Evacuation Delayed As US Spanish Commissions Meet
Havana Oct 5 The joint United States and Spanish military commissions failed to agree on immediate evacuation of Cuba. American says evacuation was required. Spaniards oppose delaying coordination. Writs and code messages to Washington followed the two hour session. General Blanco suspends then rescinds order to disband provisional battalions. Diaz welcomed at Pinar del Rio as Gomez and Garcia seek Cuban unity for independence.
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Honoring Admiral Dewey with Extended Active Service Plan
President McKinley and Secretary Long plan to revive the vice admiral grade and promote Rear Admiral Dewey. A law would allow him to remain on active list ten more years beyond retirement, matching similar Civil War precedent.
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Fresh Instructions for the Peace Commission Dictate Philippine Stance
Washington dispatch reports new instructions to American commissioners in Paris after White House consultations. They reiterate Merritt’s views while clarifying detail on Luzon and reversionary rights, and prepare arguments for possible Spanish replies before Guam and other territories.
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