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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
7
Wartime dispatches describe American forces landing near Boston to cover actions against insurgents and Spanish positions in Manila. reports mention Dewey's six inch shells sinking hulls, Cuban theater activity, and martial law declared in the Philippines as Aguinaldo asserts authority.
General Calisto Garcia cables from New York stating he has resigned as commander of the Cuban forces in the East after accusing General Shafter of neglecting Cuban interests. He cites lack of recognition, improper appointments by the queen of Spain, and fear of barbarism, dissolving his forces and awaiting Maximo Gomez’s decision.
A July 25 navy dispatch reports the Cuban expedition to Nipe successful though mines remain. Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan destroyed with no casualties. Annapolis and Waeo assist landing of the army commander at Porto Rico. Sampson notes strategic value of Nipe as base and supply route. Interior garrisons surrender near Santiago after hesitation to surrender without inspection. California volunteers considered for acceptance under federal law.
The July 15 operation near Manzanillo under Commander Todd reports four transports burned, Pontoon loss, and several gunboats sunk or driven ashore. Our ships suffer no losses. Spanish casualties about 100. The action aimed to destroy shipping while sparing the city and forts.
San Francisco reports an unnamed army officer claims as many as 40 000 troops will be sent to the Philippines to quell insurgent trouble and keep order. Transports Arizona and Scandia to be fitted out, St. Paul and Tacoma with cavalry horses to depart. details include 15 officers 520 enlisted and 10 civilians to sail on the Rio. Otis to command.
The Oilfields arriving from Shields England says they passed many bodies off the Newfoundland banks a few days ago likely victims of the La Bourgogne disaster. Captain Sawyer estimates about 200 bodies seen at sea. A separate Havana dispatch notes American ships bombarding a signal tower near Cape Cruz after sailing from Manzanillo. Three Spanish steamers reach Gibraltar fearing Watson’s squadron may attack and destroy port shipping.
Secretary Long said preparations for dispatching the Watson squadron to European waters are ongoing but departure hinges on convoy needs for Porto Rico. Mass and other ships are required for troop convoy. Reports of abandonment are dismissed as mischievous. France not aiding Spain. Barcelona protectorate rumors denied.
A Bear relief expedition report from Point Barrow dated March 27 confirms crews on the Arctic fleet are alive and well for now. Most vessels can be saved. crews subsisted on fish and reindeer with clothing and food supplied. Lt Jarvis led the land party covering nearly 2000 miles in 102 days ending distress for live-locked men. Cervera to stay in America rumor spreads in Annapolis as Aguinaldo takes oath in Bacoor and Manila hopes rise. London reports Aguinaldo wishing to capture Manila and US consul Williams urges talks. A Fort Worth detachment describes a masked train hold-up with a gun battle nearby.
The Spanish Trans-Atlantica Company won the contract to move Spanish prisoners from Santiago, Cuba to Spain at 20 dollars per enlisted man and 55 dollars per officer. Five ships will be at Santiago within nine days, with more to follow and full transport in 21 days. The operation, valued at about 535000 dollars for 24000 enlisted men and 1000 officers, will use Spanish crews onboard ships flying Spain’s colors.
Washington reports Senor Quesada and Cuban junta reps met with War Department officials. Officials say Cuban officers misunderstood the president's proclamation and US aims, and will acquiesce after clarification. The junta warned continued action could harm Cubans. A separate Baltimore convention denounces army canteens and calls for prohibition.
The steamer Lakme arrived at Seattle from St Michaels with 100 passengers and dust valued at 250000 dollars plus drafts. Reports from Madrid dated July 22 say 4000 Spanish prisoners in the Philippine islands are ill treated, with French government aid hoped to rescue many.
Charleston South Carolina on July 22 witnessed a massive sendoff for the first U S expedition bound for Porto Rico. Major General J H Wilbon leads the force comprising the Second and Third Wisconsin regiments, the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and two Illinois companies. The fleet includes Grand Duchess and No 30 transports with mules and wagon trains.
Santiago de Cuba shows rapid revival of commerce and activity after two days of restraint. Over 800 steamers fly the Stars and Stripes near the harbor while state vessels unload supplies. Stores reopen by General McKibben's orders, saloons stay closed to avoid clashes, and the electric light plant is functioning.
Washington reports that official inquiries found no basis for claims of strained relations with Germany. Communications between the two governments are described as decidedly friendly, easing Navy Department concerns about Admiral Dewey at Manila. The navy calculates reinforcement by the monitor Monterey and collier Brutus, about 20 days from Honolulu, will bolster Dewey's force.
A Havana dispatch quotes Captain-General Blanco reporting universal support for resisting the United States. Volunteers at a conference led by General Arolas vow to exhaust resources and die rather than surrender as American warships hover near Manzanillo without resuming bombardment. In St Thomas the New Orleans sinks the torpedo gunboat Antonio Lopez after its captain ran ashore near San Juan while fleeing with provisions.
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