Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-05-06

ing towns in the interior Of Cuba. 80.
Report that Germany will interfere in |
PHILIPPINES denounced as absurd: no for
eign government has said a word about
interfering as YETI. 10th infantry has
been transferred to the department of
the Lake. Spanish spies threatens St.
Louis powder mills. Guard has been
doubled.
LISBON, May 2-Reliable news re-
ceived here that Spanish feet was COM
pletely defeated off Cavite, Manila har-
Dor, PHILIPPINE Islands.
MADRID, May NAVAL bureau sends
following report, signed Admiral Mon
tezo: In middle of night American
squadron forced fort, and before day
break appeared off Cavite. Night was
completely dark at 1870. Maria
Christina took fire and soon after was
burned. AIS O'Clock with my staff
went on board the Isle of Cuba. Maria
Christina and Costello were then entire-
ly enveloped in flames Other ships
having been damaged returned into Ba-
ker hay. Some sh ps had to be sunk 10
keep them from falling into the hands
ofthe Americans. Losses are numerous
and notable Capt Corbarza, priest,
and nine others. Dewey displayed
great pluck and daring for making in
ner harbor. Only U. S. cruiser Olympia
and Raleigh and two other vessels par
ticipated in the engagement. There
were two engagements, second occurring
when the landing Of wounded Americans
was made on shore ~ The Gov-Gen.
day. American squadron took refuge be-
hi Il FOREIGN n Mt M S11ippiuo IN
east coast Of bay. According to talk
in Cortez Saturday, Spain is paving the
| way to stop war and give up Cuba. $50.
Madrid Spanish Admiral acknowledges
| his feet completely demolished. u. s.
fleet guarding Manila. Bombardn,ent
expected today. Great discomfort.
Cover nor blamed.
LONDON, May Especial dispatch
from Madrid from minister of marine.
claims victory for Spain, because Amer-
cans were forced to retire behind uler-
Chantmen. Steady fire on the
American war ships. They are APP
parently unframed. American fleet in
the inner harbor, and Spanish fleet de-
stroyed and the town in the hands Of
the Yankees, and at the mercy of their
guns. The Spaniards fought nobly,
sailors refusing to leave the burning and
sinking ships. Captain of the Maria
Chris,iana went down with his vessel.
The Spanish fleet at Manila is practical
ly annihilated. :. .Attache from Mad
rid says; Spanish mirister admits the
naval battle was complete rout, but
are resolved to spare no effort 10 defend
tello were totally burned and one ship
| rrrnnca1x Tho Of III. flat
badly damaged. The American fleet is
believed to be much damaged. The In
surgents are moving on Manila. -.
American fleet annihilated Spanish fleet
at Manila in two hours. British con-
sui has had a conference with Conlmo-
dore Dewey. The slaughter of Span
iards was fea' full. American loss not
known, but supposed to be slight. No
| Spanish ships surrendered, but the ma
jority persisted. 400 men were killed.
Spanish will avenge their defeat -.
Parnellte members of parliament tee.
g,aphed Mckinley in the names ofmil-
lions Of .. irishmen, congratulating U. s.
HONG KONG, May 2--Letters from
Manila say Insurgents surround the
city on all sides, awaiting bombardment
of American fleet, when they will at
tack from land. Fears Of a massacre of
foreign population.
WALLA WALLA, May 2.-Orders to
| fill companies at Fit. Walla Walla 10 full
strength.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 2.-The
senate have likely protracted debate
I'll III
| $500, 600, oop bonds. Will amend the
eta left Rio Janeiro today -. The
president informs congress that the
Spanish Gov.-Gen. of Manila has sent
a flag of truce to Commodore Dewey.
This is thought to mean capitalization Of
Spanish forts. Dewey is master OF
the philippines after a short bombard-
nlent. The Spaniards weakened and
the Governor-General surrendered the
Islands. Every Spanish :essel was de-
stroyea by Americans and scuttled to
prevent capture by the spaniards.
TACOMA, May 7.-State militia of II
companies all In camp. Sure thing
gamblers tried to work games; they
were arrested, staked OH. and are now
under guard. Gen. Shasta will land
troops in Cuba. Moving cannot begin
inside of ten days and possibly two
weeks bsfare troops move on transport
tF t---lr-.
NoRTHPoRr, May 2.-The business
portion of Northport is all burned up
except Hendricks store. T
| RESyEs, May 2.-Volunteers rased-
west of Missouri will probably be sent
to hold philippine Islands.
| LONDON, May 2.-Sagasta reports TO
queen regent that port Of Cavite is RACED.
Unfortifed parts of Manila burned.
Americans fred petroleum bombs.
MADRID, May 7.--People think of
nothing but avenging the surprise at
Manila. After the bull fight serious
| trouble is looked for.
Rio JANEIko, May spanish tor
pedo guuN bat reuferiro reached Rio
janelio. Fight expected with ba tie
ship Oregon.
MApRIp. May 3-P exclamation of
martial law due 70 threats of Carlists
Threats to overthrow the present gov
eminent. Riot may occur today -.
1t is said that Americans used petroleum
bombs during engagement at Cavite,
setting ire to city A mob tried TO
break into Appolo and threatened to
hoid ieB; Police dispersed