The Florence tribune., 1898-05-07

snac;al from Key West, May z, via ,ranra May 3, says that indications point to an important move by part oi inc North Atlantic squadron at an earlv day. This morning the stronger part of Sampson's fleet arrived to coal, including the flagship New York, Indiana, Iowa, Cincinnati, Detroit and MavAower, The Marblehead came in this evening. It seems unlikely so few vessels would have been left tc main tain the blockade were it not desired to have the strongest boats in condi- ton to remain for some time away from the base of supplies. The Puritan has been here for several days and is in readiness to sail.
 Admiral Sampson expected to lead the way south with the vessels here Tuesday afternoon. He received a number of messages from Washington. The tug Leyden started Sunday night to land five Cuban scouts on the coast. They are joining the insurgents, and inform them of the coming of the United States forces, so that junction may be effected.
 It is reported the Iowa is be de- tached from the flying squadron. She is taking deck load of coal in addi- ton to her bunkers. She would hard ly have come in for coal if she were to stay on blockade duty, and it seems likely, therefore, she is going to con siderable distance. The New York and Indiana are also taking deck loads of coal.
 It was the belief of people at Key West that the battleships are going to join the flying squadron, and sail for Porto Rico to meet the Spanish fleet Some of the naval officers hinted s much. The newspaper censor would not permit the fact to be telegraphed from Key West that these vessels, SUD- posed to be blockading Cuban ports, had arrived at Key West.
 NEW YORK, May 4.-A special to the Journal says that Spain is on the brink of a great crisis, the first result of which may be the downfall of the dynasty. There is current of opinion in favor of Carlos, and Weyler may soon be in the position to play the role of kingmaker. People are maddened by the crushing defeat of Manila
 NEW YORK, May 4.-A special to the Journal from Washington says the United States intends to discard the principles of fathering the country, and will pursue the colonial policy Airaiiar to that of England. A Cabinet Minister makes this statement to me. I The American flag will not be hauled down in the Philippines. and when ii ! goes up over Porto Rico it will remain there at least during the present admin isiration.
 NEW YORK, May IA special to the World from Rio, Brazil, says the Oregon and Marietta are taking on a large supply of coal. Minister Ryan was cheered by the crews while he was reading the news of the naval victory in Manila, and the other vessels in tn harbor saluted. The Oregon sails to- morrow, the Nictheroy and Marietta following. The warships are in fine shape. The Oregon on her trip from San Francisco exceeded her trial speed. 1 WASHINGTON, May 5.-No confrma tion is obtainable of the various reports concerning Admiral Sampson's feet. Persons who from their official posi- tion might be supposed to share the confidence of the administration are credited with the statement that the Admiral has gone to seize Porto Rico and this statement is made after a conference with the Executive. On the other hand it is asserted with almost equal positiyeness that the fleet has gone to meet the Oregon and bring her safely north. Still another report is to the effect that the Admiral has gone to seize Matanzas, to be used as a base of operations. Officials refuse absolutely to make public the plans of the strategy board and thus give aid to the enemy.
 PARIS, May 5.-D'Eclaire says nego- tiations are pending between the United States and Great Britain which will result in the latter supporting the former if the other powers favor Spain by attempting to stop the war before the United States has received satisfac- ton. The United States, it is added. has promised in return tr capture the Canary Islanes and cede then to Great Britain.
 VIENNA, May 2.-The battle of Ma nila is looked upon by Austrian naval authorities as maritime feat resem- bling the most heroic deeds in naval annals. On the part of Dewey it was an act of the boldest bravery, with his few vessels and without a base of SUD- plies or point of retreat, to attack the ~