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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1898
Page
5
Officials say indemnity matters pale beside lives lost and 50 million dollars in wartime buildup. The public demands swift action to secure Cuba's freedom, with the president weighing reports and cautious yet decisive steps amid mounting agitation.
A fragment underscores how pneumonia grippe and other colds can become deadly when remedies are not promptly taken, warning the reader about the consequences of delaying treatment.
The Amazonas will be manned entirely by the San Francisco crew. The vessel sailed from Lisbon at 6 this morning and will reach the Tyne by Friday. Lieutenant-Commander Arthur P. Nazro will command the Amazonas crew. The San Francisco is expected to convoy the new cruiser across the ocean. The torpedo boat Foote arrived at Jacksonville this afternoon. The Machias sailed from Norfolk to Boston.
The message stresses resolve to back the leader against Spain with full treasury support and armed citizenry, highlighting Congress readiness to stand by him despite pressure and potential allies.
The War and Navy departments report an allotment of 2.6 million dollars to the Ordnance Bureau from a 50 million dollar appropriation. Secretary Alger, Long, and contractors like Herreshoff and Malster discuss speeding up torpedo boat work and vessel procurement. Ships such as the Rodgers and Marblehead are moved toward completion and wrecking gear arrives from Havana to aid Maine salvage. The Army flags contractor delays on coastal fortifications and plans to self‑perform the work to avoid further obstruction.
A group of druggists and merchants in Boston offer refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar 50 cent and 25 cent bottles if curative claims fail. Signatories include Souther at Greenet, Rust & Richardson Drug, George C. Goodwin & Co, Bradbury, Woodward, Parker, DeMeritt, Gammon, Siskind, Adams & Co, Alexander, Chapin, and about 200 others.
The Maine court of inquiry left Havana aboard the Mangrove for Key West after deciding further testimony was unlikely to justify a longer stay. Captain Sampson, president, noted plans and dives are complex while the court may resume on the battleship Iowa near Key West.
Washington date March 15 Republican leaders in the House press for an early adjournment of this year’s session, a move that hinges on Senate cooperation and timing.
The House debates ending the session soon with May 1 as a likely cutoff. Republicans push to finish appropriations, deferral of the general deficiency bill signals aims to adjourn, while Democrats seek an early close. South America backs Spain, and Spain vows to hold Cuba by force if needed. Del Mazo notes Spain denies demanding recall of Consul General Lee.
Lieutenant-Commander Sobral, returning to Spain, says Americans oppose war with Spain and that the United States and McKinley will resist war provocations. He asserts the jingo campaign is fueled by two U.S. papers, while Spaniards in America would fund a national loan to build a squadron.
Three hundred thousand pounds of powder shipped from the Brooklyn Navy Yard for Admiral Sicard. It was loaded on a special train to depart this morning from Lefersey City to Key West, marking the largest powder shipment ever sent from the yard.
Colonel Myron Parker recounts Cuba's dire conditions from Havana to Sagua la Grande. He notes widespread starvation, Spanish control, and Cuban tributes, with Gomez effectively in control and the island lacking estates in cultivation. He cites Cuban discipline and supplies, plus fears of continued conflict. President Cleveland urges loyalty and hopes for an peaceful resolution without bloodshed pending official findings.
About 200 seamen and marines destined for the cruisers Columbia and Minneapolis arrived at League Island Navy Yard from Washington Boston New York and Norfolk. The tug Leyden brought twenty Whitehead torpedoes and 3600 pounds of gun cotton for the two ships. Each cruiser will be equipped with ten torpedoes, exceeding the usual four.
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish ministry is tranquil and General Woodford shows a genial mood. Woodford’s family plans a winter holiday, while the Maine inquiry result remains uncertain due to the sworn secrecy of naval officers. It is believed the report will be delayed and later proved elusive.
Premier Sagasta and Senor Moret cite free Cuban elections yet warn insurrection and US war prep may affect autonomy aims. They call for US friendship deeds over words and outline possible future actions if Weyler’s faction intervenes. Polo y Bernabe reviews the note, then meets Day for a two hour State Department conference.
Newport Rhode Island March 15 The ordnance bureau shipped twenty Whitehead torpedoes from the Bliss works Brooklyn to the torpedo station here daily consignments will be made. The smokeless powder fuse and primer plants run at full capacity. Mark 3 Style torpedoes longer than previous models speed 32 knots at 800 yards Battery G Second US Artillery Fort Adams will move to Fort Warren by train Captain Mitchell senior officer Women and children may leave Fort Adams orders imminent The Morris torpedo boat outfit assembled for trial in about three weeks Carrier pigeons shipped to League Island for use on Minneapolis Columbus guards drill and many guards will join ships now entering service.
Despatch reports Queen Regent elevating Senor Du Bosc to knight commander of the first class of the Order of Isabella la Catalica. The honor recognizes his services during the delicate post retirement and transition period after De Lome and Polo events.
The Honorable Artillery Company of London hosted a banquet for Messrs. Hedges, Ferris, and Lewis of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston. Earl of Denbigh presided as Consul-General Osborne and U S naval attach Lt Colwell attended.
The Daily News comments on United States Consul-General Osborne speech at a banquet for Hedges Ferris and Lewis of the Boston Honorable Artillery Company. It notes America has given public notice that European powers combinations are ...
The Vermont under repair was moved to a flat car bound for San Francisco to join the cruiser Philadelphia. a wings test was planned this afternoon to check for leaks while Bowles expects the fry dock ready within a month. The Dolphin is nearly finished and a draft of thirty-three men left for Philadelphia for the cruiser Columbia, leaving seventy-five aboard the Vermont with only nine enlisted yesterday. Colonel Parker states no one wants autonomy in Cuba and autonomist governors and alcaldes in Havana outskirts sympathize with insurgents.
In a Tribuna interview Senor Cipriano del Mazo asserts cordial Spain United States ties and that the Maine explosion was accidental. He predicts Spain will hold Cuba by force or love and that no war is desired though privateering could ruin American commerce. He says the Cuban issue concerns Spain alone and Europe unlikely to intervene.
Ten thousand people filled the Tabernacle in Atlanta to hear William J. Bryan speak. He praised American unity against a potential foreign land invasion and cited Fitzhugh Lee's service in Havana in a Confederate uniform, commending his courage and patriotism.
A Post reporter reached Westland near Princeton New Jersey the home of Grover Cleveland to seek comment on the Maine affair and U S Spain relations. Cleveland declined to express an opinion saying he is resting quietly since leaving Washington and that he should be misunderstood.
The article notes the accidental disaster and argues the U S government seeks to extend the 1896 decree in Cuba through General Woodford's request. It criticizes press and stock market reactions and highlights the Cuban unsettled conditions as the motive for prolonging control.
In New York negotiations for a commercial treaty are seen as paving the way for a potential understanding between the Cuban government and Cuban factions. Public sentiment in Madrid sways toward peace with the United States and Spain. British foreign office figures reportedly withheld reply amid questions on mediation.
A statement reflecting the Spanish Cabinet’s current sentiment was made by a gentleman closely connected with affairs in Washington on March 15. The remarks suggest war with Spain would be a crime against civilization and humanity, warning against such action by the United States.
Major Cochrane was summoned to Charlestown Navy Yard for consultation as guards prepare for rapid transfer. The Newport Artillery Company conducted its weekly drill with emergency outfits and cartridge belts issued to all. Battery D of the 2nd U S Artillery plans to move to Dutch Island this Saturday.
The First Battalion Ninth Regiment M V M under Major Grady will drill next Tuesday at the East Newton street armory. Notable military attendance is planned with Boston officers in full dress. Colonel Bogan will receive a complimentary review. A city band concert precedes the review at 8:30, followed by battalion drill and Gatling gun display.
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