15 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
1
Washington observes the calmest Sunday since the Maine disaster as the capital awaits a functioning commission amid ongoing peace issues. President struggles to assemble the panel, with political friction and procedural delays shaping the scene.
President McKinley faces sharp political risk in forming the Peace Commission over how to govern the Philippines. Prominent figures decline, prompting a major redraw of potential members as debate over imperial policy and territorial expansion swirls. General Fitzhugh Lee and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt are expected in Washington with roles in Cuba pacification and Santiago events.
In Washington on August 14 the White House, War Department, and Navy Department returned to Sunday quiet after the Maine explosion. Officials discussed peace commission tasks focusing on Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Options examined include Manila Bay and Luzon retention with demarcation concerns and naval bases.
London reports a somber Spain nationwide mourning after loss of colonies. Sagasta faces cabinet dissension yet likely to steer peace talks. Public opinion shifts as news of victory events fades, with fear of upheaval easing and evacuation plans moving forward in the peace process.
The article argues against joint sovereignty or protectorate arrangements with the Philippines. It cites El Imparcial and other sources noting Spanish national character mixes medieval and romantic traits with practical sense. Consensus among experts favors separation of Spanish and American administration to avoid complications.
Madrid correspondent reports press calls protocol a funeral hymn to Spain's colonial empire. Public mood mournful as Havana agitation rises over unpublished conditions, and volunteers' fate concerns Spaniards. News reflects grief at leaders blamed for national setback and imperial decline.
Madrid papers publish the U S Spain protocol with mourning borders. El Pais calls Spain a third rate power without colonies and Imparcial notes peace won t bring rest after three and a half years of war. Hi Nacion laments vanquish could have spared struggle. El Epoca deems peace the saddest imposition since Utrecht.
The Times editorial praises President McKinley for guiding U S policy in the Spanish American War. It says he kept the national pulse, made open decisions, and earned broad American support. The piece notes cautious policy, broad public discussion, and high statesmanship under the U S constitution. Continued on Sixth Page.
Sheriff Fisher and fourteen deputies raid Bayboro lumber mill area near Moultrie. About eighty five gamblers resist with firearms and clubs in a fierce night battle. Five gamblers are killed, three fatally wounded, three deputies wounded. Names of dead gamblers unavailable immediately.
The dispatch to Major General Merriam from Washington orders holding the Arizona and General King's troops in readiness to sail at once if ordered. Troops express displeasure but hope garrisons in Hawaii and Manila and possible Philippine insurgent issues justify early departure.
Governors General of Cuba and Puerto Rico acknowledged the suspension of hostilities between the United States and Spain and said orders would be carried out. An Madrid order halted El Pás newspaper publication. Havana reports detail Manzanillo bombardment from 8 to 9 pm with fifteen Spaniards killed. the American commander gave the town three hours to capitulate.
News of the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Spain was received at Hongkong yesterday. The British steamer Australian was chartered to carry the news to Manila due to a typhoon preventing other vessels from sailing.
General Ames reports arrival at Montauk Point from Santiago with Sixth and Thirteenth Infantry Regulars. Troop condition improved, no new sickness, no yellow fever, and no deaths aboard. Preparations under way for reception in Huntsville Alabama this week.
Four transports St Louis Vigilancia Mattewan and Miami reach off Cape Wikoff Montauk Point Long Island with First Volunteer Cavalry First Regular Cavalry Battery H Fourth Artillery and Sixth Ninth Tenth and Thirteenth Infantry aboard. Sailors disinfect ships and land troops at detention camp amid good spirits and health.
In Alliance Ohio on August 14 a telegram to President McKinley reports over half of the Eighth Regiment sick and pleads to hasten their move north. It cites a letter from Major Weybrecht stating about 900 of 1800 men are unfit for duty and over 200 cannot walk without assistance.
General Wilson's column advances five miles beyond Coamo and shells Spanish positions as a ceasefire nears. Casualties include Corporal Swanson and several others. Spanish commander requests delay for word from San Juan. News notes suspension of hostilities and limited communications with Madrid.
Peace news has stopped all forward movement of the American army in Puerto Rico. General Wilson at Coamo and General Schwan at Mayaguez will stay. General Henry at Utugdo returns to Ada juntas and General Brooke near Guayama goes back. General Miles will do nothing until the Peace Commissioners arrive in San Juan.
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