The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

two hours later a large double masted
and double funnelled cruiser came
steaming under full headway from the
westward. When within hailing dis
tance and without slackening her
speed she exchanged signals with the
acting flagship off Havana A string
of cOlored bunting was hOisted aloft on
the f1agship's halliards and the cruis-
er pushed on to the east at full speed.
Afterward the squadron was in the
Nicholas channel, off Cardenas, head
ing for the old Bahama channel. The
squadron was proceeding with care,
for Admiral Cervera had not actually
been bottled up and care must be
taken lest the fox turn and dash out
Of Santiago around the east end of
CUBA, up through the Windward pass
age and north to attack the cities Of
theAtlantic Coast of the United States
In all likelihood Commodore Schley will
be able to spring the trap and then
Rear Admiral Sampson may hasten to
Santiago. A great game is being play
ed and the situation is one of extreme
suspense. After Admiral Cervera is
sealed up in Santiago harbor the prob
lem will be as in the case Of a var
met caught in a trap, whether to
shoot to starve him. In every event.
Admiral Cervera cannot reach Ha-
vana. Two powerful fleets, each hav-
fast vessels, as we'll as heavy guns
and each able to destroy him, are
closing in upon him. Naval officers
here believe that the battleship Ore
gon will be ordered to join Rear Ad-
miral Simpsons fleet.
Copyright by Associated Press.)
ST. Pierre, Martinique, May 25-The
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror
finished coaling from the Alicante,
whose disguise as an ambulance snip
was virtually thrown off yesterday,
and early this morning left Fort &c
France, taking a northwest terly course.
1t us reported that she goes to join the
Spanish fleet.
Three men of war, according to the
account of fishermen who arrived here
this afternoon, were seen this morning
at daybreak off the northwest point Of
the island. The fishermen assert that
they were Spanish WarShipS
THE OREGON LEAVES JUPITER.
Jacksonville, Fla, May PA special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
West Jupiter, Fla, says: Tine Oregon
left her at o'clock this mOrntng. 1t is
impossible to get any information
whatever. Ensign johnson came
ashore for orders. He declined to be
interviewed, reporting all in good
health.
SPANISH FLEET AT CIENF'UEGCS.
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 25.--A
rumor which cannot ibe confirmed is
circulating her to the effect that the
Spanish Cape de Verde squadron TN
der admiral Cervera, generally under
stood to be in Santiago, is now at
Cienfuegos.
Atlanta, Ga, Nay ga heavy bat
terry of artillery which reported ready
today from Columbia, S. c., has been
ordered ito Sullivan's island, Charleston
They will report to Lieutenant Colonel
Roop, of the First artillery and VII.
probably be assigned ITO duty i'll Cper-
atfng the big coast defense gums there.
STRICT CENSORSHIP.
Tampa, Fla, May .25-An order was
issued today by order of General Shaft
er. requiring every newspaper CORES
pondent at Tampa to furnish head
quarters with a. copy of the paper
which the correspondent represents.
"A strict watch will be kept on all mat
ter printer under a Tampa date and
amy prohibited ma4ter will result in the
refusal by the censor to pass upon mat
ter written for the offending newSpa-
Der.
Atlanta Ga, May 25.-The departure
Scf recruits to the front will begin to-
>.1orrow when 700 men will leave Fort
Mcpherson, the general recruiting rem
Cezvous, for Tampa. These men will
report to General Shafter and beassign-
eU. TO the different regiments now in
camp here. They are fully clothed
but hack equipment, which they will
receive on req hing FLORIDA
Or Friday 1000 of the newly initiated
men ywill leave Atlanta for San Fran
cisco. They have volunteered for ser
vice III the Philippines.
The department of the gulf has been
endeavoring to get dhese men .started
for several days, but a lack of clohirg
has delayed their departure. Their
uniforms are expected tomorrow and
the men Will start for the coast the day
following. The recruits are a fine look
ing body uf men and set aiboal6 their
duties with a cheeGfulness witch is
surprising to old army officers.