02 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
1
An advertisement lists numerous silk and wool fabrics including Heliotrope Brown checks $3.50 to $3.75, grey ground with blue stripe $5.50, silk wool blends up to $12.50, and yard-wide Sea Island Percale at 10 cents. Highlights Parisian imports and French novelties with various color schemes and patterns.
Mapam reports Spain will not concede further to the United States amid Spain US tensions over Cuba. Generals and ministers weigh limits with France and Russia seeking mediation. Torpedo boats sighted near Las Palmas while Confederate veterans offer to volunteer if war returns.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a superior remedy for constipation and digestive relief. It claims pleasant taste, quick action, and wide availability through druggists, urging patrons not to accept substitutes.
A pamphlet praises a women’s health cure as scientifically developed and effective for various female ailments. It asserts it is not a medicine but a careful, educated treatment designed to cure special diseases of women, claiming many have benefited.
Well informed Spaniards believe an agreement between Spain and the United States has been reached including the Maine and reconcentrado issues and a path to durable peace in Cuba. The Cuban government and Captain General Blanco are in accord and the insular government will assist. There is cautious optimism unless McKinley acts decisively.
Washington contends Spain demands time to negotiate with insurgents on Cuba while Madrid insists on a basis of peaceful settlement. Officials fear Congress may seize negotiations after Monday as Spain’s reply appears unsatisfactory and may test independence of Cala and territorial cession.
Washington reports McKinley receives a reply from Spain to the U S ultimatum. Sagasta cabinet asks if a workable plan can be offered. Officials in Washington note the reply leaves unresolved if a fuller negotiation will follow, with hopes still pinned on a peaceful settlement.
The Senate committee on foreign relations failed to form a quorum at 11 and planned to wait on executive guidance. They expect the Maine catastrophe to shape the declaration stance as President more strongly influences whose wishes steer the policy.
The Cuban government authorities in Cuba appeal to the U S president to respect the will of Cola's majority for home rule under Spanish sovereignty. They claim the insurgents are in the minority and insist the majority should govern its own destiny with no foreign imposition. Spanish warships Viscaya and Oquenda are noted in Havana as part of ongoing tensions.
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