Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
MORE DEWEYIZING.
FURTHER VIGOROUS AMERICAN
ACTION IN THE PHILIPPINES.
GERMANS TAUGHT A LESSON.
Our Forces Fire ON N Fort Protected
by German Gunboat from Insur-
gents, and Capture II, Making 500
Spaniards Prisoners.

Spaniards Prisoners,
MANILA, July 3. via HONGKONG
July 1.-THE insurgents on Wednesday.
July 9th, reported that the German gun
boat Irene. in Subig Bay. refused to per-
nit them to attack the Spanlards on
Grande Island. Rear-Admiral Dewey
promptly dispatched the United States
cruiser Raleigh and the gunboat Concord
to investigate the matter. On entering
Subig Bay the Raleigh opened fire on the
forts, whereupon the Irene slipped her
mel. The result of the fire of the Ameri-
cans was that the Spaniards, numbering
over 500 men. surrenderng everything.
THE IRENES EXCUSE.
! On returning to Manila, the Irene ex-
planned that she interfered 'in the cause
OF humanity" and offered to hand over
to the Americans the refugees she had on
board. Admiral Dewey, however, declined
to accept them.
Governor-General Augusti has issued a
proclamation promising to grant auto
nomy to the islands, and Offering the in
sursents inducements to join the Spanish
forces. General Aguinaldo, the insurgent
leader, in reply, said the overtures of the
Spanish commander came too late.
REBELS HAVE ALL OF sUBIG BAY.
WASHINGTON. July 1S.-The Navy De-
partment has received from Admiral
Dewey the following dispatch:
"Aguinaldo informs me his troops have
taken all Of Subig Bay, except Isla Grande,
which he was prevented from taking by
the German man-of-war Irene On July
7th, the Raleigh and Concord captured
the Island. and about 1900 men, with
arms and ammunition. No resistance.
The Irene retired from the bay on their
arrival. / shall send the Boston to Cape
Engano, about July 10th, to meet second
army detachment. 1t is not practicable
to send to Guam. No transports vessels
available.
(SlgneO DEWEY"
THE SPANISH SURRENDER.
NEW YORK. July 13.-A special copy
right cable from Manila July 10th to the
New York Journal says:
Admiral Dewey. early on July 7th, dis
patched the Raleigh and Concord TO take
Grande Island, in Subig Bay, and capture
the garrison.
The cruisers shelled the principal points
on the island, destroying the earthworks
and other fortifications and laying the
torpedo station in ruins.
They then sent out a launch with a
message demanding surrender There was
no response, and the Raleigh finally sent
a 6-inch shell through the commanders
house. The white flag was instantly run
up on the ruins of the earthworks. \
landing party demanded absolute surren-
der.
The Spanish colonel, Ric. realizing his
hopeless position, made submission and
gave up his sword. The 500 men cOmpris-
ing the garrison were made prisoners. and
their rifles were taken from them. Forty
thousand rounds OF ammunition and one
Hotchkiss gun was also captured.
CONTROL THE BAY.
This victory gives the Americans con-
troll of Subig Bay. The Spanish We're en-
deavoring To protect, 1T with submarine
mines, and to make it ready for occu-
pancy of the Spanish fleet supposed TO be
on its way from Spain.
Admiral Dewey's possession OF Sublg
Bay defeats Germany's supposed plans TO
interfere I'm .he Philippines.
The insurgents have captured the valua-
able merchant coast steamer named
Philippians The native crew killed the
officer of the ship before her capture. The !
insurgents were using the transport IN
an attack which they contemplated |
making on Grande Island before Admiral
Dewey was called upon.
Although the attitude of the Germans is |
still irritating, Admiral Dewey is man
aging them with great diplomacy. lie |
does not expect any trouble with them.
The blockade will hereafter be more |
rigid Only the supply ships of the !
American and foreign fleets are allowed |
to enter.
The Esmeralda, arriving from Hongkong |
yesterday with passengers, was stopped |
and ordered TO sea.
The lOng-eXpected retrieerating steam
ship Culgua, from Australia, with a cargo
Of fresh beef. arrived and was welcomed
by the sailors and SOL
diers.
The Austrian cruiser Frundsberg ar
rived and saluted the Spanish flag first,
after which she sauted Admiral Dewey's
flag.
THE INSURGENTS OPERATIONS.
MANILA. July Z. via HONGKONG. July
3.-The insurgents yesterday made vigo-
rous attacks on the Spaniards from all
sides. with little result. They shelled the
spanish block-hOuses and trenches north
IF Manila and captured the Spanish guns
At Santa Mesa.
There was furious musketry fire all
hight long at San Juan. Santa Ana, Paso,
md Pasayi. the Spaniards replying with
artillery and musketry. The insurgent
artillery Is not yet operating.
About 900 native militia at Santa Ana
lave Joined the insurgents.
The insurgents have rushed the Malate
pushing forward 20 the
wallis OF the fort hut thov had to retire