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Arizona republican., 1898-05-14

inc island Martinique is about 600 miles from San Juan de Porto Rico where the American squadron under Admiral Sampson was in action yes terday. The Spanish vessels of Mar unique compose the formidable squad ron recently collected at the Cape Verde islands, and which sailed from there in a westerly direction two weeks ago today.
 Upon receipt of this information Secretary Long immediately ordered Commodore Schley at Hampton Roads to put to sea at once with the flying squadron.
 While it's destination is not known, it is believed the squadron has been sent in pursuit of the Spanish squad ron.
 The Spanish squadron is made up of seven frst-class ships, of which four are armored cruisers and three tor pedo boat destroyers. This is as near theS exact strength as can be stated, for the reports from Cape Varde have caused much doubt The fleet consists of the following vessels as far as known: Armored cruisers, Vizcaya, Almirante Oquendo, Infanta Maria Teresa, Christobal Colon and the torpedo boat destroyers Terror, Fuer-rera and ASturo.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14

lington will be inspector-general oi the cavalry.
 Once more have the 5000 United States troops at Tampa and Port Tampa unpaoked thair baggage and settled down into the dull routine of camp life. There is apparently little doubt that it was tha intention to have every man, horse, mule and pound of supplies on board ship by Sunday night and to have big fleets of transports on the way to Cuba by Monday.
 But the appearance of the Spanish feet off Martinique and the almost hourly expectation of a conflict be- tween the Spaniards and Admiral Sampson's feet has resulted in an other postponement of the invasion of Cuba. Nearly 1,600 troops, regulars and state militia, arrived in Tampa today and went into camp. Of the regulars, the Sixth cavalry and Third cavalry arrived from Chickamauga and pitched their tents in West Tampa. Fifteen trainloads of troops from Chickamauga are scheduled to arrive in Tampa tomorrow over the Plant system. The Florida Central and Peninsular will also bring in a large number. Five companies of Florida militia came in during the day
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
A CLEARER ATMOSPHERE.
Now That the Location of the Spanish
 Fleet Has Been Ascertained

Fleet Has Been Ascertained
 Washington, May 13.-The cabinet maeting today lasted only thirty-five minutes, the shortest of the year. News which is regarded as authentic that the Spanish feet has been sighted off Martinique island about 750 miles southeast of Porto Rico, clears the at mosphere and from this time forward the governments line of action will not be clouded by any uncertainty as to the location of this formidable en- emy.
 Among the members. of the cabinet the news of the fleet was received with great satisfaction, None of them doubted the ability or purpose of Sampson to destroy it. His fleet is su- perior at nearly all points, and the re- suit as test of naval strength will -be awaited with perfect confidence. Troops for the Philippines will not be delayed moment longer than is necessary to put them in condition for service, and speaking generally, the government, which has been waiting for some time for definite information of the whereabouts of the Spanish fleet, in, a short time will direct an aggres- sive movement all along the line.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
WAITING FOR THE SQUADRON.
sampson Having Reduced San Juar
 Wants Another Job.

London, May 13-The Evening News this afternoon publishes a dis patch from the Spanish West Indies saying that San Juan de Porto Rico surrendered at o'clock yesterday evening. The dispatch adds that there was immense damage to the city and a number of important buildings collapsed. The Iowa and Detroit. ac- cording to this dispatch, fired 43O shots with no attempt to take DOS session of or destroy the town beyond raging the Notifications.
 All the American warships except the Montgomery steamed in elliptical formation before the Notifications at San Juan, which fired twenty to thirty guns. The fleet at first fired too low. but at second discharge they got the elevation and soon sighted the forts and set fire to the town, driving the Spaniards from their guns repeatedly. The shore guns fired hundreds of shots. The New York was hit once
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
TWO DEAD AND SEVEN INJURED
Sampson's Squadron, Having Adminis. tered Touch of the Hereafter to .., the Spanish, Is Now On It's
 Way Back to Key West.

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Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
FIRST BRUSH ON LAND.
Inhospitable Reception of the Gussie
 at Cabanas.

Key West, May 13.-The transport steamer Gussie, which left here with the big expedition on Wednesday night, had a lively engagement with the Spanish at Cabanas, province of Pinar del Rio, yesterday, but suc- ceeded in accomplishing he' mission. The Gussie, which came here from Tampa, carried 1000 rides and large quantity of ammunition intended for the Cubans. The expedition was di- rected by Captain J. H. Dorst of the United States cavalry, who took vita him over 100 men of the First infantry and ten Cuban scouts
 After a rough voyage the Gussie was met off the Cuban roast by the auxiliary gunboat Wasp anu the Man ming, which escorted her in As they approached the shore large bodies of Spanish soldiers opened fire upon the expedition and the gunboats re- plisd with effect. enabling the expeii- tion to land. On. shore the battle was renewed. The Spanish troops retired to their works and the woods and Gi- rected constant, but inaccurate fire upon the landing party.
 The latter were reinforced by a party of the insurgents who had bnen informed of the coming of the eXEe- dition. Then under the fire of the gunboats the Spanish force was com pelled to withdraw and the mission of the Gussie was accomplished. But one of the American party was shot in the back. The Spanish loss is not known, but must have been very heavy.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
STORY OF THE SPELLING.
A Brief Account of Drawn
 Battle.

St. Thomas, May 13.-At 8 o'clock on the morning of the 12th all hands were called on the Iowa, few final touches in clearing the ship were made, and at 5 general quarters" sounded. The men were eager for the fight The tug Waum- pautuck went ahead and anchored her small boat to the westward showing ten fathoms, but there was not a sign of life from the fort, which stood boldly against the sky on the eastern hills. The Detroit steamed far to the eastward, opposite Valtern. The Iowa headed straight for the shore. Suddenly her helm flew over, bringing her starboard battery to bear on the Qualifications. At 5:16 a. m. one of the forward 12-inch guns thundered out at the sleeping hills and for four teen minutes she poured starboard broadsides on the coast. Meanwhile the Indiana, the New York And the other ships repeated the dose from the rear. The Iowa turned and came back to the Waumpautucks boat and again lead a column, the fort replying f1ercely, concentrating on the Detroit, which was about 700 yards away from the batteries on the eastward arm of the harbor. Thrice the column passed from the entrnce of the harbor to the extreme eastward batteries. Utter in difference was shown for the enemy s fire The wounded were quickly at tended to, the blood was washed away and everything proceeded like target practice.
 At 7:45 a. m Sampson signalled to ..cease firing" Retire" was sounded on the Iowa and she headed from the shore. The Terror was the last ship in the line, and failing to see the sig nal, banged alone for about half an hour, a concert of three guns roaring
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
NAVAL CONCENTRATION.

Newport News 1SFve vessels of the flying squad ron flagship Brooklyn steamed out of Hampton Roads passing Virginia took souherly course going Admiral Sampsons fleet now in the vicinity of Porto from the batehip Massachusetts the Texas the dis patch Scorpion Sterling weigh anchor. ships blowing the at the rate of fifteen knots.
 Minneapolis hauled her anchors the It had been reported Sgbee commanding, daybeak Captain Sigsbe received orders proceed at midnight She ewro join Both 
 They expected Schley time tomorrow evening Sunday morning The fact that the Sterling with a arrival flying squadron greatly strengthen Admiral Sampson's
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14

ernment and ascertain the where- abouts of the American fleet.
 Admiral Korbelo now knows every thing which has transp1red since his leaving the Cape Verde islands and he has full instructions as to his fu- turea ml dement's. The fleet will leave Martini ae immediately for an un- knownE destination and it is added some days may elapse before the Spanish ships are again heard from. Great anxiety has been felt in official circles since the report of the news of the bombardment of San Juan de Porto Rico by Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14

and one seaman was killed and four
 wounded The Iowa was hit once and two men slightly wounded.
 nouncing that the American fleet un- der Rear Admiral Sampson is now outside of San Jua1nde Porto Rico awaiting the cominI the, Spanish fleet, commanded h Amira1 CerverB which w59 last Iborted off Fort. de France, island of Martinique, French West Indies.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
AMERICANS REFUSED.
Comforting News at Madrid I2R
 Night

Madrid, May 13.-A dispatch Teceise4 tonight says that the American shRs reassembled before CardenAs yesteF day, but that the garrison which AnA been reinforced repulsed the enanE. Another dispatch from Havana N- ports that various euccMnters hAS0 taken place during the last few daJg between Spanish roope and insun- gents, in which the laAher have be1A defeated.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14

at her and the water flying high around her from exploded shells. But she possessed charmed life and re- luctantly retired at 8:15. As at Ma tanzas, the unsatisfactory conditions, smoke and distance, prevented any i'm portant conclusions being drawn.
 The town of San Juan must have suffered, although protected by hills, as the higher shot must have reached it.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
THE SQUADRON's NEXT MOVE.

Madrid, May 13.-There is great ex- citement among the public officials over the news of the arrival of the Spanish fleet at Martinique. It is now said the ships went there on purpose to coal and that two transatlantic steamers loaded with coal were await ing them at Fort de France. Another important object of the fleet was to communicate with the Spanish gov
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
CUBAN PLANS OFF.

Washington, May 13.-Direct orders were given General Miles this morn ing suspending for the present the movements of the invading army upon Cuba. General Miles has there fore postponed his departure for the south and it is announced authorita- lively by the war department officials that it cannot be stated with definite ness when he will leave
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
THE PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION.
A Delay in the Start Unexplained at
 the Navy Department.

San Francisco, May 13.-It is ex- pected that the Charleston will not leave for the Philippines before next Sunday or Monday. No reason is as signed by the navy people for the de- lay. It seems certain now that the Charleston will not escort any of the ships now being prepared to transport troops and supplies to the island.
 It is generally understood that the steamer City of Pekin will not sail before the middle of next week. Sc far no stores have been received aboard the vessel. She has been cOaled.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
CUBAN INVASION.
Baggage Unpacked and the Dullnes;
 of Camp Life Resumed.

Tampa, Fla, May 13.-Jcseph B.
 Wheeler, the old confederate cavalry leader, recently commissioned major general of volunteers, will command tn United States cavalry in the Cuban army of invasion. General Wheeler reached here tonight from Chicka- mauga under orders from General Miles and reported to General Wade. He will at once take command Of the cavalry, which i. is expected will be organized into a brigade. Major Gar
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
LOWERING sPAN1ARDs.
Seven Torpedo Boats and Six Cruisers
 Of St Pierre

St. Pierre, Martinique May 13.-One Spanish torpedo boat is at Fort de France. Six others are lowering around the coast. The American auxiliary cruiser Harvard will be al- lowed to remain here for an indefinite period for the purpose of making re- pairs to her machinery. but must give twenty-four hours notice before leaving. Six Spanish cruisers are reported to have been seen of St. Pierre, but the report lacks confirma- tion.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
DESPERATE SITUATION.
Conditions in Spain Becoming Almosk
 Unbearable.

Nsw York, May 13.-A dispatch tD the World from Madrid says: Spainn condition at home is desperate. Riot- ing everywhere aggravates the polIfa- cal crisis. Martial law has been urs,- claimed throughout the kingdom
 The military governors Of some of the provinces have summoned editors of newspapers and warned them tp have care about what they publish or soldiers will be sent to smash eyer thing in their offices. Editors of oA- noxious papers will be sent wlthout trial to Fernando Pc. a penal sta- ton on the coast of equatorial Weak AIricA J %.ssfsS sa3N
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
A REPORTED BATTLE

London, May 13.-According tD = special dispatch received from FhA- vana via Kingston, Jamaica, there He been an engagement between tt10 Spaniards and insurgents, dimAI which 300 of the former were .kHleA The location of the battle is ndt .mAn- tioned in the dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
A SPANISH RUMOR.

Madrid, May 13.-An unconfirmed rumor is in circulation and was flying about the chamber tonight that "after It's defeat before Porto Rico the Amer lean squadron encountered the Span lsh, squadron, which inflicted consider able damage to the enemy"
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
A PRIZE COMES IN.

Charleston, S. C., May 1a.-A Spanish steamer Rita with priz. crew from the United States steamsr Yale arrived today and is now at the quarantine station.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
ANOTHER BoMBARDMENT-

Madrid, May 13.-A dispatch fru0 Havana says the Americans h1y4 bombarded Bahia Hondo. province - Pinar del Rio. west of Cardenas. :
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
FAILED TO LAND.

Key West, May 13.-The transport Gussie, which left here Wednesday with HOO rifles for the insurgents, was late this afternoon still cruising of Cabanas, having been unable to 1ocats
 any insurgents or to land her cargo.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
LIGHTS TURNED OUT.

Malaga, Spain, May 13.-The ccH1 and harbor lights in this vicinity han besn ordered extinguished until fuF- ther orders.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
STRENGTH OF THE FLEET.

Washington, May 13.- Secretary Long this morning received official ad- vices from Martinique and the Wind ward islands that the Spanish fleet had been sighted to the westward of
Arizona republican., 1898-05-14
GREEK NEUTRALITY.

Athens, May 13.--A proclamation Gl neutrality in the war between tR United States and Spain was gazetAa today.
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