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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
6
Fragmented text seems to reference military logistics and supply lines. Mentions officers, threerd-class routes, deliveries, and accommodations. Content is incomplete and irregular, obscuring clear events.
A European dispatch notes censorship in Spain and a decree limiting publishing without authority amid peace negotiations. It cites Premier statements on peace terms and U S Cuba plebiscite ideas, plus a report of a French gunboat’s near port entry at Guantánamo and medical conditions aboard.
Washington dispatches report progress in armistice terms for the Spanish army at Santiago. Toral agrees to surrender with arms returned to Spain upon reaching Spanish soil, while Blanco and Madrid back the pact. Plans to move 25 000 Spanish soldiers face yellow fever and transport costs, with crews to remain nearby to mitigate risk.
Secretary Alger states after a cabinet meeting that Spanish troops at Santiago are ready to surrender but insist on keeping their arms. The government will grant no arm retention and will instead offer transport to Spain as a concession.
The Cot tage City brings 20 Dawson miners with about 750000 in gold dust and drafts to Victoria while the City of Seattle arrives from Alaska with 18 Dawson miners and about 500000 in gold. Skagway is placed under martial law. In Tacoma officials report nearly 2000 people on Cook Inlet seeking gold with few able to pay for food and few able to return home without government aid.
Advices from Skagway report that Jefferson Smith known as Soapy Smith a prominent gambler was shot and killed on July 8 by the city engineer of Skagway. the event occurred in the Yukon frontier town during a period of unrest and vigilante activity.
London dispatch notes a naval clash looming off the Spanish coast. Wealthy families flee Cadiz Seville and Malaga amid escalating tensions as the Gibraltar correspondent cites a near confrontation at sea.
Dispatch from Barcelona reports panic among inhabitants who fear an American bombardment. Banks move specie inland, merchants ship goods to safety, and many French residents depart. Governor warns that no government aid is expected.
Washington reports Santiago de Cuba formally surrenders at 3 PM after a brief conference between General Toral and Generals Shafter and Miles. The basis accepts Spain's return of Toral's army and Eastern Cuba from Acerraderos to Sagua via Palma. formal terms to be arranged at a 2:30 meeting.
War department notes General Toral’s formal surrender of Santiago on terms returning his troops to Spain. General Shafter to appoint commissioners to finalize arrangements. Also reports on yellow fever precautions and alignment with president's instructions. Alaska appeals transfer bill clears Senate after swift House passage. Astoria reports no mined Columbia mouth guards despite submarine defense prep.
The United States secured Santiago’s surrender as the first land victory against Spain. Plans shift to transporting Spanish troops home and invading Porto Rico, with General Miles to command a ~25 000 man expedition. Secretary Alger stated Havana and Santiago follow, while immune regiments prepare for garrison duties.
Newport News reports the transport Breakwater arrived at Fort Monroe with 140 wounded and sick soldiers from Santiago de Cuba. Also, U S war loan subscriptions near 1.3 billion dollars, six times the issue, with ample checks expected to total 3.75 billion. A Madrid telegraph notes 8000 Americans reportedly landed near Cienfuegos under cruiser cover though accuracy is uncertain. General Toral cites 400 losses in recent days and 12,000 troops still in good condition.
The German cruiser Irene blocked an attack on Grande Island prompting Rear Admiral Dewey to send the Raleigh and Concord. Fire from the American ships forced the Irene to withdraw and Spanish defenders to abandon Grande Island with over 500 surrendering. Dewey declined refugees, Aguinaldo’s forces claimed Subig ports except Isla Grande, and the Irene’s retirement was viewed as policy driven rather than a challenge. Washington praised the swift response and avoided escalating inquiry.
Letters from Cavite dated July 9 report the Spanish steamer Filipinoos mutinied aboard near Subig, officers killed, vessel handed to insurgents who armed and sent it toward Grande island to strike there. German officers seen with Spaniards, Dewey avoids trouble. Dysentery hits American troops.
Fourteen suspicious fever cases break out among quartermaster department workers near Santiago. Men are isolated and doctors express confidence in stamping out the disease.
Telegram reports Governor-General Blanco, stunned by news of Admiral Cervera’s destruction, attempted self harm at the palace. He was restrained and later ordered food supplies restricted to aid distressed Havana residents while famine and desertions rise among both Cubans and some Spaniards.
Washington July 15. The state department was informed Italy will enforce payment of the $250000 arbitration award to Ernesto Corrutti. Italy has closed talks with Colombia and ordered Admiral Candani to move four warships to Cartagena to compel collection. The squadron is reported to sail from La Guaira to Cartagena and arrive on the 16th to seize the custom house if needed.
Secretary Alger attaches Hawaii to the Military Department of California and assigns the First New York volunteers to garrison duty in Honolulu. General Otis oversees troop transport and seeks four coast vessels with 1,200 capacity by mid July.
Wu Chen reports from London that a Chinese district rebellion is widening with Yang Shien Pe Lien and Hu Chuan captured. The Triad Society reportedly involved as troops are sent to quell the disturbances.
Captain Charles E. Clark, commanding the battleship Oregon, promoted to chief of staff to Commodore Watson of the Eastern squadron. He will proceed to European waters to barrage the Spanish coast and pursue and destroy Admiral Camara’s fleet, while retaining command of the Oregon.
Fire at Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron Company destroys a three story building. Three known dead include John Keefe and Gus Nofski, with another believed to be Adel bert Hollister. Eight others missing feared dead and several injured.
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