Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-05
Adm. Dewey Wins a Great
Victory Over the Span
ish Squadron.
The Maria Christina Burned and
the Don Juan de Austria
Blown Up.
Accounts Of the Engagement Re-
ceived from the Spanish Gov
ernor and Admiral.
The Spanish Admiral Obliged to Change
His FlagshIp-News Received Mt Lisbon
Declared That the Spanish Fleet
Was Completely Defeated.

Declared That the Spanish Fleet
Was Completely Defeated.
WASHINGTON, May 2-Washington
rejoiced last night. Not since the
dark days of the great civil conflict of
a third of a century ago have the
people of this city been so profoundly
moved by war news as they were last
evening. The first battle of the His.
pano-American war has been fought,
and victory lies with Adm. Dewey's
squadron under the stars and stripes
That was enough to set the people of
Washington almost in frenzy of en-
thusiastic rejoicing. For days
they, in common with the people
throughout the country, have been
awaiting news from the Philip
pine islands, as everything point
ed to a battle at Manila that
might be decisive conflict of the war.
When the news came indicating
great victory for the American squad.
ron the enthusiasm of the people was
let loose and the streets of the city
have rung with cheers throughout the
night. The first news of the battle
received in Washington came in brief
cablegram to the Associated press
from Madrid about eight o'clock yes
terday evening. AS the night wore on
the cable continued to sing the news
of victory for the squadron of Adm.
Dewey and the interest grew into ire
mendous excitement. Ordinarily
Washington is the quietest of cities on
Sunday, but as bulletin after bulletin
was posted in front of the newspaper
offices, each successive one conveying
information more gratifying than its
predecessor, the crowds in the streets
became uproarious Good, as we'll as
bad news spreads rapidly, and by ten
o'clock the streets were crow ded with
people, all discussing the one exciting
topic of the hour. While victory had
been expected, the news of it-coming
as it did from Spanish sources
gave vent to the patriotism of the peo-
pie which has been pent up for days.
MADRID, May 2.--The following is
the text of the official dispatch from
the governor general of the Philip.
pines to the minister of war, Gen.
Correa, as to the engagement off Ma
Mia:
Saturday night, April 80, the batteries at the
entrance to the fort announced the arrival Of
the enemy, forcing a passage during the OBJ
security of the night AT daybreak the enemy
took up positions, opening with strong fire
against Fort Cavite and the arsenal Our fleet
engaged the enemy in q brilliant combat pro-
tected by the Cavite and Manila forts. They
obliged the enemy with heavy loss. to maneu-
yer repeatedly. At nine o'clock the Americans
took refuge behind the foreign merchant ship |
ping, on the east side of the bay Our feet,
considering the enemy's superiority. naturally
suffered severe loss The Maria Christina is |
on fire and another ship believed to be the
Don Juan de Austria, was blown up There
was considerable loss of life Capt Cadarzo. |
commanding the Maria Christina, is among
the killed. cannot now give further details |
The spirit Of the army, navy and volunteers is |
excellent
Ell Heraldo de Madrid says that
Adm. Montejo changed his flagship
during the engagement, or between |
the two encounters, in order to better |
direct maneuvers. He thus escaped |
the fate of the commander of the |
Reina Maria Christina. The second |
engagement was apparently begun by
the Americans, after landing their
wounded on the east side of the bav.
In the latter engagement, the Spanish
Mindanoa and Ulloa suffered severely. |
During this engagement the Cavite
forts maintained q steadier and |
stronger fire upon the American
squadron than in the first engagement.
Adm. Bermejo, the minister of
marine has expressed himself as highly |
pleased with the heroism of the Span
ish marines, and has telegraphed con-
CALCULATIONS to Adm. Montejo and the
valorous crews of the Spanish squad
ron under fire of superior warships.
Ministers speak of serious but honor
able losses" The naval bureau at
Manila sends the following report
signed "Montejo, admiral"
In the middle OF the night the American
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appeared off Cavite The night was complete
ly dark. At7:3l O'Clock the bow of the Reina
Maria Christina took fire and soon after the
poop also was burned At eight O'Clock,
with my staff. 1 went on board the
Isle of Cuba The Reina Maria
Christina and the Castillo were then
entirely enveloped in flames The other |
ships, having been damaged, retired into Baker
bay. Some had to be sunk to prevent their
falling into the hands Of the enemy. The losses
are numerous, notably Capt Cadarso, priest
and nine other persons.
SPANISH FLEET SAID TO BE DEFEATED
LISBON, May 2.-Reliable news re-
ceived here that the Spanish feet was
completely defeated off Cavite.
Boys Forced to BE Soldiers
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