The record-union., 1898-05-25
Another Report That the Vizcaya
and Alfonso XIII. Were Sunk.
CahIegramS TO Madrid From BIanGu Reveal
Nothing as to the Situation Except
That American WarShIpS Are
in Front of Santiago.


mors were in circulation here early to-
day to the effect that a great naval
battle had been fought in the vicinity
of the Windward Passage, between the
eastern end of Cuba and the westward
part of Hayti, in which both the Amer
lean squadrons closed in on the Span
ish Cape Verde squadron, commanded
by Admiral Cervera, and completely
destroyed the Spanish ships.
A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica,
ito Reuters Telegraph Company yester-
day said nothing was known there of
the reported battle in the Windward
Passage, adding that no American or
Spanish warships have visited Jamai-
| can ports since the beginning of the
war .
lDISCREDITED AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The British
Embassy here has received no reports
from London or from British sources
in the West Indies concerning tie en-
gagement between the Spanish and
American squadrons in the Windward
Passage. 1t is believed that when an
engagement occurs word of it is likely
to come from London or some other
foreign point, owing to the difficulties
the American commanders have in
cabling to the Navy Department.
1t is stated at the Navy Department
that no news has been received here
of an engagement between the fleets.
and none has been received Of the ar
rival of the Oregon at Key West.
FROM ANOTHER SOURCE.
LOS ANGELES. May 24. - The
Times" here has received a copy of a
telegram sent by Senator Jones. who
is in Washington, to a friend at Santa
Monica, which says that it is known
positively in Washington that the
United States fleet has destroyed the
Spanish squadron under Cervera.
BATTLE SOON EXPECTED.
KEY WEST, May 24.-The move
rcents of the United States fleet which
are known make it absolutely certain
that no battle has yet occurred, but an
engagement is expected to occur this
week. The Spanish fleet has been def
nitely located.
Every preparation has been made by
the United States naval authorities for
destroying the Spanish feet, which is
known to be off the Island of Cuba.
All signs point to decisive hattie some
day this week. The hospital ship So
lace and her surgeons were ordered long
ago to be ready for service at a mo-
ment's notice, but no fresh orders have
! been issued.
IVIZCAYA AND ALFONSO REPORT
ED SUNK.
NEW YORK, May 24-The Ever
ling worlds correspondent at Port Au
Prince telegraphs that a dispatch boat
from Port de Paix on Sunday says the
rumor was current there that the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya and the auXil-
iary cruiser Alfonso XIII. had been
sunk by United States warships.
LONDON, May pa dispatch to
the Financial News" from Port Au
Prince says:
Admiral Cervera is believed to have
divided his fleet. IT is reported that
the Vizcaya and Alfonso XIII. have
been destroyed"
AMERICAN WARSHlPS IN ftkON1
OF SANTIAGO.
LONDON, May 25.-The following
dispatch has been received from Mad
rid dated ] a. m, Wednesday:
Nothing positive is revealed as TO
the situation. Lieutenant-General
Correa. Minister of War, has received
a cablegram from General Blanco say
ing that American warships are in
front of Santiago. Captain Aunon'
Minister of Marine, has received a
lengthy dispatch from Admiral Cerve-
Ira. replying in full to instructions.
The Minister of Marine receives no.
body. He is working day and night.
Yesterday he presented to the Queen
Regent every detail of the plans at
Santiago de Cuba. showing the de-
lfenses and the security of Admiral
lCervera's squadron.
Admiral Camara has gone back to
ICadiz with sealed orders. 1t is said
that on his arrival there he will ar
range for maneuvering his ships at sea
flor trials of speed, gunnery and every
Thing necessary to assure himself that
1.-THE squadron is in efficient condition.
He will depart for a destination undi-
vulged
Senior Capedepon, Minister of the In
terror, says a telegram received by the
War Office from Manila, reports that
the natives are disposed to remain