28 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Manila say the Spanish fleet sails to a ready position near Cavite to confront the American squadron. Admiral Montejo’s dispatch indicates the fleet is moving to await the U S forces, with U S warships seen approaching and a likely arrival within 60 hours. Local ministers meet to discuss the situation and assure insurgent support for a possible action.
Government says prizes seized by the fleet in Cuban waters will not be released despite concessions. War declarations do not alter the status of vessels captured during the blockade. Spain notes few American ships in port and asserts it will retain the prizes unless a court shows an illegal seizure.
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Key West dispatch reports the Montserrat safely reaching Cienfuegos with ammunition and gold coin aboard while Aviles and Cosme Herron also ran the blockade. Washington notes Spanish warships from Cape Verde appear to head toward the U S coast as potential bombardments loom. The Saranac was captured by El Cano, and the Terror seized Ambrosio Bolivar near Havana with bananas and $60,000 in silver. The Oregon’s safety is assured as twelve prize ships valued at $2,500,000 have been taken.
First Lieutenant Aurrew Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry lands on the Cuban coast west of Santiago under Cuban guides to join General Calixto Garcia. He will coordinate insurgent cooperation for a U S invasion of eastern Cuba, with details to be set by his dispatches and risk as a spy in civilian dress.
Wasmington April 27 The scramble for army appointments has begun under the bill to reorganize and enlarge the army The president will appoint above ten major generals and 25 brigadier generals with aims to distribute posts regionally General Fitzhugh Lee is assured a command and General Joseph Wheeler from Alabama is expected to be named Senators and contractors press for posts while minor commissions are limited North Carolina State Guard orders volunteers and mustering into US service proceed without delay The United States declined arbitration with Spain over the Maine disaster and the Kilra ny steamer reports Shenandoah sighting aboard the Killarney Cork April 27
Havana reports confusion over the Spanish fleet whereabouts as forces concentrate along the coast. General orders outline alarms and rapid mobilization with red lights, telephones, and public transport aiding defense. Reports say insurgent ties and peace efforts fail while volunteers and armed locals bolster Havana’s defense.
Washington April 27. General Miles met with Cuban officials Senor Quesada Brigadier General Nunez and Lieutenant Artiago to discuss joint action against Havana and to coordinate with General Gomez and Garcia. The talks emphasized secrecy with Rowan’s landing and potential junc tures from Santiago and Sagua aimed at arming insurgents and pressuring Havana.
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