10 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
1
Spain’s response to the peace terms is considered an acceptance in principle but full of questions on clause interpretation and potential delay. President McKinley and Day plan a three-part protocol while Spain’s stance remains unclear and a final answer may require further talks with Cambon.
Madrid dispatch notes that Spain’s cabinet backs a conditional approach to cession talks and that ultimate approval rests with President McKinley. If Cortes must consent, delays loom, but hostilities could suspend without Cortes approval, avoiding bloodshed at San Juan and Santiago.
Washington observers expect Spain to press for favorable handling of its forces as Cuba is evacuated. The main issue cited is whether Spanish troops leave with arms and equipment, as in earlier surrender discussions. Officials foresee possible concessions on troop treatment and equipment without broad new demands.
The Spanish note delivered to the President at the White House by the French Ambassador lasts about 1,200 words and outlines five heads Cuba Puerto Rico Ladrones Manila and commission. It signals acceptance in part and leaves time frames and governance to a forthcoming commission. The exchange suggests a middle ground rather than full acceptance or rejection of American terms.
Madrid reports the Spanish government would have Spain assume debt contracted since April 21, the rupture date with the United States, while Cuba would cover pre rupture obligations. Talks to be held in Paris with five commissioners each side. an official Puerto Rico dispatch notes Col. Pinto's forces in Fajardo capturing three Americans and lowering the U S flags.
Madrid dispatches indicate Spain will proclaim an armistice under terms accepted by the United States, with Cortes to convene within fifteen days if Cuba and Puerto Rico are not evacuated. Censorship tightens as plot against Senor Sagass life and revolutionary bands in Castillon are reported, including a twenty-man group split between Republicans and Carlists. The attackers seized arms at a customs post and cut telegraph lines.
Houghton Michigan August 9 Company D of the Thirty fourth Michigan Volunteers reports ten men dead from fever since Santiago fell the largest death list among Cuba deployments Six of the deceased left dependent parents and three left fathers totally blind indicating the harsh toll of service in Cuba.
Cosmo captured by American troops at 8 am after a thirty minute fight. Spaniards lose twenty killed including Commander Rafael Hiesens and three officers, with two hundred prisoners taken. Sixteenth Pennsylvania and Third Wisconsin lead, artillery supports blockhouse assault, seven soldiers wounded. No American deaths. The encounter ends with Spanish retreat and fire break at the blockhouse. General Wilson advances, Puerto Rican units active near Adjuntas and Utuado. Predictions point to peace talks reducing further fighting.
Five of the Fourth Ohio Volunteers were wounded in a skirmish five miles beyond Guayama while returning from St. Thomas. The ambuscade spared half of Companies A and C from heavier losses.
The Secretary of War halted further re enforcements to Puerto Rico. General Miles cables that his force is ample to complete the conquest, leaving Wade's eighteen regiments in the United States. Wilson's division, except two Kentucky and Illinois regiments, have sailed and may proceed. the two held regiments are at Newport News awaiting further orders.
An official San Juan dispatch to War Minister Correa reports Spanish forces under Colonel Pinto entering Fajardo, which Americans had left with their flag. The same message says insurgents tried to surprise Spanish outposts at Arecibo but were repulsed with several insurgents captured.
General Henry with the Sixth Illinois and Sixth Massachusetts will march tomorrow by way of Adjuntas toward Arecibo, about twenty miles north, in four columns. The road is in poor condition and most troops will be in motion toward the island’s capital, San Juan de Puerto Rico. General Schwan is reported at Jauco.
General Macias reports autonomists have accepted service under the American flag. Madrid says twelve hundred troops with General Linares and Colonel Ordonez will return by the Alicante to Santiago de Cuba. In Puerto Rico, General Greely says one hundred miles of military telegraph are now in operation linking U S troops to the Ponce cable station.
three days out from Hawaii fire found in coal bunkers aboard the troopship Morgan City. Captain Dillon woke the crew at midnight as troops slept. Flames fought by crew, bunkers still burning on arrival in Manila. Fire extinguished after port call.
Washington reports a large movement of troops northward after the Puerto Rican expedition ended. General Wade’s six brigades will be reassigned, with some regiments sent to cooler northern camps or placed on practice marches to improve health and reduce camp concentration.
The engagement at Malate near Manila ended with a decisive American victory after 14 hours of fighting. U.S. forces under General Greene repulsed three Spanish attacks as 3,000 to 4,500 Spaniards pressed a right flank exposed by Filipino retreat. American losses included several named soldiers from the Tenth Pennsylvania and First California, while Spanish casualties were reported between 300 and 500 killed and up to 1,000 wounded according to Manila’s estimate.
The President accepted the resignations of Colonel Charles F. Woodward Lieutenant Colonel George H. Chaffin Major George H. Taylor and Captain A. A. Goodell all of the Sixth Massachusetts now on duty in Puerto Rico They have been discharged from further service No explanation given at the War Department
A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba dated August 9 1898 reports First Lieutenant Richard Harden of the First District of Columbia Volunteers died today in hospital from abscess of the liver. Surgeon W C Gordas forwards the notice to Adjutant General Corbin in Washington.
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