05 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
1
President awaits despatches amid reports the flying squadron has been ordered to sea for an invasion of Cuba by United States troops expected to begin today.
A Washington despatch states Admiral Sampson and part of his fleet have sailed from Key West after coal, aiming to seize Porto Rico, protect the Oregon en route from Brazil, and capture Spanish warships. The Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads is ordered to sail within 24 hours.
Washington reports strong secrecy over moves toward Cuba with detached vessels sent to seek the Oregon and the Cape Verde fleets. A landing on Cuban soil is believed planned for tomorrow and a port seizure is proposed to furnish arms to the Cubans from a base east of Havana.
The ad promotes Boston Blend Coffee packed in two pound sealed cans priced at 50 cents per can. It offers prepay express shipping of two cans to any New England address for $1.00 if a grocer does not stock it. The copy also mentions military notes about possible Cuban support logistics and landing sites near Port Mariel with various ports discussed and a secret departure date.
Steam is up on the Olivette at Port Tampa and she is expected to sail before morning with troops. Commodore Watson traveled from Washington toward Tampa to confer with General Shafter, but his train was wrecked delaying plans. Reports say a major naval movement is anticipated and the Key West to mainland cable may have been seized.
The report states Cienfuegos was bombarded on April 29 as Marblehead silenced town batteries and shelled the town itself. Buildings were destroyed and thousands fled indoors while forts were attacked at about 4000 yards. Captain McCall ordered higher gun elevation after forts were disabled.
London reports that the U S victory at Manla irks continental leaders who fear America will be a first class naval power and join England toward an entente. Lord Salisbury warns of dying countries and partition as paths to war.
May 4 report from Washington notes the converted revenue cutter McCulloch arrived at Mire Bay from Manila. Navy Department first learned of the dispatch through an Associated Press despatch, but by noon officials were still in ignorance of the arrival.
Despatches from Madrid indicate the government would cede Cuba to America without indemnity. The London Standard notes a growing official sentiment for an early war end. Reports also mention troop mobilization, Cuba landing site debates, and unrest in Spain with civil war fears and military actions abroad.
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