The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-05-12
=, .AR CHRONOLOGY
THURSDAY. MAY s.


to the final disposition of the Philippines
papers say the empire must be compen-
stated If the islands are to be transferred
70 any other power.
Troops for "Terrys terrors" already
on their way to San Antonio. Tex. the
modifying point; four troops from Ari-
IONA. two from New Mexico and one
from Guthrie. o. r.
Major General Sewell is strongly in
favor of an immediate movement upon
the Spanish in Cuba. that peace Will be
in sight after her fleet has been swept
from the seas.
British Consul General Golian cables
to London that quiet prevails in Havana.
Government plan Is now to attack
Porto Rico and the Spanish fleet; II
the fleet appears first 1t will be destroyed
first; If 1t does not appear Porto Rico
will be taken: Admiral Simpsons battle
ships are now on their way TO San Juan
to carry both plans into effect and a
great ocean battle is likely TO come soon.
II Spain does not sue for peace when her
fleet is smashed and Porto Rico taken.
the volunteers will be sent to Cuba and
the Spanish army there destroyed
Member of the crew of the ST Paul.
receiving equipment in Philadelphia,
found with a rough draft of the vessel
He claims to be an Austrian.
FRIDAY. MAY 6.
Steamship Alphonso Mi arrives at
Porto Rico with reinforcements and
valuable cargo.
Dolphin reports at Key West that
forts are being thrown up all along Gu
ban coast to resist invading army and
Colonei Del Gado, insurgent leader,
killed in battle, in which Spaniards lost
q men: prisoners Of war from captured
steamers sent to Fort Mcpherson.
;;razl declares her neutrality. just
after the United States ships have sailed
from her ports and just before the Span
ish ships could reach her. if they are
headed that way.
The navy department will ship 100
tons of powder and projectiles enough
to make 500 rounds for each of the big
guns and thousands for the rapid fires,
To- Dewey.
The senate passes without debate and
without opposition bill To furnish, at
the discretion of the president and army
officers. food. subsistence medicines,
clothing arms, ammunition equip
ments and supplies to the Cubans, non
tombatants or insurgents.
SATURDAY. MAY T.
The Montgomery captured two sail
ing vessels bound for Havana with beef
TWO dispatches We're received from
Commodore Dewey concerning the Ma
Mia engagement. After announcing
the loss of II of the Spanish fleet. the
escape of his own squadron and the
wounding of a few of the American
party, the commodore said Il have
taken possession of the naval station at
Cavite Philippine islands and destroyed
it's Notifications at the bay entrance.
paroling the garrison. Icontrol the bay
completely and can take the city at
any time. The squadron is in excel.
lent health and spirits The Spanish
loss is not fully known but very heavy.
$50 killed, including the captain on the
Relna Cristna alone. | am assisting IN
protecting the Spanish sick and wound
ed. Two hundred and fifty sick and
wounded in hospital within our lines
The president has directed the reor-
ganization of the army on the basis of
seven army corps. This would mean
2S major generals and SO hrgadiers
In Spanish congress Minister Moret
declares that government VII make
strong stand in resisting unjust attack
of the United States"
Acting on the queen regents second
appeal in favor Of European interven-
ton. the Austro Hungarian foreign
minister has addressed a note to the
powers.
France and Austria will aid the pope
in his efforts to impress upon Spain the
futility of further war with the United
States.
The French liner Lafayette, captured
by the Annapolis while trying to run the
blockade, promptly released by the gov
eminent and escorted to Havana by the
Wilmington. Her capture due to n mis-
take, the French legation having Sc
cured permission for her To land her pas
sengers and cargo.
SUNDAY, MAYS
Don Carlos calls upon his followers in
America. and some of them have started
to join him.
Torpedo boat Dupont destroys block
houses near the entrance to the harbor
of Matanzas.
The Montgomery captured two small
Spanish vessels.
Spaniards have captured an American
schooner, the Lockwood, off Mole st
Nicholas
Admiral Gherardl thinks Dewey's vie
tory one of the greatest In history
Private message to the state depart
ment says the Americans are i'm control
i'm Manila.
Blanco fooling the Havanese, telling
them that the Americans do not dare to
lombard MORO and that when Spains
ships arrive the bloekaders will he
blown out of the water; people waking
up as the news of the Manila reverse
filters through, and ready to revolt.
our consul at ~. Thomas, Porto Rico
asks that the blockade be DELAYED until
troops can be sent to hold the island.
A former member of the Chicage 5
crew arrested in Washington as spy.
discriminating documents being found In
his possession.
Secretary Long cables the thanks o.
the whole American people to Dewey
and news of his promotion to the rank
of acting rear admiral
Two Porto Rican towns. Cagey and
Rincon. revolt against Spanish rule.
Spain captures the island in the Philip.
pines where the insurgents have made
their headquarters.
MONDAY. MAY Q.
Two hundred and nifty officers and men
Of the Massachusetts naval brigade have
been detailed to man the United States
auxiliary cruiser Prairie, now at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
Captain General Blanco cables from
Havana to Madrid that telltale wreck