The Mena star., 1898-06-29
|c.umodore Watson Is Ordered to Take a Squadron Over to
 Cadiz.
|urs OF THE spAAIARDs TO BE OPENED
~.. spsnish Government. However, Does Not Believe an American Squadron win Visit spsnish Wsters-The President 1ssoss 2 Proclamation Extending the
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wIsHrSeToN, June 2S. Spain has K ..sn driven from the Atlantic ocean. E That is why the president yesterday .,d.red the boldest of the war plans snt into execution. A fleet is to be
 sssembled at Santiago for immediate ooerations against the coast of Spain. This Is not a new proposition. It was suggested by the strategy board at tbe beginning of the war. When newey was told to go to Manila and eanture or destroy the Spanish fleet, thsre was recommended by the board t naval experts joint proposition that the flying squadron, then in Hampton roads, be sent across the ocean to attack Cadiz; but at the time the latter suggestion was not deemed wise Cervera's fleet was at large. Exact information respecting the con- dtion of the Spanish reserve ships was wanting. Furthermore, the pres Ident felt that the direct purposes of the war required that something be done on this side first. So the war went on with the plan to attack the Spanish coast held under considera- ton.
 The president realizes that it is
 easier to strike Spain hard and telling
 blows with the ships than with armies. His aim is to bring this war to suc-
 cessful termination with the minimum
 loss of life. The operations of the
 navy have thus far produced the most
 effect upon Spain, and they have been
 attended with very little loss. The president is determined to continue and emphasize this kind of campaign ing.
 Still another consideration influences tho determination. The president is getting tired of the continuous mis- representation of the events of the war to the Spanish people by the Span ish government With a measure of sfrontery and mendacity never ap- preached by any other nation the Spanish commanders claim victories, and the Spanish people seem to be- i;e-e them. I: anything can pu: an end to this self-deception it will be an American feet on the Spanish coast, destroying what little remains of once boasted navy, bombarding de- lenses and laying an embargo on Spanish commerce.
 The first objective point of Commo- dcre Watson's squadron is Cadiz The principal navy yard of Spain is there It will be destroyed. Should Cana FAs neet now at Port Said and alleged 'o be destined for the Philippines, not pass through the Suez canal, but re- turn to the defense of the Spanish toast, Commodore Watson will give 1t battle. On the first indication of Ca nara's return, swift cruisers, proba- ply Schley's squadron, will be sent to einforce Watson. Camara's ships will oin those of Montoio and Cervera. 'iscredited by the Spa nish Government
 MADRID, June 2s. The Spanish off, ials here assert that there will be no lificulty in Admiral Camara travers- ng the Suez canal, as the accompany ng transports, they add, have all the oal the squadron requires. It is be- leved here that the Spanish ships will nter the canal to-day. The Spanish tovernment does not credit the report nat an American squadron is to visit panish waters, but, the ministers say aey have taken all possible precau- ions, that the ports are all ready and nat 26, 900 men who have been called I'll De distributed among the princi- al Atlantic and Mediterranean ports I Spain.
 The Blockade Extended.
 WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The presi- ent has issued a proclamation extend ig the blockade of Cuba to the south m coast from Cape Frances to Cape rug inclusive, and also blockading an Juan, Porto Rico.