THE INVASION OF CUBA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 308, 30 June 1898, Page 3

THE INVASION OF CUBA.

Washington, June 28. General Shaftek reports that the advaueo of the American force on Santiago do Cuba is being- pushed forward with all possible expedition. His outposts have reached Rio Guano, within eight miles of the city, and a general attack will be made on Wednesday, should sufficient artillery b 6 got to the front by that time. The Spaniards hold a strong position. According to the report of spies the defences arc extensive and of a formidable character, while every hill surrounding the city is surmounted by an entrenched blockhouse. *■"— Washington, June 27. Tbo movement started by Rooseveldt's Cowboys to dislodge _ the Spaniards from the Savilla heights was undertaken without the knowledge or authority of General Shatter. There is some tall: of those responsible being tried by court-martial. The men complain they were supplied with clothing unsuitable for a hot climate. They left a long trial of discarded uniforms and blankets. General Panko. with 10,000 Spanish troops from Holquin, G 5 miles northwest of Santiago, is proceeding to that city. The Cuban insurgents have been ordered to intercept them. The Cubans report thero are seven miles of barbed wire round the Spanish trenches encircling Santiago. ADMIRAL CAMARA'S FLEET. Washington, June 27. The United States Government have decided to send Admiral Schley's squadron to bombard Spanish ports, and pursue Admiral Camara's fleet. Cairo, June 57. The Egyptian Government have, at the request of the American Government, refused to coal Admiral Camara's squadron. Washington, June 2S. Commodoro Watson, commanding a squadron, comprising the Newark, lowa, Oregou, Dixie, Yosemite and Yanko, has been ordered to proceed to the Spanish coast, and afterwards pursue Admiral Camara's fleet. Cairo, June 28. The Egyptian authorities refused to permit Admiral Camaras to engage stokers for his squadron at Port Said. Washington, June '2B. Commodore Watson has sailed from Key West for Santiago, where he will take command of the squadron ordered to bombard Spanish ports in the Mediterranean. Admiral Sampson will provide Watson with supplies sufficient to last for a month. Madrid, June 28. The Spanish Government have called for 20,000 additional troops, to be employed in the defence of Spanish Atlantic and Mediterranean ports. OPERATIONS IN THE EAST. Washington, June 27.

General Merritt sails from San Francisco on Wednesday with 6000 troops for the Philippines. Port Darwin, June 28. Manila news to June 7 received here states that the rebels under Aguinaldo several times defeated the Spaniards, and captured 1200 prisoners. Batangu is completely surrounded, and a number of other towns are in the hands of the rebels, "who from other provinces are marching on Manila. Two thousand five hundred American troops aro expected to arrive on June 16. It was understood they would reduce the Ladroue Islands en route, The Americans have raised some of the Spanish ships sunk during the battle at Manila. The rebels are daily increasing:. Many are armed with magazine rifles. When the mail left, Manila was in such straits that it was expected it would surrender before the arrival of the American troops. The rebels have murdered three priests. THE SITUATION IN SPAIN. London, Juno 27. It is reported in Madrid and Vianna that Marshal Campos contemplates issuing a pronunciamento to the Spanish army. Received June 29, 11.20 a.m.) THE BLOCKADE EXTENDED. Washington, June 28. President McKinlev notifies that the blockade area of the southern coaßt of Cuba has been extended from Cape Frauces, the western extremity of the Islo of Pines, to Cabo de Cruz, the southern-most point of Cuba, near Santiago.