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GIVEN NO QUARTER.
That Is the Instructions of the Spanish
bishops i'm Manila.

London. May ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Hong Kong says:
Spaniards in Hong Kong and at Ma
Mia openly boast that a fleet of war
ships is on the way To the Philippines.
The bishops have issued pastorals to
the effect that Spain and God are pre-
pared To cut out the social excrescences
from America. The pastoral also urges
the people to give no quarter, and they
ascribe Admiral Dewey's humanity in
refusing 10 lombard Manila as due to
fear. At the same time. money Is be-
ing spent in bribing the inferior lead
ers among the insurgents.
There is some anxiety here because
of the non-arrival OF American troops.
and the American consulate is crowded
with volunteers. United States Consul
Williams is on duty night and day. An
American minister from Manila by the
name of Boeur has arrived here. For
several years he managed a coal mine
near Cebu and the Spanish authorities.
fleet. expelled him. He reported that
high and potatoes cannot be bought
The Spaniards were themselves direct
iy responsible for the revolt Of the
Cebuans. as the latter gave them help
during the recent insurrection and were
in return promised regular pay and
that their families i'm their absence
would be cared for. They were also To
be exempted from tribute. After seven
months absence. during which they re-
ceived no pay. they returned home to
find their families starving and TO be
called upon for tribute. They have
risen against Spain"
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TRYING TO EFFECT A PEACE
Spain Urged Give Up the Ghost
sion the Philippines Exchange Independence
Of Cuba-France Has a Twofold Interest

a superior force and to cover their vul-
nerable points,
Discussing the problem Of a blockade
| OF Admiral Cervera at Santiago de Cuba
| or an attempt to force him to give bat
tie, the Times article says: The Unit
ed states commander possesses ample
FORCES, but night and the speed of the
Spanish cruisers viii give them the
chances to escape. The result will be
watched with much interest The de-
lenses OF Santiago are probably no more
effective than those of Manila. To take
the United States cruisers into this har-
Dor in the face of a powerful fire from
Cervera's force would be a risky opera
ton. but a torpedo fiotilla. If it existed
in either fleet. might find opportunities
for effective employment.
IF Admiral Cervera succeeds in get
ting to sea and obtaining coal he will
unquestionably hamper the Cuban
blockade, although he can obtain no
direct advantage. 1t is evident that the
monitors greatly delay Admiral Samp-
sons squadron. Such an incumbrance
possesses heavy disabilities on the Amer
lean fleet and a fast squadron capable
of pursuing the Spaniards. il they leave
port, is urgently needed. Failing such
force, there appears to be no reason
why Admiral Cervera should not steam
TO San Juan de Porto Rico, coal and
go to sea again before he could be over
taken. A recent i.I.ort confirms the ex-
istence of a large quantity of coal at
San Juan, AMI IL Admiral Cervera can
avail himself of this supply and leave
behind the t,iBaGo craft he would he
able to reach Charleston or Savannah
without difficulty.
"A raid on either of these points
would have no important results. but
would gravely interfere with the opera
tions of the blockade. Reviewing the
whole field of operations, the most i'm
portant lesson is the effect produced by
the presence of a small, compact, high
speed squadron. which. however, hith-
erto has been somewhat aimlessly em-
ployed. From the moment when it was
known that this squadron had arrived
off Martinique, all the plans of the
United States board of strategy were
disarranged. BY undertaking a bonn
bardment of the fortifications at San
Juan, nothing was gained. The Unit
ed States has been handicapped by the
lack of a fast. homogeneous squadron.
1T would be wise In future to leave
the direction OF the operations to naval
commanders. Councils have never
PreNed- capable directors of NAL. Their
proper function is to obtain Information
and to forward it to the admirals, who
must be, as Nelson claimed the right
to be, free to act when the fitting op-
portunity arrived"
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WILL COAL AT MARTINIQUE.
Expected That Cervers's squadron Will
Return tn Fort de France.
Copyright is9S by Associated Press

'opNtlsnt ls'H by Associated fresS.
ST. Pierre, Martinique. May 22.-Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron. II is reported
on good authority. will return to these
waters to coal 1t is known that a
number Of Spanish colliers are on their
way to Fort de France.
The British steamer Twickenham.
having been refused the privilege Of
coaling the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyer Terror and the hospital ship ALI
cante in the Fort de France harbor, il is
thought these vessels will coal from her
at sea and that she viii then go to Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron for the same
purpose. The Twickenham carries 1000
tons OF coal.
Late this afternoon an unknown man
of-war was sighted off the southwest
coast OF Martinique. The Alicante has
again changed her moorings and the
departure Of the Terror and the Alicante
is momentaTily expected.
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supplied them with cold lunches, hot
coffee and lemonade and decorated
their guns and haversacks with various
kinds of flowers. which. at this season.
are very beautiful. The Red Cross So
ciety has done wonderfully well in re-
!ieving the sufferings OF the strang-
ers.
The society has worked night and
day to make the men comfortable.
They have supplied every home COM
fort possible under the circumstances
from eatables and drinkab ables to little
repair kits. containing needles. thread.
bandages. courtplaster. writing mate
rails. etc. They have looked after the
needs Of the ailing and have watched
over the interests OF the party. Many
soldier would have gone hungry to
his cot IL his interest had not been
feligiously looked after by the Red
Cross workers. The society has taken
each individual under it's protecting
wing and done for him what his
mother would have done for him could
she have been with him. The mer-
chants of the state have helped the
society greatly by donations of all
kinds. and nearly $4,000 has been sub
scribed by interested Californians.
To-day's arrivals of troops included
two battalions of the 1st regiment OF
Idaho u. 5. volunteers. They were
received by the ladies' OF the Red Cross
society. Many OF the men had no uni
forms some OF them were poorly
dressed. but all Of them looked we'll
The fact is that but two companies Of
the eight. that is TO say. 16S men out OF
6s2. are fully equipped. and only about
2l0 have Springfield rifles. the others be-
ing unarmed. Still. though short Of
the outward visible signs Of soldiers.
they have plenty of tents. a good supply
Of blankets and enough to eat. Before
marching to Camp Richmond the men
were presented with fruit and flowers
galore.
Tonight there are 1886 enlisted SOL
diers in this city. When the first en-
barkation takes place tomorrow morn
ing. IL Is not likely that the number Of
soldiers within the city will exceed the
present total.
The Utah men. who arrived at noon.
presented an almost jaunty appearance
as they marched to their camping
ground. There were two batteries. A
and Il. under command of Captain II.
w. Young. ex-leutenant in the regular
army. and Captain r. A. Grant. The
members of these two batteries, the
only light artillery ordered to form q
part Of the Philippine army of occupa-
tion. are a particularly fine lot Of men.
They are all well equipped. largely out
OF their own pockets. In the ranks are
men. the representatives Of Cornell in
an intercollegiate debate with the uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. two practicing
physicians and three practicing law
yers. The two companies brought with
them eight 3.2-inch rified field guns OF
the latest model. all necessary tentage
and camp outfit. The Pennsylvania
volunteers are expected to arrive here
tomorrow morning.
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N0BtlSSt 0BllGE.
Capdepon Says 1t Is the Principle Which
Animates Spain.

Madrid. May %. p. NIT is rumored
post at Paris.
Senior Capdepon, minister of the in
terror, has denied. in the course of an
interview, that the change i'm the con-
stitution of the ministry would involve
any alteration in the foreign policy of
Spain, all the new ministers being i'm
favor of prosecuting the war, and with
the utmost energy.
SPAIN said Senor Capdepon, went
perilously near sacrificing her honor in
the interest of peace, only making
stand when further concessions would
have involved her disgrace and efface-
ment as a nation. This she will never
do, and in this resolve the new cabi-
net is as thoroughly determined as the
old. The new cabinet entertains no
illusions. II is a war in which weak
ness and poverty are opposed to great
ness and strength; but Spain is in the
position of duelist bound TO defend
his honor against the gross insults of
more powerful antagonist. who, al
though he is convinced that the result
is almost certain death, yet feels the
force of the principle OF 'noblesse
oblge. Spain prefers a possible de-
feat to certain disgrace. The minis
ters know that the moral sympathy of
the powers are with Spain. and that.
while hesitating TO undertake the re-
sponsibility for action which might lead
to greater war. they may eventually
intervene from motives of self-interest
and public policy on behalf of SPAIN
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CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL.
Washington Cannot Count on the Assis-
tance of the Insurgents.

London. May 22.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Times, commenting on
the situation in Cuba, says: Whether
any of the insurgents will fight with the
Americans is considered very doubtful,
but, despite the Spanish hope. ii is
equally doubtful whether General
Maxine Gomez and the other influential
insurgent leaders will boldly declare
against American annexation. All that
can be said with certainty Is that the
cabinet at Washington has not found
and cannot count upon efficient assist
ance from the insurgents. which 1t evil
IDENTIFY expected when il rushed into war
without having an army ready.
The new ministry has been con-
structed. Publicity and prominence are
being given by leading organs of the
movements of troops. which seems to
indicate an intention to warn whom IL
may concern that Spain Is ready to re-
sist any unjustifiable schemes of ag-
gression, from whichever quarter they
may come. These movements have ref
erence to the idea that Spain may be
helpful to the powers in the event of
an Anglo-Saxon alliance"
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ing crowds from embarrassing the
horses. Captain Deschamps was driven
to the Place de Independencia. To the
residence of Marquis Comilas. 1t is re-
ported that he has brought dispatches
from General Blanco for Senor Sagasta.
There was no disturbance of order.
Senior Puigcerver minister of finance.
has submitted to the chamber a bill
temporarily reducing the import duty of
coal to one peseta per ton. The conserv-
ative press criticises the measure as cal
culated to injure the native coal indus
try.
Senor Leon v Castillo will. on arriving
at Paris. continue his negotiations with
Senor Balances, the Cuban representa-
tive. for the submission of the insur-
gents.
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THE SITUATION REVERSED.
The London Times Thinks That Cervera
Is Too Slow.

Too SLOW.
London, May 2S.-The Times this
morning, in an article reviewing the
war. takes IL for granted that Admiral
Cervera's $ squadron coaled in Venez-
uelan waters from four British coll
liers. 1t suggests that the cruisers
Vizcaya and 'Infanta Maria Teresa
risked a disadvantage in being reported
there in consideration of their ability
to send dispatches to General Blanco
and to have rejoined the flagship at a
prearranged rendezvous and TO have
arrived at Santiago de Cuba on the
18TH
The Times says: Even il 1t took
longer route TO escape observation,
Admiral Cervera's force has been ex-
cessively deliberate in its movements
and his fast cruisers have not yet
shown great speed. His strategy, so
much boasted at Madrid. is not yet
apparent. Possibly his movements are
hampered by the torpedo boats. but
the extreme slowness of his ocean
ing an effective blow at Key West.
Tampa or at a blockading force, de-
nuded of its most efficient force by Ad-
miral SIMPSONS abortive raid on San
Juan de Porto Rico.
THE high speed of the Spanish cruiser
squadron so far has not been turned
totally to account, and although its ar
rival at Santiago de Cuba may have
some moral value in assuring the
Cuban garrisons that they are not
aba ndoned. no naval objects seem to
have been attained. The United States
commanders now know where the
enemy is and had time to concentrate
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Key West. Fla, May %. 6 p. n.-The
tranquility of a tropical Sunday has
been undisturbed by definite informa-
tion from any quarter. 4 few naval
uniforms on the streets are the only
signs of the proximity of this languid
town to the theater Of war. There are
only one or two ships in the harbor. and
they are coalng with all haste to get
away to join their fellows i'm an action
which all are convinced is only a mat
ters Of days. perhaps hours.
Speculation is still concentrated on
the whereab bouts of Admiral Cervera's $
squadron. the general opinion favoring
some point on the southern coast. As
both sides Of the island are now pat
rolled by United States warships, the
naval authorities will not admit the
possibility Of Cervera's escape without
tory of naval warfare.
Reports from Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron say that all is quiet off the
northern coast of Cuba. Nothing from
Commodore Schley is expected before
Monday or Tuesday. 4 rumor reached
here that four American warships.
while bombarding santiag god de Cuba. had
been driven off by the Spanish fleet. but
the story is generally discredited.
Where 1t came from is a mystery.
Senior Ernesto Castro. a well-known
lawyer. and president OF the revolution
,t- ;,,n Of 20
day on the gunboat Annapolis. During
the recent engagement at Cardenas
Senior Castro was in the bay in a small
boat trying to reach the American ves-
sells and get transportation to the Unit
ed States on an important mission. He
was compelled to return to the shore
where he saw and heard of the results
Of the bombardment.
The Spanish gunboat lured the United
States torpedo boat winslow into the
death trap with the Antonio Lopez.
Lealtad and Ligerau. During the fight
the former two retreated behind the
wharves. and the Ligerau behind the
key. II was the Antonio Lopez that
opened fire on the winslow and de-
coyed her into the trap. The Spanish
troops formed on the public square. not
daring 10 go to the wharves: all the
Spanish flags were lowered. as they fur
nished targets. and the people fed to
Jovellanos
Senor Castro says an American shell
exploded in the very entrance to the
Spa snish Casino. shattering the building
and setting it on fire. The Casino. which
had been used as a military headquar-
ters and infantry barracks. and which
was the largest structure In the town.
was utterly destroyed. Other buildings
were wrecked. Some of the shots went
so far as the Triente plantation. two
miles in the interior. The Spanish loss
of life. Senior Castro believes to have
very heavy. II was so reported After
the bombardment ceased the military
pressed all able-bodied men
into the work Of carrying sand to build
new batteries and the next day 1000
men were brought from Matanzas and
Havana to continue the work.
Senior Castro. after passing four days
on the Piedras key. sIgnaIed the United
States gunboat Wilmington and was
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SAMPSON IS HUNTING FOR CERvERA
Desperate Conflict the History
pected Fleets Meet-F Prevails Every
uba-Insurgents Are Starving

taken -on>S-He says famine prevails ev-
erywhere in Cuba. In Cardenas rice Is
25 cents a pound. condensed milk sells
at $50 per can and horse flesh brings
10 cents pound. There is no beef or
bread. The insurgents are in dire dis
tress. Formerly provisions were smug-
gled from the cities. but the relief is
now impossible. since the cities them
selves are starving. The insurgents are
trying to subsist on peppery wood and
palm buds.
Gustav Arangueren. a brother of the
late Cuban insurgent general. Nestor
Arangueren, to-day received letters
from Havana. via Vera Cruz. dated
May :, stating that General BIanco's
orders impressng all Cubans into the
Spanish army has had the effect OF
driving away many into the insurgent
ranks.
4. Belancourt, an American citizen,
and Gonzales Arounde. the letter states,
have been arrested and confined in the
Cabanas for aiding the insurgents
The destitution In Havana is fright
ful. and is increasing The grocers,
all Of whom are Spaniards. refuse alb
solutely to sell food to the Cubsns. as
If determined 10 starve them. The Gu
bans say the spanisrds hate them more
than they do them.
American correspondents declare that
the Spaniards realize that Cuba is lost,
but that before yielding the island they
will endeavor to exterminate the Gu
bans
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RAN THE BLOCKADE.
Captain Desehamps Given a Warm We'll
come at Madrid.

Madrid, May 22.-Captain Deschamps
of the Spanish auxiliary cruiser Mont
zerrat. which arrived Unexpectedly at
Corunna Friday evening from Cienfue-
gos. having escaped the American block
aiding ships. reached Spain In spite
Of the existing siege. Immense crowds
awaited his coming in the approaches
to the railroad station. The station. the
palace and other prominent places were
cordoned by police. The populace
greeted Captain Deschamps with the
widest enthusiasm and the police sur
rounding the carriage in which he rode
were scarcely able to restrain the surg
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WAS GIVEN A TREMENDOUS OVATION
Cheers From of Threats Bid
the Cruiser Started o. Way to the
Scene of Deweys Great Victory.

San Francisco. May 22.-The Charles
ton is well on her way to Manila. The
big cruiser passed through the Golden
Gate at $3.50 o'clock this morning. after
having been anchored in the stream all
night. She adjusted her compasses at
an early hour and then passed up the
bay through the Raccoon straits and
past the docks on the northern 'front.'
age of the city. Every steam vessel in
the harbor blew au revoir to Captain
Glass and his crew. None of the forts
in the harbor saluted the vessel. but
the demonstration made by the 5000
soldiers gathered at the Preside was
tremendous.
When the vessel was sighted coming
down the bay the soldiers gathered on
the beach to bid her bon voyage. They
lined the beach for a mile and cheer
upon cheer rang out from the men who
are to so soon follow the Charleston
to the scene of Admiral Dewey's tri-
umph.
The Charleston's big siren answered
the boys on the beach time and time
again. and the whistllng was heard
from one end Of the city to the other.
Fever has a war vessel leaving this
harbor received such send-off
ms was given the Charleston. which
was the first Of the American fleet to
be built on the Pacific coast. She was
launched from the Union Iron works
IN this city 10 years ago. and was one
Of the nest eggs" of the present
American navy
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AT CHlCkAMkuGA.
A Quiet Day ut Camp Thomas-Ambu-
lances and stores Arrive.

Chickamauga National Park, Ca.
May 22.-This has been a quiet day at
Camp Thomas. The I'd Nebraska regi-
ment. which reached CHATTANOOGA yes
terday afternoon. arrived this morn
ing. and was assigned 10 the camp
grounds selected for the first division
OF the third corps, and the men have
been busy getting into their tents dur
ing the day. Only two battalions ar
rived during the day. The ID battal-
ion OF the I'd Nebraska. which became
separated from It's regiment AT ST.
Louis. reached here at 5 o'clock The
belated battalion was commanded by
Major w. c. Mace.
The first battalion OF the 18th In
diana infantry arrived in Chattanooga
at o'clock. accompanied by the regi-
mental band OF "a pieces. The bat
talon spent the day on Lookout noun
tain. and reached the park at $50.
sleeping under the stars on the little
hill during the night. As a result Of
the few arrivals. the railroad yards.
which have been enormously congested
with the loaded and empty cars for
nearly a week. were partially cleared
and room made for the troops that viii
begin to arrive at lively rate this
morning.
Twenty-Five cars Of provisions ar
rived to-day and were stored In the
large warehouse now completed on the
park grounds near the depot Of the rail-
road company. Fifty-one of the latest
and most improved ambulances. buils
with a special view TO adaptabiifty In q
hot climate. arrived from South bend.
CONTINUED on Page Fourl
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The Auatrnlia Ready.

San Francisco. May 22-General An
derson arrived to-day from Portland
Ore, and tomorrow will go on board
the steamship Australia, which is al
ready loaded with supplies. and Is
ready for the reception OF troops. He
will have charge of the advance brigade
of the Manila expedition. He Is ac-
companied by Lieutenant Clark OF the
l4th infantry. who is his aide de camp.
Major Il. II. Jones, who came from
Omaha. will be the quartermaster of the
expedition. Major II. L. Thompson of
the signal corps. who arrived from
Tampa, will be the chief signal officer.
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About to sail for Cuba.

Gibraltar. May 22.-An unconfirmed
rumor is in circulation here that the
Spanish squadron at Cadiz is about to
sail for Cuban waters. A Spanish bat
terry Of artillery arrived this afternoon
at San Rogue. seven miles northwest OF
Gibraltar. and has been placed in posi-
tion
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Paid His Debt.

London, May 22.-The Brussels corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Unit
ed States Consul George w. Roosevelt.
when asked To take an active part in
the war. declined. saying: Il was
wounded in the war Of secession a dozen
times and have paid my debt to my
country. An American never pays the
same debt twice"
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On His Way tn Madrid.

Copyright 1s9s by Associated Press.
Kingston. Jamaica, May 22.-Senor
Arturo Amblard. the autonomist leader
and senator and secretary of Justice in
the Cuban cabinet. arrived here to-day
from Vera Cruz on the French steamer
Lafayette. which left Havana May ..
He is on his way to Madrid.
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CompeIIed to Retire.

Madrid. May GAN official dispatch
from Havana says: Two American
warships attempted TO force an en-
trance at Isabella Sagua. near the
mouth of the Sagua river. Santa Clara
province. on the north coast. The
troops were massed upon the shore
and compelled the Americans to re-
tire"
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tas. province OF Puerto Principe. Thurs
day night last.
Senor Leon y Castillo. the Spanish am
bassador to France. who was recently Of
fered the portfolio of minister for foreign
affairs. had a long conference to-day with
the premier. Senor Ssgasta. Absolute ret
icence is observed as to the matter dis
cusSed
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Assicnment of Troops.

New York, May 22-Gen. r.. T. Frank.
commanding the department OF the
East. to-day made further assignments
of volunteer troops to assist I'm the
coast defenses. Five companies Of the
2d Pennsylvania are ordered to Penns
Grove. n. j., to guard the powder works
there. four battalions of the Sd New
Jersey. under Colonel Lee, are ordered
to Pompton Lake to relieve the 2d