The Forrest City times., 1898-07-15

Americans-The Capture of subic Bay
Defeats Germany's Supposed Plans In
the Isiands.
MANILA, July Q, via Hone KoNs,
July 13.-The insurgents, on Wednes-
day. July 6, reported that the German
boat Irene, IN Subic bay, refused to
permit them to attack the Spaniards
on Grande island. Rear Admiral
Dewey promptly dispatched the Ra-
leigh and Concord to investigate the
matter. On entering Subic bay the
Raleigh opened fire on the forts,
whereupon the Irene slipped her cable
and steamed out by the other channel.
The spaniArds Surrendered.
The result of the fire of the Ameri-
can warship was that the Spaniards,
numbering over 500 men, surrendered
everything.
On returning to Manila, the Irene ex-
planned that she interfered Tin the
cause of humanity" and offered to
hand over to the Americans the refu-
gees she had on board. Admiral
Dewey, however, declined to accept
them.
Overtures Came to Late.
Gov.-Gen. Auguiti has issued proc
lamation promising to grant autonomy
to the islands and Offering the insur-
gents inducements to join the Spanish
forces. Gen. Aguinaldo, the insurgent
leader, in reply, said the overtures of
the Spanish commander came too late.
CAPTURE OF GRAND ISLAND.
Details of the Raieigh's Work In the Phil.
ippines-Germany's Plans Upset.
New YORK. July IA special copy
right cable from Manila. dated July 10,
to the New York Journal, says:
Admiral Dewey, early on Jaly z,
dispatched the Raleigh and Concord to
take Grande island, in Subic bay, and
capture the garrison.
Hot work by the Raleigh.
The cruisers shelled the principal
points on the island, destroying the
earthworks and other Notifications
and laying the torpedo stations in
ruins.
They then sent out launch with a
message demanding surrender.
There was no response, and the
Raleigh finally sent a six-inch she'll
through the commanders house The
white flag was instantly run up on the
ruins of the earthworks.
The Spanish Colonel Gave Up His sword.
A landing party demanded absolute
surrender, and the Spanish colonel,
Rio, realizing his hopeless position,
made submission and gave up his
sword. The 1900 men comprising the
garrison were made prisoners and their
rifles taken from them. Forty thou
sand rounds of ammunition and one
Hotchkiss gun was also captured.
American Control OF subic Bay
This victory gives the Americans
control of Subic bay. The Spanish
were endeavoring to protect it with
submarine mines, and to make it ready
for occupation of the Spanish fleet
supposed to be on it's way from Spain.
Admiral Dewey's possession of Subic
bay defeats Germany's supposed plans
to interfere in the Philippines.
An Insurgent Capture.
The insurgents have captured the
valuable merchant coast steamer named
Philippians. The native crew killed
the officer of the ship before the cap
ture.
The insurgents were using the trans
port in an attack which they contem-
plated making on Grande island before
Admiral Dewey was called upon.
Dewey Is Diplomatic.
Although the attitude of the Ger
mans is still Irritating, Admiral Dewey
is managing them with great diplo-
macy. He does not expect any trouble
with them.
The blockade will hereafter be more
rigid. Only the supply ships of the
American and foreign fleets are al
lowed to enter.
stopped and Ordered to Sea.
The Esmeralda arriving from Hong
Kong yesterday with passengers was
stopped and ordered to sea.
The long expected refrigerating
steamship Culgua, from Australia, with
cargo of fresh beef, arrived, and was
welcomed enthusiastically by the sail
ors and soldiers.
Dispatch from Dewey.
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