27 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
1
Paris plans reveal two enigmatic squadrons named Pelayo and Cave De Verde ready for action. Officials invite attention to these mysterious groups amid growing curiosity and public interest.
The navy prepares for all coastal descents and to maintain the Havana blockade with possible assistance to the Oregon if needed. Spanish fleet movements loom with captains planning action. US monitors and gunboats report captures and redeployments as tension rises before a potential Atlantic clash.
In Madrid the Senate hailed General Blanco and pledged support as he fights in Cuba. Marshal Count Chaste recalled his 45 year old command against the Anglo American fleet and urged Blanco to either win or die.
The lighthouse tender Mangrove captured the Spanish Panama, a 2800 ton auxiliary cruiser, off Havana after three warning shots. Panama carried 29 passengers and 72 crew with a cargo including corn. Indiana shared prize money as observer.
April 26 dispatch notes public ignorance of Spain's war moves while U S fleet tactics get full newspaper coverage. The piece likens Spain to the Badger policy of staying inside and awaiting drive out, predicting Spain will avoid engagements and target U S commerce. Cortes shows support for autonomy in Cuba. a bill to indemnify the government for granting autonomy is expected to pass unless Robledoists oppose it.
Madrid reports the admiral commanding the St Vincent fleet cabled the government that when the US fleet appears before Havana his post is not at Cape Verde. He says he would engage the American squadron this morning, order or not.
A Havana dispatch reports Cuba's plan to convert tugboats and sunboats into torpedo boats to strike at American ships at night. The action centers on tug Aguilar and others seized by the government, backed by Lt. Peral and Generals Blanco and Mantarola, amid thick night conditions.
London readers reported anti Parnellites adopted a resolution expressing warmest sympathy and best wishes to the Irish with unit efforts to aid humane relief. The message underscores support for those assisting the Irish cause and condemns attacks on its leaders.
Company invites staff enlisting in the Army or Navy to receive full pay while in service and assures their positions will be held open.
An unknown American cruiser chased the Spanish steamship Telesfora from Galveston to Port Royal Jamaica. The pursuit lasted to the three mile limit with shots fired as the cruiser failed to close in. The Telesfora, captained by its commander, escaped seaward and reached Port Royal.
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