No More Delay in Signing Protocol and Cuba.Porto Rico Evacuation Demanded
Washington reports urgent push for Spain to sign the peace protocol or face withdrawal terms. Garcia advances in Santiago Province as Cubans press Holguin lines. U S readies 10 000 troops for Manila while Spain risk loss of Caribbean territories and possible recognition of Gomez's government.
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Spanish surrender hopes loom at Holguin amid political pressure
A report argues the Spanish commander would prefer to surrender to U S authorities rather than Cubans if forced. It suggests Madrid pressures to grant U S sovereignty over Cuba could push surrenders at Holguin and possibly Havana, influencing Sagasta's response to the U S proposal.
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Spain Denies Cambon Authority to Alter Peace Terms
Madrid reports the U S response to Spain in peace talks is satisfactory though Premier Sagasta says he did not authorize M Cambon to modify Spain's reply. If changes occur the government will decide. A cabinet meeting will reveal the U S reply and a halt to hostilities may follow Cambon's signing.
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Spain Liberal presses for armistice end to bloodshed
The Madrid Liberal party urges acceptance of terms and immediate stop to fighting in Porto Rico and Manila. It argues that delays in armistice are criminal and Spain should avoid protracted diplomacy while bloodshed continues.
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Nine Thousand Yet To Go To Manila
San Francisco reports about 9300 Philippine expeditionary troops ready for departure. The Arizona and Scandia will transport 300 men, with 6000 more to be forwarded, including the Eighth California now under Major General Otis. The First Washington remains unassigned and may not sail to Manila without orders. Australia and Sydney expected by Aug 15 to Manila with units, followed by City of Peking around Aug 24 carrying additional regiments. General Merriam aims to have all Manila-bound troops embarked by Oct 10.
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Alicante Sails with 1660 Sick Soldiers. Isla de Luzon Arrives
In Santiago de Cua on August 11 the Spanish hospital ship Alicante sailed home to Spain carrying 1660 sick Spanish soldiers. The Isla de Luzon arrived and will transport 1236 soldiers, with bed space for 280 sick. The St. Louis departed with the Ninth and Tenth infantry. Capt. Clark from Oregon was aboard. Cleburne, Texas reports no word on John B. Shaw, the condemned murder escapee, despite a $700 reward offered by the governor and Sheriff Stew art.
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