The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Yesterdays DEVELOPMENTS.

ey, his officers and men for their
bravery and skill in destroying
the Spanish feet in Manila bay,
and thanking them in the name Of
the people of the United States. On
recommendation of the President,
Congress also passed 81 bill pro-
vidins for the promotion of Dewey
to the rank of rear admiral. The
House adopted the bill providing
for the organization OF a vOIun-
teer engineer brigade and enlist
ment of 10000 yeIIow-fever inn
munes; also the Senate bill for the
arming and feeding the Cubans.
The Senate adopted "a resolution
authorizing the President to pre-
sent a sword to Dewey and medals
to his officers and men.
The War Department is hurrying
its preparations to send troops,
supplies and ammunition to the
Philippines. A list of over fifteen
large vessels has been secured
from which the necessary trans
ports will be selected. The ad-
vance guard of the army of Occu-
patton Will comprise regulars now
on the Pacific coast and volunteers
from Utah, Idaho, Washington,
Oregon and California. The City
of Peking, one of the chartered
transports, has arrived at San
Francisco, and will be ready to
sail Saturday under convoy of the
cruiser Charleston.
Navy Department. on Monday con-
cerning Admiral SampsOn's feet,
and it is not believed the Spanish
ships were found where they were
expected to be. On Sunday Samp-
sons feet was near Cape Haitien,
n days run from Porto Rico, and
it is thought he may now be pre-
parinE to attack San Juan. Moth
ing is known positively as to the
whereabouts of the Spanish arma-
da. The unexpected arrival of
the Alfonso XIII in West Indian
waters indicates the Spaniards can
carefully conceal the movements
Of their ships. The cutting of the
cable between MOntevideO and Rio
Grande do Sui is attributed to
Spanish agencies.
The President has sent another
batch of army nominations to the
Senate. Among the civilians ap-
pointed are Charles J.. Jewett, of
Indiana, as judge advocate, with
the rank OF lieutenant colonel;
John jacob Astor, of New York, in
spectOr general, with rank of
Lieutenant colonel, and William
Astor Chanlcr, of New York, assist
Astor Chan1er, of New York, and
James G.. Blaine, jr., of Maine, as
sistant adjutants general, with
rank of captain.
A sentiment is developing in
Washington that may lead to the
annexation of Cuba. The feeling is
growing that the United States has
been deceived by the insurgents
as to their strength, and that, in
consequence, the Spaniards must
be driven of the island without
material aid from those who wish
to form an independent republic.
There is also "a sentiment that the
time has come when Uncle Sam
must take his place among the
"worId pOwers.' Meanwhile ar
rangements are being perfected
for the speedy conquest of Cuba.
A steamer loaded with arms and
& ammunition, accompanied by one
hundred United States troops, is
said to have left Tampa last night
for the island.
In an interview Senior Sagasta,
the Spanish Premier, Iaments that
he was deceived by the politicians
of his country. He thought the
first shot fired by the United States
would cement the people and
nations enemies; but in this he
was mistaken. "The future" he
says, "is in the hands of God; none
can fOresee it.' The Cabinet will
be reOrganized mt once. RiOting
continues i'm the provinces and the
The War Department has ordered
two regiments of infantry and one
battery of artillery of the Indiana
volunteers to ChiclxamauEa. Lieut..
May has designated the Second
and Third Regiments and Battery
A for this service, and they may
move tonight. The Fourth Regi-
ment and Fort Wayne battery are
to go to Washington, and the First
will remain here for some time.