Evening journal., 1898-05-27
NO DANGER NOW.
SChl0y Sends Word That
He Has CerVera
COTn0Ted.
SANTIAGO HIS CEMETERY
Officials Talk of Sinking Hulks In the
HarbOr'S Narrow Entrance.
INVASION OF CUBA BEGINS AT ONCE
Thirty Thousand Men VIII Be Landed
Under Cover of Sampson's Guns.
MORO Castle VIII he stormed
by Land and Sea-

MOTTO Nuatle VIII lte NtOfmeu
by Land and Sen.
WASHINGTON, May q. - Admiral
Cervera. with the men-of-war under his
command. is surely cooped up in the
harbor of Santiago dc Cuba Informa-
tion corroboratlve Of this was cabled 10
the navy department yesterday by
Commodore Schley. the commander In
chief Of the American squadron lying at
the mouth Of the harbor. So certain OF
tho presence OF the fleet did Commodore
Schley apparently feel that in his dis
patch he only incidentally mentioned
that he had received cOnfirmatory in
formation OF this fact from one OF the
scouts attached to his command.
This information, like that obtained
several days ago, was furnished to the
scout by an lnsurgont sympathiEer Up
TO this time neither Commodore Schley
nor any man under his command has
seen the Spanish men-of-war, but the
authorities place so much reliance in
the honesty Of the insurgents that they
are thoroughly convinced that the in
formation submitted 10 the American
flag officer IS reliable, and all their plans
are based upon its truthfulness.
II was learned last night that the ma
Wy department has definite information
from Commodore Schley concerning the
landing OF 10000 rounds Of ammunition
for tho insurgents on the southern coast
Of Cuba near Cienfuegos This informa-
tlon reached the department two days
ago, but was not admitted until last
night. They were landed the latter
part Of last week. Commodore Schley's
squadron, II Is definitely known. has
been at Santiago de Cuba since Sunday
Commodore Schleys dispatch, It is
said. related 10 his plans for imprson-
ing the Spanish fleet In the harbor OF
Santiago de Cuba. These plans were
the subject of consideration at the con-
ference between the president, Secreta-
~ Long. Secretary Alger, the naval
war board and Major General Miles
This consideration of plans is regarded
as indicating that Commodore Schley
UP to this time has not attempted TO re-
duce the batteries protecting the cham
mel leading to the harbor nor IN fact
inaugurated any offensive operations.
II Is significant that after the White
House conference Secretary Long tele-
graphed Commodore Remey. command
ing the naval base at Key West, ask
ing II there We're any old hulks at that
point. II 10 understood that the author
tiles considered a proposition to send
these hullts to Santiago de Cuba and
sink them In the channel. This would
bo most effective means OF preventing
the egress OF the Spanish fleet, the au-
thorities say, as there ara no appli-
ances OF n wrecking character at San
tiago de Cuba 20 raise the wrecks, and
one American armorclad could easily
prevent any attempt 20 ship a wreclSing
OUTFIT 10 that point
Furthermore. Il was pointed out that
the insurgents control the country sur
rounding Santiago de Cuba, and it
would be impossible 10 haul the appll-
ances overland unless accompanied by
strong force. Some consideration has
been given 10 the advisabillty OF send
ing troops to assist Commodore Schley,
but an examination OF the charts OF the
coast In the immediate nelghborhood OF
the anchorage Of Cervera's feet shows
that Il is rugged and mountainous and
that II would be extremely difficult for
troops 70 be landed and transported 10
their destination.
The authorities will determine moth
ing without consultation with Commo-
dore Schley, and they were I'm tele-
graphic communication with that officer
during the day. Secretary Long be-
lleves that Commodore Schiey should
not be handicapped by any rigid in
structlons, for he appreciates that local
conditions may exist OF which ne knows
nothing andof which Commodore Schlev
should bo the sole Judge. Therefore I'm
any plan that may be prepared Commo-
dore Schley will be given the widest dis
cretion, and should he bottle up" or
destroy the Spanish fleet his alone viii
be the credit for such action.
Commodore Schley has under his
command these armorclads: Armored
cruiser Brooklyn, flagship: first class
battleship Iowa. first class battleship
Massachusetts and second class battle
ship Texas. Besides these ships ne has
attached to his squadron the auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Scorpion and some other cruis-
ers and auxiliary ships. bringing his to-
tai force up to about 10 or II effective
vessels.
This fleet is anchored or cruising di-
rectly in front of the mouth Of the har-
bor' and its searchnghts are directed nv
night upon the narrow entrance lipbt-
ing II up so that the attempt of any
ship 10 leave would be Instantly detect
ed. Sharp watch is being maintained
especially because of the presence of
two torpedo boat destroyers with Ad-
miral Cervera's command.