INVASION OF CUBA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 307, 28 June 1898, Page 3

INVASION OF CUBA.

A SUCCESSFUL RUSE. THE AMERICAN ADVANCE AT SANTIAGO. SOME FIERCE SKIRMISHING. THE SPANIARDS DRIVEN BACK. UNEASINESS IN SPAIN. THE SPANISH LOSSES. (nY JtIKCTRIC TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT). Washington, June 24. General Shafter landed bis entire force without misbap. He sent the coal transports to tbe westward, thus deceiving the Spaniards witb reference to the direction of his intended landWhen the landing was effected at Daiguiri, which was abandoned by the Spanish, the Texas silenced tho Tocapas battery, the other vessels clearing the shore of the opposing force. As the Cubans attacked the enemy, the Americans easily controlled their movements, and the country for many miles round, was seized within a few hours. Admiral Cerveras reports the situation critical, and is now landing marines to assist in the defence of Santiago. Admiral Sampson has sent four fast vessels to Partal, on the southern coast to stop the blockade running* A report from Palermo, a seaport of Sicily, states that Carnara's fleet passed to the eastward. Washington, June 25. The Americans have reached Avithin ten miles of Moro castle. The Spaniards are retreating on Santiago de Cuba. Lawson's brigade have occupied Juragua, in the province of Santiago, where the iron mines are situated. The men were greatly fatigued through forced marches and tho intense heat. Rations were almost exhausted. Col. Leoaus, commanding 1200 Spanish troops, has retreated to Sacilla, where it is expected the Spaniards will make tbeir first serious stand. Tiie Ameriran warships protect the position at Jerngua. The absence of siege guns will delay the attack on Santiago. Two thousand Spaniards attacked 1000 American cavalry near Santiago, in a dense thicket, and compelled the Americans to dismount. Thirteen of the latter were killed, including Hamilton Fish, jun., a well-known New York society man. . Fifty were wounded, including six officers. The Spaniards were ultimately driven back to the city with heavy loss. Washington, June 26. During the retreat to Sacilla General Lonareß lost seven killed and 27 wounded. The Americans arc pressing on at Santiago, and siege guns and stores are being rapidly transported to the front. Madrid, June 25. Grave reports, furnished by Admiral Cerveras, have caused great depression here, and, fearing excitement over the American successes, the Cortes has been prorogued.