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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
THE CUTTING OF THE CABLE.
WHAT COMPANIES HERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT


TIE REPORT.
Omc.als o. cable companies In tbs city Yesterday
.nd they could not verify the report that Commo-
dorc Dewey had picked up the cable running rom
Manila 10 Hong kong. but such report was not
,,r,robah,e The only cable from Manila Is the
one which runs 20 Hong Kong. and 1t Is controlled
by an English company. Untll recently us 'aha'
ing was at the north side Of Cape BoHnao but .
few DAYS ago the company gave nouce 'ha' Il haa
been extended around the cape TO Mania mus
doing away with the overland line between Cape
1,o,,neo and Manila !, would have been possible
therefore. FOR Commodore Dewey TO pick up tire
cahe either In Manila Bdy or north OF cape
pounao While the cable officials said they had no
knowledge that Commodore Dewey had on n nag
chin ny on any OTHER shlr OF the feet operators and
apparatus for sending messages over the cao!e yst
they thought 1t highly probable
Tho route by which cable messages are sent rom
Hong Kong TO this city is n lorg one. ana mo
description OF II may be Interesting TO many
readers The frst cable from Hong Kong runs
down the China Sea. distance OF i0 miles %
Saigon IN Cochin China. Two cable lines ex'eno
f5S 3@f or 10 ana direct and the other broken az
the island OF Iabuan. Boreno dne hpS sse' on
the western coast OF Lower Siam The next goes
through the Bay Of Bengal. 1893 miles 10 Madras
IN i ind,a wn tn Btmbay From BOMBAY tie cabls
goes across tho Arabian Sea 10 Aden Usage pss
d ISL miles. Inc next gus ~ "a sssN
Sen a distance OF l.tO3 miles 10 Suez ana connecs
with an overland line OF 20 miles to Alexanar.tS
From, Alexandria n cab.e runs through the Ned
t,orrapean 70 Malta sf3 miles. and then the mes
~" oga nes n 90 over another cable n Gibraltar
from which place there IL another cable go m.s
lug IN Carca vellos. near Lisbon. Portu21i rom
IisSon here is a cable So miles long 10 Lands End
in England, from which point there are se'erA
From the Irish coast the Commercial ana Nest.
srn linton ca bles 20 10 Nova Scotia. distance OF
over ? 500 miles across the Atlantic ocean, whie
IN. Anglo American cable line goes hrst 70 New
fnunilond The canle line from Nova scotia 20
New-York Is SIS miles long. From Mania 20 Nv Nv
York therefore, a message travels over fourteen
thousand miles and has to be repeated many
times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
SPAIN DECIDES TO FIGHT ON.
TO STAKE HER CHANCES ON ONE 1hE'
MENDOUS NAVAL ENGAGEMENT


TO STAKE HER CHANCES ON ONE TIRE
MENDOUs NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
London. May Sit Is announced in a special
dispatch from Madrid that there Is no IDEA or
surrender there. either in Ministerial circles OF
among the populace. On the contrary. the war
Is 70 be pursued with greater vigor. II rs even
stated at Madrid by those who are respohsip'e
for naval movements that !: has been deter
mined 10 avoid Isolated comhats on unequal
terms and with a superior enemy ana tha' theS
now intend To throw the whole united haNa
strength Of Spain into ono supreme e'''r' 10
crush the American squadron In CUBAN "a'e'S
Continuing the dispatch says
Until this engagement is fought no proposal
for intervention will be listened 10
The second Spanish squadron. a Cndiz disphtch
announces. consisting of the warshirs Peiayo
the Alfonso XIII and the Nittoria. ard num-
Dor OF smaller ships has nearly completed us
nronarations for active service. 1t is reported.
however. that great difficulty IL experienced IN
rttinr ont the ships owing TO lack of money
The British engineers have refused to serve on
them. owing. II is said to the belief that they
ore liable 70 heavy punishment under the FOR
eign Enlistment act
The Snanish auxiliary cruiser Guarda mas Il
Is announced. taken fourteen guns OF o'"''' anu
is now on trial cruise.
The Madrid correspondent or Inc h'e'iHe
News" cables the following message u HIS
paper: go
Although Premier Sagasta's conferences WIN
the Queen Regent and the 1ihera! leaners MOI =,
tero and Rios led to runors or the 'oI,'a IN
q National Government. the facts are the' Heloi
Sagasta placed the situation hetoIe 'he ~"
Regent explajning that the significance OF the
events IN the Philippine Islands indicated Ger
tain possible solutions for the 'uture. iner'-
mon Tho Queen expressed continued confidence
IN tho Government. which VIII continue as now
constituted for the present Senors ''a'ano an.
Nontero express tho opinion that me present
Cabinet should continue In power. the MIl rs,
ters met at Senior SaEastas residence yesteruay
evening and the Premier communicate !" '' :, u
tho result OF his interview with the queen he-
gent cAt,a. boro
The Queen Regent and the Caplnet nase
agreed that the Cortes should continue IN ses
SION Sehor Salmeron has given notice that ne
will interpeate the Government OH nv 49,
T., the Phippine Islands and Premier HdSaSta
viii replv voicing the intention ot tnc puceli :
Government to pursue the war To IN" ni'tei el'
II is rumored that Sehor Gasset VIII P,upuS,
that the present Minister OF Marine Anlin., ="
Rermeto and his predecessor. AdnnraI pe' s ,
ger be forced to assume respons'p''''9 i' wv
Philippine disaster. ,
The natrotic feeling here is increasing
The Spanish officials say that when No,'' H. =
dore Dewey demanded the surrender oI VIZ
Snanish guns torpedOes. etc. Governor ,''"''" 81
Anguish replied Come and face them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
wEyLER sTIRs UP TROUBLE.

Madrid May Am article written by Cen
eral Weyler has appeared In newspaper at
Palma. capital Of the island Of Majorca. where
the General was born and where his home IS
situated The General says that II the Govern
ment had been prepared. Spain would now DE
covered with glory. Continuing. ne asserts that
the Spanish amy and navy are superior IN
discipline to thc Yank"es whose lack or oisc' :.
njine vas manifested in the loss Of the Maine.
He then accuses the Spanish Government OF
weakness. and ends with pessimistic predictions
regarding the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
at once to Commodore Dewey's fleet at Manila

NJ once to Commodore Deweys fleet at Manila
The Australia is now here In perfect order
and ready to leave as soon as she can be load
ed. and Mr. Griffing at once chartered her from
spreckes Brothers. The figure at which the
steamer is chartered Is not given The Aus.
tralia is q boat Of 400 tons. and capable OF
steaming fifteen knots an hour.
Mr. Grlfing has also opened negotiations for
the big steamer China, of the Pacific Mail Line
but II is believed she will go later. and will be
used as a transport ship to carry California
troops to cooperate with Commodore Dewey
IN the conquest of the Philippines. and hold
the islands throughout the continuance Of war.
Advices have also been received here by MILL
tary authorities that California troops would
without much doubt be sent to Manila. volun-
teers have not yet been mustered IN. next Thurs
dav being the date set for this. but the State
regiments could be go; ready In twenty-four
hours II IL was deemed necessary. BY sending
these men 100 troops would be at Commodore
Dewey's servlce-a sufficient force. Il is believed,
to hold the Philippines in order 1t Is generally
recognized that Commodore Deweys victory
has made the Pacific Coast safe from the Span
iarcs and the troops could be spared from here
for service In the Orient.
Both officers and men Of the National Guard
Of California are anxious TO be sent 10 the sup
mort OF Commodore Dewey In the Philippines
it VIII require about three weeks TO transport
the troops 10 Mania in case they are ordered
there BY the Government.
An order is expected momentarily for the ex.
animation Of all officers Of the Naval Battalion
who wish 70 enter the United states Navy.
They will rank as lieutenants. and VIII be az
signed TO the command OF vessels purchased
and added to the Government fleet in these
waters.
The War Department has authorized Captain
Ia-
teer troops Of California without the usual ad-
Yertsing Cor bids.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE

HONOR TO WHOM HONOK Is DUE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your list OF the officers of the Baltimore
published Monday morning was taken from an
Old roster Lieutenant Commander John Brad
ford Briggs not c. Bocklinger. Is now the
executive officer OF that ship. Yours truly.
N.w-York. Nav +. L. MINTON.
lit should he addeo that the list was also In
error in ascribng Captain Frank Wides to the
command OF the cruiser Boston. Captain WIldes
was superseded In command Of the Boston AZ
Hong Kong by Commander y. p Lamberton,
and the latter therefor. was presumably In
charge OF the cruise: during the engagements
al Manila.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
ARMY OFFICERS IN THE MOB.

TRYING TO CAUSE SAGASTAS DOWNFALi~
RIOTERS LED TOWARD THE PALACE
London. May A special dispatch from
Madrid via Bayonne. France, says
"In the mob Monday night were many onlcers
in rlufti who were foremost in melting the peo-
pIe n attack the Ministers residences and were
loudest in calling for cheers for Weyler. There
is no doub, that these men desired to provoke
the Government into firing upon the mob, ana
so to pave the way for its downfall
Some OF them were arrested but were SUISSE
cutn;ly released the Government fearing to let
II become known that officers OF the army
formed part OF the mob.
while the streets were thus occupied great
unrest was manifested at the various parfaSh9'
and the soldiers were only prevented from JONI
ing the MOB by the personal peadines OF the
officers
The Republicans were even more busy tnan
the officers in egging on the crowd and shouting
Down With the Queen Regent" More than
once they led the mob toward the Royal Palace.
bu: each time the police drove them hack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
QUEEN ASKS THE POPE's BLESSING.

London May 3-Accordng 10 special dis
matches received here from Rome this after
noon the Queen Regent OF Spain has tele-
grapned the Pope the subject Of the defeat
Of the Spanish feet at Manila. saying: The
Spanish nation is calm. but resolved to resist
70 the bitter end" Her Majesty also begs the
Pontiff TO bless the Spanish arms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

ing the reported bombardmcnt and destruction
OF Manila Mr.. Goschen added that fuil ar
rangements had been made to protect British
interests there and 10 enforce neutrality IN
Cuban waters. In addition, men-of-war Will De
sent 20 the Canary Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
SOME NATIVES UNSUBDUED.

In tho inaccessible mountainous parts Of the
Island there are still unsubducd snvages. In the
last census returns the number Of natives not
subject 10 the civil government and paying
no tribute is given as COZ ST. while the number
OF natives paying tribute is returned as 5.3Ol 1896.
The climate Of the Philippines varies itt!c
from that OF other mountainous and tropical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
AMERICAS EXPORTS SMALL.
IMPORTS OF OTHER COUNTRIES

The principal articles ~ import into the Phil
iypincs which come almost entirely from Spain
Great Hritain. Germany and France. are chem
icals ami drugs. SNO0ooO. cotton yarns. $500
900 cotton piece goods $ 80 900 cotton knit
ted goods 81 loo OOp. silk goods $500 600. print
ing and writing paper Sl11WO. boots and
shoes SlOOpO. spirits md liquors. S3iO.hW.
pr, served fruits and confectionery. S6oo.o0o,
umbrellas $3luO0O hats. SI5Om'. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
roRrIGN TRADE FLUCTrATEs.

The foreign trade 4 tho Philippines has al
ways been subject "a great fluctuations. The in
security arising under the Spanish administra-
ton and the consequent dissatisfaction Of the
native reputation together with constantly re-
curing Instructions. have prevented these ISL
nnds from developing III" riches with which ma
ture has b1untifuiy endowed them. Gold. sui
phur and large deposits ~ excellent stenming
coal are widely distributed over the country.
Intelligcnc" in government. enterprise In busi-
ness. with humanity Il spirit. could rapidly turn
this fertile and rich region into source 81 great
wealth FOR mankind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

Violet-O

Nobody will listen to proposal or peace unit"
Spain has had another cnance OF measuring hei
strength with that Of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

countries Tho range Of the thermometer during
the year is from little over - degrees to about
90. Tho year may he divided Into thre% .ns"n ~
the first, cold and dry. begins in NoNrinper; the
second warm but still dry. begins In March. the
greatest heat being experienced from Aprh |
- the end - May: and the third. when IS eX
ccssivcy wet. continues from Jun" 40 'i'c ''uu'o
OF November.
NATIVES MILD AND AMIABLE
Generally speaking the natives are mild and
amabe. prcdsposed 90 religious obserVahceS'
extremely euperstitious. and very hospitable
Those Of Batangas. Cagayan and Southern llocos
nre better and more Industrious aborers than
those OF the other Provinces During their youth
they work with energy and a certain mentai
vlror hu, ON reaching more advanced age
lapse into Incidence. which Is one OF their great
est defects.
the women are averso to idlcness. have
spirit - enterprise. and often engage IN Nh'iou,
trades with success They are economical. ana
sacrifice themselves cheorfully for those to Whoth
they are attached.
TPADE OF THE ISLANDS
Before the DAYS Of Spanish rule there was
considerable Commercial, intercourse between
the Philippines and China and Japan. but thiS'
which would naturally have developed enor
n,ously II the Spanish trade between Mania ana
Amcrcn had been left free. was interrupted
and at times almost completely stopped by a'
surd restrictions devised 10 secure to spain
MONOPOLY OF the American trade. FOR lois
nerlol only n single galleon. and that under
l;overnmept supervision. was allowed TO proceen
yearly from Manila 10 Acapulco. me 'aiuc "
Tho cargo each way being restricted With" ="
prescribed sum. Direct trade with Europe. VIA
the Cape ~ Good Hope. began In Iva pu' as
II the exclusion from 1t ~ all except spanish
ships vas not sufficient. in l1SJ. n monopoly OF
this commerce vas bestowed on the hoya' N'''
rary u the Philippines.
FOREIGN COMMERCE BEGINS
With the close Of the eighteenth century
certnin amount OK liberty began to be conceded
10 foreign vessels The first English CONNER
cial house WAS established in Manila In lSo'
and In 1894 The monopoly Of the Royal company
expired Manila remained the only port for FOR
elgn trade til lSi2 when Cehu was also opened
Janhoanga (Mindanao. lloNo ,Panay), Sual
Guzou) Iccazpi cr Albany H.uZon). ana Ia
clohan I.eyic). are now In the same category.
but only Manila loilo and Cehu have proved or
real Importance. "a they are the only ports
where r9.c'sn bound vessels have hitherto
loaded.
AMERICAS EXPORTS SMALL"
The exports from the United states TO the
phulu;ines have been very insignificant al
though our Imports from the islands have often
reached large proportions. Tho principal aru-
clos exported from this country TO the Philip
pines are -four. petroleum. leather goods. iron
and steel etc Imports from the Philippines are
chiefly surar and hemp TIL" following table
sh rvs the commercial intercourse Of the United
states with the philippines during the period Of
ycore 1855 ID lSl,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
. DIPLOMATS HOPE OF SPEEDY PEACE

A DIPIfJMAT TIV7T Ut I1T'r7T T
por,e Nav 2-The Jour" quotes IAN American
d,n,omatist occupying an official position IN Paris
q saying
81 believe tho victory ut Manila Will end the
uar am almost certain European intervention
"a going 10 occur and this time the United states
,yuI hc dsposed to welcome any peace ONerturcs
~ Tho Powers we Will return the philippine ISL
snds and ask for no indemnity. We only want one
,htna Tho recognition 81 the Independence OF cuba.
IN mat basis and under these conditions We Will
law down odr It IS possible peace Ia near. II
Snaln IS reasonable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
TO PROTECT BRITISH INTERESTS.

London Nav 3.-George J. Goschen, First
Lord Of the Admiralty. answering question IN
the House Of Commons to-day on the subject.
said the Government had no information regard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
INVADED BY OTHER NATIONs.

In 1902 i've Dutch ships appeared In the
Phulppine Islands TO blockade the forts. but
were driven ~ by the Spanards 1ncursions
were also made 10y Chinese pirates at different
points The most celebrated Of these was the
INVASION made 10y Ii Ma Hon. who. with two
thousand men landed In Manila In b. hut
was defeated and driven of by tho Spnniards
and natives under the leadership OF Juan de
Taccdo In l162 the capital was taken by the
British. but was restored 10 spain two years ar
terward for a ransom Of S',W0.03o. which was
rlnNer COLLECT Tod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04

COAL AND SUPPLIES TO MANILA AT ONCE
TROOPS MAY FOLLOW ON A TRANSPORT SHIP
CALIFORNIA GuARpsMEN WANT TO GO
San Francisco. May 3.--George H. E;riflng
pay inspector. Y. s. n. has received instruc-
lions from the Navy Department to charter
q packet now In port to take coal and supplies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
RITTER COMPLAINTS.
TIE MADRID PRESS CRIES FOR WIN
cEANCE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.

THE MADRID PRESS CRIES FOX h->
crAvcE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
Madrid. May 3-The increased censorship ana
the cautions issued by General Dahan win rel
erence to the publication Of news are preventing
The transmission even Of editorials from '''
Madrid Journals Eel Nacional' exclalms'
What Is taking place in the telegraphic service
10 truly scandalous. So far as provinca COZ IT,
snondcnts are concerned the MACK hp'net l
seldorn worked so thoroughly az al the pIesvtu ~
moment. when II depends upon Minister wiz
calls himself Liberal.
This irritation is provoked ny the "oN''"
rnen,'s restrictions as to news OF 'he pa'''e
Manila Commenting on 1t. Ell NaciohaA
which is the organ Of the Weyl'rite parry 'a'
Yesterday when the first intelligence arr,
notbing better occurred TO Admiral BerthoJ'
]N,nis,er ~ Marine) than 10 send 10 all the
nrwsnapers comparative statistics OF 'he w.
contending squadrons. nv TINS co.i,ra isrnersa
sought to direct public attention 10 ,it no
suncr,oritv Of a squadron OF ironclans o. =,
snuadron OF wooden vessels dried up ny 'he nm
in those ATTITUDES. But in THIS dncuinent ,'r"n'
can see nothing kind. Spain undouptenlYl So
,hnrstr me heroIsm Of our marines. but she
seas also and above all. the neiarious crime ~
the Government. It is unfair to blame ,n'
enen,y for possessing forces superior 10 ours
hmt What is worthy Of being blamed WIN All
nossihle vehemence is this Infamous hoNerh-
n,ent which allowed our nferioriiy without heu-
trailing It 10y means Of preparations
eel Heraldo de Madrid" says:
II was no caprice q The fortune or war from
the very first cam shot our fragile SHIPS were
~ the mercy Of the formidable hostile squad
ron They were )ndemned TO fall, one aife'
ono,ber under the fire OF the American bat
tnrlae noyerless 70 strike. and were defended
only nv the vaor in the breasts OF their sailors
What has been gained by the illusion that
Narila was fortifed' What has been cameo ny
the intimation that the broad ana beautlui nay
on whose bosom the Spanish fleet perisheu YES
tardav had been rendered inaccessible W nav
use was made Of the famous Island OF CoTrcbi
dor, What was done with It's guns mere
we're the torpedocs? Where were those oeieh-
sive preparations concerning which We were re-
cuested 10 keep silence?
"Fl Liberal demands that Parliament insist
on having light thrown on the causes or the
Manila disaster.
DEWEY DAY AT THE ELECTRICAL SHOW.
The Electrical Snow az Madison Square Garden
nroved a magnet for those scientifically ana me-
chemically inclined yesterday. The unfinished "orH
susneuded on the opening day was carried forward
early in the dny and when the show reopenei
evervtbing was in n more advanced state than on
Monday evening The attendance both In the az
ternoon and evening. was large TODAY VIII ne
Tewev yav nj the show The model OF tho dyna-
,ni,c gun the Curans use. and which the Spanish
call the american devil" Will be londed with
American and Cuban flags and Manila paper ana
/ flr,d repeatedly
DIPLOMATS HOPE OF SPEEDY PEACE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-19
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Polls Wonderland Theater. Every one is on the qui vive to see
 the cat jump from the top of the First National bank. This daring feat will
 be accomplished on Tuesday afternoon
 at 1:S0 by the clever feline who does
 the parachute jump in the Wonderland theater, and is a star member of Leoni- das' troupe of cats and dogs.
 Infinite patience and kindness has made these animals the marvel of the day. Professor Leonidas is not content to have anything but the best dog and cat troupe in the country, and certainly he has attained his ambition.
 The opening bill at this popular the ater next week will be exceptionally good. The dramatic feature is the sketch Managerial Troubles" played by Miss Idalene Cotton and Nick Long. Long plays the manager and he desires to engage some artists. He is besieged with applications, and Miss Cotton inn personates all of the applicants, giving limitations of Duse, Vesta Tilley, Mrs. Fiske as Tess and Paquerette. While Miss Cotton is making her changes Mr.. Long fills the house with fun and tells how he saved the life of Napoleon. The supporting bill will be first-class in every number. Coming soon is the biograph with new war views just talk
 en in Cuba and Porto Rico.
 Prices 10 cents and 20 cents; ladies in the afternoon 10 cents.