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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
6
In Key West on April 21 the recall guns ordered all ashore personnel to rejoin ships. Rumors of sailing orders spread amid official acknowledgments from Washington. Spain's firm stand heightens tension as war moves loom with rumors of naval movements and potential actions near Cape Verde and the West Indies.
The House unanimously approved a joint resolution granting the President discretion to prohibit coal and war material exports to Cuba and other ports. The vote interrupted the Patterson Carmack election case debate. Two inquiry resolutions were adopted requesting consul correspondence and steps to protect lives and property.
The United States declares no sovereignty or jurisdiction over the island beyond pacification and commits to relinquishing government control to the island's people once peace is achieved.
Five men stood in line under Captain Mancil C. Goodrell as Brigadier General Graham, commander of the Department of the Gulf, arrived at the dock this afternoon. He was met by Lieutenant Colonel Daggett and two batteries of artillery and escorted to the barracks. He stated the visit carried no special significance beyond standard inspection.
The Mallory line steamer Nueces arrived from New York with ammunition and stores. The Mangrove is to be converted into a cable repair vessel and is being equipped accordingly.
Anxiety grips naval authorities as the battleship Oregon is believed to be passing the Straits of Magellan today. There is fear that Spain may interfere to keep the vessel from joining the fleet at Key West. The report provides little beyond the expected route and purpose.
The measure to restore Mrs Sartoris to citizenship was approved after Mr Pearson noted no precedent but cited the father’s services and the son’s wartime offer under Fitzhugh Lee. The debate referenced the 300 Americans remaining at Matanzas and the adopted resolutions.
Secretary Long reshapes the naval strategic board with Theodore Roosevelt as president and Rear Admiral Montgom ery Sicard as naval advisor. Captain A S Crowninshield and Captain A S Barker, plus Commander Clover, will leave the board as Barker commands the Newark and Clover prepares to lead Bancroft. Admiral Walker, retired, likely remains in an advisory department role. Roosevelt plans to remain in the department.
Washington reports that it will take a month to ready a land force to march on Havana. The plan calls for two regiments of volunteers with one regiment of regulars to mix with experienced troops and bolster the invasion against Spanish forces in Cuba.
Report describes a vessel ordered to Rio Janeiro to detain a person until armored cruisers arrive. It details distance from Montevideo to Rio, risks of long voyage, government hesitation, and efforts to keep an assistant secretary in Washington. It also notes protection for ships and a steel contract for nickel steel plates.
Washington reports today that the State Department served Spain notice demanding the evacuation of Cuba and warned of military action if no reply by April 23. Spain cut diplomatic ties as Woodford wires Madrid and Madrid confirms breaking relations. Woodford seeks passports and transfers legation to Britain.
The chief instructor described a plan where ships are built with a nickel steel belt over vital areas two and a half inches thick. The Dixie Yankee Yosemite and Prairie will join the Northern patrol squadron with this protection, as will the St. Louis St. Paul Harvard and Yale.
Secretary Gage directs Treasury Department officers that staff may leave temporarily to join the military in wartime and be reinstated within twelve months. A temporary appointment fills the vacated post, with removal after the former employee returns.
General Miles said headquarters would remain in Washington unless circumstances require relocation. He plans a nationwide inspection tour of mobilization points in the South and will visit Atlanta to confer with General Graham on troop distribution and movement strategies.
Washington April 21 War Department officials prepare a table showing the number of men each state must supply to form a 100000 man call. Final steps for the call have not yet been put into effect.
Secretary Alger directed War Department to call out 100000 militia to support the regular army in Cuba. The per state quotas follow population shares, with New England allocations including Connecticut 1286 and Maine 1005 among others, outlining a nationwide mobilization plan.
The article notes Spaniards of Mexico reportedly raised about $1,000,000 by subscription for Cuban relief. It adds there is no fear of provisioning shortages in wartime due to government measures and the patriotic stance of the Spaniards in Mexico.
In Havana on April 21 crowds gathered around the palace after a palace manifesto, decorating buildings with national colors and lighting the city. Governor General Blanco addressed a massive rally, pledging defense of Cuba against invaders and promising victory as loyalists pledged blood and support to Spain.
Dartmouth students, Hanover, march with a Weyler sunk the Maine banner, hang Weyler in effigy, and burn it. They visit faculty homes as war speeches rally the crowd. Ex President Bartlett, J F Colby, C D Adams address the vesper service urging swift, just war and closer US England ties.
Secretary of State Sherman argued against intervention in Cuba, insisting the United States should protect American rights there without armed intervention. Since his view was overruled, he has not taken an active part in Cabinet Cuban crisis counsels, though he remains outwardly supportive of the President.
In Havana on April 21, troop movements continue with daily private conferences among the captain-general Spanish generals and Admiral Materola. Reports say patriotic demonstrations occur inland and at insurgent camps where white flags appear as relatives aid the fighters.
At the third annual banquet of the North Dorchester Republican Club 150 members gathered at the United States Hotel for a war solidarity speech. Speakers praised both parties and the Boston press while Governor Powers of Maine and President Arthur N. Whittemore were noted. The event closed with a rising toast and a chorus of The Star Spangled Banner.
Three hundred members and ladies attended the annual concert and ball of the Mutual Relief and Benefit Association at Odd Fellows Hall. President C W Hodge called it the most successful in years as Mr P H Keefe directed the ais and Mr John F Kelly assisted. National colors adorned the hall while attendees discussed the war question and hoped for American victory. Florence W Himeon opened with a reading, Edith Miller sang, Ida McDonald performed a Scotch dance, with McVoy and Murray of Austin & supplying the music partners.
From Grand Canary Island dated April 12 reports circulated that the Stars and Stripes were torn down from the American consulate by a mob and trampled upon in the city.
A fervent crowd voiced support for striking back at Spain, with Governor Llewellyn Powers declaring the nation at war and invoking the Monroe Doctrine as a Cuban independence stance. the event included a Boston Globe News boys sketch and a grand march led by C. W. Hodge and officers, amid a roster of notable attendees.
Edward B. Earle spoke as part of a gathering that included Senator Folsom Alderman Codman Dr. Miner the Rev W H Allbright Wilder CC Coville Councilman W F Adams and J F Howard among others.
At Youngs Hotel the Home Market Club held its regular dinner with about twenty members. A telegram dated April 21 1898 from Boston states the group unanimously approves President McKinleys efforts to avert war and pledges loyal support with all means to swiftly conclude the contest for humanity and country.
John A. Logan Jr has received War Department authority to recruit and equip a 1200 man regiment for light cavalry in Chicago. Organizing work has progressed quietly over several weeks.
A sequence of names appears in the column listing residents or associates. The roster includes L. Grace J. J. Keefe W. J. Stewart FF. Kelly W. H. Hoyt J. E. Bruch A. Brown W. Harvey A. T. Depuce wu. H. Sargent A. D. Morse G. W. Morrison J. J. Hogan W. H. Tucker George Holt W. Brown L. Rockwell W. H. Tucker L. M. Felch Charles Batchelder G. W. Watson E. J. Mellen J. E. Burch V. Houlihan.
The John Boyle O Reilly Association held its first social at Roughan Hall led by Floor Director McManus and Marshal Timothy Hayes with many aides. At 9 o clock the grand match featured Mr and Mrs McManus and attracted about 100 couples. Notable attendees included Miss Katie Agnes Hayes Arlington Miss Annie Foley and several club presidents.
Yale plans to raise an artillery battery of eight to ten Maxim guns with about fifty men. Captain Murray taught artillery seamanship before joining his regiment at Key West. Varsity crew and baseball stars keen to go frontward. Dave Twichell, football manager, leads Yale efforts. A tribute to the cruiser Paris, renamed Yale, is being considered by students.
A German publicist predicts a turning of global alignments with England and the United States forming an invincible bloc against Russia influenced Europe. He says Spain and America tensions will pull England and the U S closer, widening a two camp world split between freedom and autocracy.
In compliance with an order, 71 members of Company A were examined by Surgeons Magurn and Mc Gillicudy. Captain Keefe is pushing to raise the company to the 101 minimum, prioritizing former members for available places.
Wolfe Tone Club and John Boyle O'Reilly Club announce officers with T Hayes presiding at Wolfe Tone, J Pelle as president of Sheridan Club, W Henderson captain of Division 48, and A Co along with Mr and Mrs Dalley and Mr and Mrs Hayes in the listing.
The Old Boston Light Infantry Association held its annual dinner at the Crawford House last evening. It marked thirty seven years since the group departed Boston for Civil War service. Major A. M. Cook presided as officers were elected: Captain L. Cummings president, Lieutenant R. L. Lawin vice-president, M. A. Stowe secretary, and Lieutenant E. P. Morrill treasurer.
The DOUU council asks state lawmakers to create an emergency fund to aid the city if it is bombarded. The plan would keep open jobs for city employees who enlist and serve.
The Common Council debated city defense during hostilities with Spain. They approved borrowing $500,000 for an emergency fund, ordered ferryboats for potential government use, and urged enlistment leave for workers. They set police salaries, reviewed hospital payrolls, and advanced a $1,000,000 sewerage project.
Ex-President Cleveland urged Princeton students to stay loyal to the nation at a campus demonstration. About a thousand students paraded through Princeton, gathered before Cleveland’s home, and cheered as he spoke in support of patriotic duty and conservative resolve during a crisis.
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