Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-06-03
WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK

the army and navy reaching the
public The invasion of Cuba has
begun and troops are embarking on
transports at Tampa, Florida, The
same. Dewey is in control and for
tifying and mining the harbor so as
to prevent aid being sent by Spain,
and also to secure his own position.
The fact that Admiral Cervera
has part and perhaps the whole of
his fleet in Santiago harbor seems
to be assured, and Commodore
Schley's squadron lies outside plan
ming how to get at him. The re-
port is that Cervera entered that
port for either of two reasons one,
that he believed Schley had left,
and the other that his ships were in
such bad condition and so poorly
coaled that is was a necessity. The
harbor is lard locked, the channel
tortuous and narrow, aud cannot
be entered by hostile ships. If
Cervera is there and Schley can
hold him in, it is only question of
a short time when his ships must
become useless for want of coal. A
large British steamer, the Restormel,
laden with coal, attempted this
week to enter the harbor, but was
captured by the St. Paul, after hav-
ing four solid shots fired into her.
1t is probable that the invasion
of Cuba will he undertaken in the
near future and that the army and
navy will cooperate at Santiago,
and also at Havana. There ap-
pears to be veering around of
French sentiment in favor of Amer
lea, and the talk of an alliance be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States still occupies large horizon
on both sides of the water.
A general mobilization of troops
is now going on and quotas from
the several states are being sent to
various poipts preparatory to what
seems like a combined forward
movement upon the enemy.
The American squadron bonn.
barded the forts at Santiago, the
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Spanish batteries replying with
spirit, but after twenty minutes
they began to weaken and the
American ships concentrated their
fire on MORO Castle, completely de-
stroying it. There are no details of
our losses, while on the part of Spain
they must have been heavy. Rear
Admiral Sampson has now taken
command of the ships at Santiago,
and no attack is expected to be
made on the Spanish fleet until Gen
eral Shafter arrives, who will in
vest Santiago and attack Admiral
Cervera's fleet from the land. This
concentration cannot be accomplish
before next week. The press cen
sorshipis now so strict that no in
formation can be gained of the en-
barkation of troops until several
days after they have sailed. It
looks as though decisive blow was
TO be struck at Santiago. Mean
while Sagasta says that Spain will
not consent to any negotiations in
volving a diminution of her terri
tory, but will war on anybody at
tacking her or attempting to rob
her of her rights.
Admiral Sampson reached Santi-
ago and took command of the fleet.
1t is believed the army under Cen
eral 6hafter, which is to attack
Cervera's fleet from land, is we'll Oh
its way to Santiago.
The bombardment of Tuesday is
reported to have completely destroy
ed MORO Castle.
Madrid and Havana are rejoicing
over the American fleets repulse.
The American ships have been
signalling insurgent forces concen-
trated near Santiago.
It is hoped by the adm inistration
that after the fleet at Santiago de
Cuba has been destroyed, Spain will
sue for peace.
1t reported in Havana thst little
resistance will be made to the land
ing of the invading forces.
Spain is about to raise a loan OF
5000, 900, 900.
There are persistent rumors in
London that there is a secret under
standing between France and Spain.
Woods Rough Riders passed
through New Orleans en- route for
Tampa.
Senior Capote, Vice President of
the Cuban Republic, shipwrecked on
the island, was rescued and
brought to Philadelphia, with his
fellow voyagers. 1t is believed he
comes to this country to negotiate a
loan.
Paris papers anxiously discussing
the possibilities of an Anglo-Amer-
lean alliance.
Secretary Alger asked Congress