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ROCK ISLAND ARGU VOL. XLVI. NO. 164. EOCK ISLAND, ILL., MONDAY, MAY 2, 1898. PRICE THREE CENTS. GLORIOUS VICTORY FOR AMERICA. Commodore Dewey Annihilates the Philippine FleetTriumphant After Two Hours' Engagement, and is Now Bom v barding Manila Story of the Great Ship Battle Movement on Havana Planned. WASHINGTON, May 2. Commodore Dewey's victory oyer the Spanish fleet in Philippine island waters is complete. From the best information that is gained in official circles here the triumph is not only most signal in its importance in the present war, but in the history of naval engagements of the world. Dewey seems to have followed up the crushing of the Spanish fleet by what, at the latest accounts, has every appearance of capturing the Philippine islands themselves. Madrid, May 2. Literal's Manila special says Admiral Montejo, the Spanish commander, acknowledge!) that the Spanish fleet was completely demolished, and adds that the crew of the Spanish warship Mindanao was saved. The United States fleet es tablished a blockade of Manila, and bombardment of the town is exjiected today. The British consul at Manila had a conference with Commodore Dewey, the object lndng unknown. The authorities have adopted the most extreme military precautions to check increasing public indignation COMMODOKg OROnOB BETfKT. at the disaster to the Spanish fleet off Manila. Martial law will Ihj pro claimed if the government is pro Yoked over the hostile demonstra tions. In the streets the feelinr of discontent prevails everywhere. The military feeling is equal with the civil elements over the effects of the disaster, in which, according; to one announcement, "our inferior war craft, although they fought pluckily, jterished through lack of foresight in resMinsible quarters." The minister of marine. Admiral Ilertnajo, this morning stated that af ter the cabinet meeting the account of yerterday's battle sent by the gov ernor of the Phillippine islands, had Wen completely lorn out by later dispatches. The last shot was tired at 11:30, when the Ainericau warships steamed off. The new8pacrs here say that yes terday was sad but glorious for Spain. TWO HOI KS IS 81 FK1CIKNT. Ilrttlsh Governor Nay the Mnanlnh Fleet Vu Nearly Annihilated. London. May 2. The lombardmeut of Manila it is supposed is now pro ceeding. The British governor of the Straits settlement cables that the American fleet "annihilated" the Spanish fleet in a 2-hours' engage ment. A Madrid sjH-cial says the Spanish ministers are determined to exhaust their resources in defense of national honor. ' The victorv for the Americans is re garded here as the greatest triumph in sea warfare since Tafalgar. The British governor at the Straits settlement cables the government that iH-wev last night demanded the surrender of all torpedoes and guns at Manila and control of the cables under pain of Umibardiuent. Gen August i. the Spanish governor gen cral, refused to surrender, and he Rayal Baku tk Uu4 para. AktataMyKr mi HP sup)osed the lmmbardment of Ma nila is now proceeding. The Mail's Madrid special says the Spanish warships Castilla and Chris- liana were totally burned and one ves sel was purposely sunk and the rest damaged. The American fleet is also iH'lievcd to 1 much damaged. It is believed the Spaniards have cut the cable at Manila. DETAILS OF THE ENGAGEMENT. Dewey Completely Victorious With But One Vernwl Ilabled. London, May 2. Copyrighted by the Associated Tress. The colonial office has furnished the Associated Press the substance of its cablegrams in regard to the battle of Minila from the British consul there. The Ameri can fleet entered the Manila harbor at daybreak yesterday. The fort opened fire, and the Americans moved from their position opposite the city to near Cavitc engaging in a tierce light against Imth the Spanish fleet and the forts. The engagement lasted two hours, resulting in the an nihilation of the Spanish fleet. The Americans withdrew to Center Road stead for the purpose of coaling. One American vessel, name not mentioned, is reported disabled. Dewey, through the British consul, demanded the sur render of all torpedo boats and guns of Manila or he would lwnibard the city. After the governor general con ferred with the British consul and the cable agent, he refused to surrender. The fact that this is the only informa tion received, it, is supposed the Span iards cut the cable. The Itomlinrtlment in On. New York, May 'J. A Hong Kong dispatch savs the bombardment of Manila has ,legun. The inhabitants are fleeing to the country. Operators at the cable station in the midst of the forts fled to save their lives. HATE THE 1SLANOH CAPITtXATED? Report Tlmt the Governor General Han Sent a Flan of Trure to Dewey. Chicago, May 2. The Daily News' Washington special says the president received information that the Spanish governor general of the Thillippines FLAGSHIP OLYMI'IA. has sent a flag of truce to Commodore Dewev. This is interpreted to mean apitulation of the Spanish forces. Four Hundred Spaniard Perish. Faris. May 2. Madrid advices say no Spanish warship surrendered. The majority perished. The Spanish loss is estimated at 400 killed. THE NEWS AT THE CAPITAL. Commodore Dewey' Inxtraetions Mntnal Congratulation. Washington, May 2. Commodore Dewey's instructions permit him to bombard Manila if necessarv to take possession of the island, but he will not do so unless the city harbors troops who are operating offensively against him. Enthusiastic congratulations were exchanged with ollicials of the navv department this morning over IV?wev's victory. 1 hough official information is not iookcu lor in the usual course for at least two davs. vet there is probability that some of the details may come through the British foreign offlee freer from color than that from Madrid. The fact that reports sieak of IK'wev as landing the wounded is regarded as significant, as he would not abandon the wounded to the enemv, and the onlv sane conclusion is that he has secured a foothold on land which may develop into a base of supplies for our fleet. Washington. May 2. In the senate, after the chaplain offered thanks for Dewey's glorious victory, the war rev enue bill was referred to the Finance committee and conference committee to report the naval appropriation bill agreed took, after which the executive session to a recess to await the emer. gency of the war appropriation bill. It also agreed to the naval appropria tion bill. The house committee on appropria tions reported the urgent deficiency bill of $35,720,845 for the support of the armv. The house passed the bill it h out division. Livingston, of Georgia, introduced this resolution in the house: ' Re solved, that the thanks of congress lie and are hereby tendered to Com modore George Dewev, commanding THE CBCISKH BOSTOX. the Asiatic squadron, for the eminent skill and valor exhibited bv him and is squadron in the recent engage ment resulting in his glorious victory over and destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila." THE ATTACK OX HAVANA. Belief that Concentrated Action Is De termined Upon. Dauntless, via Key West, May 2. (Copy righted by the Associated Press) . The demonstration off the coast of Cuba is hardly expected today, but it is understood the movement has been planned. The commanders of the lattleships were with the admiral yesterday in a long, private confer ence, and there is every indication that a concerted movement of some kind is contemplated. It is under stood that an attack on the batteries n the vicinity of Havana is projected. The weather, however, is very un favorable. A 46-knot gale is blowing and the waves are tremendous. Parnellites Send Congratulation. London, May 2. The following was sent President McKinley of the United States: "In the names of millions of Irishmen the Parnellite memliers of the house of commons send von con gratulations on the brilliant victory of the American fleet." (Signed) John Kkujioxd. Annonnced in the House of Common. London, May 2. Balfour, acting minister of foreign affairs, announced in the house of commons that the American fleet practically destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila. Restraint for Spanlnh Subject, Washington, May 2. The presi dent w ill soon issue a proclamation in restraint of Spanish subjects in the Lnited States. Movement of Onr Fighters. Portland, Me.. May 2. The Colum bia arrived. The New Orleans passed Block Island this morning ltonnd east. CRUISER BALTIMORE. The San Francisco arrived at Prov- incetown, Mass., this morning. DEWEY IS THE VICTOK. First Naval Engagement of the War With Spain Take Flare at Manila. Lisbon, May 2. Reliable news is re ceived here that the Spanish fleet was completely defeated off Cavite. - Madrid, May 2. The town was great ly excited last night by the serious news from the Philippines, and there was an Immense galherlng In the Cell, -i Seville. The civil guards on horseback were called out to preserve order and all precautions taken. There was much muttering. Madrid, May 1 The following Is the text ofc an official dispatch from the governor general of the Philippines to the minister of war, Lieutenant Gen eral Correa, as to the engagement off Manila: "Last night. April 30. the batteries at the entrance to the fort announced the arrival of the enemy's squadron, forcing a passage under the obscurity of the night. At daybreak yesterday the enemy took up positions, opening with a strong Are against Fcfct Cavlte and the arsenaC "Our rneet engaged" the enemy in a brilliant combat, protected by the Cavlte and Manila forts. They obliged the enemy with heavy loss to manoeuver repeatedly. At 9 o'clock the American squadron took refuge behind the foreign merchant shipping on the east slue of the bay. Spaniard Lm Vewela. "Our fleet, considering the enemy's superiority, naturally suffered a severe loss. The Maria Christina la on fire and another ship, believed to be the Don Juan de Austria, was blown up. There was considerable loss of life. Captain Cadarzo, commanding; the Maria Christina, Is among the killed. I cannot now give further details. The spirit of the army, navy and volunteers Is excellent" At midnight Sunday an ofliclal telegram said that Admiral Montejo had transferred his flag to the cruiser Isle de Cuba from the cruiser Relna Maria Christina, which was completely burned. Another dispatch says that the cruiser Castillo was also burned and several other vessels sunk ta prevent their capture. But the Admiral Restrained Them. A second engagement, according to El Heraldo, was apparently begun by the Americans after landing their wounded on the west Bide of the bay. In, the latter engagement the Spanish Mlndano and ITIIoa suffered lieavlly. Ministers speak of "serious, but honor able losses." Admiral Bermejo, minister of marine. Joined the cabinet council last evening and Informed his colleagues that the Spanish force had gained a victory in the Philippines. He asserted that he found difficulty in restraining his Joy ful emotions. The official dispatch does net mention the destruction of any American vessel. WASHINGTON flEARS THE NEWS. Enthusiasm I Lomte and the Capital Street King with Cheer. Washington. May 2. Washington was rejoiced last night. Not since the dark days of the great civil conflict of a third of a century ago have the eople of this city been so profoundly moved by war news as they were last evening. The first battle of the Hispano-American war had been fourht and tlctory lav LARGER! GRANDER ! BETTER! Than aty stock in the three cities. Every de partment is complete with the best things produced in their re spective lines. nrnrvn nnitno , . 1a KJ VyilrtlliO BUilU mm mm Oak, long post, brace arm, Kn Cane Seat, only WW WHITE ENAMELED IBOS BEDS brass trimmed, only 6 Ft EXTENSION TA BLES nicely fin ished, this week $2.49 $2.98 Money saving prices prevail. Special ad vantages and induce ments for complete household outfits, D as 324 326-328 Brady Street, Davenport DAYE1IP0RT Fuem TUBE CMtrETCO With xamlTal Tewey's squaiTAu? uri'er the stars and stripes. That was enough to set the people of Washington almost In a frenzy of en thusiastic rtjoii lng. For days they, in common with the people throughout the country, have been awaiting news from the Philippine islands, as everything pointed to a battle at Manila that might be a decisive conflict of the war. When the news came indicating a great vic tory for the American squadron the en thusiasm of the pea;ile was let loose and the streets of the city rang with cheers throughout the night. Good as well as bad newsspreads rap Idly, and by 10 o'clock the streets were crowded with people, all discussing the one topic of the hour. Hundreds gath ered in front of the bulletin boards, and the news was received with enthusi astic, cheers. While victory had been expected the news of It coming as It did come from Spanish sources gave vent to the patriotism of the people which has been pent up for days. Thus far no official advices had been received by the government. In some quarters the belief was expressed that this fight w-ould end the war. It having so clear ly demonstrated the superiority of the United States at sea. The next news expected Is of the occupation of Manila by the Americans and Philippine Isl and Insurgents. The truth about the reported bom bardment of Cabanas, about thirty-five miles west of Havana, is that the flag ship New York fired uncn a troop of Spanish cavalry In answer to a long range and harmless rille "fire which the troopers sent In the direction of the flagship. The firing occurred Just be fore sundown Friday evening and It was Impossible to accurately ascertain the effect of the New York's shots, though the enemy was soon silenced and was seen to scatter. LIST OF THE HHPS EXOAC.ED. Showing the Strength of Earn Fleet That Fnueht at Manila. Washington, May 2. The following are the two fleets engaged at Manila: The United States ships Olympia.flrst class protected crui3er; speed, 21 knots; battery, four 8-inch rifles, ten 5-inch rapid-fire guns, and twenty smaller guns. Ftaltimore, second-class cruiser: speed, 20.6 knots: battery, four 8-Inch and six 6-inch rifles, and fourteen other guns. Boston, second-class: SDeed. J5 j j u L--J mm linaaL We are building business on the great and strong power of "Good Goods" at Low Prices. Our line of Men's Fine all wool Suits at Are made by the best tailors, trimmed in the best manner, and fits as good as any tailor nude suit. Our SI 0.00 suits are fully as good as those that are sold for $13.50 to $15.00 in other cloth ing stores .Call and see this line. It will surprise you. THE LONDON We give a Scientific Box Kite free with every boy s suit. Your boy can have great 3port with this kite. Knots; - oartery.two '8-Inch and si ill-Inch j rifles, and twelve other guns. Kalelsh, second-class; speed, 19 knots; battery, one 6-lnrh and ten 6-inch rapid-fire rifles, with fourteen other guns. Con cord, third-class; speed, IT knots; bat tery, six 6-inch rifles and nine other gur.s. retrel. fourth-class; speed, 13 knots; battery, four 6-inch rifles and seven other guns. McCulloch. revenue cutter; Nanshan, collier, and Zafiro, supply vessel. The Spanish ships Reina Marie Christina: speed, 17 knots; battery, six 6.2 inch Hontoria guns; two 2.7 inch and three 2.2 inch rapid fire titles; and eight other guns. Castilla, battery 5.9 inch Krupp rifles, two 4.7 Inch, two 3.3 Inch, four 2.5 inch rapid fire, and two machine guns. Velasco. battery, three 6.9 inch Armstrong rifles, 2.7 Inch Hon toria s, ar.d two machine guns. Don Antonio de Ulloa and Don Juan de Austria; battery, 4-7 inch Hi.ntorias. 3.2 Inch rapid fire, two 1.5 inch, and two machine guns. General Lezo and Kl Cano, gun vessels; speed 11.5 knot?. The General Lezo has two Hontoria rifles of 4.7 Inch caliber, one 3.5 inch, and thirteen other guns: the El Cano, three 4.7 Inch guns, and four other guns. Marques del Duero, dispatch boat; one smooth bore 6.2 inch calitxT. two 4.7 inch and one machine gun. Ila de Cuba and the Isle de Luzon, both rmall gun bats, and carry four 4.7 inch Hontorias, two small guns, and two machine guns. STRAWS THAT ItKTKAT THK WIND. No Move for the Ocrnpation of C'nha for a Week or Tea lay. Jacksonville, Fin.. May 2. A special to The Times-Union and Citizen from Tampa, Fla., says: General Khafter, who is looked upon as the cflic-er who will have charge of the army of occupa tion, gave an audience last evening to several newspaper men. In tbe course of the conversation the question of countersigning war correspondents' passes was brouglit up. General Shat ter Eaid he would not assume comnmnd for a week cr ten days. This practic ally settles two very important mat ters: First, General Fhafter w ill com mand the army In Cuba, and iwnnd. the troops will not leave here for Cul.a fur ten days at least. Spain Lftierafp a fit re Cargo. London May 2. Advices f rom . Hollo $10.00 say rriat me cargo ct coal of the Amer ican bark Paianac. which was captured at that place by the Spanish gunboat EJ Car has been liberated. MaMH-re by Philippine lotandera. Shanghai, May 2. Dispatches from Manila say the natives In tbe Philip pine provinces are looting and ktllimr fctanlsh women, children and priests. Coal In the Trauiraal. In one colliery uot half m dozen mile from the gold ini;n s I have s-vn a scam of coal 70 feet in tbickuess. This coal, though of a low quality, suffices for the purposes of tho sold mines, and there is a sufficient quantity of it to outlast far the lives of all the gold miners. Be sides those coal deposits tioar the gold fields and thoso others Ly tbe Vaal riv er, which furuUh coal for tbe railway 6ytcra far down iuto Capo Colony, tboro are literally hundred, perhaps even a thon.saud, squr.ro milcsof coal in tho Jliddleberg and Lrmelo districts ly ing Ictween Pretoria aud Dolagoa Bay. In tbe tuiilht of these coal bods is the outcrop of iron ore, and. running through them is the lately constructed railway to Dolagoa Bay. With these vast coalfields close to a first rate port on tho Indian ocean tho prospects of the coal mining industry seem brilliant "South Africa Today," Yonnghusband. r-dlttng by tha Coldea Rale. A country editor puts tbe old question in new t-hae and says to his subscrib ers: 4 'I', rot her. don't stop yonr paper jut-'t because you don't agree with tbe editor. Tho last cabbage yon sent ns dulu't agree with ns cither, but we didn't drop you from our subscription list on that account." Gordon (Neb.) Journal. Thirty-four years ago a picturesque scene was enacted in the Danish capital. A deputation of tirecks stood before tbe old king f Denmark and atXed that they might offer the crown of tbuir country to Lis groat nephew. Prince ( Jcorge. For an answer tbe old man turned to tho youth, bado him take a seat at bis side aud saluted him as bis brother sovereign.