THE WAR. THE SPANISH SQUADRON.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 3442, 25 May 1898, Page 3

THE WAR.

THE SPANISH SQUADRON.

MOVE RENTS OF THE OREGON. By Telegraph.—Praia Association. —Uooy right. ■Washington, May 23. The United States War Beard expects that Admiral Cerveras’ squadron will play a game of hide-and-seek until it has been reinforced from Spain. The United States battleship Oregon put in to Barb ideas, and agaia went to sea after obtaining a supply of coal. CUBA RESENTS AMERICAN INTERFERENCE. Washington, May 23. Senor Capote, Vice-President of the Cuban Republic, declares that he will not tolerate interference or control on the part of the United States in the affairs of Cuba. A CiBIiS-CUrriNG CONFLICT. Washington, May 23. An unsuccessful attempt was made by a party of Americans to cut the cable in Guantanamo Bay, near the southern extremity of Cuba. The Arnsrioans entered flying theSpanish colours for the’purpose of deoeiv* ing the defenders, but a Spanish gunboat opened ff re, and compelled them to retire. Reports from Key West state that the cable from Cienfuegos toSantiago de Cuba, which was out, has been repaired. London, May 23. Reports from Madrid state that the Spanish authorities have decided to cat the American cables to Cuba if the remainder of the other cables to Cuba are cut by the United States. REPORTED FRANCO-SPAMISH AGREEMENT. FRANCE TO HAVE THE PHILIPPINES. Received May 25, 12.50 ».m. Washington, May 24. In it reported in Washington that Sinor Castillo, the Spanish Minister 'at Paris, is arranging with the French Government for the cession to that Power of, the Philippines, In order to prevent the group falling into the hands of America. COMBINED AMERICAN SQUADRONS. Washington, May 24 Admiral Schley’s squadron has arrived at Santiago de Cuba, in Cuba, where Admiral Sampson will join him.