Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04

ported engagement near Manila
 yesterday. A cable '.c.a London
 however, this morning co lfirms tho
 news of last night. The advices say that the Spanish fleet was practically destroyed, and the loss of life or board their vessels is reported very heavy. and it is predicted that Manila will fall today. There were five hours of continuous fighting and three of the Spanish war ships were sunk.
 Madrid, May 2.-Advices received here from official sources from the Philippine Islands admit that the Spanish fleet was defeated there on Sunday by the American squadron, under Commodore Dewey. It is claimed that the American fleet sus- tained heavy loss of life. and their vessels were badly damaged. The Spanish loss is also admitted to be very heavy. The Maria Christina and Castillia were burned, ard other Spanish ships were seuttled to pre- vent them from falling into the Americans hands.
 Paris, May 2.-S:30 p. m.- Advices have been received here today to the effect that the vessels of Dewey's fleet are engaged today in lombard ing the city of Manila.
 Washington, May 2.-While no official advices have been received from Commodore Dewey in regard to the damage to his fleet, advices received today that ke IS lombard ing Manila, indicate that no serious damage has been sustained.
 London. May 2.-The Colonial office received word this morning, from the governor of the straits settlement, which says that Dewey's ships annihilated the Spanish vessels. After defeating the Spanish fleet, Commodore Dewey called on the governor of Manila to surrender, which he refused to do.
 Commodore then announced that he would boRbard the town and Notifications surrounding it.
 The people of Manila are fleeing from the city in the widest alarm, gs it is believed the entire archi- paeligo will be taken by the Ameri- cans.
 London, May 2.-6 p. mt has just been reported here that the wbile flag has been raised over Manila, indicating that it has capit- ulated.
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. May D. The United States battle ship Ore gon arrived here at 6 o'clock p. n. Saturday.
 London, May 2-Officill aivices received here today, state that the Spanish ttis morning scuttled three vessels or their fleet to prevent their capture by the Americans.
 Washington, May 2.-It is report ed that the Admir- istratiou intends to hold the Philippine Islands as security for the var riudemuity which will be demanded from Spain at the of hostilities.
 Washington, May ?. The Navy has received, apparent ly authentic information, that the Spanish fleet which left Cape Verde islands last Friday, is headed for the Brazilian coast. for the purpose of heading oG the United States battle ship Oregon and gun boat Marietta.
 London, May 2.-Advices received from Madrid say that the Spanish admits a loss, in Sun days naval engagement of Manila, of 400 killed.
 Key West, May 2-Admiral Samp- sons fleet received instructions today 10 take aboard enough pro visions for a long voyage. The import of these instructions is not known to anyone, eveR to the of the feet, and it is 50 urce of much speculation.
 Key Wes;, May 2-The Spanish steamer Argonata, loaded with sup plies for he Spanish army and of Spanish officers also on l aboard, was captured today by the | cruisers Nashville and Marblehead 1