Not Yet Off for Porto Rico Garcia and Cuban Soldiers
Hobson dispatches from New York Washington dated July 22 report General Miles remains at Guantanamo Bay as of Thursday 7 p m with transports loaded in port for Porto Rico. Troops aboard include four light batteries Third and Fourth artillery Lomies battery B Fifth artillery Sixth Illinois Sixth Massachusetts 275 recruits for the Fifth corps 60 signal corps men and the Seventh hospital corps totaling 3415 men.
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Brigadier Wood Named Military Governor of Santiago
Brigadier General Wood of the Rough Riders appointed military governor of Santiago to replace General McKibbin, who returns to his old duties. The French cruiser Rigault de Genouilly has arrived with supplies for the area.
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Brigadier General Woop relieves French citizens at Santiago
A large exodus of Cubans is expected in the coming days as they return to farming, the island’s main wealth. Most of Garcia's army departs from here toward Manzanillo.
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Talk of Peace Again Revived in Spain
Madrid July 22 Senor Gamazo minister of public instructions says an honorable peace with the Spanish army will shortly be concluded ending the war.
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Britain Doubts Prospects for Early Peace Talks
A British foreign office official said no confirmation of Gamazo's peace statement exists and no progress has occurred. He warned neutral intervention is a mistake unless invited by both belligerents, noting no basis to expect early negotiations.
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Spain and Peace Rumors Loom Over War
In Paris and London reports swirl that Spain seeks favorable terms, while American officials deny any open peace talks. Porters and Garcia aerial movements are noted as unclear, with Washington stating no peace discussions have begun and Shafter delaying department reports.
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Blanco’s Reasons for Santiago Defeat in Proclamation
General Blanco announces Santiago’s capitulation after three months of defense due to ammunition and victuals shortages. He notes American blockades reduced strategic value and that Spanish forces remain intact, ready to defend Spain’s integrity and flag, optimistic for eventual victory.
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Cuba claims about Camara squadron at Singapore
The report notes Cuban sources describing a vile English fabrication and asserting Spaniards won. It says Admiral Camara's squadron has coasted at Singapore and is expected here July 25, amid U.S. interest in events abroad.
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Insurgents Move on Malate Forts in Manila
In Manila on July 19 insurgents push artillery toward Pando Santa Mesa and Malate. Fighting is desultory as Spaniards retreat from Malate trenches. Insurgents entrench near fort walls and begin bombardment of Malate forts. Semiofficial Spanish sources report the latest news.
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