The Spanish Fleet under the command of Admiral Cervera has arrived at Martinique. from Cape Verde, and a great naval -action appears to be inevitable.
Admiral Sampson with nine men-of-war has bombarded San Juan in Puerto Rice. The Americans simultaneously attacked Cienfuegos, in Cuba, when they attempted to land troops, and Cardenas,.and they were repulsed at both places, The engagement: at Cardenas. was of boat Winslow, supported: by two guna desperate character. The torpedo
boats, entered the port, but the Spanish fire smashed her boilers and disabled her. The gunboat Hudson endéa-youred to tow her off, when a Spanish shell exploded her magazine, killing a lieutenant. and six men, and wounding all the' others except three.
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