The record-union., 1898-05-03

dispatch says: The bombardment of
Manila has begun. The inhabitants are
fleeing to the country The operators
forts have fled to save their lives. Cable
communication is interrupted.
AN UTTER ROUT.
LONDON, May "A dispatch to the
morning says: THE Americans are now
moving on Manila but there has been
no capitulation yet.
General Augusta will probably de-
fend the plaza of Manila.
The Spanish Ministers admit that
the battle ended in the utter rout of
the Spanish fleet, but they are resolved
not to spare any efforts in the defense
of the country.
THE Spanish warships Reina Maria
Christiana and Castillo have been total
ly burned One vessel was purposely
sunk, and the rest were damaged.
The American feet is believed to be
much damaged"
The British Consul at Manila has ad
vised the Home Office that the Spanish
fleet was practically annihilated.
TOWN OF CAVITE RAZED.
Official news agency dispatches from
Madrid say Sagasta has gone to the
palace 1t is understood that he will
communicate dispatches announcing
that the town of Cavite had been razed
and the unfortified part Of Manila
burned.
Madrid say the Americans fired petro-
leum bombs.
An extraordinary Cabinet council was
convoked at Z o'clock this evening.
leum bombs set fire to a number of
native huts at Manila during the en-
gagement.
SPANISH FLEET DEMOLISHED.
MADRID, May 2.-The Spanish Ad-
miral acknowledges his fleet has been
completely demolished. The United
States fleet is blockading Manila. A
bombardment is expected to take place
to-day.
The British Consul at Manila had
conference with Commodore Dewey.
DEWEY A WORTHY DISCIPLE OF
FARRAGUT.
LONDON, May 3.-The Daily Mail,
in an editorial this morning on the en-
gegement at Manila, says: 1t was, IN
Nelson's words, mot victory, but ami
hilation," and it proved Commodore
Dewey a worthy disciple Of the heroic
Farragut. 1t is characteristic of the
American race to be generous to the
weak, and as the President is averse
to useless bloodshed he will doubtless
meet Spain, whose honor is now saved
in a generous spirit.
CABLE CONNECTING SUBMARINE
MINES CUT.
LONDON. May 3-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mali says: =
1t is suggested that the half-breeds
at the Manila arsenal, who are rebels at
heart, cut the cables connecting with
the submarine mines and thus enabled
Commodore Dewey to force the harbor
in safety.
No real bombardment will be neces-
sary to destroy Manila, if the shells are
of such a description as will set houses
on fire. the bulk of which there are of
wood and bamboo. The only public
buildings are built of stone, while the
brick built old town is incapable of re-
sisting artillery.
Captain Cadarzo of the cruiser Reina
Maria Christina, who was killed on the
bridge of his vessel, was one of the
most brilliant officers in the Spanish
navy. His ship was model of order
and efficiency He read and wrote a
great deal, especially with reference to
naval and colonial matters and he was
so outspoken that he often came into
collision with the authorities.
MARTIAL LAW AT MADRID.
LONDON, May "A special dispatch
from Madrid says martial law has been
proclaimed. The customary proclama-
ton was posted at midnight.
A dispatch from Madrid dated mid
night, says military patrols just ap-
peared in Puerta, the principal square
of Madrid
Proclamation of martial law in Mad
rid due to action of certain political
parties since news received from Ma
Mia. Whole garrison ready in bar
racks.
MADRID, May Sc a. MA mob
tried to break into the Apollo Theater
to hold manifestation. Police prevented
them. Windows were broken before
the mob was dispersed.
MADRID, May Sc a. mat this
hour Hussars, police and civil guards
hold the principal streets and squares.
Remarkably few people about, consid-
ering the extraordinary precautions.
DETAILS OF THE BATTLE