The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-24
lPR()IRN HAVANA
IS nE FLEET Is SEN
Soldiers and Civilians Rush
to the Forifications.
RLANco DoNs UNIFORM.
Rejoice That Conflict il at Hand,
Believing They Win Win.
\ Nay - Utnest Exeifesaeae N the
Cunaa Capatna-ODeess sna 0rAer-
Iies DasA Arsunl IN vflA-E1yeA
Frensy, Carrylng snA Gsving Or
aers-Ce0nitsee 81 safety Or9an-
iseA on the Lines - IN American
vigilance Ceanisaes, with Fewer
- Try ana PunasA All Oaenses-An
Anssiean Steamer Leayes Pert.
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Copyrighted BY Associated Press.
HAVANA. April z2--It was 80 p. m
(Frtday) when the scmaphore signaled
that feet had been sighted on the east
ern side Of the city. The nationality Of
the Zee, could not be distinguished At
that time the forts on the side Of the har-
Dor opposite Norro castle were crowded.
the people including many ladies. At
.. m the fleet was recognized - that OF
the United States.
Warning guns were Immediately fred
from Moro castle and Cabanas fortress.
This was the frss rOl, note Of war. and
caused great excitement throughout the
city. The cannon shots from the fortress
stirred UP the regular troops and volun-
seerz throughout Havana and vicinity. and
there was = rush to quarters. In an In
credibly short time the thoroughfares OF
the city were thronged with excited inhab-
iiants
Gen. Bianco heard the shots while at the
palace. to which place the generals and
commanders Of volunteers promptly re-
ported. fun Of excitement. Some time aft
erwards the captain general accompanied
by his stan. left the palace. and was
warmly acclaimed BY soldiers and popu-
lace
The Spaniards are confident that Havana
Is prepared for any eventuaisty. and have
great faith In the strength Of their forts.
batteries. etc. and in the effectiveness OF
their heavy artillery: in fact. there was
feeling Of satisfaction at the wariike trem-
ors which spread everywhere. when It was
seen that the hour OF battle was appar-
entity approaching, and the Spanards were
soon 10 give battle TO their enemies The
spaniards expressed themselves as anx-
ious 10 measure arms with the Invaders.
ard there was no expression Of doubt as
To the result.
As this dispatch Is sen. the civil and
military authorities OF Havana are In con-
sulsation Al. the palace. and every pre-
caution possible to the Spaniarsls has been
taken 70 guard against any surprise and
"a resist an attack II a bombardment Is
commenced.
Throughout the evening the scenes OF
enthusiasm continued In the harbor dis
tricts. and San Lazaro avenue was full of
people. who shouted defence at the dis
tant feet. shouting: shoot away.
-shoot away why don't YOU shoot?"
When the news OF the capture OF the
Spanish steamer Buena Ventura by the
Nashville. twenty miles OF Key West.
reached here. Admiral Manterola. the
naval commander. wished to prevent the
sailing OF the American steamer Sarato-
ga but Cant. Gen. Blanco was opposed 20
this step, ard ahe was allowed to sail. IL
was estimated this evening sha; there are
from 5000 TO 5000 men under arms in
Havana proper. The district outside OK
Havana. at the same time. was held oy
the hattai.ons OF engineers.
Everything breathed war Armed men
were seen on all sides. The batteries were
alive with srtilerymen. and carriages and
pedestrians were not permitted TO pass
certain places.
Outside the vadado district no move
naent at all was allowed.
Scout boats were sent out from the har-
hsty. AANaE< II n t~asFs @ssN s~'"s
were coming ard going through the night
coaS..ng steamers have been forbidden TO
leave the ports or the north coast ot The
Island.
Gen. Morales, the military commander
os Havana. has Issued orders for the es-
tsh.ishnnent o. patriotic committees. 10
nreyens criminal acts. in case OF panic
during the siege or should the city BE boui-
har.sssf. The iccai authorities and the
rr,es,s have been appointed on these COM
,ni,s.es which will have fun power to pass
sentence upon iawhreakers and 10 carry
ant .hs sentences imposed. Indeed. the
aa,, rhIng necessary Is 20 notify the Inter
eSfes partieS os their crimes and Of the
sentences imposed upon them. TIE carry
sac eslt OF the decisions Of the patriotic
committees viii be very prompt
All doctors, lawyers and professional
men have been compelled TO reader serv~
ice TO the government under penalty Of
be,~~ most severely dealt with.
NEW YORK. April -.-A Dispatch 70
,aa Herald from Havana, timed Friday. 5
=. n. says:
From the hills Of G4arajay sa~ the
United states warssips this afternoon
They are advancing or Havana from the
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