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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
BUILDING THE MONITOR,
IL Was Entirely the Result of Private
Enterprise.

Representative Sperry OF Connecticut
takes an unusually deep interest in the ma
val features of 'hc present conflict and
tells the reason why. To = Star reporter
he said: 81 am one of the few men living
who had anything to do with the building
O. the Monitor. The fact is | had all my
money Invested in the building OF the boat
lille IL is history. still il is far from well
Known that the Monitor was built by pri-
vat" enterprise, and that the government
refused TO pun. chase her until she had
demonstrated what she could do. The
government gave The builders Ion DAYS
to complete the ship and get her to Hamp-
ton Roads to meet the Merrimac. which
had frightened the entire country oy It's
performances. The government would not
accept the Monitor or have anything 10 do
with her Until she had been risked in bat
Tie, and the money OF her owners likewise
involved. sui The vessel reroluiionizeI
naval architecture. | am anxious to see
what viii be The future in building war
vessels after a lew battles are fought be-
tween the modern iron monsters
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edgment of the receipt of the decision of
the council Of war officers to mass his
guns and ships at Subig bay. where much
better conditions for defense existed. This
was prevented only by Commodore Dewey's
prompt action. few days would have
sLfficed to remove all their guns and ships
to Subig bay, where there is a narrow en-
trance and the water Is sheai, and a plung-
ing fire from the shore would have made
victory very difficult for Us to attain.
Warning the spanisrds.
As I have already stated, after the de-
struction of the enemy's ships and fortifi-
cations and the battle was over, Commo-
dore Dewey anchored the fleet off the city
of Manila and sent word to Governor Gen
eral August that the port of Manila was
now blockaded.
With this notice went the plainly Worded
warning that If single shot were fired at
any ship of the American fleet from Manila
the city would be laid in ashes.
Commodore Dewey also made a demand
for the use of the cable from Manila to
Hong Kong. No reply to this demand was
received and the cable was cut on Monday.
Never in the history of battles on sea or
land has there been a more complete clear
ing out of an enemy of equal or superior
force achieved with SO little harm to the
victors.
Ready for Another Fight
Not one American was killed. After the
battle every American ship was ready to
fight another similar action Immediately.
This complete victory was the product of
forethought, cool, well-balanced Judgment,
discipline and bravery.
The position taken by the Spaniards.
coupled with their heavy guns mounted on
snore gave them an enormous advantage.
Only our good luck or the bad aim of the
Spanish gunners saved us from a terrible
loss OF life =
Where every vessel in the American fleet
proved itself so efficient | cannot draw
distinctions, but when the ships passed
each other close aboard after the action
was over, the heartiest cheers heard after
those for the commodore were given to the
little gunboat Petrol.
Torpedo Boat Dashes Mt the Flagship.
During the first hour of the fight a Span
ish torpedo boat was seen sneaking along
shore ahead Of the Olympia. Suddenly this
torpedo boat turned and made a quick and
plucky dash at the flagship.
The commander of that Spanish craft
must have been ignorant of the power of
modern guns or utterly Indifferent to death.
Not until she had been twice hit by shots
from the Olympia's secondary battery did
the daring little boat turn back She reach
ed the beach just in time to save her crew
from drowning
Two other Spanish torpedo boats made
more cautious attempts to come out into
the harbor to attack us, but one was i'm
mediately sunk by our fire and the other
quickly abandoned the attack
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White Flag HOisted.
VIOLATED FLAG OF TRUCE.
Another Instance of Spanish Treach-
cry at Arsenal of Cavite.

The New York Herald correspondent
sends the following supplemental account
of the Manila fight:
HONG KONG, Sunday.-Early in the
morning of Monday, the day after the bat
tie i'll Manila bay, Commander Lamberton
and myself were ordered to go to the Ca
wife arsenal and take possession.
The Petrol took within 800 yards OF
the landing, when We were surprised to see
that the arsenal was still occupied by about
500 seamen, armed with Mauser magazine
rifles.
AS a white flag had been hoisted on the
arsenal the day before, Commander Lam
beTtOn could not understand what the
Spaniards intended to do, and before leaV-
ing the Petrol he ordered Commander
W God to keep his men at the guns, with
directions that if we were not back in one
hour he should open fire on the arsenal.
Surrounded by an Armed Guard.
On landing we were met by Captain Sos
toa of the Spanish navy. next in rank at
this station to Admiral Montojo, who had
been wounded and conveyed to Manila.
Commander Lamberton, Lieutenant Wood
of the Petrol and myself went with Cap
tain Sostoa to the arsenal headquarters,
which was at once surrounded by an armed
guard.
Commander Lamberton told Captain Sos
toa that he was surprised to see his men
under arms, after they had surrendered
the day before.
Captain Sostoa replied that they had not
surrendered but had merely hoiSted the
white flag in order to enable them to re-
move women and children to places OF
| safety.
Commander Lamberton said that when
| the Spanish flag came down and the white
| flag went up no other Interpretation could
| be put upon 1t than that il was an uncon-
! ditiunal surrender and the women and
| children ought not to have been there any
| how.
Captain Sostoa remarked that we came so
| early in the day they had no time to re-
! move them. If we had not begun the fight
| so soon the women would have been out of
the way.
| Commander Lamberton reminded him
| that the Spaniards had fired the first shot
| However. he added, he was not there TO
| discuss past events. He had come as Com
| modOre Deweys representative, to take
| possession of the arsenal. All Spanards
there, he said. must surrender their arms
| and persons as prisoners of war, otherwise
| our ships would open fire on them.
| Tried to Gain Time.
| Then Captain Sostoa said he could do
nothing, not being in command, and would
/ have to consult his superiors.
| Commander Lamberton refused to recoe-
nize any one but the senior officer actually
| present, who, he said, must comply with
| Commodore Dewey's conditions.
| Captain Sostoa asked to have the terms
| OF surrender put down In writing, which
| was done, these being the conditions:
| Without further delay all Spanish Off
| GERS and men must be withdrawn and no
] buildings or stores must be injured. AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10

The regular permanent family
circulation OF The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that OF any other paper,
whether published in the MORN
ing or in the afternoon.
AS medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands uncqualed and I'M
approachablc.
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CAPTURE OR DESTROY.
The Terse Command Sent tn adm;,,
Dewey.

Inc order sent to Admiral Dewey under
which he acted in the attack upon Manila
was remarkable for tersencss, conciseness
ana comprehensiveness. 1t was a model
one IN every respect, but in none in the
minus OF naval men and strategists more
imam IN the absolute liberty it conferred
upon Dewey, to proceed after his own
fashion in accomplishing the task that the
department had set for him. Here is the
text of the order:
WASHINGTON, April "A. 1895
DEWEY, Hong Kong China: War has
&C mmenced between the United States and
SPAN. Proceed at once to Philippine ISL
ahuS. commence operations at once par
ucularly against the Spanish fleet. You
mi ST capture vessels or destroy them. Use
utmost endeavors. (SigneD LONG
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Cuba and the PhilIupine..

The NJ Street High School was addressed
yesterday afternoon by Dr. w. A. Croffut
on Cuba and the Philippines" with an ac-
compartment of maps and charts of Ha-
vana and Manila harbors. from the Navy
Department. He will address the Potomac
Literary Club tonight and the Business
High School Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10

founG them. Here in Cienfuegos there
rs not so much distress. but the silent APP
peal goes up from suffering thousands in
CITY ana town How long will the United
States procrastinate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10

The more I recall the events of last
Sundays battle at Manila, the more mirac-
ulous it seems that no American lost his
life
The shell that entered the Boston's ward
room going straight for Paymaster
Martin, when - exploded within five feet
of him, yet he was not touched.
Aboard the Olympia the surgeons oper-
ating table was placed in the wardroom.
Chaplain Frazier, who was assisting the
surgeon, had his head out of one of the
six-pounder gun ports, when a shell struck
the ships side, less than a yard away. The
chaplain pulled his head in just in time
to escape having it blown Off the shell
IL stantly burst
Three fragments of one shell struck the
Olympia within a radius of fifteen feet
from Commodore Dewey.
The armor piercing projectile that ex-
ploded the box of three-pounder ammuni-
ton on board the Baltimore passed between
two groups of men, close to both that
1t is difficult to see how all escaped.
Spaniards Not Well Prepared.
If the Spaniards had properly prepared
for our coming they would have killed
many of our men, but they had not intend
ed to make their fight at Cavite.
Among other official papers captured in
Admiral Montojos office was his acknowl-
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Boston Regiment Coming Here.

Col. Hyde. quartermaster OF Boston. has
received orders to provision two regiments
with travelling ratiops by May II. One Of
these regiments will go 20 Chickamauga
and the other to Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
THE LEAVING OF
 ADMIRAL CERVERA
His Officers, by Small Majority, Do- cided to Make Bold Dash
 For Liberty.

Copyrighted. 1898 by the Associated Press.
 Off Santiago de Cuba, July 1, after noon, via Port Antonio, July 5, per Asso- eiated Press Dispatch Boat Cynthia II, via Kingston Tuesday, July ,, Noon Admiral Cervera held consultation with his officers before sailing out of the harbor of Santiago, and by small ma jority the move was agreed upon. The minority said that destruction was sure, as many of the tiremen had mutinied and the best men i'll the fleet were worn out by serving the guns in the shore batteries.
 Early on the morning of the sortie careful observations were taken of the sea, east and west. Admiral Ceryera decided upon taking the westward course, with Manzanillo Cienfuegos or if possible, Havana, the port to be reached
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
MAY SAVE THE
 CRISToBAL COLON,
Cruiser New York shoves the Spanish Vessel Further Ashore to Keep
 Her From Sinking.

Off Santiago, Monday July 4, c. p. m, per Associated Press dispatch boat Gym thia II, via Port Antonio, Jamaica, July ,, 3 p. m.-During the pursuit Of the Spanish fleet Monday, the Brooklyn was struck q half dozen times, but no injury was done any other American ships. The Spanish flag was hauled dowr rom the Infanta Maria Teresa, while the Vizcaya men were. sxinging ashore ct Aserraderos. After the flag had been hauled down Cuban soldiers concealed i'll the brush fired at the spaniards arous. ing indignation of the American sailors, who witnessed the aet.
 The Cristobal Colon crew were taken aboard the Oregon. Several hours af- ter the Colon wenr ashore, head on, she foated and was beginning 10 sink and the New York then rammed her several times, using fende1s. and pushed her up on the beach without injury to either vessel Itis hoped she will be saved and become part of the United States navy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
ARE STILL LOOKING
 FOR TRANSPORTS.
Several Go to Tampa to Take Aboard Troops and Supplies to Go to
 General shafter.

New York, July 1t is expected that the recently acquired troopships, the Mohawk and Mississippi, which left Tuesday, will reach Tampa in three days and will be under way for Santiago two days afterward
 The Atlantic transport steamship Mobile, Captain Layland, has arrived in port from London, making the voyage in 12 days. The Mobile Is one of the seven steamships sold by the company to the government. As soon as her car go is discharged she will get under way for Tampa
 Another ocean steamer has been in- spected by Major J. A. Summerhayes. The vessel was the Flagborough, Brit ish tramp steamer, which plies between New York and West Indian ports. She is an old boat, but has good carrying capacity
 The Port Victor, now lying in the Atlantic basin, is being fitted up for her voyage to Cuba. Sh4 is q refrigerator ship, and will carry supplies only. 1t is stated by the quartermaster's depart ment that she will be ready to sail next Monday.
 The Panama is also in the Atlantic basin, preparing for her departure next Tuesday. The Panama is one of the prizes captured off Havana She be- longed to the Spanish Atlantic line. She will go from here to Norfolk, where she will take on 100 men and q cargo of sup plies.
 At the Mallory line pier, East river, the Obdam has been taken i'll hand by representatives 1.-the government She was purchased from the Holland Amer ican line When ready the Ohdam wilt accommodate 1000 men and l50 horses.
 The Arcadia has sailed from this port to Tampa, where she will take aboard $50 men and 300 horses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Reward oTsred to schleY.

Washington, July 7.-Senator Petit grew has offered a resolution rendering the thanks of congress to Commo- dore Schley and the men under him for their gallant conduct in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago. It oc- casioned some debate. Senator Hale said no one knew who was entitled to the credit for the great victory. sena- tor Peitigrew said he introduced the resolution to remove in . measure the erroneous impression that Sampson had won the most remarkable naval battle of the world The resolution went to the committee on naval affairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Ceryera Cables His Family.

Washington, July 7.--Courtesy has been extended to the captured Spanish admiral, Ceryera, by the president. Through General Greeley, chief signal officer, permission was sent to Cervera to communicate with his family in Spain by cable, which he did. Permis- sion was also granted to other captured Spanish officers to use the cable to trans init personal messages to friends in Spain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
"Maior General Commanding
SPANISH PRISONERS.
They Will Be sent to Portsmouth and
 to Fort Warren.

They Will Re sent tn Portsmouth and
 to Fort Warren.
 Washington, June 7.-Admiral Samp. son has Ioen directed to send all the Spanish prisoners to the United States. Possibly the Harvard will bring some of them. The enlisted men and noncom- missioned officers among the prisoners will be sent to Portsmouth, N. H.. where they will be confined on Seayys island, and orders for immediate prepa- ration of that place for the reception of the prisoners are going forward. The commissioned officers from Admiral Ger vera himself, down to the ensigns, will be sent to Fort Warren, in B 1sron har- bor, where they they will be turned over to the army for safe keeping.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
WILLING TO EXCHANGE
 ROBSON AND OTHERS.
Spanish General Agrees to Give the Americans Up For some of the
 Spanish Prisoners.

Washington, July 7-The war de. partment posts the following message from General Shafter:
 Camp Near Santiago, July 5,-I am just in receip, of q letter from General Soul (probably Torall agreeing to ex. change Hobson and his men here, and to make the exchange in the morning. Yesterday he refused my proposition of e1change. SKATER, major general"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
NOT ENOUGH ROOM.
Hospital Facilities In Cuba Nothing
 Like What Is Needed.

Like What Is Needed.
 Washington, July The following telegram has been received at the White House from Miss Clara Barton, dated siboney, Cuba, July 4 s'a.a
 "Kennan and Fgan reached here yes- terday. Five more came today by army wagons and foot Eight hundred wounded have reached here from the front since Friday morning. The sur geon and litter squads are worked night day. Hospital accommodation are made. quate and many of the wounded lie on water soaked ground The Texas is feeding refugees at Siboney. The Texas will go to Guantanamo tomorrow.
 eBARroNn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Laurence, Hrkansas.e*&

COATED six miles ea of the celebrated Hot Springs and mile 2 hat destined to be m the most "pua anrts both tor h.
  edged on ihe east west hy mountains n dense forest growth tho
  he hotel proper has forty bedro1ns with large "Hce dining
  with the The grounds tatefuly  with beautiful fountain play e makes pleasing Q twhether
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sagasta Announces Cervera's Defeat.

Madrid, July 7.-Senor Sagasta, the premier, has announced officially that Admiral Cervera's squadron has been defeated, that the Almirante Oquendo was burned and the Infanta Maria Teresa sunk and that Admiral Cervera himself is prisoner of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Tried to Run the BlocAaae.

Key West, July Tt is reported here that the Spanish warship Alfonso XIII attempted to run the blockade out of Havana and was captured by an American cruiser.
 Two more ships are expected today from Santiago with wounded soldiers on nahoard
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Replaced Upon the ships.

London, July "A dispatch to The Evening News from Madrid says that after Fridays battle at Santiago de Cuba the marines and guns belonging to Admiral Ceryera's s fleet were reshipped, preparatory to the squadron's sortie from the harbor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
OUR SICK OFFICERS.
General shafter Tells ~f Their coudi.
 ton and His Own.

General Shafter Tells ~f Their COndi-
 ton and His Own.
 Washington, July 7.-secretary Alger received the following dispatch from General Shafter yesterday morning: Playa del Este, via Hayti, July 6, Honorable Secretary of War Washing ton: Camp Near Santiago, July 5.- Captains Alger and Sewell and Dr. Corbin are we'll am feeling better Had hoped to be up this morning, but as everything is quite will remain still, General Wheeler is feeble, but remains with his command. General Young leaves for Key West today General Hawkins is slightly wounded i'll the foot. All others are well
 "SfIAFfER,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
The PeIaxo Disabled.

Ismaealia, Egypt, July 7.-The ma chinery of the Spanish battleship Pelayo is out of order. She was compelled to stop here for repairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Popular outburst Feared.

Madrid, JulyfG, via Frontier, July '. The authorities are adopting strong precautions, fearing popular outbursts. The palace is strongly guarded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
oHiggins Gone to aIontevideo.

London, July Tt has been ascer- tained that the Chilian cruiser O'Hig- gins, which was said to have been pur- chased by, Spain, left St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, on Jnne 21 for Monte video, Uruguay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Major General Commanding
uawaii.n Vote Thls Week.

Washington, July 7.-There is to be vote on Hawaiian annexation this week. It is expected within the next 4S hours. This is the understanding, but 1t is nor the agreement yet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Almost Ready For Peace.

London, July 7.-The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph says he is informed that peace will soon be de- manded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Spanish Fleet Reaches suez.

Suez, July 7.-The Spanish fleet has arrived here and has been notified to leave within q hours without coaling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-07
Wounded shipped to Key west.

Washington, July 7.-The war de- partment has received the following message from shafter:
 "Playa del Este, @ y G.-In Camp Near santiago, July .''-Iroquois sailed two days ago with s19 wounded The Cherokee sails today with 325 wounded.
 s.SHAFTER, '
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The herald., 1898-08-15
los ANGELES HERALD. MONDAY MORNING AUGUST S. 1898

champion, will be there 'ca va sans dire"
mis- devotees for the chief hoonrs, but
"there are Others" o. 8. Picher Is out
for all the laurels to be won and with
good prospects. 1t will be remembered he
is the champion of Stanford university.
Then there is another Richmond In the
field in the person of Alfonso Bell of the
Boyle Heights Tennis club. This young
man has come to the front with rush and
in what was practically his first tournB-
ment accomplished some good perform
ances. This was at Redondo a couple OF
weeks ago, when he won lone set from
Freeman and in company with Braly in
doubles won very creditable victory from
the redoubtable champions, Picher and
Freeman.
Harold Braly, erstwhile of Princeton, IL
playing as he has never done before, and
that Is saying good deal. His style Is
the perfection of ease and grace and he
will prove q very difficult man to beat.
Arthur Bumiller, whose name is already
engraved upon the championship cup. will
endeavor to have 1t duplicated. His deadly
|Volleying and accurate placing will enable
him to dismiss many an opponent, and he
always has little bit up his sleeve ra-
served for tournaments.
Among the players who will prove hard
customers for even the best to tackle will
be John Daggett, Robert Rowan, Bruce
Rowan, Fritz Overton, James Kendrick,
A. c. May, d. Il. Welcome, P. Chapman.
S. Sinsabaugh and many other promising
young players who will make their debut
in the world of tennis. The Santa Monica
and Riverside contingents will be unusually
strong and will be represented by Messrs.
Young. Waring. Acker. Osburn. Reddy.
Butcher and others.
The ladies' singles, the most attractive
feature of the tournament, will be of sur
passing interest. The matches will be many
and close. The almost certain winner is
Miss Marion Jones, whose recent victories
In Philadelphia are SO we'll known. She
Is the lady champion OF California, and
her superb playing is the admiration of all.
She will have to look to her laurels this
year, as several of the ladies are playing
a strong game. Miss Sutton, Miss Hen
bricks and Mrs. Ruthven, nee Giffen, and
Miss Seymour will all prove hard to win
from. There will be several other ladies
who can play well. The Misses Alice and
Georgina Jones, Miss Seymour and Miss
Sterling Of Redlands. AS all the players
have paired Off in doubles and mixed
doubles, the courts will no doubt be full
from morning to evening the entire week.
Among tennis matters It might be Of In
terest TO note the victories Of two well
known Los Angeles players abroad
Messrs. Paul and David Arnold, who are
at college at Leipsic. Germany, and have
been sweeping all before them at Leipsic
and Berlin. Paul Is intercollegiate cham
pion Of Germany, and in company with his
brother David won the first prize in
doubles also.