cruiser Topeka, formerly
the Diogenes, arrived at New York
from Europe. The steamer Yale, for
merly the Paris, left New York on
sealed orders. More war measures were
introduced in congress, including one
permitting the enlistment of Cuban vol
unteers under our flag, to serve without
pay and without being eligible for PEN
sions. A Rome dispatch announced
that the pope was completely prostrat-
ed by the terrible loss of life at Manila
saying he could have wished to have
died before seeing such a war. Three
German warships left Kiao-Chau fol
Manila.
Tuesday was another day Of anx-
icus waiting without direct news from
Commodore Dewey, but a dispatch was
received by the French ambassador al
Washington, M. Jules Cambon, con-
firming the reports of the overwhelm.
ing defeat of Spain's warships. M
Cambon's dispatch announced that, be
sides the burning of two Spanish war.
ships, two others were sunk to prevent
their capture, and the others, half de-
stroyed, took refuge in Bakers bay
At Constantinople many Greeks ex
pressed a wish to enlist in our army
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

At Jerico, Mo-, on Monday 10 persons
were killed and several fatally injured
by tornado.
The gift of Yale college to the cruiser
Yale will be two Vicar-Maxim guns
costing over $4,000.
Last Saturday Eli Shaw was acquit-
ted at Camden, N. r., of the murder
of his grandmother.
On Thursday the Atlantic Powder
mill, near Dover, N. j., exploded, and
six workmen were killed.
Prince Koung, president of the
tsung-H- yamen (Chinese foreign office),
died on Monday at Pekin.
Winston T. Townsend, 19-year-old
Yale freshman, was killed by his
bicycle colliding with team at New
Haven.
Senator German resigned the chair
manship of the Democratic senatorial
caucus last Friday Senator Turpfe
succeeds him.
1t is published in London that Sin
Thomas Sanderson, K &. b, X. c. M
G., is to succeed Sir Julian Paunce.
fote as British ambassador at Wash.
inuton.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05

vastly superior in force had prudently
returned 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 opened fire.
The Spaniards replied vigorously, and
the combat continued without inter-
ruption for four hours, during which
the Don Antonio de Ullea was sunk,
the Castillo and Mindanao were set on
fire, and the Reina Maria Christina
and the Don Juan de Austria were
seriously damaged. One or two of the
crews to escape capture. Others took
refuge in a small neighboring creek,
empting into Baker bay, where pre-
sumably the American ships were I'M
able to follow them. But not one sur
rendered.
Captain Cadarso of the cruiser Reina
Maria Christina. who was killed on
the bridge of his vessel, was one of the
most brilliant officers in the Spanish
navy.
An unconfirmed dispatch from Mad
rid places the Spanish loss in the bat
tie of Manila at 400 killed and large
number wounded. The American loss
is not stated, though it is asserted that
the American ships we're badly dam
aged.
Little additional news has arrived
from Manila, but the cardinal fact is
that Commander Dewey is now in pos
session of Manila bay, and can GER
tainly take possession of Corregidor
Island, even if he finds difficulty in
effectually capturing Manila itself,
owing to the absence of a necessary
landing force. Having thus secured a
naval base, he will have no difficulty
in securing supplies of coal. This is
mere question of money and or
ganization. The belligerent who is
strong in certain waters will generally
in securing supplies of coal.
Commodore Dewey, according to a
dispatch from Madrid, gave General
August "a hours to comply with an
ultimatum which demanded all warlike
stores and the entire stock of coal in
charge of the government officials. The
ultimatum asserted that no money levy
would be made on Manila. The dis
patch says it is believed in Madrid
that the government has already
cabled the captain general authority to
comply with the demand, no other
course being open.
The cabinet ministers admit that
the naval battle off Cavite ended in
utter rout, but they are resolved to
spare no efforts in the defense of their
country.
1t is noticeable among all classes,
especially among politicians, that there
is a strong hope of an intervention
by continental powers, especially Ger
many and Russia.
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. intimating that the civil
authorities consider the circumstances
justify their handing over to the mill
tary authorities the mission of keeping
order.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
OCCUPATION OF CUBA.
Cuban Volunteers Rushing to Serv
Ir.,l1,.. L., i .,lI ....o.1, L., e rt<,..a-..-

Cuban Volunteers Rushing to Serve
Under the Leadership of Gomez.
Tampa, Fla, May Sit appears to be
almost settled belief among army
officers here that no movement OF
United States troops toward Cuba will
take place until after the meeting of
the Spanish fiotilla with Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron. which is now be-
lieved to be inevitable Nevertheless,
everything possible is being done to put
the United States troops in readiness
for immediate shipment.
The Cuban recruiting offices that
have been opened here are fairly over
whelmed with applications for enlist
ment, and it is very probable that close
to 1,500 men will be armed and ready
for service under the banners of Gomez
before the end of the week. Most of
the Cubans who are now in the West
Tampa camp have already had con-
siderable military training. Their num-
Der is being constantly increased by
arrivals from New York, Jacksonville
and other recruiting points. Between
30 and 40 young Cubans arrived here
yesterday from New York and will be
followed by about $50 more from there,
all enlisted at the junta headquarters.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
MUNITIONS FOR DEWEY.
Hurrying War Material to the Pacific


Troops May Accompany Them.
Washington, May 5.-The navy de-
partment has now secured two vessels,
the Australia and the CITY of Pekin,
IN San Francisco, which will be loaded
with coal and supplies and rushed off
to join Commodore Dewey's fleet.
Whether or not they will carry troops
will be determined positively when the
commodore is heard from upon this
matter.
The navy department is hurrying to-
gether an exceptionally large stock of
ammunition to go forward by the City
of Pekin to recruit the ammunition of
Commodore Dewey's fleet. The first
shipment of projectiles left New York
Tuesday. and additional shipments will
be made until the full quota of powder
and shot will be in San Francisco with
in the next ten days. There will be a
total of more than 10000 projeetiles of
various caliber and weight, about 10 ,OOO
six pound rifle balls, 1000 five inch
shells, 5000 three pound shells and
5000 one pound balls. Powder intended
for other uses will be forwarded to
San Francisco and sent to Commodore
Dewey.
No official news has come to confirm
the report from Hawaii that the islands
have been rendered by President Dole
to the United States for war uses. 1t
is said that if the incoming mail
brought the proposition to San Fran
cisco 1t would scarcely be trusted to
telegraph there, on account of its i'm
portance, but would be forwarded by
the railway mails, which would bring
it here in about five days. The naval
officers would welcome the possession
of Hawaii just at this moment, but it
is said President Dole's proposition
must be submitted to congress.
The fine British cruiser Blake left
Gibraltar yesterday bound straight for
Rio, and it is supposed here that she
goes to observe any engagement that
might threaten between the Oregon
and the Spanish feet.
Great interest is felt in the reported
return of the Spanish Cape Verde fleet
to Cadiz, but, while admitting the
possibility Of the fast vessels of the
Spanish flying squadron making the
passage in the five days that the yes.
sells have been out from st. Vincent,
naval officers are disposed to regard
with great ,spicion news of this kind
emanating from Portugal, because of
the recognized sympathy of the Portu-
guese with the Spanish side. The dis
patch which came from Lisbon stated
that the combined feet If S. ain will
shortly start for American waters. {
It Is pointed out that the Cape Verde
feet may be even now nearing our
coast, intending TO attack the Oregon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The Cable Ont and Commodore Dew
nY,s Renort Is DELAYED.

The Cable Ont and Comm odore Dew
ey's Report Is Delayed.
Washington, May 5.-On Thursday of
last week he monitor Terror and
gunboat Machias made big capture
off Cardenas. The Spanish vessel taken
was the steamer Guido, of 3,133 tons,
with crew of 36. Manuel Rivas, a
sailor, was in the pilot house of the
Guido when a shell struck it, and he
was fatally wounded by splinters pene-
trating his breast. Many regiments of
the regular army have beer ordered
to Tampa, Fla, preparatory to being
landed in Cuba. The Ogden Goelet es-
tate refused to accept the 100000 of
fered by the government for the yacht
Mayfiower now with Admiral Samp-
sons fleet, and gives the vessel as a
free gift.
On Friday last the national house
passed the war revenue measure, in
GLIDING the provision authorizing a
$500, 100000 bond issue. The Spanish
fleet at Cape Verde Islands sailed away.
being notified by the Portuguese gov
eminent of that governments declara-
ton of neutrality. 1t was announced
that the American liners leased by the
government will be used as prize seek
ers. Governor Atkinson, of Georgia,
was warned of a plot of Spanish spies
to blow up bridges to destroy trains
carrying our troops. suspected
Spanish spy was arrested at New Or
leans and another at Vicksburg On
Friday evening Port Cabanas, on the
north coast of Cuba, was fired upon by
the cruiser New York. The Spanish
eI1ns were oIlicklv Silencad
On Saturday morning the American
line steamer Paris (rechristened the
Yale) arrived at New York, and was
received with widest enthusiasm.
There had been great fears that she
would be captured by a Spanish war
ship, and her escape was made the oc-
casion of a spontaneous patriotic DEM
onstration.
Sunday night came the news of
signal victory for Admiral Dewey's
fleet over the Spaniards at Manila. Two
of the principal Spanish cruisers were
destroyed by fire and others sunk to
prevent their being captured. The
news came from Madrid, where it was
officially announced that the 'sAmeri-
can fleet retreated." Spanish officials
extolled the valor of the Spanish fleet.
The dispatches of Monday added
nothing to the news of Commodore
Deweys victory in Manila. 1t develop
ed that the cable from Manila had been
cut, and no news could be expected, be-
yond the Spanish admission of defeat.
until thesvictorious American had sent
report via Hong Kong. In Washing
ton it is feared that Commodore Dewey
will, be greatly embarrassed in garri-
soning the islands in the event of their
capture, owing to the fact that his
forces are probably greatly deoimated,
though he will doubtless combine with
the insurgents and delegate garrison
duty to them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
pHNNsYLvANIA's VOLUNTEERS.
Over Ninety Per Cent of the Militia
Willing to Fight.

Over Ninety Per Cent of the Militia
Willing to Fight.
Mount Gretna, Pa, May 5.-The for
NAL enrolment of the Pennsylvania
militiamen for the volunteer service of
the United States was completed yes
terday, when General Gobin's regi-
ments. comprising the Third brigade,
were successfully formed upon the
field at Camp Hastings and each Of
ficer and man was asked individually
for his answer. Five regiments, a bat
terry and a cavalry troop comprise the
brigade, and make up a grand total of
2,72S officers and men on the field under
arms. Inspector General Morrell put
the same question to them as he did to
the other two brigades, and Governor
Hastings personally assured each Of
ficer answering Eyes" that he would
be commissioned in his present rank.
When the ceremony was over it was
found that 1885 enlisted men, 1873 com
pany officers and 81 regimental officers
had agreed to volunteer. But 258 en-
listed men refused and five officers
were unable to go. AS near as can be
appropriated at present, and includ-
ing some changes in the figures of the
First and Second brigades, slightly
over 80 per cent of the entire National
Guard Of the state volunteered, and
when the official numbers are made
public the percentage will, it is thought,
be higher.
In the three brigades S,546 officers
and men faced the inspector general
and Governor Hastings and staff, and
1873 of these volunteered. Of that
number sos were officers and 7.171 were
enlisted men. Those who declined
were Is officers and 794 men. The ma
jority of the destinations were due ia
age, physical disability or because of
family conditions.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
RIOTING IN SPAIN.
Mob Captures Town Officials and
Demand a Ransom.
SOLDIERS FIRE ON THE RIOTERS

Fisherwomen and Tobacco Girls Burn
Storehouses and Offices-Mob Stones
the Civic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the
Queen Regent Seriously Considered.
Madrid, May 5.-The outbreaks in
the provinces are assuming alarming
proportions. This is especially the case
in the province of Gijon, on the bay of
Biscay. where the troops have been
compelled to fire on the rioters lin self
defense" The latest news from Jigon
is that the artillery. has been ordered
out. At Talayera de la Rovna one of
the Jesuit religious houses has been
burned. 1t is asserted here that the
riots arise from hunger rather than
from political motives.
Everywhere the dissatisfaction is
growing, especially over the price of
| bread. Acts against authority are be-
coming more and more overt At
Caceres, capital of Estre Madura, the
populace marched into the railway
station to prevent the export of pro-
visions and overpowered the soldiers.
The fisherwomen who broke out
against the octori dues at Giion re-
ceived the most determined assistance
from the tobacco girls. Together they
sacked several bakeries and burned all
the octroi offices, with all the papers
belonging to the foreign ships loading
in the harbor. The civic guard was
stoned at the prison and the mob
marched off with the iron bars of the
Jail. When the troops appeared they
were holly stoned, replying with fire
and wounded many. The mob then at
tackled the government buildings and
smashed the windows. The troops
again fired, this time from the ball
comics, and wounded many, but the
women kept throwing stones.
At Catalan the rioters captured the
mayor and town councillors and de-
manded a ransom. On the mayor pro-
testing he was shot through the leg,
after which the gendarmes dispersed
the mob.
In the town of Aguilas, province of
Murcia, a mob mostly composed of
women burned the storehouses and
offices.
1t is reported that the Republican
and Carlist emissaries are endeavoring
to incite mutinies in the garrison there
| Several agitators have been arrested.
| regency of Queen Maria Christina is
| being seriously considered by the
members of the imperial family of
Austria, with view of averting an
anti-dynastic movement and saving
| the throne. An exchange of ideas on
| the subject is going on between the
queen regent and her Austrian family,
| but it's most influential members are
decidedly opposed.
Those who are best informed as to
the government service allege that if
| the Spanish arms suffer another re-
| verse like that at Cavite the govern
ment would informally request the
great powers to lend their services to
arrange the best possible terms of
peace.
The government would be content to
cede Cuba 70 the United States. but
would not pay indemnity, because I'M
able. Those well informed regard the
war as practically terminated, and
| that toward the end of Ma, it will be-
come history. What will follow, how
ever, it is difficult to foresee. All the
elements of a long civil war in Spain
are unfortunately becoming visible
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
Uncle Sam in War.

In the 123 years of his existence he
has waged five wars-the War of the
Revolution, the War of 1872, the war with
the Barbary States, the Mexican War and
the war for the U4ion. The various
brushes he has had with the Indians were
mere incidents. In every one of these
wars the Stars and Stripes have been
triumphant. In the war with the Barbary
States Uncle Sam was long way from
his base of supplies, and the Barbary States
were backed with the moral support Of
Great Britain, and yet Uncle Sam cleaned
up those pirates so thoroughly that the
Mediterranean Sea became as free from
their attacks as is one of the American
inland seas.
The War of the Revolution and the War
of 1912 were fought against tremendous
odds, and yet the United States won. In
the same period, or since the beginning of
United States independence, England has
carried on six wars, two of which, that of
the colonies and that of the war Of 1872,
were lost by her. France lost two wars in
the same period, the war with the Powers
and the Franco PrussIan war. Prussia o1t
of five wars in that period lost two, Austria
lost three, Russia two, and Spain every war
she undertook except the ten years. war in
Cuba. which she never admitted was any
thing more than an insurrection, and which
she quelled only by false promises.
Two Republics.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
A SPY ON THE ST. PAUL.
Had Drawings of the Vessels Int.
rior, Showing Her Magazines.

Had Drawings of the Vessels Inte-
rfor, Showing Her Magazines.
Philadelphia, May SIT was learned
last night that man arrested on the
cruiser st. Paul at Cramps shipyard,
on suspicion of being Spanish spy. is
Howard Hannah. He is about 30 years
of age. He claimed that he was an
Austrian, and came to this country in
1881. Hannah also said that he was a
painter and had given up his job to
enlist on the st. Paul.
At the examination yesterday Han
nan strenuously denied that his inten-
tons had been hostile to the ship, but
notwithstanding his denials a rough
draft Of the interior of the vessel,
showing the location of her magazines
and engines was found in his possess
sion.
He has not been placed in irons, but
a strict watch is maintained over him,
He viii be put ashore at League Island
navy yard when the St. Paul passes
there on her way to sea, and there
dealt with as the government authori-
ties may deem proper.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
The Nashville Brings Twenty Span
ish Soldiers to Key West.
CAPTURED ON THE ARGoNAUTA,

The Civilian Passengers Were Placed
Ashore at Cienfuegos, Where Our
Vessels Were Fired Upon and Re-
turned the Fire.
Key West, Fla, May 3.-One of the
most important captures made since
the outbreak of hostilities was that OF
the Spanish steamer Argonauta by the
gunboat Nashville last Friday, news
of which reached here last night when
the warship arrived. The Arganaut
had on board Colonel Corijo, of the
Third Spanish cavalry, his first lieu
tenant, surgeon major, seven other
lieutenants and ten privates and nom
commissioned officers. The steamer
also carried a large cargo of arms and
Mauser ammunition. She was bound
from Batnabano, Spain, for Cienfuegos,
stopping at Port Louis, Trinidad and
Manzanilio.
The Nashville, the Marblehead and
the Eagle left the station on the north
coast last Monday to blockade Cienfue-
gos, arriving at the latter place ON
Thursday. They spent the day recon
noitering, and the next morning (Fri-
day., in order to get better information,
steamed close to the mouth of the
harbor of Cienfuegos. All were cleared
for action.
At about 10 o'clock in the morning
smoke was seen rising on the western
horizon, and the Nashville, because of
her position, put on all speed and
steamed in that direction. Twenty
five minutes later she put two shots
across the bow of the coming steamer.
which promptly hove to. Ensign
Kuenzli was sent with a prize crew of
four, who took possession of the Span
lard. Learning that Spanish soldiers
were on board word was given to send
them to Nashville Immediately as
prisoners of war, and this was done.
Arrangements were then made to
transfer the passengers and non-com-
batants to the shore. The women and
children were placed in the first boat
and under cover of a flag of truce
were soon bound toward the entrance
to Cienfuegos. The second crew took
the other passengers and landed them
The Eagle hoisted signal conveying
the intelligence that she had been
fired upon by Spanish boats coming
out of the river. The Eagle immediate
ly returned the fire and held hel
ground until the Marblehead came up
Both vessels then fired broadside after
broadside up the entrance to the river
The boats coming down were two tor.
pedo boats and one torpedo boat de-
stroyer. After 20 minutes firing by thc
Eagle, the last two of which was par
ticipated in by the Marblehead, the
Spanish boats ceased firing, and it i:
considered certain they were damaged
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-05-05
Literary Note.

The May number of Book NeDs opens
with short story by Will N. Harlem
" The Rurel Visitor" Mr.. Harden was
for two years on the editorial staff Of the
Youths Companion, which he left to travel
abroad. He is Southener His pen is
prolific and welI-guided. The plate-paper
frontispiece is portrait of Owen Wister, a
Philadelphia author, whose Western stories
Red Men and White" and 8 Lin Mclean"
have been widely appreciated. The regu-
lar departments of Book Nescs are partic-
ularly full and rich, while A Half-year's
Fiction" conveiently groups the new stories
of the first half of the current year-tell
ing of the forthcoming as we'll as of those
already issued. Book Meas is five cents a
mum Der, fifty cents sear-the most liberal
half dollars worth known to the browsers
in literary fields. John Wanamaker, Phila-
delphia and New York