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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
6
Aerial notes recall Port Nico and Porto Rico victories, Shatter and Verazua figures, and a general war era mood. Observations contrast American expansive farming with European intensive methods, urging economy, diversification, and soil care as populations grow.
Secretary Long orders banding of the Eastern squadron and creation of a vice admiral rank to be urged in Congress. Detachment of Watson halts work on the Cristobal Colon recovery. Chaplain McIntyre to Denver for trial after critics. War news covers Dewey, Peru, Chile conflicts, and Jamaica annexation talks.
An official evacuation plan is discussed as Spanish troops prepare to embark from Gibara Nuevitas and Cienfuegos. The Resolute steamer carries soldiers and supplies while U S authorities weigh post evacuation occupation options and potential Cuban-Spanish tensions.
The article argues adversity can yield advantage, noting drought in California may spur irrigation and state resource gains through wells and pumps. It contrasts strength of character with weakness and cites Captain Robley D. Evans as a masterful phrasemaker praised for his concise expression after the victory over Admiral Cervera.
A Russian physician tested liquid air by placing a dog in a chamber at one hundred degrees below zero for ten hours and found the animal survived with a large appetite. The doctor then tested the atmosphere himself and reported intense vitality and appetite. The note compares cold work to bracing northern climates and cautions about ignoring economic lessons during hard times.
Evacuation of Cuba to Spain with about five months to embark for San Juan Porto Rico. Preparations for the evacuation of Spanish troops are reported complete though American commissioners have not been advised. Two Transatlantic lines to arrive on the 26th to assist baggage and equipment if Porto Rican troops are to approach Cadiz. United States commissioners agree troops remaining may do so as volunteers with families. If ships arrive island could be formally in American possession soon. The American commissioner is gratified by Spaniards this has happened and Spanish opposition and delays have not been in good faith. the Spanish have met the Americans in action. Our commissioners may hoist the Spanish flag or haul it down in three weeks.
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