THE WAR.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2100, 3 May 1898, Page 2

THE WAR.

SEVERE. FIGHTING AT MANZANILLO. SPANISH TROOPS DEFEATED BOTH SIDES LOST HEAVILY. BARBED CABANAS. " 3000 SPANISH AMERICANS TO ASSIST SPANIARDS AMERICAN IRONCLAD ASHORE The latest news from the seat of war states that severe fighting has taken place at Manzanillo, on the Cuban coast, between the insurgents, aided by the American force of irregulars recently landed and the Spanish troops, the latter being defeated. It is also Stated that the American warship bombarded Cabanas. * Three thousand Spanish Americans are reported to- have landed in Cuba to assist the Spaniards. According to news from Madrid, one of the American ironclads is ashore at Cuba, and that another has been obliged to withdraw, having apparently broken down. - Ihe Maryland Guards are displaying a somewhat mutinous spirit. The Emperor of Austria is showing his sympathy with Spain in, a very marked manner - ~ LATER. BATTLE AT MANILA SPANISH AND AMERICAN ’ FLEETS ENGAGED SPANISH CLAIM A VICTORY HEAVY LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES * Hongkong; May 2. A brilliant naval battle has been fought near Manila between the American squadron and the Spanish navy. • ■ . ■ ; . The Spaniards claim a victory, but admit having sustained heavy losses. Further particulars have not yet been received.