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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
6
A fragmentary wartime sentiment proclaims the duty of the mother country to support her western children with steadfast unity. The assertive call emphasizes resolve and collective strength in facing shared challenges.
A massive blaze in Sutton Quebec eight miles north of Richford Vermont gutted the business district and numerous buildings. Olmstead saw mill, Dr MacDonald's barn and house, Dr Cutler's residence and drug store, Sweet's block, Curley's Hotel, F A Olmstead's store, Odd Fellows Hall, Bright's parlors, Commercial Hotel, and the Canadian Pacific round house and stations were destroyed plus several sheds. About thirty structures burned. town left without hotel depot or post office. Estimated loss 125000 to 150000 with limited insurance.
War Department issues orders to concentrate at Chickamauga New Orleans Tampa and Mobile six cavalry twenty two infantry regiments and five artillery batteries to acclimate troops before possible action. Generals Miles Brooke and staff to head deployments with rapid mobilization expected and rail and ship transport arrangements set.
The Navy Department announced decisive war prep steps assigning naval reserves from five states to five auxiliary cruisers to be patrol boats: the Prairie, Dixie, Yankee, Yosemite, and Venezuela or Yorktown. It also decided to charter four American Line steamers the St. Louis, St. Paul, Paris, and New York for war use.
Madrid dispatch reports the Queen Regent preferred the horrors of war to tarnishing the army's prestige or the crown's rights. Don Carlos threatened to overturn the government if Spain is further humiliated.
London dispatches report growing anti American bias in European capitals including Berlin Vienna and Paris. The press and politicians rebuke Americans for world grabbing tendencies as Congress debates warlike resolutions.
Madrid April 15 Lieutenant General Weyler authorizes Associated Press to deny reports that Consul General Lee spoke of a Weyler letter to Santos Guzman about torpedoes and mines in Havana harbor and a later despatch urging destruction of the letter after the Maine catastrophe.
The text notes a leader struggling with money and an outdated organization. He faces offers of 1000 sailors from merchant fleets and steamers he cannot deploy. Auxiliary cruisers, led by Royal Navy officers, appear set to play a major role in the looming war.
Admiral Brown says he has heard of a Charles A. Crandall alias Emanuel Esecarado and doubts the man’s Cuban exile tale. He attests the individual lives in Honolulu in good standing and has no knowledge of submarine mines. The Indianapolis report notes the admiral’s uncertainty as of April 13.
The department reports new vessels including Yorktown and Yamuri join the auxiliary fleet with prices withheld. Chilean and Argentine warship deals are under negotiation with Chillan O’Higgins highlighted as a leading cruiser. Charles R. Flint meets officials as naval reserves in several states prepare for potential duty amid crisis.
In Washington on April 15 Senator Morgan proposed a substitute to the Senate resolution declaring war and specifying that the war does not extend to the government of the republic of Cuba.
At the Brooklyn Navy Yard a special messenger arrived at 9:30 AM bearing sealed orders from the Navy Department to Admiral Bunce. Commander Gilmore met the messenger who insisted on delivering the letter personally. Bunce declined to reveal its contents.
London April 16 Daily Chronicle urges against joining a new European concert for coercion. It declares the government should use all means to defeat anti American combinations and contemplates marching a hundred thousand Londoners with the Union Jack through the metropolis if doubt remains about national feelings.
In Havana the British consul Mr Gollon demanded the release of American Joaquin Betancourt who was arrested for carrying correspondence from a Cuban camp. He was freed after the demand was met. Several ships including the Conde De Venadito Ravensdale Versailles and Mexico arrived today from various ports.
The line of battle places Brooklyn to the right and Texas on the left with Massachusetts Minneapolis Columbia forming a chain. Anchoring was precise fifty miles east of Cape Charles light and ships prepared for action by 9 PM. Friday featured gun practice at 800 yards and rapid readiness. Commodore Schley praised captaincy after anchoring off Fort Monroe.
The Imparcial In reports from Madrid that Maine is blamed for neglect and tarnishing the presidency with falsehood. The article cites indignation over the alleged misstatements affecting McKinley and his magistrate.
A Paris paper links McKinley to Pilate and blames Congress as shaping a war on Spain. Ex Minister Baccelli in Rome warns the yellow race no longer menaces Europe and says US Anglo Saxon expansion will overwhelm European civilization, starting with Spain.
The steamship New Orleans formerly Amazonas arrived with the San Francisco and will aid the Navy if war comes. The voyage featured a hurricane and damaged equipment including a crushed boat, lost compasses, flooded quarters, and low freeboard. The ship has no heating apparatus and rides heavily in water.
Private advices from Ferrol and Carta Gen a report the armored cruiser Emperador Carlos V and the battleship Pelayo will not be ready for service for two months. Ferrol Cadiz and Carta Gen a complain that building and fitting war vessels has relied too much on foreign sources while native industry remains insufficient. The minister of marine is taking steps amid criticism.
In a letter to a friend from Havana dated April 15 General Gomez vows no surrender as long Cuban blood is shed. He condemns Spain and calls for ongoing war until Cuba is freed from that sanguinary race.
The remark suggests importance attached by diplomats to a parallel conference of ambassadors, indicating ongoing negotiations and possible influence on broader discussions. The statement implies alignment or contrast with current talks and potential strategic outcomes.
Washington report says the President will immediately threaten Spain with an ultimatum and a 24 to 48 hour window to withdraw troops and flag from Cuba. If Spain refuses, vigorous naval and land action will follow, per the Washington Post citing cabinet-approved plans.
Madrid April 15 an official note reminds newspapers it is their duty to publish nothing about troop or naval movements and appeals to patriotism to prevent the enemy from obtaining information.
The Rome correspondent reports Cardinal Rampolla speaking with the French ambassador on war chances between Spain and the United States. He says a thread of hope remains despite Vatican news that President McKinley will likely issue an ultimatum to Spain.
A former midshipman recalls taking command of the San Francisco and finding a marine aboard named Crandall who later revealed his true identity as Charles D. Chase. He became an orderly, wrote for the captain, and later settled in Honolulu as a married, enterprising man of integrity. He is described as 26 or 27, educated, with no Cuban or submarine mine experience.
The US cruiser Topeka and torpedo boat Somers, arriving from Portland, seek shelter at Falmouth. Somers crew refuse to continue voyage, citing unseaworthiness. Reported new leaks from faulty machinery. fore compartment fills with water at full speed. Somers docked for repairs.
The flying Squadron reaches Fort Monroe after two days and nights of arduous duty. Commodore Schley ordered captains to know each other and respond instantly to signals. The fleet moved toward Cape Henry on Wednesday with Massachusetts and other battleships among the responding ships.
Kingston Jamaica April 15 British colonial authorities report orders from London to declare coal contraband in wartime. United States Consul Dent raised the issue prompting correspondence with London and similar directives likely for other British authorities. Some merchants have stocked coal in anticipation of a Spanish demand.
April 15 report from Sandwhich states Thomas Powers was found burned near Keenan's livery stable entrance. Blacksmith John H. Sullivan discovered the body. Witnesses believe a drunken dispute in the harness room led to a lamp explosion igniting Powers's clothes. His companions allegedly dragged him outside into the rain as flames worsened.
The passage argues one side believes the accusation true, cites Spanish traditions as the best reply to calumny, and blames American neglect and cowardice for losing the Maine and failing to save the crew, thus plummeting American naval honor with the ship.
The Morris had a builders trial off Prudence Island and reached 23.84 knots with 5 pounds steam during rough seas. With a contract speed of 22 knots at 225 pounds pressure, officials expect over 24 knots in the upcoming official trial next Monday despite unfavorable northerly winds.
Archbishop Ireland acting as papal representative met with France's Ambassador Cambon at the Spanish legation and later called at the Austria-Hungary legation as he strives to maintain peace.
In Madrid on April 15 the warlike mood eased to a pacific tone as General Woodford and Cabinet members expressed belief that a satisfactory compromise could be found. Financial outlook showed improvement and efforts continued to avert extremities.
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