31 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1898
Page
1
General Merritt and the third expedition arrived at Manila on July 26 with 5,000 officers and men aboard transports Ohio City of Para Indiana Morgan City Vaencia Newport and others. He assumes command immediately and leads a total force of 31,016 men across three expeditions.
Dispatches from Mantas and Hona-Koxa report Spaniards realizing Spain is not victorious as reinforcements fail to arrive. Insurgents outnumber Spanish. civilians brace for hunger while officers seek an honorable surrender. Americans idle in desultory suburbs amid rumors of September suspensions and potential annexations in the Caroline and Leiuene areas. Aguinaldo defies, awaiting large U S forces. Governor Black will not intervene in Martin Thorn case.
A torn passage depicts a pitiful sight of mothers and babes bound in a dungeon, contrasting hardship with motherhood and urging safety. The garbled text references death, protection, and an appeal against exploitation, implying a public welfare or criminal justice concern without clear specifics.
Paris officials affirm cordial French stance toward the United States as the Spanish–American conflict nears end. They deny sympathy for Spain and insist there has never been any drift from friendship with the United States.
The Madrid government must surrender sovereignty in nearby waters and grant coaling stations in the East. The United States would rule Manila and surrounding areas for now, with Philippines governance to be settled later by a joint commission. A Cuban and Puerto Rican debt assumption and no war indemnity are discussed, with Spain to cede one Ladrone Island later, while Cuban sovereignty remains unsettled.
Cable from Cavite dated July 25 signed by General Merritt reports health of commands good and fleet four days behind. All troops assigned will likely be needed. Navy statement dated July 26 says the expedition arrived yesterday in Newport and reader expected within the next few days.
Admiral Sampson reports the Infanta Maria Teresa cruiser will be floated and towed to Guantanamo soon. Wreckers are on the vessel as a small bow leak is investigated, with pumps active and steam in one boiler as the navy plans the move.
Senator Hanna advocates a cautious approach to the Philippines, preferring footing there over return to Spain. Reports note Du Bosc’s expulsion from Canada for suspected belligerent actions, rising fever at Santiago, a grand Second Army Corps review, Captain Dodge’s death, and a prize schooner Gibara captured near Key West.
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