The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

 Lees surrender was heralded through out the city. People gathered in throngs around the various bulletin boards, and
 as each dispatch was shown and the certainty of an American victory estab- lished there was no mistaking the eX- ultant and joyous spirit. Cheer upon cheer went up. Everywhere were
 groups of men warmly praising the gallant crews of the American fleet. who had on the first opportunity offered so valiantly remembered the Maine. A company of State troops which had attended a religious ceremony, marched down the street about the time the news came, and its martial tread and soldierly bearing fairly set the people wild.
 At the Orpheum, where standing
 room was at a premium, Manager Clifton had arranged to have the war bulletins read from the stage. When the news of the victory came, the vast au- dience arose en masse and shook the very walls with it's shouts and cheers and hurrahs for the boys in blue. The news spread with lightning ra- pidity and for hours the streets were black with a joSt1ing, good-natureu crowd, which made no endeaVor 10 con- ceal it's feelings of unbounded joy. One man. either intoxicated or insane, made disparaging remark about a little flag a bystander had pinned upon his coat. When the crowd had finished with the fellow he was more dead than alive.
 The excitement continues tonight. REDWOOD CITY, May 2-Men, women and children of Redwood City are celebrating tonight the victory of the American fleet at Manila They are parading the streets carrying torcneS, with band playing national airs lead ing the way, while throughout the city cannon are booming and fireworks are painting the sky lurid hue. Bonflres blaze on street corners and the shrlek- ing of whistles adds to the din- The
 demonstration bids fair to continue througout the night.
 STOCKTON, May 2-"Manila has fallen!'' One loud cheer at the bulletin boards and with electrical effect the news of the triumph of the Yankee sail ors and their intrepid commander spread through the business portion of the city. Sound American lungs and the promptings of loyal hearts rave the cheers an echo which resounded to the homes, and ere long women and young Americas were en route to the scene Of | rejoicing.
 All day long crowds have followed the story of the stirring scenes before Man
 ila Good boy, Dewey, and other familiar terms of endearment were 1 showered upon the admiral. At the
 Armory Companies A and B, hard at
 work under drill officers, heard the | news, and it was something like the old i rebel yell which shook the building. | Scenes all over town show that the American habit of self control does not i stay the spirits of rejoicing when that spirit is in order.
 This afternoon. in a restaurant a 1 Spaniard boasted that later reports l hot SIa 6a | American feet He insulted a waitress | bv his aspersions on the country in | which he is enjoying life and property He was not mobbed, but the proprietor ordered him out of the place and some good advice was given him.
 At the Yosemite Theater, where a per formance was in progress, bulletin was read and it was some time before the performance could be resumed. People insisted on cheering and sing ing. When the militia drilled on the square great enthusiasm prevailed and the first noisy demonstration since the war began occurred.
 FRESNO, May 2.-The news of Dew ey's victory was received in this city with great rejoicing, although no pub lie demonstration was made All day to-day people gathered in knots and groups on the sidewalks and discussed the signal victory A local paper 1S- sued special edition and people gath cred around the bulletins, eager for fur ther particulars It was impossible for many to get within reading distance of the bulletins on account of the great crowd. Flags fioated from the Court house staff and all public buildings. There was a great deal of individual enthusiasm, but it did not take con- certed form in the shape of a demon Stration.
 BENICIA, May "A wave of en- thusiasm swept over this place tonight in consequence of the glorious victory at Manila. The people have been on tension for so many days that the news of Dewey'S great fight has taken all doubt from their minds and now they feel as if it was only question of time, and a short time at that. Guns are being fired, bands are playing. fireworks burning and every man that can talk is talking.
 WOODLAND, May 2.-Woodland had two representatives in the naval en- gagemnt off Manila on Sunday. George Ball is on the Petrel and William Dun phy is on the Olympia.
 SALINAS, May 2.-On receipt of bull letins announcing the naval engage ment off Cavite and the total defeat of the Spanish fleet by the Americans un- der Commodore Dewey the citizens of Salinas assembled in crowds. cheering and shouting. Flags were hoisted on all public buildings and on many busi- IfSSS 4uouseS. AS IidHy oI the crew on the American fleet are known in this vicinity some anxiety exists as to who were wounded and killed during the battle
 SAN JOSE, May 2.-News of the sur render of Manila was enthusiastically received in this city this evening. Cheers went up when the announcement was posted. The news had been hourly expected. It soon spread over the city and never before were so many happy faces seen on our streets. Every one spoke of the brave and gallant fight of the American navy, and Commodore Dewey is the lion of the hour and his name is upon the lips of all.
 At Company B's armory great joy was expressed over Dewey's success This was regular drill night and most of the boys in blue had their sweet hearts or sisters with them, as it was expected that this would be their last