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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
2
The United States files a formal complaint with the British Foreign Office demanding expulsion of spies and urging swift, decisive action. Officials note heightened concern over intelligence operations and seek coordinated measures to curb espionage activities.
Washington dispatch reports that Spanish officials Carranza and Du Bosc faced expulsion from Canada within days after a letter detailing their spy network was shared with Sir Julian Pauncefote. London and Ottawa consider formal actions to end their hostile operations from Canadian soil.
In Montreal on June 5 Lieutenant Carranza acknowledged authorship of a letter released by Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service. He said the document is a translation of a note he wrote to his cousin, but claims words and paragraphs were altered to fit U S government aims. He denied being head of a spy system or in contact with General Blanco or Don Pascuale.
A naval officer outlines a bold, doomed mission to trap the Spanish fleet by sinking the Merrimac in the Santiago harbor entrance. He details a full crew, improvised torpedoes, and a dramatic crawl toward Morro Castle, with escape plans scotched by dawn and retreat orders from Admiral Sampson.
The speaker requests removal of references to spies and claims of communication with Blanco and Don Pasquale. After edits, only what the speaker already knows remains. The question persists whether the Canadian Government will demand stronger evidence before forcing departure.
The Merrimac cost the Government 342000 dollars as a corking ship at Santiago de Cuba, far above its value, after a troubled purchase by the Auxiliary Cruisers Board. Its origin as Solveig, later rebuilt for commercial use, is traced along with the political influence surrounding its sale and destruction.
The narrative recalls waiting near Morro to spot a rescue boat, crossing to Morro and the harbor mouth, seeing a spar from the Merrimac, and taking the launch toward the Texas while batteries fired. The dawn bombardment failed to hit, and the crew reached the New York with the men praised for bravery.
The White House stated that the President's recommendation to promote Junior Lieutenant Hobson would not reach Congress before Tuesday. By then, officials expect prisoner exchange arrangements to be finalized.
London papers laud Naval Constructor Hobson for the daring Merrimac channel breakout at Santiago de Cuba. Doubts arise over whether the Mare Ammack fully blocks the harbor, with Times suggesting the Spanish fleet intended to stay, while editors praise American resolve and the navy’s bold valor amid ongoing strategic questions.
The text argues that if the deep channel near five fathoms is blocked American ships can still access the harbor. It suggests the war will not end with this feat and posits Spain’s defense is aided by Admiral Cervera’s squadron. It claims American troops may target Puerto Rico to curb Spain’s naval operations.
A San Francisco naval officer and Hobson classmate recalls the young officer’s discipline and resolve. Hobson faced ostracism during his cadet years, then led with strict fairness, earning respect as a fourstriped battalion commander. He later joined Admiral Sampson’s staff and achieved notable bravery.
Washington war department shows a long list of Spanish officers and enlisted held at Ft. McPherson for exchange after the sinking of the Merrimac. Two officers have already been exchanged and communication with Admiral Sampson is slow due to scarce cable links from Santiago.
San Francisco reports Ernest L. Baker of Geneva Ohio who had vanished with suicide notes found is in fact enlisted in the naval service on May 20. Friends had searched morgue for his supposed remains after letters were received announcing his intent to kill himself.
A Havana dispatch reports the Spanish gunboat Ardilla and a steamship carrying 800 head of cattle reaching Havana. General Blanco has issued an order barring foreign newspaper correspondents from Cuba under penalties for spying.
General Nelson Miles with Major Generals Shafter and Breckinridge and Colonel J J Astor arrive in Tampa to inspect all regiments at Tampa and Port Tampa. They review cavalry and volunteer troops to determine equipment needs for upcoming campaigns and check transports at Port Tampa.
At 2 30 this afternoon Company F Eighteenth Regiment under Captain Samuel Jeffries broke camp and left at 9 30 for Alliance Ohio to guard the gun works of T B Morgan Sons. The unit of seventy five men three officers depart amid disappointment at missing active service. The Mt Gretna bakery near the camp will be transferred to the Government with possession to be taken tomorrow morning and troops to bake 1200 loaves daily.
A Chicago column questions the sincerity of labor rights advocate Dwiggins, noting the speaker has not used the word plutocrat in three speeches. The exchange challenges his commitment and methods amid tight scrutiny.
Moscow signals willingness to secure cooperation from European nations for intervention in Spain. Officials urge collective action to address the political turmoil and safeguard regional stability.
A government declares it will not be dictated to in shaping peace terms, asserting sovereign authority and seeking favorable, independent terms in negotiations. The statement signals a firm stance against external pressure and underscores national interests in any settlement.
Cabinet discussions reveal that the United States aims to keep all wartime gains and force Spain to relinquish authority in the Western Hemisphere. Russia and other powers may push intervention to end the conflict, with a possible Anglo American alliance shaping future peace terms.
The No vosti from St Petersburgh argues that Spain should appeal to the powers to intervene to stop the war. It calls America unable to resist European fleets and urges submitting to a tribunal of powers to restore peace and civilizaton. It condemns the war as senseless and criminal.
A company of Eighteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers has been ordered to Alliance to protect the Morgan Engineering Company's plant, now operating day and night on a large government gun carriage order.
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