The Holt County sentinel., 1898-05-06

The expected conflict between In,
American fleet, under Commodore Dew
ey, and the Spanish fleet. Gnder AdmITa
Nontejp, took place m Manila bay sun
day uUrnIng. and resulted IN q crushing
dfeat to the Spanish. Dispatches from
Madrid admit that three Spanish crUIs
ers, including the flagship OF Admira
MUnteio, the Reina Maria ChrlstIana
were destroyed, and that the Spanish
fleet was forced TO retire. after burning
and sinking some of their ships tp pre-
vent their falling into the hands Of TIE
Americans.
There were two engagements, from
the first of which it is ayerred that the
Americans retired. but il Il evident that
they showed themselves again without
great delay. after having, according Il
the Spanish account. landed Their
wounded on the opposite side OF TIE bay
from Manila.
The Spanish account declares that the
American fleet suffered severe losses.
but if makes 10 mention of the extent
and does not 90 into details. Ii is TO Oe
remembered that the American fleet ,ar
cording TO the Spanish account. suffered
severe losses IN the hGmbarGment 81
Mautanzas.
None of the American vessels Was ser
iously damaged. Dewey sailed boldly
into the harbor, regardless of mines or
shore batteries, and destroyed the Span
ish feet, which hugged the batteries.
aud sllenced the shore Spanish guns.
Ell Liberal says Commodore Dewey. of
the United States squadron in the Phil
Ippines, has demanded the surrender Of
all Spanish vessels in the Archipelago.
threatening 10 lombard the ports il the
demand is refused.
Suggested at Madrid that the half
breeds at Manila arsenal. insurgents at
heart, cut the cable connecting with the
submarine mines, enabling Dewey to
force harb0r.
The pope is Frustrated by the reSs
from Manila. Re expressed horror a;
the terrible loss Of life. He says lie
wished he had died before saeirg such a
war.
In well informed circles it = posi-
lively denied that the powers will inter
vene at the present iuncturp, nor has any
agreement been arrived at for mediation
at any future time. The disparity OF
views is considerable enough In render
highly improbable the co operation Of
all SIX powers in aEy diplomatic step.
either at Madrid or Washington.
\ Madrid report places the loss at iuo
dead.
The Spanish admiral admits that his
fleet has been completely demolished
Il is believed ia political circles al
Berlin that America has gained the
prize she really has had il view, having
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10 promise as to the Philippines.
1t turns out that while Japan has Civ
en- notice that she will declare neutrally.
decree of neutrality is not yet actually V
issued, SO that Yokohama and other al
vantrgeous ports of Japan continue Ia
he open to the American fleet. This is
looked upon by the authorities here as
evidence of the friendly disposition Ci
Japan towards the United States.
The daring feat of Commodore Dewey,
commander OF the American fleet at the
Philippines, in engaging the Spanish
fleet under the guns of the Notifications
IN and around Manila, is the subject Of
admirIng comment Of all English people
today. They stand amazed at the pluck
OF the American, who, running past
heavy shore batteries and INTO a hart or
heavily mined, compelled the Spanish
admiral to fight.
Our naval bureau chiefs, who have
charge Of equipping the fleets with am
munltion and coal. say that Commodore
Dewey's engagement Of Sunday does got
deplete his stock of projectles, powder,
coal and other necessary supplies 10 any
serious extent, aad that he has ample
supplies Of this vital character to carry
on such further operations as may be
necessary. The bureau of egupmen:
looks after the coal supply of the ships.
II is Known the ships had full coal bunk
ers when they left Hong Kong, and.
speaking generally, it is said that ~
matter how great the consumption az
fuel has been, much more than one half
remains. THIS will give an ample supply
for many days, even weeks.
The departure Of the expeditiunary
force from Tampa to Cuba has been
postponed. Officially. the reason gIyer
for this latest delay is that the move
ment canDot take place until the destl
nation OF the Spanish fleet which left
Cape Verde is known.
The Spanish steamer Argonaia with
mails. an army general and - officers.
WAS taken 10y the Nashville ami Marble
head off CIenfuegos on the 2d.
\ cabinet member - authority for lhe
following statement: I'VE shall make u
part of our first business as soon rs wc
take possession of Havana la find out
who were the perpetrators Of that crime
of the night OF February H.. Ii We find
that they have escaped from the island
aud have gone back TO Spain, Wa vii
folloy them there and tell SPAN that
the war shall not stop until they have
been delivered up to us for punishment
On Friday last. about noon, the city u!
MatanZa. Cuba. was bombardel. The
shore batteries were sIenced in twenty
minutes, when the American war ships.
having accomplished their purpose,
withdrew.
The monitor Terror made her second
capture on the 3Sth. The Spanish
steamer Guido. loaded with supplies and
treasures, was taken in by the monitor
Her cargo and money Is valued at nearly
100000.
On Friday last the lower house OF con
gress passed the war bill. The Demo
Gratis and Populists voted almsst solidly
against the bill. The Jingoes wanted
war. but are against providing means To
carry II on.
The Spanish fleet loft the Cape Verde
islands Friday.
\ Spanish sailor. employed as store
keeper on the American monitor Purl- !
tau, was caught tamparing with the |
boats magazine. 4 court of inquiry has |
pronounced him guilty. \ court mar
,ial will convene, and If found guilty he |
will doubtless be shot.
The liner City of Paris. foT whose safe
lrrval much anxiety has been felt the
,ast week. arrived safely in New York
larbor Saturday, with her valuable car
20 of munitions OF war.
The life of the English consul at IIa-
ana has been threatened.