St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
WAR NOTES.

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of the Mallory line, chartered by the
government for use as transport, mas
sailed for Cuba, loaded with arms, am
munition and supplies, furnished by the
United States government for the use
Of the Cuban insurgents. company OF
100 United States troops from the Flrst
regiment Of infantry accompanies the
expedition. If necessary the men VIII
penetrate into the interior far enough
to place the supplies in the hands OF the
insurgents. The expedition is in charge
Of Captain w. II. Dorst, General Miles
aide, who has just returned from Cuba.
The Gussie has on board between 5000
and 1000 Springfield rifles, about 2Ooooo
rounds Of ammunition and several num-
dred boxes of provisions, consisting
principally Of canned meats and hard-
tack. The utmost secrecy was main
tanned regarding the point of landing,
but, In view of Captain Dorsts recent
landing near Havana, where he COM
municated with the insurgent leader,
General Delgado, it Is believed that the
expedition will be headed for point not
far from Havana
The Gussie had mounted on her for
ward deck yesterday a one-pounder
rapid fire gun. 1t was understood, how
ever, that she was to be met at some
point not far from Key West by gun
boat from the blockading squadron and
escorted to the designated landing
place.
The Whitney, the sister ship of the
Gussie, which sailed for Dry Tortugas
Saturday with two companies Of the
Fifth infantry, will follow as soon as the
arms, ammunition and supplies can be
| loaded. Before week has passed, 1t Is
| believed that the insurgent leaders will
have been furnished with arms enough
for at least Is, 900 men, and, with a base
of supplies established on the coast, a
vigorous campaign against the Spanish
forces will be inaugurated.
Position of the Pope.
Washington, May 10.-Monsignor Mar
tinelli, the apostolic delegate, gives out
the following cablegram from the vati-
can with the hope that it may put all on
their guard against giving credence to
any of the rumors which have been
or may be published concerning the po-
sition of or tendency Of the pope and the
Catholic church:
Some journals, especially English, are
diffusng insinuations with regard to the
holy see in the present Spanish-Ameri-
can conflict as though the holy see were
taking the part of one or the other of
the conflicting parties. 1t is super
fluous to deny such foolish talk, the per-
fectly proper attitude which the holy
see has maintained and will maintain
toward the two nations being known to
all. The holy see has no other desire
than that for peace. You will make
such use Of this as you may deem OPP
perfume. Cardinal Rampolla."
Manila Events Saddened Spaniards.
London, May 10.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Morning Post had a
long intervit " with Sagasta the prem
Ter, in the course of which the Spanish
statesman said: THE sad events al
Manila have saddened all Spaniards, but
have not made them lose heart. We can
say with confidence,of this disaster thai
nothing has occurred to wound our
pride. Much has been said regarding
the causes Of the catastrophe; but all the
discussion has been beside the question.
The truth is, we were too few and were
overwhelmed by the great superiority
of the enemy's forces and by the fortune.
of war which, unhappily, went against
us.
1.-THE situation is very simple and I'M
fortunately cannot be concealed. Spair
is desolated and ruined by internal
troubles. The United States have
coveted Cuba for long time, first be-
cause 1t Is an excellent strategic point
second, so as to be masters of the inter
oceanic trade. To attain their objec
they have literally hesitated at nothing
They knew the state of our finances ant
took advantage Of 1t to attack us, afte
having assisted the Cuban insurrectiol
with view of completing our ruin. TIL,
future Is in the hands of God"