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VOL. XI
THE DALLES, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1898,
NO 46
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REPORT
DEWEY'S OFFICIAL
The American Dispatch Boat ReacM Hon Kong Yesterday
ill Wifl Dispatches For the War Department.
SPANISH FLEET DESTROYED--OURS NOT HURT
The Spanish Loss is Now Estimated at About Two Thous
and Killed Spanish Fleet Numbered Fourteen
VesselsOurs Only Six in All.
Washington, May 7. The long expected report
of Dewey's naval victory at Manila has been re
ly coivod, and as given out to the public by Secretary
Long, is as follows:
f "Manila, May 1. The Pacific Squadron ar
rived at Manila at daybreak this morning. We
immediately engaged the enemy and destroyed the
following Spanish war vessels: Reina Christina,
Castilla, Ulloa, Isla de Cuba, General Lezo, Duero,
Correo, Volasco and Mandanao, one transport and
the water battery at Cavite. The vessels of the
American smiadron are uninnirnri nnrl nnlv n. fmv
Jf men are slightly wounded. The only means of tele-
graphing is to the American oonsul at Hong Kong.
I shall communicate with him. DEWEY. "
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ADMINISTRATION'S
POLICY CHANGED
The Pacific Coast Troops Will be Mo
bilized at Once More Volunteers
May Be Called For.
Fohtlani), May 8. Hong Kong dis
patches say :
The American dispatch boat McCnl
locii arrive yesterday evening from Ma
nila bringing the dispatches from Com
modore Dewey to the navy department.
Tho McOulloch was forty-eight hours
in making the trip of about six hundred
miles. Her coming has been awaited
with impatience, as everyone was keen
ly anxious to hear the exact situation in
Manilla.
The merchants hero who have com
mercial interoBte in Manila were much
relieved to learn that the reports con
cerning the burning of a portion ot the
city, wero untrue, and that the Ameri
cana had not, as yet, made any move
ment toward n bombardment of the
city.
As soon as the McCulloch arrived the
olllcore and crew were besieged with
questions. The officers confirmed the
total destruction of the Spanish fleet.
They estimate the loss of the enemy at
about two thousand killed, these figures
including those who were killed at
Cavite and Corrogidor island.
Numbers of wounded Spaniards fell
into tho hands of the Americans and
wero treated kindly. Great surprise and
satisfaction was expressed hore when
it was learned that not an American
warship was damaged to tiny extent
worth mentioning, and not a Binglo
American on thetquudron.
Several men wero wounded on hoard
tho United States vessels, but only one
whoso injuries were considered iu uny
way serious, and his recovery was prac
ticnlly assured when the McCulloch left
thfflfquodrop,
In giving details ot the fight, the offi
cers of tho McOulloch stated that the
squadron entered the bav and Anchored
oft' Oorrfgldor Island, Saturday night,
April 30th. The forts on the island
fired three shots and then became silent.
The American ships were prepared for
any emergency and the gun crews stood
t their station till the ships went into
action,
Early on Sunday morning the Spanish
fleet, numbering fourteen vessels, was
sighted oil' Cavite. Dewey at once
ordered his squadron to close in. Im
mediately the laud batteries and Span
ish warships opened with a heavy fire.
The canonading of the American fleet
was something awful, all the guns, great
and small being UEed. The American
navigating officers maneuvered eacu
vessel as though with a perfect knowl
edge of the bay. After the fighting had
lasted for about half an hour, the Amer
ican vessels were withdrawn from the
range of the. smaller Spanish guns and
poured hot fire with the big guns. The
scene in the bay was one of graud mag
nificence and the din of the battle was
stunning.
Belore the battle had progressed very
far, the Reina Christina, Montejo'e
flagship, received a shell torward which
set her on fire and in a very short time
the crew was compelled to abandon the
ship. Montejo'e flag was immediately
trausfered to the Isla de Cuba. In the
meantime the Don Antonio de Ulloa
burst into flames.
Tho Spanish gunners displayed won
derful, lack of pratice, many of their
snots either falling short or going clear
over the American vessels. One after
auother of the principal Spanish ships
were put out of action under telling
American marksmanship. Dewey at
the same time poured devastating fire
into Cavite. Its known losses upon for
tifications was very heavy.
After fighting several hours, all of
Ipurtcon Spanish vessels engaged were
at the bottom of the bay. Then the
bombardment of Cavite redoubled, and
towards evening it capitulated.
A small foice from the Petrel occupied
the place, and medical assistance wbb
sent to the Spanish wounded. No land
ing party was sent ashore, but in the
meantime the city is under complete
command of the guns of the fleet.
Wore bombardment deemed necessary,
the ships are In position to destroy the
place. Insurgents are In strong force
back of the city, but Dewey will pre
vent Any massacer, of Spaniards.
Dewey afterwards raised fortlflcatbns
at Oorregtdor island, and those at
Cavite are now awaiting orders end
troops.
Washington,' May 7. It was the ori
ginal intention of the war board to shell
the forts at the Philippines and destroy
the Spanish fleet in the Asiatic waters,
as well as to land 5000 men, 30,00ft
stands of arms and several shiploads of
provisions in Cuba, and depend largely
upon )he aid of Gomez for the subjuga
tion of Havana. The program did not
contemplate an attack upon San Jnsn
not Porto Rico for seme time to come,
and it was never intended to land troops
on that island. The North Atlantic
squadron was to have been employed
principally in destroying the Spanish
ships gathered at Cape Verde and Cadiz
when they approached Cuba.
It appears, however, that the entire
policy of the administration has been
changed since the news of Dewey's Vic
tory at Manila bay laEt Sunday evening.
Seven thousand Boldiers from the Pa
cific Blopo, embracing all three arms of
the regular service and the volunteers
from the states weRtjof the Rockies, will
be shipped to the Phillipines aB eoon bb
they can can be mobilized and em
barked. Torrey's regiment of Tough
riders may be substituted for the regu
lar cavalry if mustered in time. It Is
quite probable, according to General
Miles, that several thousand more will
follow a week later.
There are 20,000 Spanish eoldiers in
the Philippines.
FRENCH PROTEST
IS LOOKED FOR
BIG FIGHT ON
TOMORROW
An Engagement Expected Between the
Spanish Fleet and Sampson's
Squadron Tomorrow.
A Bitter Feeling Exists Against the
United States Our Embassy Will
Be Protected.
London, May 7. The Paris corre
spondent ol the Daily Telegraph says :
The effect upon Paris of the seizure of
the steamer LaFayette is clear enough.
Alreudy a rather bitter feeling against
the United States existed, and this inci
dent will certainly not tend to diminish
it. If it is demonstrated that there was
nothing to justify the seizure, the gov
ernment may be expected to make the
very strongest protest. jSome angry ex
pressions are to be heard, and arrange
ment have beeu made with the prefect
ot police for the efficient protection of
the United States embassy. The place
is well guarded by policeman, in view
of any possible hostile demonstrations.
TWO HEPPNER
POLITICAL MEETINGS
Rousing Republican Reception While
the Fusionists Were Looking On.
Heiu'Xek, May 7. A Union meeting
of the Demo-Populists was held at this
place tonight. Will R. King, the nomi
nee for governor on the Union tick
et, addressed a small audience on
the principal issues of the day. Little or
no enthusiasm was shown and the meet
ing throughout was a decidedly tame
a flair.
A Republican meeting was also held.
The nominee for joint senator, Mr.
Gowan, made an eloquent speech. The
opera house was filled with enthusiastic
people and during the meeting bon
fires were burning and anvils fired. It
was one of the most enthusiastic politi
cal meetings ever held in Heppner.
Five Hpaulili Wanulpt Sighted.
London, May 7 Five Spanish war
ship are believed to have been sighted
off the French West Indian islands.
Naw Yoiik, May 7. A special from
Washington says :
"We expect important news fromRear
Admiral Sampson's fleet about Sunday
night," said a member of the cabinet tonight.
Rear Admiral Sampson with a num
ber of his ships is. rapidly sailing toward
the Porto Rican coast. He is expected
to arrive off .Porto Rico Sunday after
noon. The Spanish Uape Verde fleet,
which is believed to be making for San
Jean, Porto, Rico, should make its ap
pearance. some time Sunday. Should
the twe- powerful fleets meet, as now
seems imminent, the greatest naval bat
tle of the world will be fought.
The Spanish fleet is considered by the
American authorities as presenting a
very formidable array of fighting. ressels
and the ability of the commander, Ad
miral Villaemel, is well known. But the
naval officers have no fear of the result
of a battle between the two fleets. Pres
ident McKinley and Secretary Long
have received no information to change
their belief that the Cape Verde fleet is
coming this way.
Should Admiral Sampson fail to locate
the Spaniards after a diligent search, it
is not impossible that he will attempt to
eeize Porto Rico. A'.l depends on the
course of events. The administration ex
pects the destruction of the Cape Verde
fleet. After the fleet is disposed of a
move will be made oh Cuba. Havana
will be given 24 hours to surrender:
American troops will then be landed.
The president hopes that with two of
her fleets destroyed Spain will sue for
peace, and Cuba will be conquered with
out sending an American soldier there.
CAPTURED
BY SPANIARDS
Major Smith Taken While Escorting a
Party of Newspaper Men to Gomez'
Camp Probably Executed.
New York, May 7. A special to the
World from Tampa says:
A telegram from Geneial Lacret, re
ceived tonight, gives the information
that -Major Smith, who on April 24th
landed at Caibraicon to escort a party of
newspaper correspondents to General
Gomez' camp, has been captured by
Spaniards and killed.
The message was signed by a Cuban
officer named Lorenez. He bo's been
with Captain Dorst, of the Fourth cav
alry, who, with two other officers, was
sent by Geueral Miles to confer with the
insurgents. Captain Dorst reached
America today and is due in Tampa late
tonight, en route-to Washington, where
he will lay before the president and his
advisers the information he gained.
The telegram regarding Smith is brief.
It simply uaye that when his captors
discovered his identity and nationality
they beheaded him, T-lie news is re
garded as authentic.
Nothing is said of the fate of the
newspaper men accompanying him.
TUB CINCINNATI'S VltlErt.
Two Spaulili Cattl-Laden Steuiuara
Capturel Oft Unytl.
Port au Prince, Hayti, May 7. The
cruiser Oinclunrti arrived at Cape Hay
tien, ninety miles north of here, this
morning. Yesterday she captured the
Spanish steamers Lorenzo and Franz
Bulto, loaded with cattle, from Monte
video to Havana, A French steamer
just arrived here reports three Spanish
and one French warship at Porto Rico.
Thirty-five years make a generation.
That la how long Adolph Fisher, of
Zaneiville, O., suffered from -piles. He
was cured by using three boxes of De
Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Snipes
Kineraly Drug Co.
TIME NOT RIPE
FOR INTERVENTION
Berliner Post Publishes, an Inspired
Article, Befining Germany's Atti
tude as Beit ig Against. European
Mcdiatioa.
Naw York, Mary. A dispatch to the
Wiarld from Berlin says:.
The Berliner Pq st publishes, probably
hi reply to the rumor that tho capture
ef the Philippine islande-bv the Ameri
can fleet calls for German inteference,
the following declaration, which was in
spired by the imperial foreign office:
"Rumors of' ronewed'attempts at me
diation between the United States and
Spain by the powers are again in circu
lation. We can only repeat that this
mediation is not possible at present.
The very first-requisite to such a step is
lacking, viz: that Spain sbouldfask for.
intervention to say nothing of the dis
position to resent.Baeh interference man
ifested by America. Absolutely, nothing
is known here of any attempt on Spain'B
part to solicit intervention."
ACTIVITY AT PORT TAMPA.
Preparation for Transporting Troops,
to Cuba Being; Kusked.
Tampa, May 7. Unusual activity pre
vails Pt Port Tampa docks today. The
work o'f making necessary alterations c
transports is being pushed. By Monday
everythlng'will be in readiness for load
ing. General Nuaez left for Washing
ton last' night for a conference with.
Miles. He is not- expected' back befor
Wednesday, and no movement of troopt
is looked for before then.
From Aaother Soaree.
Chicago, May 7. A special to the
Tribune from Tampa says that the party
of three correapsndenta wbo.inicosapaay
with Major Smith, of Gomei? body-guard,
startedjpome.time since to interview Go
mez, has been captured by the Spaniard
and beheaded. No mention fs made at
the fate of the other meatbors of the
party, and this story baa.nob been eoa
firmed. Kontt-oaMrj Tookva Prlae.
Kir, Wksi;. May 7. The Spanish
brigantine Fanquitl, from Barcelona,
bound from Montevideo for Havana,
having a cargo of jerked beef, wae
brought in here by the dispatch-boat
Hamilton. The Franqniti was captured
o2) Havana., yesterday by the United
States cruiser Montgomery.
WHEN N AUTRE
Needs assistance it may be be9t to ren
der it promptly, bn. one should re
member to use even the most perfect
remedies o-nly when needed. The best
and most buii pie and gentle remedy is
the Syrup of Figs, manufactured hy the
Califarnia Fig Svrup Co.
Try Schilling ties' iea uuu UhkIiik powder.
A. M. WILLIAMS & CO.
"EVIDENCE IS BETTER THAN TALK"
A pem of the
Things Passers-by
See In Oat
CZlindouus this UUeek.
Percale Shirts for men, at 50 cent.', form one of the attractions.
These shirts are made with collar and cuffs attached, of a good quality
Percale, and are shown in a large variety of neat patterns.
Summer Underwear for Men at 25 cents a garment. That's only
50 cents a full suit. To see is to buy. Colors cream and brown mixed.
Men's spring suits of an all wool material for $7:50. And such
Baits! such style! such patterns! such perfect fitting suits 1 Tailored
to fit, as well as to wear. Made with wide inside coat facing of same ma
terial; finished with a wide. satin piping. Trousers cut in the prevailing
style, nothing lacking lo make them right unless it be part of the price.
. Suspenders for Men's fine wear at 15 cents pair. Easily worth
twice as much. People wonder why we don't ask it; just because if we
did we wouldn't be Belling cheaper than any other store. We demonstrate
by actual doings our superiority in clone Belling, and people are beginning
to realize tiie fact. It pays them. These susponders are made with non
elastic web, have round elastic sliding ends and can be hud in plain light
colors; also in neat plaids. Only 15 cents a pair.
Neck Ties for Men in tecks and hand bows; silk ties, usually sold
at 25 cents. Our price on nearly a hundred dozen 15c each. Easy picking.
Men's Hosiery. Bo it for farm or to' n wear, we have them in the
best grades at the lowest prices. A few numbers now in our window.
Bundle Socks, grey mixed, seamless, ribbed top, per dozen 50o
Bundle Socks, grey mixed, seamless, ribbed tups, per dozen t0u
Black fast black socks, well fhaped, ribbed tope, per dozen Mo
Black, also tan and brown, t-pumless foot, fast colors, per pair.., lOo
We think there's none in town like them.
qq buys a full size, full weight, Cotton Sweater for men. This will
4306 easily be recognized as an extremely low figure on these goods,
and still more so when you Bee the garments. We show them in both
ribbed neck and Bvmn collar. Colore navy and maroon. 50 cents baa
heretofore been OUlt prion on similar sweaters.
There area few dozen other things which we cannot find room to
mention here, but will gladly show you,
A. M.WILLIAMS & CO.
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