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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
5
Madrid faces violent demonstrations as crowds clash with police amid a martial law declaration. Officials contemplate immediate cabinet changes and a potential national ministry while factions debate the government’s handling of the war and Spain’s future.
A tense floor scene in the Spanish Congress shows Senor Salmeron criticizing the government and monarchy amid war debates. Critics fault the worn-out regime while Senor Sagasta calls for unity and approval of war credits to sustain the monarchy.
Madrid officials and press report the cabinet will stay in power as Cortes stay seated. Salmeron to interpellate Sagasta on Philippines. Sagasta vows war to the bitter end. Spain plans a united naval push to crush the American squadron in Cuban waters. Cadiz squadron nearing readiness amid funding and enlistment issues.
May 4 Madrid dispatch reports wild scenes outside the dower house as deputies gathered crowds filled galleries and lobbies. Violence erupted and police and troops were mobilized after Senor Sagasta's speech amid harsh republican and Carlist denunciations and scandalous incidents in barracks.
Madrid May 3 The lower house passes a resolution of homage to those killed at Cavite. The government alleges deep-laid Britain machinations in the British consul offer to protect Chinese in the Philippines. It rejects the offer and says powers will be informed that Spanish squadrons are ready in the far east to protect Chinese if needed.
A Hong Kong cable report to the Evening Journal states American forces under Admiral Dewey captured Manila. The American flag flies over Manila's capital as Augustin, the Spanish captain general, cut the cable and hauled down the Spanish flag. American officers and Philippine insurgent leaders are forming a provisional government.
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Rio de Janeiro May 3 The city buzzes over a possible naval clash between the Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario and American warships in the harbor. The Temerario anchored near the Oregon after steaming up from the River Plate as Oregon, Marietta, and Buffalo gather off the coast awaiting a potential dawn pursuit or engagement.
Washington May 3 Admiral Walker said he believed Commodore Dewey had already taken possession of Manila and established US supremacy in the Philippines. He noted interest in the Spanish fleet that left Cape Verde and warned a potential chase toward Rio de Janeiro could pit the Oregon and Marietta against superior numbers.
Vienna reports on May 3 that observers believe the Spanish Dynasty is nearing its end as political and social upheaval unfolds.
Boston honored Major P. J. Grady of the Ninth Regiment as he heads to the front. Ex-Senator P. J. Kennedy and other prominent locals praised his decades of service. The Kentucky horse, chosen by ex-Representative James H. Fitzgerald, accompanied Grady, symbolizing readiness for battle and loyalty to the regiment’s Civil War heritage.
Boston University students from the Liberal Arts and other faculties unite in a patriotic meeting. Miss S I MacCormack leads enthusiasm for front service with Miss Sadie Hanley as key aide. Resolutions pledge readiness to act in the war, and a flag-raising plan is proposed with Everett Lord chairing.
A moral essay extols fairness charity truth telling and good manners as key personal traits. It recommends Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a healthful tonic for nervous dyspepsia and fatigue, claiming endorsement by conservative physicians and availability through druggists and grocers.
The text arguing that fleets will smash the Spaniards and end their hold on the Western continent. It claims the war could end before army plans are carried out and declares Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines must be surrendered to deliver Spain’s punishment and humiliation.
Near Havana three miles west, the torpedo boat Ericcson drew fire from cavalry and infantry during a shore reconnoiter yesterday. The gunboat Wilmington returned fire with several shots, effects unknown.
A Washington dispatch reports the U.S. government will not deploy active forces in Cuba until the Spanish fleet bound for the South Atlantic is dealt with. Military leaders debate tactics, with Miles advocating sweeping occupation, others preferring blockade and buildup while ships and transports are scarce.
The Second Regiment M V M I arrived at South Framingham for camp life with 77 men per company amid cold weather and eager crowds. Medical exams begin for volunteers as officers anticipate changes and promotions. The camp is named Camp Dewey to honor the naval victory under Admiral Dewey.
Captain Sponagle of the British schooner Narka reports from Provincetown that on his April 21 departure from Ponce Puerto Rico the war climate created extreme anti American sentiment and even hostility toward the British.
Report details rising tensions as England appears friendly toward America while American consular work shifts to British hands. Capt Sponagle recalls shortages and riots on April 15 and 17, crew narrowly escaping danger. British vice consul expects warship arrival as fourteen Spanish warships anchor at St John. An English bishop and cleric visit from St John to Ponce then St Thomas. Cable news from Porto Rico restricted, causing island alarm.
In Madrid a cabinet crisis is believed imminent as factions debate a national ministry under Martinez Campos. A popular demonstration demanded Sagasta's resignation while the blockade fleet near Havana or Porto Rico looms. The Spanish fishing schooner Antonio y Paco was captured off Mariel by the gunboat Newport. Colonel Vicente del Cortijo, brother-in-law of General Weyler, was among prisoners captured on the Argonauta near Cienfuegos.
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