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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-13

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
A GREAT CONTRAST.
Grand Work of Americans and Miser-
able Work Of Spaniards.

Copyright, 1893, by The Associated Press)
On Board Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dauntless. ST. Thomas, Danish
West Indies. May l3.-The forts Of san
Juan De Porto Rico have been bonn
bar,led by a portion Of the fleet under
command of Rear Admiral Sampson.
The remarkable feature of the BON
bardment was the bad craftsmanship
of the Spanish gunners. Hardly shot
from the forts struck the ships. while
the forts were hit repeatedly. Most OF
the Spanish projectiles fell very Wild.
and at the close of the engagement the
Notifications had very dilapidatel
appearance. but the guns Were as ac
tive as ever
The United States monitor Terror
had magnificent half hours duel with
the forts. The batteries brave!y threw
shot and shell about her until she
seemed to occupy the center of a great
geyser basin. The Spanish gunners
times dropped their shells a mile away
from the Terror.
The latter fired one shot to the forts
three, ana when the monitor retired
she did 50 slowly. contemptuously, stin
firing at the forts. The Spaniards con-
tinued to fire on her until she was
miles out of range.
After the engagement the Dauntless
steamed among the fleet. whose crews
We're cleaning the decks and polishing
the guns. The American sailors
seemed to be entirely unexcited and
We're going about their work as if
nothing extraordinary had happened.
The only marks on the Iowa were i
dent in her exhaust pipe and a slight
injury to the railing of her bridge.
The New York had several small
holes in one of her ventilators.
Each vessel in action carried two
! large American flags.
| Only one vessel is known to be in the
! harbor of San Juan de Porto Rico. and
| that craft is a small French steamer
! which hurried away affrighted after
| the warships had departed.
| The Associated Press dispatch boat
was heartily cheered by the crews OF
| the American warships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
CAPE VERDE FLRT
Officially Reported 10 Sec. Long to
Be off Martinique.

WASHINGTON. May l3.-Secretary Of
the Navy Long, this morning. received
official advices from Martinique Wind
ward islands, that the Spanish squad
rcn had been sighted to the westward
of that island
Martinique is about GEO miles in a
southerly direction from San Juan.
Porto Rico, where the American squad
ron. under Admiral Sampson, was in
action yesterday. The Spanish vessels
off Martinique compose the formidable
squadron recently collected al the Cape
Verde islands, and which sailed from
there in westerly direction two weeks
ago today.
Upon receipt of this information. Sec
rotary Long ordered Commodore Sch
ley, at Hampton Roads, to put to sea
at once with the flying squadron,
While its destination is not known. it
is believed that the squadron has been
sent in pursuit of the Spanish squad
ron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
GENERAL WAR SITUATION.
Continued from page -

concentration camp at Chickamauga.
The navy department wired Sampson
information of the approach of the
Spanish fleet and directions what to do
and another order flashed to Schley
who had been eating out his heart at
Hampton Roads in his eagerness to get
into the fray, to start with his vessels
at the earliest possible moment. The
commodore took no chance of a cancel
lation of these highly desirable orders
but at 3.45 o'clock had placed himself
beyond the reach of any telegra phic re-
call.
What is expected of him cannot be
learned at the navy department ana
naturally it is purely matter of con-
lecture Simpsons fleet is strong
enough unaidcd to overcome the Span
ish flying squadron if he can ever eaten
it out of the reach of Notifications.
His fleet, however, is lacking in speed
as compared with the Spanish vessels
and cooperation On the part Of our
flying squadron would add very much
to the chance of cornering the Span
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
BATTLE OF SAN JUAN.
Continued from page ~

tack. Rear Admiral Sampson and Capt
Evans were on the lower bridge of the
Iowa and had a narrow escape from splin-
tiers which injured three men. The Iowa
was hit eight times, but the shells made
no impression on her armor.
The weather was fine, but the heavy
swells made accurate aim difficult. The
broadsides from the Iowa and Indiana
rumbled In the hills ashore for five min
utes after they were delivered. Clouds Of
dust showed where they struck, but the
smoke hung over everything. The shells
screeching overhead and dropping around
were the only signs that the Spanlards
still stuck to their guns.
AT o'clock in the morning. all hands
were called on the Iowa. a few final
touches in clearing ship were made. ana
at o'clock. general quarters sounded.
The men were eager for the fight.
The tug Wampatuck went ahead and
anchored her small boat to the west
ward showing 10 fathoms but there was
not n sign of life from the fort, which
stood boldly against the sky on the east
ern hill, hiding the town. The Detroit
SItdiHtt Idl 10 tilt t'iSt" al u, opDOSllt
Valtern. The Iowa headed straight for
the shore, Suddenly her helm flew over.
bringing the starboard battery to bear
ON the Notifications. At ZIG A. NJ, the
Iowa's forward Finch guns thun Tered
ont at the sleeping hills and for IA min
utes she poured starboard broadsdes on
the coast.
Meanwhile the Indiana. the New York
and other ships repeated the dose from
the rear. The Iowa turned and came back
to the Wampatucks boat and again led
the column, the forts replying herceiy
and concentrating on the Detroit which
was about 100 yards away. all the bat
teries on the eastward arm Of the harlor.
Thrice the column passed from the en-
trance Of the harbor 70 the extreme east
warl battery.
Utter Indifference was shown for the
enemy's fire. The wounded were quickly
attended to; the blood was washed away.
ana everything proceeded like target
practice.
At "a A. NJ. Admiral sampson sig
nailed "coase firing Retire" was
sounded on the Iowa and she headed
from the shore
The Terror was the last ship in the line
and, failing to see the signal. banged
away alone for about half an hour. the
concert of shore guns roaring al her and
the water flying high around her from
the exploding shells. But She possessed
charmed life and reluctantly retired
1T S15.
As at Matanzas. the unsatisfactory
conditions. tho smoke and the distance,
prevented any important conclusions be
ing drawn. The town Of san Juan must
have suffered, although protected by the
hills as the high shots must have
reached it.
No traces of the homb1rdmcnt were
discernible on the fort except small fires
which were apparently extinguisfei be-
fore the feet left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
FIRST LAND BATTLE.

appeared. the ships circled around and.
being told by Capt. O'connor. who had
come from shore. with the clothing torn
from one leg, where the Spaniards were,
100 more shots were fired in that direc-
ton.
"Anybody hurt. captan?" hailed your
correspondent. None of our men, but
we shot Y Spaniards he shouted back
The soldiers on board the Gussie heard
the news without a word. but hearing
where the enemy were situated gathered
on the upper deck and sent several vol
lcys into the spot
The pickets returned to the bush. Sew
eral crept along the beach, but the Span
iards had drawn back
II was decided that the soldiers should
re-embark on the Gusse and that the
guides should take the horses and seek
the insurgents and make new appoint
ment. They rode off to the westward
ard disappeared around a point.
Say" shouted man from co. 6.
after them, you forgot your grind
stone"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
LASTED FOUR HOURS.
Even a French Cruiser al San Iuan Suffered
from Yankee Shells.

Port Auv Prince. May Eth" first
report as tc the bombardment of San
Juan de Porto Rico are fully confirmed
but there is no definite information yet
as TO the amount OF damage done to
the buildings and the thoroughfares.
The engagement lasted nearly four
hours. the forts responding ard con-
tinuine to fire for long time upon the
New York, Iowa, Indiana. Detroit, Am
phitrite. Montgomery. the auxiliary
cruisers St, Louis and Yale and thc tor
pedo boat Porter.
There were other vessels in The road
stead The French cruiser Admiral
Rimault de Genouilly received num-
Der Of small shells which bored holes in
her smokestack and cut her yards, but
no serious damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
CHANCES FOR A FIGHT.
Some Speculation as to What Samo.
son Intends to Do,

| Washington, May 13.-Considera,,,
| Speculation has been INDUCED in. 70.
| day, at the navy department as tn ,ha
| prospects of a sea fight between "A
| miral Sampsons squadron and III,
Spanish Cape Verde fleet. 1t is he
lieved that Admiral Sampson will ba
able to intercept them should they
| make dash for Cuba, but if thav
should get past his vessels they wand
make it warm for our ships on block.
ade duty off Cienfuegos. The lattsr
could not stand for moment against
the big Spanish armored cruisers ana
yet are not fleet enough to ESCAPE If
they are sighted.
Should Sampson sight the Span,sb
fleet, it is not certain that he could
engage them, provided the admiral
found it to his interest to decline the
engagement. The Spanish ships are
faster than anything in the American
squadron with the possible exception
Of the flagship New York.
If Sampson should fall in with them
however, and find the Spaniards in a
fighting humor, he would have the best
Of it, as far as chances can be calcu-
lated from the respective number Of
armored ships and guns.
Iowa. though rs per cent. slower than
the Nizcaya class, far overmatch them
in offensive and defensive power. Their
armor belts and turrets could not be
pierced at a fighting range of 1000
yards by the biggest gun mounted by
the Spaniards. while the 12- and 49,
inch guns of our battleships could per-
forate the Spanish armor bets.
The New York, however, is inferior
in both offensive power and arnor TO
the Spanish vessels, though she might
hold her own by superior management
and gunnery.
If Sampson had taken his whole fleet,
the monitors Amphitrite and Terror
would make up more than a balance of
power against the Spanards, allowing
the cruisers Montgomery. Detroit and
as a force sufficient to take
care of the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyers.
The latter, however, are almost un-
tried elements in actual warfare and
some naval officers fear that they are
much more dangerous foes than the
ordinary strategists allow in their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
PERFECT CONFIDENCE
In Admiral SIMPSONS Ability to De-
stroy Cape Verde Fleet.

Washington, May 13.-The cabinet
the shortest .ofaKIhe year The news.
which is regarded as entirely authentic,
that the Spanish fleet has been sighted
off Martinique island about $50 miles
southeast of Porto Rico. clears the at
mosphere and from this time forward
the governments line al action Will not
he ciouded by any uncertainty as to
the location of this formidable enemy,
Among members of the cabinet the
news concerning the fleet was received
with great satisfaction. None of them
doubts the ability or purpose of Ad-
miral. Sampson TO destroy it. His fleet
is -superior at nearly all points and the
result of this test of naval strength will
be awaited With perfect confidence.
During the bombardment of the forti-
fication at San Juan Admiral Sampson
reports that he discharged only four
hundred shots and he therefore has an
ample supply of ammunition with
which to engage the enemy.
The admiral's instructions leave him
wide range of discretion, the govern
ment relying implicitly upon his good
judgment and discretion. He has been
kept constantly advised so far as prac-
ticable ever since he sailed, but he has
not been hampered in his movements TO
any degree.
1t is now believed to be the purpose
of the government to order Schley
flying squadron to chase up on Havana
and the troops meanwhile will be Kept
in readiness for a forward movement
as soon as the time is thought OPP
perfume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Continued from page ~

satisfactory account of herself in
the fight. her immense guns doing
great damage.
A dispatch to Madrid from Ha-
vana says the Americans have
bombarded Bahia Honda, province
of Pinar del Rio, west of Cabanas.
Admiral Dewey maintains strict
blockade at Philippines and has
control of the cable.
Madrid cables urgent but of
course unknown instructions to
Cape Verde fleet, on hearing of
bombardment of Porto Rico.
Blanco sends his usual lying re-
port, saying that firing on Porto
Rico did but little damage.
Soldiers from the Gussie While
attempting to land on Pinar del Rio
shores. Thursday. were attacked by
Spaniards. After killing II Span
iards, without an American being
wounded, the soldiers returned to
the Gussie and another point was
Thus we win our first land battle.
The state department has issued
formal denial of the report that
the French steamer Lafayette
landed gunners and supplies at
Havana.
The steamer John Englis with
two companies of heavy artillery
on board from Fort Slocum for
Portland Head and Fort Preble ar
rived at Portland. Friday after
noon.
The Spanish steamer Rita, with
a prize crew from the United States
ship Yale on board, arrived at
Charleston, S. c., Friday.
Lieut. Rowan arrives from Cuba
with important dispatches from
Gen. Garcia. Garcia has $4,000
1900 troops with good arms but lit
tie ammunition. Ready to cooper
ate in every way with our forces.
Ensign Bagley's remains start for
Key West on the sad homeward
journey.
In Wednesdays fight at Cardenas
the Wilmington shells set on fire
and destroyed part of the city,
while the Diana bay signal station
was destroyed by force of marines
after the battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
A FRIENDLY WAR
Among Massachusetts Troops 10 See Who
Shall First Go TO Front

Camp Dewey. South birmingham.
are wild with excitement. tonight
especially in the 9th and III regiments.
the cause being the matter Of pre-
cedence in moving South. In the late
afternoon came an inquiry from Adjt
Gen. Corbin of the United States army,
as to whether another regiment was
ready TO move. Col. Egan OF the 9Th,
and Col. Pew of the Sth. both hustled
to respond and the latter beat out the
former in sending the reply.
II was understood that the regiment
wanted would leave for Chickamauga
at r. NJ. Saturday, and from indica-
tons, the Sth will go. But conditions
are against them.
The entire efforts of the quartermas-
ter's department have been TO equip the
9th, due TO the expectation that this
command being the senior one would
be first called. The 9Th accordingly is
almost ready TO go while the Sth is I'M
prepared BY non-receipt Of equipments.
The 9th had its brown canvas suits
issued. today.
This is the status, tonight ana the
chances are generally believed to be in
favor Of the 9th regiment leaving camp
at P. NJ, ana that the Sth win follow
"A hours later.
Another thing which bears out tn
belief that a regiment will leave. to-
morrow is the fact that Adjt Gen
Dalton. in reply to a telegam sent by
the war department to Gov Wolcott
said that a regiment would be ready
to leave at "a hours notice. Definite
orders are looked for early tomorrow
The ceremony of mastering in the
remaining companies Of the 9th Regi-
ment was finished just after dark the
enrolment of the day including Cos
r of Wakefield. d of Fitchburg. c. of
Lowell. f of Stoneham. F of Marlboro,
X of SouthbTidge. l. of Boston and NJ
of Milford.
Col, Woodward 9th Infantry. has APP
pointed Lieut. Butler Ames. Light Bat
terry A. adjutant of the 9th, vice Lieut..
Curtis Guild. Jr., appointed to the staff
of Gen. Lee. Lieut.. Ames is at present
on duty at the muster of Battery A He
Will join the 9Th Regiment. tomorrow
He relieves Lieut.. Hart Co. l. who was
acting adjutant. today.
Word was received in camp, tonight
that Lieut.. S. II. Weaver. the mastering
officer, had been appointed assistant ad-
jutant general, with rank of captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
THE AUXILIARY BOARD
TO Sc Dissolve and Admiral Erben and Com
Field to Continue Work.

New York. May 13-Admiral Erbcn, to-
day, received official notice that the ma
val auxiliary cruiser board would be dis
solved.
While the board in its present form is
to be broken up, number of the present
members will assist Admiral Erben and
Commodore Field in the work of select
ing suitable vessels for the Mosquito
fleet. The new board will probably be
known as the coast defence fleet inspec-
ton board ana will be under the COM
mand of Admiral Erben.
Capt. Rogers, the present head of the
board. has been ordered to report at the
navy department. Washington.
The navy department has purchased
the refrigerator boat the Celtic King. She
carries a refrigerator plant which viii
keep 1900 tons of frozen meat at q chilled
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
ORDERED AWAY.
10000 Volunteers, Including Maine,
Ordered to Chickamauga.

Washington, May 13.-War depart
ment, today, issued orders for assemb-
ling of 1413 officers and 29.0S1 volun-
teers to Chckamauga. This embraces
90 regiments and five batteries from
the following state: Wisconsin. Michi-
gan, Minnesota. Indiana, Illinois,
Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachu
sets. Rhode Island and Vermont.
The New England contingent is as
follows:
Maine-One regiment, 46 officers, 9St
men.
Massa regiment, 4G Off
GERS, 924 men.
New Hampshire-One regiment, IS
officers, 100 men.
Rhode Island-One regiment, AZ OH
GERS, 900 men.
Vermont-One regiment, 4G officers
S15 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
SIMPSONS REPORT.
he Attacked The Forts With But Portion oil
His Fleet.

Washington. May 13.--At 100 this
morning the navy department received
a dispatch from Admiral Sampson. 1t
Is dated st. Thomas. May IL, and is as
follows:
"A portion of the squadron under my
command reached San Juan this morn
were found in the port. AS soon as it
was sufficiently light | commenced at
city. This attack lasted about three
hours and resulted in much damage to
the batteries and incidentally to por-
ton of the city adjacent to the batter
les. The batteries replied to our fire
but without material effect. one man
was killed on board the New York and
several slightly wounded in the squad
ron. No serious damage to any ships
resulted. SAMPSON"
Admiral SIMPSONS statement that
he attacked with only portion Of his
fleet Is taken TO indicate that he did not
find it expedient TO take the entire
squadron into the harbor though it Is
not believed he has separated his fleet
The navy department officials wera
at loss to know how his dispatch reach
ed s.. Thomas until The Associated
Press dispatch was received announc
ing the presence Of the Yale at st.
Thomas