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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
1
President McKinley expects an imminent peace with Spain within a week and considers forming a Philippine commission. Olney Woodford and Edmunds are named as likely US members. Cambon is a mere go-between with no plenipotentiary powers. Puerto Rico invasion dates set with 15,000 troops to depart for Miles.
Washington officials say Spain will not respond before Tuesday as Madrid analyzes the U S communication. The debate centers on Philippines status, Manila sovereignty, and a possible commission on future government, with hostilities contingent on Spain’s acceptance.
Madrid July 1 The Cabinet Council postpones its discussion of the American peace terms until Monday night to study proposals and confer with powers. Main issue to be debated is the Philippines.
The Madrid correspondent of the Times reports that initial irritation over American peace terms has faded as criticism of Puerto Rico annexation and colonial debt repudiation persists. The Philippines question remains unsettled with expectations that annexation may lessen as more is considered.
A first person chronicle aboard the Aransas as it returns from Santiago to Tampa under quarantine. The voyage features yellow fever fears, fumigation routines, and curious scenes with military attaches, journalists, poker games, and a pink dressing gown worn by John Jacob Astor amid warnings and humor.
Berlin reports detail the final days of Prince Bismarck. His condition fluctuated, then worsened from pulmonary edema. His last words were to his daughter Countess von Rantzau, “Thanks, my child.” The family and medical staff were present as he died peacefully.
Soldiers land at Guanica march through Yauco Tallaboa Sabana Grande and Pomelas capturing towns under Major Webb Hayes flag raised at Yauco. Red Cross nurses aboard Lampasas seek relief while reports warn of interior uprisings and ongoing advance toward San Juan.
Dispatch from Ponce July 29 reports slow arrivals of Brooke army transports and a quiet stay while the bulk disembarks. General Wilson expands patrols, sets provost marshal, and restores order as rumors of attacks and reprisals ripple through the liberated city.
War Department release from July 31 describes Puerto Rico scene in Ponce with volunteers surrendering arms and thousands offering to join invaders. Miles orders readiness to move once troops disembark, requests spare flags, notes tariffs and occupation guidance, and cites health conditions among troops.
General Wilson believes his division can conquer Macias as the city experiences a business boom with merchants reopening after American arrival. Prices rise with American gold at a premium of one hundred percent, signaling heightened competition for dollars. Continued on Second Page.
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