House Moves to Intervene in Cuba with War Implied
The House adopted resolutions directing President McKinley to intervene in Cuba and use military force to secure a stable, independent Cuban government. The vote was 322 to 19 amid heated floor clashes and partisan brawling, with a dramatic mace deployment and shouted epithets.
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Maine
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United States
NO ADVICES FROM CUBA ISLAND REPRESENTATION
United States lacks a representative in Cuba and must rely on Spanish officials for information on events. British consular officers will protect archives and Americans on the island but are not responsible for briefing the state department on developments.
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State Department
Cuba
United States State Department
Department
Southern Progress Shows New Southern Industrial Growth
The Tradesman notes broad activity across the south with new ventures in 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 electric light plant North Carolina roller flouring mill 50000 cotton mill crates factory saw mill veneer mill South Carolina cotton gin Tennessee 100000 cotton mill lumber company for German trade handle factory mattress machine acetylene gas machine works large petroleum refinery and rebuilding of 150000 electric light plant West Virginia engine works 200000 capital window glass and electrical supply works.
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London papers differ on McKinley Cuba message
Editorials vary from strong yet temperate to uncertain and abdication. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the message strong but moderate while the St James Gazette warns of responsibility. The Globe says intervention may not improve matters. The Westminster Gazette lauds the case for US involvement.
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McKinley
Congress
Pall Mall Gazette
St.James Gazette
United States
Globe
Cuba
Westminster Gazette
Havana Press Comment on McKinleys Message to Congress
Havana papers printed extracts from McKinleys Cuban question message and offered varied analyses. Diario de la Marina calls the suspension of hostilities an armistice and argues Spain has removed any pretext for U S intervention, deeming it arbitrary and intolerable from a legal standpoint.
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Havana
Congress
Diario de la Marina
United States
Cuba
Europe Arrives with Ammo for U S Navy from London
The British steamer Europe reached New York from London carrying twenty tons of ammunition for rapid firing guns recently purchased abroad for the United States Navy.
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England
Uncle Sam
Europe
New York
London
United States Navy
Secretary Gage Plans War Bond Issuance As War Opens
Secretary Gage indicated that once the war begins he will seek Congress authority to issue up to 250 million dollars in bonds. He emphasized non gold bonds and that the people would subscribe. He noted tentative offers surpassing 100 million and expected rapid full placement in stages.
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Congress
Miles Issues First Order for Troop Movements 1898
Major General Miles issues a detailed order from Washington on April 15 1898 directing regiments of cavalry light artillery infantry and transportation to proceed to Chickamauga Park Ga New Orleans Mobile Tampa Fort Wingate and other posts The secretary of war approves and Alger assigns division commanders for New Orleans Tampa Mobile and Chickamauga with staffs and quartermaster support to follow.
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Mobile
J. J. Coppinger
Sagasta Deplores McKinley Message Deplorable Claim
Madrid dispatch cited in London quotes Spain's premier Sagasta calling McKinley’s message deplorable. It says he believed Congress pressed him, taking advantage of his weakness, while McKinley wished to modify it. Senor Polo Bernabe to present Secretary Sherman with a further memorandum.
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House Showdown as Bailey and Reed Trade Barbs
A Washington special reports a lively Friday in the House with Mr. Bailey blaming Speaker Reed for the scene. Mr. Dalzell accuses Bailey of daily airing while Bailey retorts that insulted gentlemen lose their heads rather than self respect. The chamber grew tense as Democrats cheered Bailey and Republicans urged restraint.
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Reed
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Dalzell
Rep
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Senate Deliberates on Cuban Recognition Centered Speeches
In a long Senate session from morning until past 10 pm, leaders debated immediate action on the resolutions. Senators Daniel and Spooner emerged as the principal speakers with Daniel advocating recognition as right and safe, and Spooner arguing forcefully against recognizing the Cuban republic.
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Republic of Cuba
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Foraker
Senate
Lodge
Lee
Spain
Hoar
Massachusetts
Spooner
McKinley
Lee's Course Approved for Refusal of Joint Reception
Washington dispatch reports General Lee declined a proposed joint reception by the Confederate and Veteran unions in his honor. The rotunda of the capitol was to be the venue, with city papers and both parties backing the plan. Lee said he did not deserve such a demonstration and preferred to serve without ostentation, statements that enhanced his reputation.
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Washington
Lee
Capitol
Spain to Choose in Forty-Eight Hours on Cuba
The Washington Post reports the president may issue an ultimatum to Spain, granting 24 to 48 hours to withdraw troops and flag from Cuba. If Spain refuses, the government will respond with vigorous naval and land actions.
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Washington Post
Spain
Cuba
Massachusetts Governor Seeks $500000 Militia Emergency
Governor Wolcott urged the state legislature to approve an emergency appropriation of 500000 to raise militia efficiency. He sent the message Friday afternoon outlining the need to bolster state defense capabilities.
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Wolcott
Massachusetts
Army Order Moves Entire U S Army to Florida
Washington buzzed with excitement after the war department ordered the entire United States army moved to Florida. Secretary Alger General Miles Adjutant General Corbin and Quartermaster General Ludington assured prompt railroad transport with ample facilities to move troops without trouble.
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Florida
Washington
Alger
Miles
Corbin
Ludington
Senate Passes Cuban War Resolution Amid War Debate
The Senate in continuous session adopted a Cuban resolution calling for Spain to relinquish control of Cuba and for U S force to be used if necessary. The action followed a packed Senate gallery and House transmission of the measure with debate on executive leadership and policy.
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Washington
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