That Letter Of General Garcia Affects U S Cuban War Attitude
War department has not received the Garcia letter reportedly to General Shafter. Officials doubt its existence but fear consequences if true, as such an attack on Spanish troops could shift U S policy toward the Cubans. No official word confirms Garcia's attack. discussion is avoided pending reliable reports.
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Farragut to make 30 knots on official trial next week
The torpedo boat destroyer Farragut is slated for its official speed test next week with a target of 30 knots. Lt Bridges, reported killed at Santiago, is alive in St. Louis. The Maine wreck inquiry concludes external explosion caused its destruction beyond doubt, citing damage patterns on Cervera’s ships at Santiago.
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New Rifles for the Volunteers Sail with Miles to Porto Rico
The ordinance department plans to issue Krag-Jorgensen rifles to about 20 000 volunteer troops joining General Miles for the Porto Rico expedition. Distribution depends on Miles, with some regiments receiving the rifles aboard ship or after arrival. Ammunition supply lags behind rifle production, but rapid improvements aim to equip most volunteers with modern rifles before Havana campaign. The Santiago brief notes Cristobal Colon as a first class battleship with six inches of steel armor.
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Garcia's Men Set Upon Spanish Forces Near Santiago
A Herald dispatch from Santiago reports 4000 insurgents of Garcia's army routed in eastern Cuba while Spanish troops head to Santiago to surrender. Forty one Cubans killed amid the action.
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Herald
Santiago
Garcia
Cuba
Protection Focused Around Her Waterline and Main Guns
The report emphasizes defenses extend beyond the waterline to protect her 6 inch guns, highlighting multi-layered fortification and gun battery safeguards.
Spaniards Brace San Juan for US Naval Invasion
In San Juan de Porto Rico the Spaniards prepare to resist the expected US invasion fleet under General Miles. Five cavalry units from Camp Alger ordered to Newport News for transport to Porto Rico. A contract for transporting Spanish troops from Santiago to Spain, drawn by Attorney General Grigg, is formally executed with $250,000 bond for faithful performance.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
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