The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-03
A MOVEMENT ON
HAYANAPLANNED
CONTINUED from First Page)

,ossola be,ng within a radius of 1000
,ards ana plainly visible from the
shore There was every indication that
a concerted movement OF some KIND was
I'm contemplation, and those on the nag
ship who were ignorant OF the OBJECT
OF the conference, confidently expected
that the recent bombardment OF the
snanish batteries at Ma;anZas and the
firing by the flagship upon a troop Of
cavalry. were TO be repeated on a more
extensive scale.
weather conditions. however, were
ANYTHING but favorable, as the wind was
blowing a gale and the waves were ire
mendous. Even the big battleships were
unsteady The smaller vessels were
tossed about like shells. But after the
ships had remained in this position for
several hours Il became evident mat no
Immediate movement was contemplated.
The flagship drew away from the others
and steamed slowly past MORO Castle
without incident. The remainder Of the
fleet then opened out and returned 10
their various stations along the coast
News Of the engagement between the
Tinted States ana Spanish feet at Ma
Mia has not reached the Cuban block
aiding squadron. but they probably will
he advised OF It to-day by vessels which
left here last night.
THE sTRATHDE FIRED on.
on BOARD THE FLAGSHIP NEW
YORK. OFF HAVANA. VIA KEY
WEST. May IA =. M-The blockade OF
Havana continues Captains Evans and
Tavlor came on board the flagship dur
ing the day and had consultation with
Rear-Admiral Sampson and Captain
Chadwick.
Tho British steamer Strathde. Captain
Currie from PrOgrcsso To Sagua ia
Grande. I'm ballast. was made to heave 10
at 1880 this morning after two shots had
been fred from the flagship The
Strathoe was boarded. proved her iden-
titv and was allowed 10 proceed. as Sa
qua IA Grandc is not "A blockaded point.
Captain Currie said nc was stopped
twice before during the night.
This is the only incident OF interest
which has occurred during the past TWEEN
ty-four hours.
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
on BOARD THE FLAGSHIP BROOK
LYN. OFF FORT MONROE, VA. May
When the newspaper containing the
Associated Press dispatches Of Deweys
victory reached the fleet this morning.
| there was great excitement. Officers and
went at tho routine work with on
| thusiasm Knots OF those on duty dis
1 tuftfu the luedEIe ufldlIN ana very near
| ly everybody said: II told you So Com
modore Schley refused to discuss the
matter except 10 say:
1T is what was TO be expected from
| Dewey
None Of the officers on the squadron
put any faith I'm the alleged movement
| 10 Porto Rico OF the Spanish squadron
| from the Cape Verde Islands. They
| say that is would he a fatal step for
in nd q Gva rnfa
much sense 10 move far from their own
coast.
Some fear is expressed however, that
| the feet may try 10 intercept the oregon
and Marietta. but IL Is also argued that
| II they do they will have a hard fight
no matter how strong they may be I'm
numbers. As the more definite news OF
Commodore Dewey's success came there
was great jubilation. The Brooklyn was
| the first ship 10 carry Commodore
Dewey's flag and through the Associated
| Press these messages were sent;
DEWEY CONGRATULATED.
To Dewey-The Brooklyn which few
| your flag gloTies I'm your victory.
(SignedD OFFICERS AND CREW.
To Dewey-The Flying Squadron, saws
70 the Asiatic Squadron, bully boy, con-
| gratulations.
(Signed) OFFICERS AND CREW.
men could be restrained from outbursts
! of enthusiasm when the bulletins were
posted forward Commodore Schley said
that If the official news was as good rs
| the dispatches. he would let the men yell
themselves hoaTse.
Commodore Schley to-day withdrew
his order for a night patrol of small
steam cutters and assigned the Scorpion.
under Commander Mark, which arrived
| to-day to that duty. She is heavily
| armed and very fast.
The Bancroft got in this afternoon
| from the north She was Joined here
by Commander Glover and later sailed
| for Key West TO be attached to the
| blockading squadron.
Tt would seem as II the Navy Depart
ment has picked out the squadron for
active work despite the present inactivity
as orders have been issued ordering the
| ships to take no more men despite the
| fact that they have the normal compile
ment at present.
Men of good morals and In good ply
| steal condition will be enlisted by apply
ing here or at the ships wherever they
may be.