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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
Cliff A. Adams mayor of Bryan calls on all citizens to observe a day of thanksgiving with religious ceremonies. He notes blessings from the Creator, a dispelled dark cloud, harvest bounty, and city health. The notice urges rest from labor and worship. CairF A Adams is cited as mayor with H. G. Roopes as city secretary.
Washington officials foresee renewed hostilities with Spain with a North Atlantic squadron ready to depart for the Canaries within days. Secretary Long says the fleet is in prime condition for an Atlantic crossing. Madrid must accept American terms or seek a settlement, with indemnity a secondary aim. No European power expected to intervene.
Paris reports that Spanish commissioners refuse any treaty based on Philippine terms without substantial financial concessions. They insist the Philippines issue is driven by money, seeking cash or debt relief to shield Spain from creditors. Americans face potential conflict over Philippine revenues and the Cuban debt, with ultimatums shaping possible outcomes.
Reports from Madrid indicate Spanish peace commissioners will not accept US terms and may refuse to sign a peace treaty if discussions stray from the protocol. London sources note rumors of renewed hostilities as fleets prepare and Canary forts are manned.
Minister Clayton in Mexico says Temple, the American imprisoned for murder in Arizona, will probably be released after the foreign office investigates if Arabado was a Mexican citizen at death. An inspector from Washington may review the U S consulate general office.
Fumes from burned sugar aboard the American ship Kenilworth caused three deaths Captain James D. Baker chief mate Arthur W. Piper and apprentice Henry Hobson perished while George Ernest Thrum survived a near suffocation The ship owner Arthur Sewell of Bath Maine boarded the vessel at quarantine to learn details The other items report Crete holiday mood a Deum blessing and Crete freeing from Turkish rule Edwin A Kimball dies in Chicago Miss Abbie H Zaners nurses dispatch to Manila eels clog dams affect Portland light plant and Mrs W H Felton advocates lynching 1000 Negroes weekly warning of racial tensions
London reports General Wesley Merritt stating he refused to recognize Aguinaldo and his troops, did not involve them in operations, and opposed any insurgent cooperation. He argued the U S must govern like a colonial power and treat Filipinos fairly while avoiding negotiations with Aguinaldo.
Captain John Barneson arrives in Seattle from Manila on leave and warns that Aguinaldo plans to declare war on the United States once Spaniards leave. Naval and military leaders dispute keeping the Philippines, while Admiral Dewey calls Aguinaldo treacherous. In San Francisco the transport St Paul sails to Manila with 2000 tons of supplies and a mixed passenger list.
The Buffalo, damaged while in New York, sails aboard the tug Wamptuck to the Brooklyn navy yard for possible dry docking. Officials speculate internal sea valve damage and note the ship sits low in the water with coal bunkers full and stores aboard for Admiral Dewey's squadron.
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