22 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
1
Two actions yesterday declared war with Spain including handing of passports to Minister Woodford and the president's blockade order against Havana. Blanco may see American ships today as plans to starve Cuba proceed. a call for 100000 troops is ready for promulgation by the president.
Associated Press report from Key Est Florida notes warships drawing nearer the flagship in the inner harbor. Two vessels likely the monitor Amphitrite and the gunboat Helena are moving out as signaling continues. Iowa and New York sweep the outer harbor with searchlights.
Special dispatch reports Spain's ultimatum accepted by President McKinley, prompting immediate blockade orders and dispatch of Captain Sampson's fleet toward Havana. The plan aims to starve Cuba of supplies, not bombard fortifications, while mobilizing 300000 volunteers and coordinating with Cuban insurgents. Two to three weeks expected to mobilize guards and transports. No immediate battle seen, but potential for provocation exists as war nears.
The United States faces war with Spain as the President, a soldier at heart, prepared fleets and armies for battle while seeking peace. He is praised for guiding the nation through a crisis, uniting freemen under the Star Spangled Banner toward victory with no parties or divisions.
The first section of the Sixth Infantry trains left Birmingham amid cheers for Colonel Cochran and his men. At High Springs a baggage car burned, destroying officers' baggage and much canteen gear. Lt. Atkinson and Dr. McCaw lost nearly everything except their current uniforms. Colonel Cochran faces a personal equipment loss in heat near Inverness, Florida.
Madrid reports General Woodford leaving for Paris after a U S note severed diplomatic ties. A large crowd cheered, police and civil guards protected the station, and the English flag now flies over the American Legation. The crowd urged calm as officials urged restraint and loyalty to Spain.
The Spanish government orders Woodford to leave the country after a confrontation over a diplomatic ultimatum. Our minister had his passport issued in advance, though he did not have a chance to deliver the demand.
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