Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-06

forts protecting tho harhor. The Span
ish second class cruiser Don Juan de
Austria was severely damaged and her
Commander was killed,
Another Spanish vessel was burned.
The American squadron retired, having
also sustained severe damages.
A second naval engagement followed in
which the American squadron again suf-
fered considerable loss and the Spanish
warxhips Mindano and Ulloa were slight
ly damaged.
During this engagement the Cavite forts
maintained steadicr and stronger fire
upon the American squadron than in the
first engagement
Admiral Bermejo, the minister Of mar
inc, has expressed himself as highly
pleased with the heroism of the Spanish
marines and has telegraphed the congrat-
ulations to Admiral Montejo and the val
orous crews of the Spanish squadron un-
der fire of superior warships.
Straight From Manila.
8 p. m.-Following is the text of the
official dispatch from the governor gen
eral Of the Philippines to the minister of
war, General Correa, as to the engage
ment off Manila:
"Iast night, April 30, the batteries at
the entrance to the forts announced the
arrival of the enemy, forcing passage
under the obscurity of the night. At
daybreak the enemy took up positions.
opening with a strong fire against Fort
Cavite and Tardenal Our fleet engaged
the enemy in a brilliant combat, protect
ed by the Cavite and Manila forts. They
obliged the enemy, with heavy loss, to
maneuver repeatedly.
AT Q o'clock the Americans took refuge
behind the foreign merchant shipping on
the east side OF the bay. Our fleet. con-
sidering the enemys superiority, natur-
ally suffered severe loss. The Maria
Christiana is on fire and another ship
believed to be the Don Juan de Austria,
was blown up. There was considerable
loss of life. Captain Cardaroza, COM
manding the Marie Christiana, is among
the killed.
81 can not now give further details,
The spirit of the army, navy and volun-
teers is excellent"
Montejo Admits His Defeat.
Madrid, via Paris, May 1.-The time oi
the retreat of the American squadron be-
hind the merchantmen was 1880 a. m
The naval bureau ut Manila sends the fol.
lowing report signed Montejo, admiral.
"In the middle of the night the Amer.
can squadron forced the forts and before
daybreak appeared off Cavite- The night
was completely dark. At 1880 o'clock
the bow of the Reina Marie Christina
took fire and SION after the poop also was
burned. At 8 o'clock, with my staff,
went on board the Isle of Cuba. The
Reina Maria Christina and the Castillo
were then entirely enveloped in flames
"The other ships having been damaged
retired into Baker bay. Some had to be
sunk to prevent their falling into the
hands of the enemy. The losses are mum.
erous, notably Captain Cardarzo, a priest
and nine other persons"
Claim ia Victory"
London, May 1.-The Madrid correspon
dent of the Financial news telegraphine
this morning says:
The Spanish ministry of marine claims
victory for Spain because the Ameri
cans were forced to retire behind the mer
chantmen. Captain Cardarzo, in com
mand of the Reina Maria Christina
went down with the ship. The Spaniard.
fought splendidly. There is great anxiety
for further details.
| Crushing Defeat of Spain.
London, May l.--Dispatches received
from Madrid state that serious fighting
has occurred of Cavita, Philippine isl
ands. While it is quite clear that tho
| Spanish squadron has suffered crushing
defeat, the dispatches leave unclear tn,
intensely interesting question whether tn,
American squadron has suffered materia
damage. All news thus far comes from
Spanish sources, but it seems evident tina,
Commodore Dewey has not captured Man
liza Unless he is able to make another
attack and capture the town, he will b,
in an awkward position, having no bas1
upon which to retire and to reft.
Probably, therefore, the United State
squadron will be obliged to make for Sa,
Francisco, as the entrance to Manila ba,
was heavily mined with torpcdoes.
Dewey's Great Pluck.
Acting Admiral Dewey displayed grea
pluck and daring in making for the inne
harbor. According to private advices re
ceived from Madrid. the United State
cruisers Olympia, Raleigh and two othe
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 tn,
American ships finally anchored behint
the merchantmen on the east side Of tn,
bay. 1t should be the west side.
Probabilities point TO the second en-
eagement occurring through the Span
iards trying to prevent the landing of tn
American wounded.
Reliable details can not be had unit
Commodore Dewey's squadron is able t.
communicate with Hong Kong. Their
is, however, suspicious frankness il