The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-01
THE SPANISH SQUADRON DOOMED.
TIGHTLY C0RNERED.
American Battloships Lying Outside the
Harbor Of Santiago Where Admiral
Cerveras Cruisers Are Anchored.

The navy department is now positive
that the Spanish fleet Is anchored in
Santiago harbor. The news was re-
ce4ved from Commodore Schley, and
his fleet of battle-ships is now arrayed
before the harbor from which the enc
my's ships must either emerge and fight
or be sunk at their anchorage.
The cruiser St Paul, commanded by
Capt Sigsbee, late of the Maine, which
has been cruising about Santiago for
the last ten days. also reports the Span
ish feet anchored in that harbor.
The President said to a Senator when
he learned of the whereabouts Of the
Spanish fleet. that the invasion of
Cuba would begin Immediately after
the Spanish fleet had been entrapped
or destroyed. Judging from this, Cuba
will be speedily invaded.
1t is reported that the fleet and SOL
diery are monopolizing the supplies
stored in Santiago. and fear and fam
Inc prevail among the people.
Schley's blockade by sea and the in
surgent lines on land prevent the re-
plenishing of the stores of provisions.
The result is much excitement and dis
satisfaction. to which patriotism has
been subordinated.
The people believed that Cerverd
would simply take on supplies and go
out to meet Sampson in battle. In
stead. the appearance of Schleys squad
ron has compelled him to remain in
port. awaiting relief by the Cadiz
squadron. The arrival of that fleet is
necessarily uncertain. and the people
of Santiago realize tina a mistake was
made in bringing the squadron there.
Cervera depends upon the Cadiz
squadron to uncork the bottle into
which he is shut. He is believed to
know of the coming of the fleet.
The cable is censored rfgidly. and no
ships are allowed to leave the harbor.
Santiago believes II impossible for the
American ships to dash inside after
cervera, because. in addition to the
line of forts, the channel has been thor
mined.
Meanwhile, the insurgents are draw
ing all available forces around the city,
and are prepared. in the event of an
American naval victory, to attack the
city on the land side, and try to take
this last stronghold of the Spaniards
In the eastern part of Cuba.
Commodore Schley has secured a
Cuban pilot who knows all about the
Cuban coast and harbors, having been
in the business for II years. 1t is said
that he knows the exact location of all
the mines planted by the Spaniards at
Santiago.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from the correspondent of the
feet off Santiago de Cuba:
of Santiago de Cuba, May 29.-Com-
modore Schley and the flying squad
ron have the Spanish fleet bottled up
In the harbor of Santiago de Cuba.
BY the most clever maneuvering the
Commodore allowed the Spaniards to
think he had left in disgust They
took the bait and ran into the harbor.
Commodore Schley moved down this
morning, and at o'clock going close
to the harbor, he saw the Cristobal
Colon, the Maria Teresa and two tor
pedo boats.
Commodore Schley has acted upon
his, own information and judgment for
the past six days. and believes the
whole Spanish fleet is there. He sat
on the after triangle of the Brooklyn
this morning until after the discovery
OF the fleet and he then went to break
fast, saying:
Il have got them, and they will never
get home"