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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
11
Spanish readers show impatience over Britain and others suspected of coal contraband plans. Madrid debates privateering and a Paris 1856 treaty, while Spain expands an auxiliary fleet with steamers from Italy. Hamburg worries over a Philippines blockade impacting European interests.
Washington reports the fleet remains passive before Havana with no plan to bombard shore batteries. Officials see Spain’s silence on bombardment as proof that a blockade is being effectively carried out and doubt navy support will shift to North Atlantic ports.
A series of three explosions at the California powder works near Banta Cruz caused seven deaths and four injuries. The blast originated from the gun cotton plant, spreading to nearby cottages as volunteers and naval reserve helped fight a spreading fire amid limited water. Officials deem it an accident with no Spanish spy involvement. The same issue reports Britain's neutrality proclamation guiding port use in the Spain United States war and notes squadron movements.
First Lieutenant Andrew Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry lands on the Cuban coast near Santiago under war department orders to coordinate insurgent aid for an eastern Cuba invasion. He carries a Spanish map and danger as a spy risk, awaiting Garcia’s camp to support a U S landings effort with a courier to depart next week.
The Associated Press reports Britain shows a tough stance toward the United States torpedo boat Somers at Falmouth and the U S squadron’s dismissal from Hong Kong. Officials say prearranged diplomacy aimed to push Portugal to order Spain’s fleet from Cape Verde and deter other nations from offering similar hospitality. The piece notes American plans to head to the Philippines with the fleet, Manila preparing for a Sunday salute, and a 60 hour travel window with Manila 60 hours away.
Washington April 27 Gover nor Holcomb learns of a change in the Nebraska National Guard mobilization point. Lincoln was set for concentration but Omaha is chosen for better rail access near Fort Crook and Fort Omaha. Aimed to drill volunteers for possible Cuba invasion, two full regiments from Nebraska may deploy with 2,424 men plus officers.
Six British war ships may patrol the Cuba area during the United States Spain hostilities. The Times correspondent at Kingston Jamaica reports cruiser Talbot ordered to Havana.
Reports from Chickamauga say two light artillery batteries with 12 guns 80 horses and 140 men are ordered to Tampa Florida by Washington. The move follows talks in Washington with Cuban insurgent representatives and hints at US aid for an immediate Cuban advance on Havana. Other units' status unclear amid heightened excitement.
Six hundred mines already laid with $00 more planned by dawn. Harbor closure nightly from sunset to sunrise requires permits for any entry or exit. Lieut Bewall issues notices to ship captains and pilots in Boston harbor amid looming war with Spain.
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