The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01

graphic communication with Gen.
Shaf.er had hean fully established. A
line has been run to Aguadores, where
it connects with the French cable at
that point. Beyond the announcement
OF the establishing of telepraphic COM
Mupication, the department officials
profess to have heard little from the
front today.
MORRO TO BE TAKEN.
1t was given cut here today that Gen.
Shafter will likely first turn his at
tertion to the reduction of Moro cas-
tie. The object of this move is to en-
able the steam launches Of the Ameri-
can fact to go in and destroy the mines
so that the warships can steam in and
give battle to Admiral Cervera's ships
while the land forces are assaulting the
city Of Santiago. The experience in
Guantanamo barbor will prove of i'm
nlense value to the Americans In the
prosecution of this work. The depart
ment realizes the necessity Of a gen.
eral assault by land and sea, and at
tributes the delay up to date largely
to the preparations for just such a
move as is indicated.
SFIAFTER'S REINFORCEMENT
The department does not anticipate
that any more reinforcements can
reach Gen. Shafter prior to the assault
upon Santiago. In fact, it is said that
Gen. Shafter has notified Washington
that he will not expect further assis-
lance in time to participate in the first
engagement. The expedition that was
to have started from Tampa has been
unavoidably slow in getting under
way, and 1T is thought here that the
Stars and Stripes will be floating over
the spanish stronghold in eastern Cuba
before the Tampa troops are landed on
cuban soil. Gen. Shafter seems conf
cent that he has sufficient force with
winch to carry out the programme
agreed upon at Santiago. Nevertheless.
the government will continue dispatch.
ing troops to Cuba so long as there is
possibility of their being needed
there.
COPPINGER WILL NOT GO.
Gen. Coppinger will not accompany
the troops from Tampa He will be
given command Of the Porto Rican ex-
pedItlon instead. This is to be done. it
is said, in order that there may be no
interference with the programme
mapped out by Gen. Shafter in the
Santiago campaign. Gen. Coppinger
ranks Gen. Shafter, and should
he be sent to Santiago would
naturally assume command of the
army there. This would he
manifestly unfair to the general
who has already accomplished so much
toward the subjugation Of the enemy.
Therefore. while no official announce
ment to that effect has been made. II
is understood that the programme is to
leaVe Smarter undisturbed. and send
Coppinger to Porto Rico when that ex-
pedition Is ready to move.
CAMARA A BUGABOO.
Ihe mere mention of the Cadiz
squadron is sufficient to provoke
smile here. Admiral Camara's fleet IS
now regarded as bugaboo. It's move
ments interest but few people. The
government Is keeping close watch
upon the Spanish admiral, just the
same, and he will be unable to make
a move that is not known at the capl-
tai as quickly as it is determined upon.
commodore Watson has reported to
Admiral Sampson, and it is said that
the two officers are preparing a plan of
attack upon the Spanish coast. Moth
Ing is given out here as to when Com
modore Watson will embark upon his
mission, but it is believed in well post
ed circles that unless Camara turns
back toward Spain the day of depart
ure of the American squadron for
Spanish waters is not far distant.
SANTIAGO BY BALLOON.
There Is some talk Of employing a
big balloon In getting a glimpse into
the city of Santiago. Gen. Shafter has
one with him. but has, 1T Is said, been
reluctant to experiment with a new de-
vice at such critical period. The adj
vantages to be derived are fully appre
ciated by the American commander.
and later on he Is expected to utilize
the queer instrument Of modern war
fare. The balloon has been tested
with gratifying results by foreign pow
ers, and may prove valuable auxil-
larry to the American army in Cuba.
SITUATION AT MANILA.
Advices from Admiral Dewey have