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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
THE POPE AND THE WAR.

Washington Nav Sin view OF the various con-
N,cting stories which have been published IN the
last two weeks by the newspapers Of this country
and of England and purporting to give the attitude
of the Pope toward the war existing between inc
United States and Spain. and which have asserted
the intention Of the Holy Father 10 interest n,m-
~, a., h.haf or one or the other Of the conflict
,rs nations the Apostolic Delegate gives TO tho
American public the following cable dispatch. just
received from the Vatican ~, >,.o 1000
Mon.ignor Martinelli Apostolic Delegate "asn'
ington .u 81. r,..,.h .r. AZ
,,,sir~ ,nsiruatons with regard 10 the Holy sec
IN the present Spanish American conflict as tnougn
,he UoIv See were taking the part OF one or tne
other Of the conflicting parties It Is superfuous %
deny such foolish talk, the perfectly proper att,
,uds which the Holy See has maint aimed and Will
mairtain toward ehe two nations being known TO
iii. the HOLY See has no other desire than that
Tor peace You will make such use OF this a.
you deem opportune: ,, pA~spoy,A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
MILITARY PARTY UNITING.

A SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT IN THE
SPANISH SITUATION.
London. May 1o-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Daily Mali says:
martial law has been proclaimed In Seville
and saracossa and will gradually be extended
throughout the country. The most signi'cans
.oc, of the present moment is that the military
Marty Is beginning to use its undoubted strength.
General Iochambre who has lateiy returned
from the Philippines. convened yesterday 'sun-
dav, a meeting Of the military members OF tho
cortes. al which 1t was resolved to accentuats
.,air solidarity on all questions directly or In
directly connected with the army. such action
70 be wholly irrespective and independent OK
politics.
AT future meetings they will invite the CO.
operation Of naval members OF the Cortes. con-
sidering that there is community Of interests
between the two branches OF the service. Ihis
new development foreshadows serious factor
which any future Ministry will be compelled TO
slider"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
PROTECTION FOR THE BRITISH
MORE OF THEIR WARSHIPs LIKELY TO co
TO MANILA

MORE OF THEIR WARSHIPS LIKELY TO GO
TO MANILA
London May 10--The Hong Kong correspond
ent Of The Daily Chronicle" SAYS
The British I'm Manila have forwarded Teti-
ton through the British Consul TO Vice Admiral
Seymour. Commander-in- Chief Of the China
station. for further naval assistance, and IT Is
anticipated that additional vessels will be sent
thee on Wednesday. The British Consul IS
working in thorough harmony with the Amerl-
can commander. but it Is fel; that the over
whcming British commercial interests require
supervision by a force sufficient to keep the
Spaniards and natives In cheek.
There is a desire here 10 advocate a British
acquisition " the Philippines, thus completing
the chain Of British possessions from the straits
Settlements by Bornco 10 this colony 1t is felt
here that the occupation Of the Philippines by
any other great European Power would be most
dangerous TO British interests
Business Manila Is at a complete stand
still. but the Spanards are not likely TO sur
render until the city is blown 10 pieces. The
British inhabitants. however. are confident that
the trouble will soon he over"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
Washington, April "a. 1898.
Dewey. Hong Kong, China
CITY OF PEKING ARRIVES.
AT THE QUARANTINE STATION IN SAN FRANC
LAST EVENING.

AT THE QUARANTINE STATION N SAN FKANcIsoo
LAST EVENING.
Can Franrisco May 9-The Merchants Ex-
oAo,ca reports the steamship City Of Peking.
.ror, Hong Kong and Yokohama. as passing in
.. 5.2O o'clock. The Peking. with the steamer
,,s,ralia and the cruiser Charleston. Will start
From, here about saturday or Sunday next with
troops and provisions for the philippines.
Health officials have boarded the CITY OF
peking. and she was ordered tc the quarantine
station at Angel Island "here 8he VIII pe eN-
ar,,ncd 1t is possible that no letters or papers
:. transferred from the vessel before to-
corning The Government has made
n,argements to have the work Of the physi-
clans hastcned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
HA VANA BATTERIES FIRING
BLANCO TAKING EVERY CHANCE TO
SHOOT AT BLOCKADERS.
BUT WHEN THE PURITAN AND M1ANTONoMOH GO
TO THE CUBAN STATION. 1T Is BELIEVED.
HIS DEFIANCE WILL. CEASE

TO THE CUBAN STATION. IT is BELIEVED
HIS DEFIANCE WILL CEASE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Key West. Fla. May 9-Havana is bent on
drawing fire from the vessels OF the blockading
squadron Last night there We're shots. said to
he from both Santa Clara and Cojimar batteries,
and also from the guns of Moro. The cannon
a1inS without much regard to range. the
ships at the time being eight ten miles out
This morning at sunrise Of the gunboats
was close ir range. when fire was opened on
her. The aim not good as when the
Nicksburg and the Morrill, made targets
Of the shore batteries. and the gunboat ran out.
None OF the vessels now of the city have guns
which would enable them to reply effectively.
The object OF Blanco seems to be twofold. He
inspires the Havana populace with the BELIEF
that the American fleet is afraid to attack the
city. and he encourages blockade-runners When
Commodore Watson goes out on the Dolphin as
his flagship. the monitors Puritan and Mianto-
nOmoh are ready TO accompany him Their ap-
pearance off Havana may cause Blanco to keep
the shore batteries silent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
NAYFLOWER SECURES PRIZE.

LITTLE FISHING SMACK CAUGHT WHILE TRYING
TO RUN THE BLOCKADE.
Key West Fla. May Q (SpeciaD.-One small
prize the fishing schooner Santiago Apostal
was brought into this port to-day. She was
caught about ten miles off Havana. by the gun
boat Mayhower. formerly the Goelet yacht OF
that name while trying to run the blockade.
She is of about one hundred tons register. and
even with her cargo OF fish Will bring but an
extremely small amount OF prize money for her
captOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
THE OSCEOLA FIRED ON.
GUNS AT HAVANA FAIL TO HARM THE LITTLE
70

Key West. Fla. May GpeciaD.-Reports
were received to-day that the United States
gunboat Osceola- one OF the mosquito feet en-
gagged in the blockade OF Cuba, was fired on
yesterday by the batteries east OF Havana. cap
tain Purcell replied vigorously to the fire. and
then moved out Of range OF the shore batteries
No damage was done to the gunboat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
A BRUSH AT CARDENAS.

RI.ANco SAYS THREE OF HIS GrNBoATs CHASED
OFF 4 CRUISER AID a ToRPEpo-RoAT'
Madrid. Nav . q r. m.-An Official dispatch
from Havana asserts that an American cruiser
and a large torpedo-boat attempted to torce
rho cardenas channel and opened hre on the
Spanish gunboats Antonio Lopez Liger" ana
Alerta. After half hours engagement the
American warships. the dispatch says were
forced 10 retreat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

Key West. Fla. May (specaD.-The Rev
Johu p. Chidwick. the heroic chaplain OF the
Maine who Is now attached to the cruiser Cin-
cinnati. was taken to the military hospital mere
to-day He is suffering from erysipelas' put
is moi believed TO be seriously Ill. Chaplain
Chidwick is uuartered in tent on the hospital
grounds and was to- night reported to be resting
easily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

ORDERED TO FIND sAMPsoN's FLEET AND WAIT
FOR A BATTLE


FOR A BATTLE
Washington. May (SpeciaD.-The ambulance
ship Solace which left Hampton Roads Satur-
day ostensibly for Key West. mad sealed orders
TO hunt for Admiral SAM sons squadron north
o. Fayti. and on finding II 70 stand by unuI
an engagement occurs. Commander Dunlap. IN
charge Of the vessel. wes particularly warned
not TO run into company with any Spaniards ne
might meet. for fear they might not respect the
i'eo Cross flag his vessel flies at the tore' lie
was also instructed thai IN case an engagement
occurred north of Porto Rico he should take the
"ou"ced with all possible haste to New YORK
i's'ead OF Key West In anticipation or the
.o"@Se coming TO New-YOTk. where the hospltai
saO.,.Ues are 80 much superior 70 those al ports
i."ei south, elaborate arraneemeh's nave
VcH '''doe lor receiving the wounded ana cariHb
IoI ',leHi II Sampson Is as fortunate as Dewey
va" IN 'ne matter Of casualties, the Solace WIN
& no. '.turh 10 port but viii continue TO cruise
with the squadron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
MORE SMALL PRIZES.
TWO SMALL SPANISH CRAFT TAKEN BY THF

TWO SMALL. SPANISH CRAFT TAKEN BY THE
vICKsBr-RG AND THE DOLPHIN.
Key West. Fla May Q. 1920 p. m.-Three
separate reports OF engagements OF United
States warships reached here tonight. but thus
far details are wanting. One rumor is that the
cruiser Montgomery has captured two prizes
off Cape Haytlen. after sharp battle with two
Spanish gunboats. and put into st. Nicholas
slightly damaged. Another says that the tug
Osceola. of the mosquito fleet. was fired upon
near Havana. and the third is that three Span
ish gunboats fred upon the United States tor
nodo-b boat Winslow at Cardenas. but were re-
pulsed by the Winslow after one had been
disabled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
INVITING AN AWFUL FATE.

sPANIARDs AT MANILA MAY COMPEL
DEWEY TO BOMBARD THE CITY
London, May 1OA dispatch to The Daily
Mali from Hong Kong says a communication
from Manila asserts that the Spanards are still
arrogant and not likely to surrender until the
city Is blown to pieces.
telegraph operator has gone with the Nc
Culloch 70 see what can be done with the cable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
SPANISH CRUISER AT ST THOMAS.
pRlEF STAY OF THE ISABELLA II AT THE DANISH
WEST INDIAN PORT.

G, Thomas. West Indies, May 9.-The Spanish
cruiser Isabel H. an iron vessel OF .l3o tons
displacement, carrying crew or ABOUT one
hundred ard thirty men, arrived mere al D
o'clock this morning Her commander coinmu-
nicated with the Spanish Consul AT TINS port
and then cleared Immediately. his destination
bning unknown. No news has been received
here Of any engagement yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
LIEUTENANT ROWAN SAFE AT NASSAU
HE HAS CONFERRED WITH THE CUBAN INsuR

NE has CONFERRED WITH THE CUBAN INSuR-
GENTS AND COMPLETED HIS TASK.
Nassau, n p. May 9.-First Lieutenant An
drew ;. Rowan. OF the 10Th Infantry. the agent
OF the United States War Department. who has
been on visit to Cuba. arrived here to-day al
ter accomplishing his mission lie has seen the
cuban leaders. and Incidentally he saw Rear
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS fleet steering In an easterly
direction. Lieutenant Rowan left Cuba on May
l In an open boat
General Coilazo and Colonel Hernandez have
left Bayamo which General Calixto Garcia had
Entered on April 20 after the town had been
evacuated by the Spanish troops General car
S,a, IL appears. also holds the River Cauto 10
Embaroadero.
. Inc party passed Rear-Adrri ira Sampson
"eet at daylight on Friday off Manatee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

batteries 'roop~
HrRRY1NG TROOPS TO cHIcKAMArGA

TransI ortafion ARRANGEMENTS Rave already
been completed 10 hurry these regiments from
their States to Camp George H. Thomas.
ChickamauGa, and +, is expected a. least one
third % them viii reach there on Thursday and
the remainder on Saturday. Supplies for their
subsistence have been started from 81. Louis
and several other po.nts. and arms. arrluni-
ton. uniforms. tents and equipments will be
ready for them before the end Of the week. In
some instance, regiments which are uniformed
in reasonably close imitation cf tho dress Of the
Regulars Will b" allowed TO retain such uniforms
until after they rcacn cuba. on account of the
inability Of cloth'rg contractors to meet the
demand withia the short space of time remain
ing before the invasion takes place. This SUI
nciently indicates the determination OF the au-
thorities TO permit delay. and shows the
urgent haste with which the operations TO
ie conducted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
LAYING IN FOOD SUPPLIES
ep,vtARDs PREPARING EASTERN CUBA A""IN'r
AMERICAN BLOCKADE.

,,.u,,o, Jamaica May 9-The Spaniards arc
~. -, nrovjs,on the forts Of eastern CUBA De-
taya u ,,c blockade begins To-day shipping mer-
'oio nere received cable requests from santiago
or,'' ona ManzaniIlo for cargoes of food.
II is represented that there Is Tune ye[ 10
iaree ar,ered here. and one has been chartered
Ntorteco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
THE OREGON AT BAHIA.

Bahia. Brazil. May 9.-The United States bat
tle-ship Oregon arrived here at $40 this morn
ing. II Is said she Is now acting under secret
instructions from Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
LISBON REPORTS a SPANISH fLETi'
NINE SHIPS SAID TO HAVE BEEN SEEN "o'N'
SOUTH on SUNDAY.

Lisbon. May 9-Thc newspapers OF this city
say that n Spanish feet. consisting OF nine Ves-
sells passed Cape Espiche twenty-one miles
so,.th bv wost OF this port at about l'"o p III.
Yesterday. The vessels were steering a souther-
Is course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
TRIED TO AVOID WAR.

"On principle I am opposed to war, which Is
always disastrous even TO the victorious nation.
God is my witness that did not wish rupture
with the United States l realized perfectly that
We were exhausted by the war which we have
been wagins long. and needed rest On the
contrary / desired peaceful solution which ;
would have protected our interests and honor.
rights and sovereignty. The Government
did everything to avoid a confiict-more. even.
than II should have done. Then our adversaries
began to treat us with contempt. war became
inevitable. and We were compelled to cccept II .
with all it's consequences whatever they may be.
SPAIN "DESOLATED AND RUINED"
The situation is very simple. and unfortu-
na;ely cannot be concealed Spain IS desolated
and ruined by Internal troubles. The United
states has coveted Cuba for long time-frst.
because it is an excellent strategic point; Sec
and so as 10 be masters Of the inter oceanic
trade To attain heir object they have lit
orally hesitated at nothing. They knew tho
state or our finances and took advantage OF
II to attack us. after having assisted the Cuban
insurrection with view OF completing our
ruin and with a cut-and-dred plan, declaring
war as soon as they considered our exhaus-
ton sufficiently advanced.
"Now that the struggle has begun. the
Americans continue the same tactics. Instead
of openly making war they encourage In every
way the troubles in Cuba. Porto Rico and the
Philippines, and II they could they would stir
ND an insurrection In the Peninsula. The fu-
ture is in the hands OF God. None can fore-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
No FLEET OFF MARTINIQUE.

Cane Haytien. Hayti May 9.-Julius c. Tuck
.r limited states Consul at Martinique. says
thare is no foundation for the .eport that a
Snanish feet has been sighted IN that isiahu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
THE ORDER SENT TO DEWEY.


NAVAL. rxprRrs REGARD l. As A MODE. FOR
DREvITY AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
WASHINGTON. May 9-It has been known for
coma time to a few people IN Administration
circles and at the Navy Department. that the
order sent 10 Admiral Dewey under which he
acted in the attack on Manila was rena!kable
for ,erseness conc!seness and comprehensive
ness Efforts TO secure the text OF the order
have been unavailns up to to-day, when the
President referred 10 It in tho message sent TO
C.orcress relative 10 thanks 10 Dewey. THIS
made Il proper to be published as part OF the
record under which Congress was 70 proceed
The order was model Ona in every respect. bur
Z, none in the minds Of naval men ana
e.ratcgists more than in the absolute liberty
II conferred on Dewey to proceed after his own
fashion in accomplishing the task that the De-
nartrnent had set for him. Here is the text Of
the order:
Washington April "a. 1898
Dewey. Hong Kong, China.
War has commenced between the tnltch
States and Spain. Proceed at once to Phillp-
rfnn Islands Commence operations at once
PARTICULARLY against the Spanish fleet You
nr,ret apture vessels destroy them. Use III
most endeavors. L'N'
II may be noted that this message was sent
the day before the President approved the dec
claratjon Of Congress that state Of war ex-
fetel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.

The War Revenue bill is not likely TO be re-
ported for day or two longer. The antiRe-
publican majority on the Finance Committee
will carry through It's programme TO strike out
the bond Issue paragraph ard 10 substitute a
provision authorizing the coinage Of the silver
scgnorage in the Treasury and the floating or
gleenback currency. The Senate. however. VIII
almost certainly defeat both schemes, and re-
store the bond issue clause AS ii came from the
House NJ action in the Senate on the Reve-
nue. bill is likely for ten days at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
YvopD FIFTY SPOKEN

,araed the New York Central Dy eN-
is the pra, ,raveiiers the exceenie M Ul pinisch
periences"e service. Trains illuminated ~
iiuht.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
OTHER DIVISIONS OF TIE ARMY

OIhEh NV lHIpNp VIZ lf,Ts hfthi
In addition TO General Brooke's corps six
regiments Of infantry and nine troops Of cavalry
besides the three regiments Of Rocky Mountain
mounted rihencn are to join the volunteer
forces at New Orleans. Mobile and Tampa For
this purpose an infantry regiment each from
Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi have been
ordered to report to General Shafter at New
Orleans. one Of Alabama's infantry regiments
IS assigned 10 General Coppnger at Mobile. and
the 1st Georgia Regiment is directed to proceed
70 Tampa and report to General Wade. The
latter regiment viii police the camp at Tampa
after the Regulars depart until the arrival Of a
division from Chckamauga.
In addition 10 Colonel Woods rustler ca valry
regiment, now organizing at San Antonio. Tex.
the following volunteer troops are ordered there:
The lst Texas Regiment Of Infantry. two troops
Of cavalry from Arizona. four from New Mexico
and two from Indian Territory. They Will con-
s,ituie a brigade to be held in readiness 70
proceed to New Orleans and join the Second
Division from Chlckamauga for the Invasion
Brgadier-General William Ludlow. Corps Of
Engineers was detached from the staff OF Cen
ora, Miles to-day and ordered In command u
The battalion Of engineers in the field. Com
many C. Of the Regular Engineers. with all
necessary tools and outfit. is already at Key
West under orders TO accompany the advance
landing party and begin the establishment OF
land fortiacations. Three companies Of the bat
talon at Willets Point, New YORK, were or
oered TO Chickamauga to-day. but will be de-
fected to Tampa and act under General Lud-
lows orders Volunteer engineers. VINO nave
applied in great numbers have been directed
by individual kilograms to proceed to Tampa Tor
enlistment under General Ludlow whose force
thus augmented is expected to PROVIDE an Ell
hcient system Of works at the hrst es'ao''s"e'
Cuban base
Co,onel Charles r. Greeneaf Assistant Sur
-aonGeneral has also been detached from Cen
eroi Miles's staff ald made chief medical ofhcer
In tho field with Major John X. Hon as ms
rr,nn,naI assistant These officers Will organ
ize the volunteer regimental surgeons appointed
hy the Governors and establish the hospitai ,,a
a!.s,ar, in the field. The forces al tneir ais
nnsal in the re yular service are extremely nm
tied but will furnish a good nucleus ior teach-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

Drink Pure Sparkling Montvert Table Water.
rrom Middletown Springs, VT "a e. l1th St-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
ppOcRrss OF PRIZE COURT OF INQUIRY.
,.,,n,r ,rssrrs DISPOSED OF. AND THE ARGo-
NAUTA TO BE TAKEN UP NEXT

Kew West. Fla, May 9-The Prize Court OF
inquiry has concluded its work In the cases OF
the seized steamers Buena Ventura, Pedro and
Guido. and will next take up the case OF the
Arsonauta The perisnable articles on the ships
are being sold off at auction
r. Is reported that the crews and passengers
-, ,ha seIzed vessels are suffering from lack OF
nroper provisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
INFANTRY co TO CUBA TO-DAY.

TWO COMPANIES UNDER CAPTAIN DoRST WILL
TAKE : coo RIFLES AND co0ooo ROUNDS OF
ANMUNITIoN OVER.
Tampa Fla. May y (SpeciaD-CaP'aih Do''
will sail Tuesday morning FOR CuDa Win wv
companies Of lst Regiment infantry lhey "'e
expected to return on the Gussie seven 'hou-
sand rifles and 100000 rounds OF aininuh'io"
will be landed. The loading OF ar''lery Oh
transports will begin Tuesday ana Will 'aAe
three days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10
WAR NEWS FROM PORTO RICO.
A sPANIARD CHASED BY THE YALE-sAMf-
SON EXPFCTED-THRE WARsHlPS
OFF SAN JUAN.

Madrid MAY O-Governor- General Maclas. ~
Porto Rico cables tho Government that the
Spanish merchant steamer Paulina was pursued
hv an American armed transatlantic liner bu'
escaped with the ad OF n Spanish man-of-war'
and has arrived AZ San Juan do Porto RICO Inc
Paulina first took refug" In Port Fajardo' rom
which place tho Spanish warship chased '"e
American eastward.
Another cable dispatch has been received here
from the Captain General NJ Porto Rico. saying
that three suspicious looking vessels are hover
ing IN the oflng He adds that he has conf
Dental Information 10 tho effect that the United
States feet is approaching Porto Rico.
General Macas asserts that good hghting
spirit" prevails there thanks 10 the munitions
brought by the Alfonso XIII and the strong
fortincatlons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

TUE MONTGOMEK1 oIILI4 I.N bN'f4~ r1|'''
Port -au- Prince. Hayt May o-lt ~ 'epoi'eu
,h., the United States cruiser Montgomery Is
~ ,,a,o c, Nicholas. apparently watching the
yrinIuard Passage between Hayti and CUBA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-10

The auxiliary cruiser Yale. Formerly the A"'ei
,can liner Paris. which sailed from this port on
Nav . was reported cruising about the virgin
Islands on Sunday. She is probably the Aner'-
can ship which chased the Paulina