16 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
1
After twelve hours of debate an agreement allows a Senate vote on Cuba. Balloting could come at nine o'clock or later. Indications favor Senate resolutions and possibly Mr Foraker's independence amendment. Tempestuous day features heated exchanges.
Mr Money of Mississippi accuses Mr Wellington of lying during a Senate session and invites his Maryland associate to confront him outside. He later retracts and apologizes to the Senate as the President’s policy is defended against innuendo and criticism.
Washington April 15 The Senate ends long session with a plan to vote before adjournment tomorrow. A 10 am session is set with speeches limited to fifteen minutes each, Hawley to thirty, and four hours for Caffery White and Wellington. The battle centers on the minority’s Cuba recognition resolution and a Money Wellington clash is noted.
Washington reports a Cabinet meeting yielded no decisive action on Cuba. The administration expects Congress to act and does not plan to veto any Cuban resolution. If Congress recognizes insurgent independence, the President would find it unlikely to approve such a move.
The article details a tense political clash over recognizing independence and the Cuban situation. It describes arbitrators Walker Maddox and Madden amid House actions, a likely late-night Senate debate, and expected presidential consideration by midnight.
Senator Cullom and other leaders urge immediate U S retaliation against Spain over Cuba killings. Supporters call for force to force Spain to withdraw and defend humanity, while editors back the President’s course and resolve to press the issue.
Special cable from Madrid reports Spain delaying action to mobilize warships and torpedo boats for a combined Cape Verde Cadiz flotilla. The plan aims a single armada to strike a bold, decisive blow before ultimate defeat, with Pelayo Carlos V Navarancia and other ships joining as cruisers are added.
General Lanza the Italian ambassador in Berlin told Italian senators in Rome that the powers have sent Spain a note urging withdrawal from Cuba. He said Spain could avoid war by leaving Cuba now, though tomorrow abandonment might not prevent war.
Madrid advices confirm Spain plans to declare war momentarily to prevent the United States from buying more ships from other powers. The Spanish government aims to deter further naval purchases as tensions rise with the United States.
Chicago reports a possible arrest of Crandall alias Escadaro, linked to Weyler’s torpedo plot, but confirmation is elusive. Secret Service chief John Wilkie’s supporters doubtfully credit him, while Highwood residents recall no Crandall and learn of the matter only from newspaper men.
A congressman on the upper floor urged support for the President to end chaos and back a resolution recognizing Cuba's independence. He warned of war and urged swift naval action, pledging loyalty to the flag and honor for Southern soldiers, while opposition called for decorum as the gallery applauded. Continued on second page.
Baltimore and Ohio officials in Chicago say they have no knowledge of Crandall and his captors moving east from Chicago on the B and O. Captain Porter in charge of Federal Secret Service matters in Chicago said he had no knowledge or belief that such an arrest occurred. Police Chief Ripley’s office made similar statements.
London reports Britain will not join a naval demonstration in support of Spain. Officials refused to confirm any plan but doubt such a move will be attempted. An AP source notes continental powers might moot it yet Britain would not join any pressure on the United States. The Austrian reaction follows.
Madrid reports say insurgents keep incursions despite armistice and new filibustering efforts are forming in Florida aimed at Cuba while General Weyler counters a purported authorial letter as apocryphal. The Spanish minister in Washington plans to depart once orders arrive.
Vienna dispatch describes U S and Spain suspending privateering in event of war while troop movements are laid out. Cavalry and infantry regiments assigned to Chickamauga New Orleans Mobile Tampa with artillery crews kept at posts and two new regiments not yet fully equipped. Officials expect mobilization to start soon.
Washington announces the mobilization of cavalry, infantry, and artillery at Chickamauga New Orleans Mobile and Tampa as part of a precaution against Spain. First call expected for 50000 militiamen with ships chartered to Cuba and General Wade to command at Tampa.
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