The War.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 288, 14 May 1898, Page 3

The War.

2(by electric telegraph—copyright). London, May 12. The Daily Telegraph states, unofficially, that the foreign Ambassadors at Washington are discussing a movement in favour of peace. Washington, May 12. The cruiser Charleston has been despatched with 150 tons of ammunition for the fleet operating under Admiral Dewey, at the Philippines. General Merritt has been appointed to the command of the corps which is to support Admiral Dewey at the Philippines. The Senate has directed the Naval Committee to inquire regarding the possibility of obtaining a suitable coaling station in foreign waters, It has also sanctioned the formation of a volunteer signal corps of 1000 men. Mr Long, Secretary of the Navy; doubts the accuracy of the report that the Cape Verde squadron is at Cadiz, and until the information is verified the instructions issued to Admiral Sampson will not be altered. The declaration hy China of her neutrality in connection with the war is causing disquiet in America. New York, May 11. The French steamer Lafayette, which ran the blockade at Havana, took away 1200 residents, crowds greeting them with shouts of " Cowards!" Madrid, May 12. Senor Sagasta, the Premier, replying to a deputation from Republican districts, said that the Spaniards were ready to sacrifice interests and principles to save the nation. The Queen-Regent of Spain has issued a decoration to the captain of the French steamer Lafayette. SPANISH STEAMER RELEASED. Washington, May 12. The American Prize Court has ordered the release of the Spanish steamer Miguel, captured off Havana. BRITISH SUBJECTS IN MANILA. For the information of the people of New Zealand who have relatives and friends in the Philippines it is cabled that H.M.S. Lir.att had arrived at Hongkong from Manila and reports that all British subjects in Manila are safe. The message adds further news may be expected later on. [Reprinted from our Daily Extra of Thursday.] Madrid, May 11. TnE Cape Verde squadron is at Cadiz. Washington, May 11. The Catholic Archbishops have directed the clergy to offer daily prayers for the victory of the Americans, All the coal at Honolulu has been bought by America, which will use Hawaii as a coaling station. A great outburst of enthusiasm has taken place throughout America. A number of big capitalists are equipping regiments at their private expense. Undergraduates from the Universities and many other persons of the leisured classes are enlisting in the ranks. The American war authorities, on learning of tbe position of the Cape Verde squadron, decided to land a force in Cuba on Tuesday. The entire Anieriean army has been ordered to the front. Thirty vessels have been chartered to convey 25,000 troops to Cuba and the Philippines. Congress has sanctioned the enlistment of 10,000 Southerners, who are immune from yellow fever, for service in Cuba. The expedition to the Philippines will start within a few days. American cavalry is mustering at Tampa. The transport vessel Gussie, with 7000 rifles and 100,000 rounds of am* munition for the insurgents, has sailed for Cuba. The Navy Department has ordered 16 torpedo destroyers, to be completed within 18 months. General Blanco has forbidden the sale of food in Cuba. Thousands of reconcentrades are starving. The steamer Montserrat, which left Cienfuegos, successfully ran the American blockade and entered Havana. An American officer has discovered that Cardenas Harbour in Cuba is laid with mines. The American squadron blockading. Cuban ports comprises 45 vessels of all classes. The American Government have given instructions for the immediate despatch of 7000 rifles from Tampa for distribution among the Cuban insurgents, Lieutenant Roman's mission to arrange for supplying the rebels with arms and medical stores having proved successful. Congress has agreed to present a sword to Admiral Dewey in recognition of his signal victory in the Philippines. The remainder of the officers and men of the American squadron who took part in the battle will be presented with medals specially struck to commemorate the event. The American torpedo boat destroyer Winslow succeeded, after a sharp fight, in forcing three Spanish gunboats to retreat from Cardenas. 76 miles east of Havana, one of the Spanish vessels being disabled. The British residents at Manila have informed Admiral Dewey that the populace are in a starving condition. Admiral Dewey finds the rebels in the Island of Luzon quite beyond control.