Capture of Another Spanish Steamer

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XX, Issue 4477, 25 April 1898, Page 3

Capture of Another Spanish Steamer

Neutral Flags Confidence m Spain Received Wak'apuaka April 25, 9.50 a. m, Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. New York, April 24 A torpedo boat attached to Oaptain Sampson's squadron captured the Spanish steamer Mathilde after a sharp ohaßP. The guns from Morro Oastle, a large fort guarding Havana harbor, fired ten shots at the blockading squadron, which were ineffective, and the squadron did not reply. America has decided to recognise that a neutral flag covers an enemy's goods, excepting contraband of war, such goods being liable to seizure though not under an enemy's flag. America has determined that the blockade must be effective. Madrid, April 24= An improved tone prevails m the Spanish Bourses, and the rush of depositors to withdraw money from the banks has mitigated. ( Melbourne, April 25 Numerous volunteers are offering their services to the American consul. Adelaide, April 25 The declaration of war was announced at the theatre on Saturday night. The orchestra played patriotic American airs, and the audience enthusiastically demonstrated sympathy with America.

— — f Presa Assooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 23. The American Consul hats received offers to volunteer ior America from forty or fifty young mcD, but do authority has been received for him to engage persons outside the States: All ■tockß of kerosene are held for bighsr prices and cigarettes and cigars, especially the former t are expected to rise.