United States Ultimatum to Spain Triggers Cuban Evacuation Demand
The article reports President McKinley signing and sending a renewed ultimatum to Spain demanding the evacuation of Cuba, with a noon Friday deadline. Assistant Secretary Day coordinated the note, which warns of immediate naval action if not met, and Madrid received the demand with Spanish officials preparing passports. The Spanish minister Luis Polo Bernabe and staff departed Washington for Halifax aboard the Pennsylvania railroad, under protective escort, amid heightened security and diplomatic formalities.
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John Sherman
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Polo Given Passports The Spanish Minister Surrenders Affairs
The Spanish minister asks for passports in Washington as ultimatums are addressed. The note states that protection of Spanish interests is entrusted to the French ambassador and that the minister’s move follows an agreed resolution approved by the President.
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Hull's Bill Passes as Emergency War Measure
Washington report says the house approved an emergency war measure authorizing the president to call out volunteers and organize them. Urged by the president and Secretary Alger, the vote followed a swift committee push led by Chairman Hull amid a large house demonstration. The senate adopted a joint resolution to print extra copies of the war department military publication.
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Woodford Guards As Spanish Police Try to Seize Aide
General Stewart L. Woodford United States minister to Spain and his staff faced an attempted arrest of a secretary at Valladolid. The train was rocked and Moreno was targeted as a Spanish subject. Woodford blocked the move at gunpoint and stood in the doorway as police escorted the train to San Sebastian and Segovia where cheering students greeted the stop. The party finally reached French soil unharmed.
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Anxiety in Navy Circles Over Spanish Captures and Ocean Movements
Washington reports circulated Friday that the City of Paris, an American liner used as an auxiliary cruiser, may have been captured by a Spanish warship near Southampton after crossing the three mile limit. Naval officials doubt the claim, though worry rises over unshipped war materiel and the Oregon’s voyage toward Montevideo amid Spanish presence at Manila and Hong Kong. Priests and business classes in Manila favor surrender, while the military resists.
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Richmond dispatch predicts Lee to lead Cuba expedition as major general
A Richmond dispatch reports it is understood General Lee will be made major general in the United States volunteer army and command a division or corps in Cuba. The dispatch quotes Lee as saying Virginia troops would be attached to his command and notes he wired Secretary Alger suggesting light clothing for the Cuba-bound troops.
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McKinley's Proclamation declares Cuban blockade in 1898
President William McKinley issues a formal proclamation on April 22 1898 announcing a blockade of Cuba's north coast from Cardenas to Bahia Honda and the port of Cienfuegos. The North Atlantic Squadron lines up off the Cuban coast with neutral vessels warned and monitored.
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Spanish Prize Captured by Nashville at Key West
The steamship Buena Ventura, a Bilboa tramp belonging to the Sarrinaga line, sailing from Havana to Pensacola then Holland, surrendered after a blank shot and a six pounder volley from the gunboat Nashville. Prize crew towed her into Key West harbor amid crowd excitement.
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Blockade Proclaimed as War Moves and Privateering Clarified
Washington moves toward open hostilities with a Cuban port blockade and a volunteer force bill. A diplomatic note and cables to foreign representatives outline neutrality rules, declaring no privateering and defining contraband in three classes based on war use and destination.
War Declared by Blanco on the Island of Cuba
Captain General Blanco issues a decree reaffirming earlier measures and declares Cuba in a state of war. Martial law is imposed on all involved in treason espionage sedition or crimes against the government including those disturbing public order through printed matter.
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Seamen Revolt on British Steamer Astoui at Galveston
The Astoui arrived in Galveston from Las Palmas with Captain P. H. Barnet reporting that engineers on multiple torpedo boats and destroyers deliberately disabled their machinery. He says the engineers planned the act and carried it out, citing an absolutely reliable source.
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Strength of the Navies Shows American Advantage
A comparative survey of the U S and Spanish fleets highlights the United States edge in most areas, excluding sea going torpedo boats. The analysis excludes reserve vessels and non combat units and notes recent Spanish purchases and U S building programs.
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Sagasta Deplores McKinley Message Amid Clamor
A Madrid to London dispatch reports Spanish premier Sagasta calling President McKinley's message deplorable. He allegedly says it was forced by congressional clamor exploiting his weakness, despite the president's personal wish to modify it. Senor Polo y Bernabe tasked to present Secretary Sherman with a further memorandum.
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