Furious House scenes as war resolutions pass Cuba
The House fought amid a loud, bitter clash over resolutions to intervene in Cuba. A near fist fight broke out requiring the speaker to wield the silver mace as Republicans and Democrats sparred on adopting the majority plan to authorize war like intervention. The majority resolution passed 322 to 19, with a Senate review following.
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Indiana
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Dailey
Quigg
Theylvania
Adamson
Bankhead
Alabama
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Clayton
Cox
Tennessee
Elliott
South Carolina
Griggs
Howard
Lester
Lewis
Maddox
Strait
Tate
Taylor
Boutelle
Maine
Loud
California
Simpson
Kansas
NO ADVICES FROM CUBA
United States has no representatives in Cuba and must rely on Spanish officials for information. British consuls are expected to handle archives and protection for remaining Americans, not to report political developments to the State Department.
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Cuba
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Southern progress shows new industrial ventures across the South
The Tradesman notes a week of activity with Alabama sash door and blind factory Arkansas land and timber company Florida tobacco factory Georgia 20 ton cotton oil mill Louisiana lumber mill Mississippi chair factory and electric light plant North Carolina roller flouring mill 50000 cotton mill crates saw mill veneer mill South Carolina large cotton gin Tennessee 100000 cotton mill lumber firm exporting to Germany handle factory mattress machine acetylene gas works large petroleum refinery and rebuilding of 150000 electric light plant West Virginia engine works window glass factory and electrical supply works
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Chattanooga
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London Papers Diverge on McKinley War Message
London afternoon papers differed in tone over President McKinley’s Cuban war message. Pall Mall Gazette calls it strong yet temperate, while St James Gazette says it leaves uncertainty and warns against recognizing brigand bands as a government. Globe calls it abdication and questions U.S. interference. Westminster Gazette praise notes an excellent case for intervention.
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London
Congress
Pall Mall Gazette
St.James Gazette
United States
Globe
Cuba
Westminster Gazette
Havana Press Commentary On McKinley Message
Havana newspapers echoed President McKinley s congress message on Cuba from multiple angles. The Diario de la Marina argues the armistice ends U S intervention pretext and declares further U S action would be arbitrary and intolerable. A separate note reports a British steamer Europe arrived from London with twenty tons of ammunition for U S Navy.
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Diario de la Marina
United States
Cuba
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England
Uncle Sam
Europe
New York
London
United States Navy
Secretary Gage Proposes War Bond Issue Plan
Secretary Gage indicated that after entering the war he would seek authority from Congress to issue 250 million dollars in bonds. He said these would be non gold bonds with subscriptions from the people. Tentative offers exceeded 100 million dollars and more could be arranged quickly. He planned staged issue starting with 100 million and expanding to 150 to 250 million in later rounds.
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Gage
Congress
Miles Issues First Order for Troop Movements in 1898
Secretary of War approves Major General Miles plan detailing troop relocations to Chickamauga Park Georgia and several ports. Units listed include artillery light batteries cavalry infantry moved to New Orleans Mobile and Tampa with staff and quartermasters assigned to new posts.
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Tampa
J. F. Wade
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J. J. Coppinger
Chickamauga
J. R. Brook
Sagasta Deplores McKinley Message Amid Public Clamor
Madrid dispatch quoted Spain's premier Sagasta calling President McKinley's message deplorable and said it was forced from him by congress and its clamor. It notes Senor Polo y Bernabe tasked to deliver a further memorandum to Secretary Sherman.
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Madrid
London
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Sherman
Bailey and Reed Clash Over Conduct in House
A vigorous House session seen Bailey blame Speaker Reed for the uproar while Dalzell accused Bailey of airing his grievances daily. Bailey warned that insults justify defiance and vowed to defend self respect, as Democrats cheered and Republicans pressed for order amid tense exchanges.
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Reed
Washington
Dalzell
Rep
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Senate debates on war resolutions end with agreement to vote
Friday's senate session stretched from 10 in the morning to past 10 at night as speeches dominated the agenda. Senators Daniel and Spooner stood out with contrasting stances on recognizing the Cuban republic, Daniel urging recognition and safety while Spooner argued against it. A voting plan was agreed for Saturday.
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Republic of Cuba
Mills
Daniel
Foraker
Senate
Lodge
Lee
Spain
Hoar
Massachusetts
Spooner
McKinley
Lees Course Approved Refusal to Joint Reception
Washington dispatch reports General Lee declining a proposed joint reception by the Confederate and Veteran unions. The plan aimed to honor him in the capitol rotunda, but he said he did not deserve such a demonstration and preferred to serve without ostentatious display. His reply increases his reputation compared with others seeking glory.
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Washington
Lee
Capitol
Ultimatum to Spain over Cuba evacuation outlined
The Washington Post reports that Spain will have forty eight hours to decide after an ultimatum is issued. If Spain refuses to withdraw troops and flag from Cuba, the U S government will launch vigorous naval and land action. The excerpt notes the president could deploy army and navy immediately and issue the ultimatum within 24 to 48 hours.
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Washington Post
Couba
Massachusetts Governor Seeks 500000 Emergency Militia Funds
Governor Wolcott asked the Massachusetts legislature on Friday to approve an emergency appropriation of 500000 to boost the efficiency of the state militia. The message stressed urgent need to strengthen state defense capacity.
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Wolcott
Massachusetts
Army Order Stirs Washington Over Florida Troop Move
War Department announces plan to move the entire U S Army to Florida as Secretary Alger General Miles Adjutant General Corbin and Quartermaster General Ludington assure ample railway facilities. Government officials foresee smooth transport amid nationwide excitement and rapid mobilization.
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War Department
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Florida
Alger
Miles
Corbin
Ludington
Senate Debates Cuban War Resolution After House Action
The senate opened in a packed chamber with thousands turned away as it considered the Cuban resolution. It calls for Cuba to be free, U S forces to be used if needed, and Spain to evacuate Cuba, with the Maine incident highlighted and a continued session until a vote.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Congress
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Washington
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Hoar
Turpie
Indiana
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