The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-13

modore he believed he could take the shin near.
er the enemy, with lead going to watch the
depth of water. The flagship started over the
course Tor the fifth time. running within 2,O00
yards of the Spanish vessels At this range
even six-pounders were effective and the storm
Of shells poured upon the unfortunate Span
ish began to show marked results Three of
the enemy's vessels were seen burning and
their fire Slackened.
stopped Battle for Breakfast.
On finishing this run Commodore Dewey de-
cided to give the men breakfast as they had
been at the guns two hours with only one cup
of coffee to sustain them Action ceased tenn
porarly at 7:35. the other ships passing the
flagship and cheering Justify. Our ships re-
manned beyond range of the enemy's guns until
1880 when the signal for close action again
went up The Baltimore had the place of honor
in the lead with the flagship following and the
other ships as before. The Baltimore began
firing at the Spanish ships and batteries at
11:16 o'clock, making series of hits as if at
target practice.
A White Flag the Arsenal.
Other ships were also doing their duty and
soon not one red and yellow flag remained on a
ship or battery on the coast The Spanish
flagship and the Castillo had long been burning
fiercely and the last vessel to be abandoned
was the Don Antonio de Ulloa. which lIrched
over and sank. Then the Spanish flag on the
arsenal stall was hauled down and at 1890
o'clock white flag was hoisted there
A signal was made to the Petrol to destroy all
the vessels in the inner harbor, and Lieut..
Hughes. with an armed boats crew. set fire to
the Don Juan de Austria, Marquis Duero, the
Isla de Cuba and the Correo. The large trans
port Manila and many others and small craft
fell into our hands
Not a Ship Left to the Enemy.
Capture or destroy Spanish squadron were
effectually carried out Within seven hours
after arriving on the scene of action nothing
remained to be done
Later Estimate Of the Loss
LONDON, May 9.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail gives
the following additional details:
There was an act Of treachery on the part of
Spanish Ship which lowered her flag. and
then fired at a boats crew sent to take possess
sion of her. She did not hit the boat but our
guns were turned on her and tore her to pieces
She went to the bottom with all on board. Sew
eral vessels close in shore behaved in the same
way and shared the same fate.
The Spaniards had fought to their last gasp
and now surrendered. They had been ANNOUNCE
ing that the Americans would kill everyone in
Cavite. and when we landed a long procession
of priests and Sisters of Mercy met the boat
from the Petrol and begged our men not to in
jure the wounded in the hospitals. AS mat
ter of fact the Americans rescued some 200
SpaniardS and sent them ashore.
All the Spanish vessels are destroyed. with
1000 men. The Spanish estimates gives their
loss as 1000 killed and wounded In the Reina
Maria Christina 200 men are believed to have
been killed or drowned.
The Governor Generals Report.
MADRID, May Am official dispatch
from Gen. August, governor general
of the Philippines, sent by way of La
Buan, says:
The enemy seized Cavite and the arsenal. ow-
ing to the destruction Of the Spanish squadron,
and established close blockade. 1t is said that,
at the request of the consuls, the enemy will not
lombard the fort, provided 1 do not open fire
on the enemy'S squadron. which is out of
range of our guns. Therefore. cannot fire I'M
til they come nearer. thousand soldiers
arrived here yesterday evening from our de-
stroyed squadron, the losses of which number
6l8.
Dewey's Modest Messages.
WASHINGTON, May THE navy de-
partment to-day received two brief
messages from Dewey. as follows:
MANILA. May Squadron arrived at Man
lila at day break this morning. Immediately
engaged the enemy and destroyed the fol-
lowing Spanish vessels: Reina Christina
Isla de Cuba. General Leo Marques de Duero,
COrreO, VelaSca, ISla de Mndanao. a transport
and water battery at Cavite. The squadron is
uninjured and only few men slightly
wounded Only means of telegraphing is to
American consul at Hong Kong. l shall COM
municate with him. DEWEY.
| CAvITE, May Al have taken possession of
| the naval station at Cavite the Philippine
islands. Have destroyed the Notifications at
bay entrance, paroling garrison. control the
bay completely and can take the city at any
| time The squadron is in excellent health and
| spirits. Spanish loss not fully known, but
very heavy-15O killed, including the captain
of Reina Christina an. assisting in protect
ing Spanish sick and wounded. Two hundred
and fifty sick and wounded in hospital within
| our lines. Much excitement at Manila. Will
protect foreign residents DEWEY.
Dewey Made an Admiral
Following this Secretary Long gave
out his reply to Dewey, which has
been cabled by direction of the presi-
| dent. as follows:
WASHINGTON. May dewey, Manila: The
president in the name OF the American people,
thanks you and your officers and men for your
splendid achievement and overwhelming vic
tory. In recognition he has appointed you act
ing admiral, and will recommend a vote OF
thanks to you by congress.
FIFTY BUILDINGS BURNED.