11 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
Parade in Grenching Rain marks city events with services at the Cathedral Convention at Faneuil Hall and a Music Hall meeting. Local officials urge participation and outline program details for attendees.
Father Scully presided as Governor Wolcott welcomed delegates at Faneuil Hall. Speakers praised the total abstinence movement and noted clergy and civic leaders in attendance, with remarks on patriotism, temperance, and discipline amid the rainy parade.
Cuban forces receive recognition and promotions for naval heroes including Sampson Schley Hobson and others as Garcia announces rank advancements amid ongoing maritime actions.
The article reports a peace protocol agreed upon and to be signed by both parties within hours. It notes weekly terms aligning with the President's peace proposition, mentions Spain and M. Camben the French ambassador, and references Premier Sagasta. Dates suggest the protocol aims for November consideration with possible surrender of Havana and Manila as conditions.
London dispatch reports the Tsung-li-Yamen rejects Russian conditions on the Niu-Chwang extension loan. Russia objects to British control, threatening Siberian reach. China appears to back England’s franchise while Salisbury’s Commons pledge to resist aggression in China faces scrutiny.
Joseph Saxton, an elderly uncle by marriage to President McKinley, was struck by a street car in Canton today and seriously injured. He has defective hearing, and doctors say his injuries may not be fatal.
Rain may be expected in the Atlantic and East Gulf States with clearing tendencies and slightly higher interior temperatures. Generally clear weather elsewhere with slowly rising temperatures in the lake regions. Coast forecast for Boston and vicinity includes light, variable rain on Thursday.
Report notes plans for a Boston visit by the Lord Mayor of London Davies with duties and duties, including August 18 as the expected date. The piece discusses public impressions of Mayor Quincy, his family, and political alignment, alongside references to the Lord Mayor’s term and prior civic activities.
From Santiago de Cuba Aug 10 10 P M Lieutenant Colonel Jane of General Calixto Garcia staff arrives with despatches announcing Gibara occupation by Garcia troopers. Ibara evacuated by pantards leaving a thousand sick and wounded as Garcia besieges Holguin and presses on Luque’s Spanish force.
In brief, President McKinley and M. Cam bon near terms of a protocol to end the war, expected to be signed within twenty four hours. A peace mission led by ex Minister range Euptt Pe General Woodford is noted, with an immediate cessation of hostilities anticipated. Adjutant General Corbin offers to distribute troops at Chattanooga.
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