Hoar Defends Cuba Policy and Warns Against Recognition
Senator Hoar argues against recognizing the Cuban insurgent government, citing international law and U S history. He praises Grant for restraint in Cuba and condemns intervention that would justify war while declaring Spain cannot maintain control over Cuba. He highlights Clara Barton’s Red Cross work and urges unity over party politics.
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Hoar Says War Warning and Cuba Policy Speech
Senator Hoar argues Spain is responsible for the Maine disaster and supports a House style resolution toward war, while avoiding Cuban recognition. He warns of a humanitarian war, urges unity among Americans, and pleads for international law and moral support. Mt Turple, Indiana, is noted in the crowd.
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Senate Debates Cuban Recognition Amid War Debt Elation
The chamber debated recognizing Cuban independence amid war debt concerns. Speakers argued belated bellicose action, with Mr Turpie asserting Cuba would not bear Spain’s debt and Mr Gray urging prompt measures. A vote and adjournment followed as lawmakers weighed relief for reconcentrados and peaceful aid routes.
Madrid Press Roars Against Government Over Cuba Crisis
Warlike mood grips Madrid as Pais denounces Cuban volunteers and accuses authorities of treachery. The opposition presses push General Weyler as a potential savior amid rising strikes and royal disfavor.
Spain weighs note to great powers as Cortes convoked
Madrid April 14 The Queen Regent signed the decree convoking the Cortes at 6 pm A summons preamble asserts a determined tone to justify convocation Senator Sagasta said Foreign Minister Gullon will report Spain's position to Europe Cabinet discusses sending a note to great powers outlining decisions and Spain's stance A minister said Spain remains calm has done all to avert war and is ready to defend soil and honor The Queen Regent also signed a decree for a national subscription to strengthen the Spanish fleet.
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General Miles Seeks Clarity on War Troop Raising
Major General Miles, commanding the army, said there is considerable misapprehension about how troops would be raised in a war. He urged the public to understand the situation more thoroughly as the issue before Congress continues.
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Senate foreign relations resolutions on militia mobilization
General Miles quotes Senate resolutions empowering the President to call into service about 12,000,000 men and to use land and naval forces and state militia as necessary to carry the resolutions into effect.
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Sagasta defends Spain's honor amid U.S. tensions
Madrid government leader Sagasta tells Daily Mail correspondent that Spain will avoid provoking war with America while prepared to defend Spain's honor. He stresses effort to repress national excitement and to deter threats from the United States with resolute action if needed.
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New Cruiser Arrives In New York From Brazil
The cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans, formerly the Amazonas, arrived off Tompkinsville New York after sighting south of Fire Island at 3 54 PM. They had left Halifax Tuesday morning en route from London for New York, arriving by 9 30 PM to anchor offshore.
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Secrecy Tightens Around Navy News Centers
Washington April 14 The Navy Department tightens control on ship movements with orders from Secretary Long. News staff in the Navigation bureau may publish only with permission and no public information will be released on arrivals or departures of vessels from U S or foreign ports during the present crisis.
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General Lee Declines Formal Reception Citing Official Role
A close associate notes General Lee refused a formal reception, saying he did not wish to seem to seek praise. He explained his official position made him hesitant to accept such demonstrations and preferred not to appear forward.
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Madrid Council Moves to Protest Calumnious Charges
Madrid on April 14 reports that the city council’s action confirms belief in an impending conflict and sparks excitement. An extra edition sold quickly while the council orders Spain’s abroad representatives to protest against calumnious charges reflected in foreign relations committee reports from the Senate and House.
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Valencia Demonstration Sparks Red Flag Protest In Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid despatch reports a large revolutionary gathering in Valencia, Spain, with a red flag raised and the Marseillaise sung. Police dispersed the crowd and captured the flag amid the upheaval reported yesterday evening.
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President's Preference on House Resolution Veto Possibility
Conservatives note the President favors any House measure with chance of passage. No confirmation that he would veto a resolution recognizing Cuban independence if linked.
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Nine Republican Senators Back Cuban Independence Recognition
Nine Republican Senators agreed to vote for the Turpie amendment recognizing the independence of the Cuban government. Conservatives expect the House to stand firm, and if the Senate adopts the Davis resolutions with or without the recognition amendment, they believe the Senate will ultimately yield.
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Fourth annual Roxbury dance concert and ball a success
The fourth annual Division 24 dance and ball in Union Park Hall drew nine hundred attendees. Hibernian Knights in uniform joined the event with a grand march led by Commander John O Leary and Mrs O Leary, followed by numerous couples and over two hundred more pairs.
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Wolf Tone Guards Open Social With Bethesda Orchestra
The Wolf Tone Guards held their first social last night at Clan-na-Gael Hall South Boston. The Bethesda Orchestra provided music as the hall overflowed with members friends and a large turnout of ladies. The grand march was led by Captain Frank Daly and Miss Mary Muer followed by Lt Richard Sa Sgt James Maguire and others with their partners.
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Twenty sixth Irish-American Club of Orton Bar and Parade
The Irish-American Club of Orton held its twenty sixth annual event at Broadway Hall with a concert from 8 to 9 then a grand march led by Assistant Floor Director John Roberts and Miss Mary E. Roberts. The parade featured pairs including Hasnaini Coughlin and Nelie O Connell among many couples with C Leary and C J Colsmhate as floor marshal and director guiding a large aide corps.
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Twentieth Montgomery Club Concert Hosts Irish Nationalists
The nineteenth annual concert and hall of the Montgomery Club, among Roxbury’s oldest Irish national societies, was held at Kossuth Hall last evening. A large crowd of prominent Irish Nationalists from Boston and surrounding towns attended including figures from Brookline Hyde Park Lynn Cambridge and Charlestown.
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