Evening journal., 1898-06-10
MANY GUNS DIsMANTLED.
Eneot Of Bombardinent OF Santiago and
Caimanera.

Effect Of BOmbnrlinent OF Santiago and
Caimanera.
KINGSTON. Jamaica, June 1O.-ReaI
Admiral Sampson Is confident that in
addition to the great damage done 10
tho forts aud earthworks at the en-
franco OF Santiago harbor more than
oue-half OF the spanish guns were actu-
ally dismantled. Perhaps even this es-
tsmate may be found too low when the
full effect OF that terrible rain OF shot
and shell becomes fully known.
The extent 20 which the enemy was
crippled is further shown by the eager
ness with which they are Attempting 20
repair their disabled batteries and put
them IN a condition 20 resist further
punishment by our warships. These ef-
forts have 30 far not been attended with
success.
The bombardment ,Of Caimanera. on
Guantanamo bay. Tuesday proves
significant feature OF the campaign. The
Marblehead st. Louis and Yankee were
Engaged in the fight. aided by a force OF
insurgents on shore. There was a small
spanish gunboat In the bay when the
American warships entered. but she was
soon driven away and the forthcatlons
quickly reduced. Then a small force OF
marines was landed, and they. with the
insurgeAts, viii hold the position until
the Invading army reaches here.
/ There Is scarcely any doubt now that
large portion OF the coming army win
be landed on Guantanamo bay and that
Il win be uaed as base for future mil.
itary operations In the eastern end Of
Cuba The bay is large and can be easi-
~ defended and win provide a good and
safe landing place because II Is fully sc
niles from Santiago. ~ defenses have
been ruined. The reduction Of the small
forts on the hy completes Admiral
SIMPSONS preparations for the coming
Of the troops. which he announces was
the object OF the bombardment Of the
forts there and at Santiago. The ar-
rival Of the troops is awaited with inn
patience by every man in the squadron
II is now known that Naval Construc.
tor Hobson and the heroic crew Of the
Merrimac were not injured during the
/ bombardment, although MORO castle,
/ in which they are held as prisoners of
war. was struck by shells during the
bombardment Monday morning This
/ good news was obtained by Lieutenant
sharp who ran the Vixen into the har-
! bor under a flag of truce Wednesday
/ The object Of his visit was to arranee
/ for an exchange of prisoners. Admiral
I Cervera asked for time to consider the
matter and later referred the question
to Captain General Blanco. During his
! visit to the harbor Lieutenant Sharr
learned tbat the prisoners are safe ant
wen. This news highly pleased every
man in the squadron.
During the bombardment on Monday
the Dolphin wrecked a railroad trair
with shell from one OF her guns. Tn,
train was filled with Spanish troops
and II is known that many of then
were killed
These are days when officers and mel
in the squadron are anxious to perform
heroic deeds. Ensign Leigh c. Palme
Of the flagship New York has been com
mended FOR his personal bravery D,
Rear Admiral Sampson. with a hero
ism scarcely second to that OF Nava
Constructor Hobson he was attemptin,
10 inspect the enemy's defenses Sunda,
night. His little craft was soon seen b,
the Spaniards, who opened fire upol
her The plucky ensign did not fea
danger. Regardless OF continuous fir
Of the enemy he ran the launch within
100 yards OF the batteries, and his es