The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-14
WAR NOTES.

The President on Monday sent Il message
to Congress briefly reporting the naval victory
mt Manila. and recommending that the thanks
of Congress he given to Acting Rear Admlra
Dewey ''for highly distinguished conduct IN
conflict with the enemy, and to the othcers
and men under his command for their galian
try in the destruction of the enemy fleet and
the capture of the enemyS toruhcauohs III
the BAY of Manila" 4 Joint resolution oil
thanks, in accordance with this recommended
ton. was at once adopted by both Senate and
House. Congress also passed bill increas.
inc the number of Rear Admirals from SIX &c
seven. to provide for Dewey's promotion.
The CITY of Pekin and transports started
this week with 5000 troops and equipments
for Dewey's fleet.
1t is reported from Lisbon that Il Spanish
fleet Of nine vessels was sighted on Sunday Oh
Cape Espichel, sailing south
Havana report to Madrid says that al
American cruiser and large torpedo boa!
attempted to force the Cardenas channel ana
fired upon three Spanish gun boats. ne
American war ships were forced to retreat.
Madrid despatch says that orders have
been sent to the Governor General OF the
PHILIPPINES ITO resist 10 the death any attack
on Manila.
The battle ship Oregon arrived III Bahia,
Brazil. Monday.
The steamship Roman, at Boston Monday,
rcported having seen Il Spanish torpedo boat
20 miles southeast Of Sable Island.
Senator Sewell will not accept the Major
GeneraIship rendered him by the President,
if it involves his giving up his seat III the
Senate. The question had been referred TO
the Attorney Generals of the United States
and of the State of New Jersey to decide.
Lieutenant Rowan Nineteenth Infantry.
United States Army, who has been on IL visit
to Cuba. has returned to Nassau, having ac-
compished his mission.
The Philadelphia tug boat Thomas &.
Smith foumdered off the Delaware Capes.
Sunday. Her Captain and crew were rescued
by schooner An offer Of $50, 900 for her
purchase by the Government was recently
refused by the owners of the boat.
The Governor of New York Tuesday or
dered the disarmament of the Thirteenth
Regiment. of Brooklyn, National Guard Of
the State of New York. for disobedience of
orders.
The Navy and State Departments were
notified Tuesday of the arrival OF the Cape
Verde fleet at Cadiz The safety of the
sured, and the way is clear for military oper-
ations in Cuba.
\ despatch from London says the return
of the Cape Verde feet to Cadiz is regarded
as an indication that Spain has decided to let
her West Indian possessions go.
The Quartermaster General has under
charter u merchant vessels torSthe transport
of troops to Cuba. 1t is estimated that these
vessels will carry about 10000 men. Other
ships are being procured as rapidly as posi-
BILE The Navy Department is expected to
furnish convOys for these Transports
The steamer Gussie sailed from Tampa,
Florida, Tuesday with arms, ammunition and
supplies for the insurgents. Two companies
of the First Infantry were on board.
All the infantry and cavalry now in camp
at Chickamauga, about 5000 regulars in all,
have been ordered to Tampa, and the move
ment Of the troops began on Wednesday.
Orders have been given for 10000 ham
mocks for the use of the army. Experts have
reported that Il hammock is an absolute ne
cessity in Cuban campaign. 1t is the only
means of escaping the vermin and the damp
ness Of the soil
George Downing, the supposed Spanish
sky, hung himself in the Washington, ID. c.,
barracks on Thursday.