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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
5
Dr R C Flower announces two weeks of free treatment at his Boston office 729 Boylston Street near Exeter Street for all sick people who begin within the period. Free care covers chronic diseases, excluding cancer and similar conditions. medicines extra.
A high level court of inquiry report on the Maine explosion moves to Washington after a Havana stop, with Admiral Sicard and Lt Commander Marix guiding its transport. Cabinet discussions hint Spain’s response, potential intervention, and possible Cuban independence recognition as the President prepares a formal policy near term.
The March 22 cabinet meeting focused on Spain and the Maine court of inquiry report. Officials indicated a firm determination to end the current Cuba crisis with the report likely to be sent to Congress and Spain urged to take radical measures for peace.
A card states refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Signers include Emery Souther and numerous drug firms and local merchants across Boston addresses.
Secretary Long cleared his desk as the Maine disaster remains fresh. The Massachusetts sailed from Key West to Hampton Roads after the Texas. Commodore Schley visited the department for talks with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt amid plans for a flying squadron at Hampton Roads. Brooklyn lies at Newport News and Puritan is ordered there to base near the rendezvous. No orders or confirmation on Schley’s command have been issued yet.
The Navy Department is kept informed as the Spanish torpedo flotilla stops at the Canaries and has not heard of its departure. It denies any protest by President McKinley against the flotilla’s coming and notes no known orders to recall Maine officers from Havana. Survivors from the Maine arrived on orders from Admiral Sicard, and salvage work led by Captain Sigsbee and Lt Commander Wainwright is ongoing in Havana.
Navy officials study a suitable West Indies coaling station location. Dry Tortugas offers the only deep water harbor for large warships between Hampton Roads and the Rio Grande but lacks protection. Authorities consider Willetts Point and Fort Schuyler on the New York Sound as alternative sites as the cable project advances.
Report from Key West says the court of inquiry will declare the Maine blast external in origin but place blame on Cuban or other enemies of Spain. It further suggests the findings exonerate the Spanish government and separate the Maine disaster from McKinley’s Cuba policy.
London dispatch reports 43 European vessels under consideration to flag with American colors as tensions rise over maritime allegiance. Hiram S. Maxim notes prompt inquiries into national markings and potential shifts in ship registrations.
Havana dispatch notes 267 men and two officers perished in the Merritt wrecking crew disaster. 171 bodies recovered, 94 missing, 61 identified. Williams dies from stomach hemorrhage after illness in U.S. Captain Sigsbee unwell. Body to be sent to Key West. Chidwick’s mortuary report details the casualties and locations of the dead.
The central relief station in the city will be formally opened tomorrow after already serving 12,000 daily. Food is plentiful with 108 tons of supplies on hand or afloat. Advices from country districts are satisfactory. The Maine in Havana may be ordered away. Lt Commander Wainwright remains in charge of wrecking. Bishop Santander y Trutos of Havana, with Chaplain Chidwick, will consecrate Estrella street station tomorrow morning.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sicard faces possible retirement due to worsening health. A medical survey will decide if he can continue in command of the North Atlantic squadron, with Cap tain W T Sampson among likely successors and other officers mentioned as candidates.
Commander Brownson, arriving in London, says he prepared a list of war vessels to purchase for the United States. The plan includes three small battleships, eight armored cruisers, eight protected cruisers, Amazonas and Admiral Adrenals, two torpedo vessels, and twenty torpedo boat destroyers. The Mirante Brown, Riachuelo, and De Maio are cited among the small battleships.
A two hour private meeting with Lt. J C Colwell took place as a firm seals a large U.S. government contract for guns and ammunition. Ships San Francisco and Amazonas load coal and smokeless powder at Gravesend and plan to sail tonight with secret destination. Rome dispatch notes second class cruisers Varese and Garibaldi sold to Spain for 45 million rancs.
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a House resolution urging the Navy to name a torpedo boat the Acton to honor the town that supplied men who shed blood first for freedom in the War of the Revolution.
Madrid rejects any commission finding blaming Spain for the Maine disaster and warns of appeals to European powers for intervention if indemnity is demanded. Spain favors an accidental verdict and opposes Washington plans on Cuban autonomy.
The article argues for continued war against the United States to retain Cuba, predicting inevitable losses of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. It notes weekly troop transports to Cuba, active arsenals at Ferrol Cartagena and Cadiz, and vigorous conscription and enlistment efforts.
William J. Bryan visited St Louis en route from a Southern lecturing tour to Fayetteville Missouri. He predicted possible actions after the Maine explosion and noted broad defense funding support in Congress as indicating national resolve.
Divers must descend through the turret aft by a tight chute then move along the deck to the magazine opening. They risk jamming and require great care to avoid obstruction or injury.
The speaker says war is a catastrophe costing lives and money but national honor must be saved. He notes uncertainty about arms and mentions the court of inquiry indicating an external origin explosion. He admits he did not inform his government of the report due to lack of facts.
The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII entered a floating dock at Havana to have its bottom cleaned but electrical battery issues delayed flotation until later in the day. The dock then carried the cruiser without mishap, with further testing planned on a heavier ship. Minor construction defects noted. divers worked on the Maine wreck today to recover six inch guns and ammunition from the after cabin magazine.
A Havana dispatch reports Captain-General Blanco and Admiral Manterola resigning if the Spanish torpedo fleet is halted at the Canaries by McKinley’s command. It adds the Spanish minister of marine in Madrid may have acted similarly for palace authority.
Personal-conducted tourist system offered by Pennsylvania Railroad for a special train via Fitchburg on April 1. All expenses covered for twenty five dollars. Apply to D N Bell tourist agent 20 Washington street Boston.
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