Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-05-08

HE HAS ANN'H'LATED THE ENTIRE SPANISH FLEET.
Not a Man Killed or a Ship Lost be the United States
THE NEW YORK SUNS ACCOUNT

NN'' "ih' t|- We" 1oTk sun S account of h fight sent
+" Mania under date of May I'd. The account is fully confirmed by
later dispatches fr IN Dewey:
The American fleet under Commodore Dewey. entered the bav here
att O'Clock Sunday morning and anchored at a distance from the Cavjt
forts. The latter Notwithstanding the long range, opened fire n the
Americans and weres supported bv the Soarisb ror .bin. u,:, $780,.
anchored under the forts.
Commodore Dewey then ordcf4a MS squadron to close in and L.
NVered al awful cannonade, using his guns of all cditers for tbirtv
minutes. He then withdrew his vessels bevond the rance Of H. nnn
guns and poured shells from his big guns upon the Spanmds. indictno
hideous damage.
This fire lasted for little nor than a quarter of an hour. The Span
iar1s, though greatly weakened continued to reply. Commodore Dewey
therefore, closed in again and reneweht the ceaeess cannonale. nm
pleteIy "nnihilating the enemy.
WASHINGTON WILD WITH JOY.
Washington, May The anxiety and uncertainty that has bo,erod
" Washington for the past few days "a dispeIed this morning NV
reports from Dewey confirming the great victory at Manila and irving
additional details of the great sea fight.
This va the first official information received from Dewey and
Washington went wild over the news which was Ell better than first
reported from the fact that Dewey reports such a small loss Of men as
against such heavy losses on the part Of the enemy in dead vo,,3a1
ana PRISONERS" he greatest enthusiasm is displayed among all classes
of people YER the new and the display Of National colors n every side
gives The city a holiday appearance. The feeling about the Capitol and
among senators and Congressman is most pronounced and All feerng f
p"rtz'n~hip is sunk in the general mingIing of national pride and
happiness over the splendid result~acEieved by Dewey with his soua,-
ron At Manila.
DEWEY'> REPORT IN.
Washington, May J. s % q. n.-Dcweys report has inst on &c.
ceT0d. He las sunk and destroyed the entires Spanish fleet at Manila,
"" eouced the forts IL ut the cable himself and is now in compIeta
possession of Manila.
The Spanish loss il addition to three ships was about SOC killed AMI
YER f." "Nnded. No lives yer lost on the Amrican flee, but the
were " few wounded. Details later.
TROOPS FROM MANILA.
Washington, 9 % a. m-Dewey reports II at the American SQUADRON
came ' o.. M fight practically urh"rmed Heasks for troops to assist
holding ManI". They will be sent at once from San Francisco.
Washington, - m-The ca1egrams from Dewey are in cvpber and
have to be translated. Another has just been received.
Washington, 10 05 p m-Secretary Long urges the immediate send
"s Oh rooPs rom "a Francisco by the first transport as they would. in
a sense be both soldiers and sailors and be a valuable adjunct to the
forces at Manila.
REDUCES CAvITE.
Washington, 1Oo5-A second dispatch from Dewey b,sh o, recaro,
dated May 18th. He has reduced Notifications and effected a landino at
tavlte. He has there in the hospital 26 wounded Spanish prisoners
He adds that he is not in serious need of anything at present. He
says: :" have taken possession of Naval Station at Cavie PhHufnnina
islands, and destroyed its Notifications; also destroyed the Notifications
att the entrance OF the bay. am patroIing the garrison Of Central Raw
completely and car take the city at any time.
The squadron is in excellent shape and spirits The 1ss o. tbo
Spanish is not fully known, but heavy. $50 killed, including the CAPTAIN
ofthe Reina Chrstiana"
our INES @1 in the hospital There is much excitement at Manila but
will protect foreign residents. Signed DEWEY"
THE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATEs HIM.
Washington, lo4o-The following cablegran as sen from here tbis
morning to Dewey: The President in the name Of the American
people thank You, your officers and men for your splendid achievement
anu oF r"helmIn victory in recognition of your services here, have
appointed you Acting Admiral and have recommended note of thanks
"S00 by Congress as a foundation for further promotion. Signed:
LONG, Secretary OF Navy.
RIOTING IN SPAIN.
Rome, May 7-seHous roting is reported from Milan TODAY ,ou,1t-
ing in the declaration of martial law there. Thousands of work mo, mon
'arrl'ad4t the streets with N overturned horse car and furniture
brought iron PLACED ho"ses to prevent marching the reserves who have
bee called ut for active d"ty owing to so many recent Disturbances
lnere were several encounters between the military and the rioters.
Three citizens we're killed and several wounded. When this dispatch
was being sent the troops we're in possession of the main streets O
Mian.
AMERICAN FLEET EXPECTED.
New York, May 1.-The captain ofa Norwegian vessel arriving hero
To-Day iron Porto ican ports said that when he left San Juan april 18th
II 5" thrseS Spanish gunboas and ms cruiser in that harbor. Great
e>ie'''hce prevailed IN these vessels and he says all lights arc extin-
enished both in the harbor, Oh the ships and on the shore. A force Of
volunteers was being raised on land for the defense of the place from a
probable attack from the American deet
THE BATTLE BY EYE WITNESSES.
Sundays issue of the Call will contain a graphic description Of the
Manila naval engagement by the CaI-Terad correspondent, Jas. l.