Spain Chooses Guerrilla Warfare in War Talk
Washington April 27 Special to the Post naval experts say Spain will avoid open battles and rely on guerrilla tactics to delay defeat. Madrid’s dispatches may mislead regarding aggression while Spain withdraws ships to defend the home fleet and avoids a direct clash with Admiral Dewey in Manila.
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U S Consul General Plans Manila Victory Strategy
Hong Kong dispatch reports Admiral Dewey aiming to seize the Spanish fleet to protect American vessels. Williams and Wildman ashore with tral leaders, Aguinaldo represented by rebels, nine desertions noted, ships prepared for battle, proclamations stirring distrust in Manila.
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Philippines
Law of Nations
Has Spain's Fleet Sailed
From Madrid comes a report that the destination of the Spanish fleet is known only to the minister of marine Admiral Bermejo. News is expected soon in Madrid of the bombardment of American coast towns, while Cuba and Porto Rico governors say they do not need the fleet. The government plans to use the warships elsewhere.
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Madrid
Bermejo
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Armed Spanish trader sighted near Carthagena
In Colón Panama on April 27 the armed Spanish trader Sanagostin with three guns is reported off Carthagena. The US steamer Finance stays nearby awaiting orders while mails are sent to New Orleans aboard the British steamer Nicaraguan.
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Cape Verde Fleet Anchored as Spanish Ships Stay In Port
At Cape Verde Island port near St. Vincent on April 27 at 4:08 p m the Spanish fleet remained anchored awaiting orders. Sailors were not being exercised and the ships stayed in port.
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Spanish Warships Not Finished By End of War
Two Spanish warships nearing completion in French yards will stay in France until hostilities end. One hull is nearly done while the other could be moved to Spanish yards for completion. The war began too soon and France must keep them under neutrality laws.
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O. O. Howard
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McKinley
Republic of Mexico
Rio Grande
Harvard
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Republic
Alonzo Williams
Mr. Beveridge
Torpedo boat Audaz sails from Queenstown to Ferrol
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Audaz, ordered to leave Queenstown under neutrality rules, reached Ferrol at noon after covering 600 miles in 31 hours. She departed Queenstown around 5 AM Monday.
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Queenstown
Ferrol
War Revenue Bill Debated In House Amid Packed Galleries
April 27 reports crowds pack the House as three days of debate begin on the war revenue measure. Dingley argues the $500,000,000 bond authorization is optional and disclaims seigniorage, Bailey urges silver seigniorage and legal tender notes, while others discuss issuing non-interest bearing notes and funding needs. Mention of Havana plans and a prisoner interaction aboard the Dauntless with Aranguren adds context.
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United States
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Maine
Bailey Urges Tax on Bank Deposits and the Rich
In a heated speech, Bailey argues against mortgaging the poor, proposing a tax on bank capital and deposits and on the rich to fund wartime needs. Dolliver, praising McKinley, evokes national sacrifice as tears flow in the audience over the Maine memorial and honors the fallen.
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Patrolling Cuba's Coast by the Blockading Squadron
The New York spent the night patrolling the Havana to Matanzas corridor, near ten miles east. Rear Admiral Sampson spoke with The Post aboard the Rawship, praising blockade conduct though he has not yet worn rear admiral insignia due to time constraints after promotion notice.
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Endowment policy offers diverse options from Mutual Life
The Mutual Life of New York Life Option Endowment Policy pays at death or endowment. At maturity the holder may choose full cash value with surplus, cash face value with surplus as annuity, or convert to paid up insurance with dividends and an annuity. Another option combines face value and surplus for pro rata dividends plus a 3 4 percent annuity. Contact the nearest agent. Richard A. McCurdy, President.
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Middlesex Club Orators Celebrate Patriots Day With Speakers
The Middlesex Club at the Brunswick last night honored Patriots Day with General O O Howard Hon Albert Beveridge and Professor Alonzo Williams as speakers. About 200 attendees sang America twice led by General Edgar Champlin.
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Dr Slocum System Promoted As Perfect Cure For Consumption
A long promotion extols the Dr Slocum System of Treatment as a universal cure for consumption and related lung diseases. It claims quick germ elimination, restored vigor, and renewed health, offering three free bottles to Boston Post readers and friends upon request to the Slocum Laboratory in New York.
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General Woodford to Sail for Work This Week
London April 25 General Stewart L Woodford will probably sail for work at the end of the week. He will only spend a few days there and in Washington and will then return to Fiorane.
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