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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
6
Senatorial debate centers on recognizing Cuban independence and authorizing U S intervention while weighing war risks. Key speakers argue over Spain's downfall, the Maine's destruction, and whether a peaceful path with honor is possible or war unavoidable.
In heated Senate discussion, supporters argue U S ships could reduce Havana’s forts with modern guns while critics press for Cuba’s independence and justice for the Maine disaster. The dialogue covers convoy ships, fort gunnery, and looming congressional resolutions on Cuban status. The Navy details list monitors, cruisers, and battleships in play and the strategic fleet mix under Commodore Schley.
The Navy Department reports Spain has added two German steamships to its naval forces and is nearing full readiness for several battleships. Pelayo is at Cartagena ready for service, Vittoria receives heavy guns at Cadiz, Numancia prepares at Toulon, Carlos V at Ferrol could sail within 24 hours, and Alfonso XIII, Navarra, Aragon near sea readiness. The second torpedo boat flotilla awaits at Cadiz, with Giralda fitted as its sister vessel Ciudad de Cadiz, to accompany the Cape Verde siege fleet.
Spain has torpedo boat destroyers Destructor Proserpina and Oraco at Cadiz and the Audaz awaiting repairs at Queenstown. Additional torpedo gunboats Dona Maria de Molina and Marquis de la Victoria are to join Cádiz soon. Armored cruiser Garibaldi and two cruisers Vizcaya and Oquendo are en route or at Cape Verde with flotilla units orbiting near the Canary Islands.
The Flying Squadron was ordered to move from Hampton Roads with sealed orders and possibly sail south for a brief practice cruise. Since Commodore Schley’s command, the squadron has stayed ready for short notices, to limber up the crew and ensure ships are ready for action if needed at other points.
Navy Department near finalizing appointments for Captain Sigsbee of the Maine and Captain Goodrich of the Naval War College to lead the St Louis and St Paul. The two ships, purchased for about 5 million dollars, will be fitted as auxiliary cruisers at Cramp's yard and ready in roughly thirty days. The St Paul sailed from Southampton April 9 and arrives New York April 15. St Louis location and timing not yet stated. The Yorktown's condition is cited as delaying its phrase.
Washington April 13. Consul General Lee met the naval strategic board to discuss Havana Harbor fort armament and Cuban operations. Lee agreed to a postponement of a reception while he prepares a full reply. Cuban representatives Palma and Quesada met with the general during the session.
Madrid April 18 The Sagasta Cabinet condemned McKinley’s note as interference with Spain’s sovereignty and rights. It pledged unalterable resolve to defend Spain’s affairs, and prepared for war with a royal decree for a national subscription and a throne-address committee. The government will act only after McKinley’s recommendations become acts.
Washington April 13 announced that the Queen Regent is expected to speak to the Cortes on the Spanish American situation and that the Cortes will tackle the Cuban question and its impact on the United States. The new Cortes, elected about two weeks ago, gives Sagasta a governing liberal majority for the first time. Preparations for assembling the two chambers are underway and the meeting is due in about ten days.
The 155th Jefferson birthday celebrated at the National Rifle Armory with Hon. W. J. Bryan of Nebraska as guest. Bryan urged US action to stop Cuba warfare on humanitarian grounds and warned against European protest if abuses were ignored. He praised the Democratic party and paid tribute to General Fitzhugh Lee.
The United States torpedo boat Somers, forced to halt at Weymouth by severe weather on Sunday, left Weymouth for the United States on April 9 and sailed again today. The crew has largely been changed and the vessel, which sustained damage, has been repaired.
At Madrid on April 13 Colonel Genaro Alas retired general and newly elected deputy for Sancti Spiritus Cuba plans to introduce a bill urging Spain to evacuate Cuba while preserving sovereignty and paying yearly royalties and handling debts. Don Carlos's manifesto vows traitors among Carlists if war breaks out with the United States.
The St James’s Magazine, Westminster Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette weigh in on American policy. General Fitzhugh Lee’s advocacy for Cuban action draws fire from the first. if resolutions pass, peace may end in self-imposed rupture. The Pall Mall Gazette commends President McKinley’s ready conduct amid the crisis.
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