House in revolt for immediate Cuba action in Republican meeting
About 60 Republican representatives met in Washington to push for immediate intervention in Cuba and recognition of independence. Hopkins presided, Joy was secretary, and speakers called for removing Spanish troops and armed U.S. involvement within days. Some urged independence with no specified method.
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President remains firm on Spain over Cuban hostilities
March 1 dispatch reports the cabinet found no solution yet. The president stays steadfast, demanding Spain end hostilities in Cuba, free concentrados, allow return home, and resume duties unmolested. If rejected, the president would take immediate action without hesitation.
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Cabinet in accord Govers Alger denies division in banks
In Washington March 8 cabinet members affirm unity with the president after his message on the mains. They endorsed every point, with no dissent or change suggested, and await further steps as negotiations proceed with Spain. Naval note recalls Ensigns Robison and McMorris from Glasgow assignments. Yard activity continues as Washington authorizes one year enlistments for all desirable men.
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President urged to settle issue this week amid war talk
Washington report cites a cabinet member urging quick action on the issue while criticizing Congress for provoking war talk. The White House aims to decide this week with Porter noting the president’s fatigue with criticism and seeking a clear path either to present a plan or defer to Congress to handle the matter.
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Marsh Declares War Over Spanish American Conflict
Rep Marsh of Illinois, chair of the militia committee, introduces a joint resolution declaring war between Spain and the United States and authorizing the president to use the full land and naval force, including militia, to carry the conflict into effect.
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Armistice Question Tied to Cuban Independence
Washington reports that neither the United States nor Spain has agreed to an armistice though Spain may have suggested one. The administration intends to press for terms that ensure practical or actual independence for Cuba, with patience urged as negotiations proceed and the president prepares to act when the hour arrives.
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Troops Leave Fort Reno for Mobile South Atlantic
Several hundred infantry cavalry and artillery units depart Fort Reno O T en route to the South Atlantic coast likely Mobile Alabama. Twelve field guns plus Gatling and Hotchkiss pieces accompany three infantry companies two cavalry troops and listed artillerymen totaling about six hundred men. Additional companies and troops are ordered from Fort Bill to Mobile. Plague regulations apply to arrivals from Jiddals where three deaths occur.
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Hope of peace rests on Spain concessions in Madrid view
The Vienna correspondent of The Standard says European chancelleries believe President McKinley seeks peace for America and Cuba but that peace hinges mainly on the queen regent and Spanish government making maximum concessions to allow the United States freedom of action.
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War thresholds rise as senate sparks Cuban war talk
The Senate sees rapid resolutions on Cuban independence and intervention as war sentiment surges. Maxon denounces Spain and calls for driving the Spanish flag from the Western Hemisphere while galleries erupt in applause. Meanwhile Arkansas reports 51 men sold to Spain for Cuban cavalry use.
Indian currency debate signals closed mint opens none
The House of Commons debated Indian currency as Lord George Hamilton said reopening the mint is impossible without an international arrangement. He noted France would not accept a ratio below 153 to 1 and warned no nation can rehabilitate silver by its own effort. Russia seized Port Arthur by landing troops in the broader wartime context.
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Russian Coup Announces Occupation of Chinese Ports
An official circular telegraphed by Count MarnvietY states that under a Pekin convention Port Arthur Ta Lien Wan and adjacent territories are ceded to Russia in usufruct for 26 years, with immediate occupation and hoisting of the Russian flag. Ta Lien Wan will open to foreign trade and a railroad link to the Trans-Siberian is allowed.
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Russians Land Troops at Port Arthur and Ta Lion Wan
Report from Pexin says 2000 Russian troops including cavalry have landed at Port Arthur and 170 guns are en route to fortify Port Arthur and Ta Lion Wan. The Chinese flag is hoisted behind Russia to save face, but China expects Russians to remain. Nine Russian warships are at Port Arthur amid British protests.
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Navy Department Activity Shows Signs of Motion
Evidence of activity in the navy department persists though not as brisk as last week. No new foreign ship purchases today, but inspectors from abroad continued to review vessels at major yards. Captain Bigsbee met with Secretary Long, who escorted him to the White House. no assignment yet for the wrecked battleship commander, though officials say he can have almost any post.
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Troops For Dry Tortugas Ordered To Cuba Border
The Twenty-fifth regiment, a colored unit, is ordered to Dry Tortugas by General Miles. The move signals wartime use of colored troops near Cuba, with two other colored regiments in the army noted.
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Senate panel favors forcible Cuban intervention
In Washington the senate committee on foreign relations debates Cuban resolutions with members signaling strong support for intervention. Officials indicate action will likely favor force, deeming lesser measures pointless given past senate conduct, though the exact wording remains to be decided.
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Spanish filibustering plan thwarted in Texas
A filibustering expedition aimed at Texas was foiled when Mexican authorities were warned by a county sheriff. Juanquin Marti a Spaniard from Havana and two accomplices were arrested in Gurreo Mexico. A courier with letters detailing the plan was captured, with crossing slated at Carrizo at the outbreak of hostilities between the US and Spain.
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Republic party agrees on Cuban independence policy
Representatives from Populist and Republican elements in both chambers met before Congress convened to shape Cuba policy. They endorsed recognizing Cuban independence as the only viable course and authorized Nebraska Senator and Colorado Representative Bell to introduce a joint resolution outlining the policy.
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