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Spanish American war rumors of fleet actions in Pacific
Reports from Manila via Hongkong on April 20 claim the American squadron sighted off Bolinao near Manila but weather blocked contact with insurgents. Washington calculated Dewey would reach Manila by 2 p.m. with dispatches sparse since Mirs Bay departure two days earlier. London World correspondent warned news would travel only after cable control. Hongkong indicated Manila may fall to insurgents and Spanish troops withdrew inland. Spanish fleet split into two squadrons near Manila with vessels like Castilla and Montejo patrolling coasts and reinforced by a large auxiliary cruiser. Manila’s Old City and Archbishop’s seat were focal points, with censors blocking telegrams and mail to Hongkong.
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