08 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports from Admiral Sampson confirm that the Santiago fortifications were bombarded from 7:30 to 10 am on June 6. Officials note no landing details but acknowledge possible marines and preparations for regular troops.
Madrid reports Admiral Cervera stating six American vessels bombarded Santiago and coast defenses. Reina Mercedes suffered six killed and seventeen wounded. three officers killed and an officer and seventeen men wounded. Americans fired up to 1,800 shells. forts damaged but not destroyed. City fears disorder and awaits outcomes as ships withdraw.
General Corbin says 25,000 troops are embarked for Cuba as a new flying squadron forms to sail from the U S coast within weeks. Reports place 12,000 to 15,000 landing at Santiago with the rest bound for Puerto Rico while ships return to Jacksonville for another lift. War Department seeks orderly deployment under a second 75,000 volunteer call.
Cable dispatches from Hong Kong report Admiral Dewey praising Aguinaldo as a born soldier while noting insurgent leaders call for Philippines rule by natives under American protection. Aguinaldo vows native governance and asks about progress, with ships near Aguadores and expected moves on Puerto Rico and Havana.
The article reports American shelling at Punta Gorda and along the wharves as US ships penetrate toward the Reina Mercedes and Maria Teresa. Casualties include Lieutenant Aguilar and seven soldiers killed or badly wounded. General Garcia is said to be attacking the city from the northwest while Basquiri and Aguadores landings are reported. Cuban artillery fires from afar. several Spanish units consider a land engagement with volunteers readied for mountain positions.
Dispatch boats report fleet movements off Morro Castle shipyard near Santiago de Cuba as conversion of Morro Bay into an auxiliary cruiser proceeds. Mentions Buffalo and Harvard arriving for coal and quarantine delays, Spanish defenses near Manila and battles in Cavite La Laguna and Batangas, and notes Aguinaldo, Dewey, and Puerto Rico actions with a tone of strategic updates.
A Times dispatch notes heavy Spanish losses at Manila on May 30 and June 1 with numerous native auxiliaries defecting. Aguinaldo’s forces surround the capital, threaten supply lines, and have captured several towns while Spanish troops suffer from desertions and weak artillery.
Direct advices from Santiago de Cuba report a renewed bombardment after midnight and a suspected junction between American forces and insurgents near Daiquiri, east of Aguadores along the railway toward Santiago.
Report from CAPE HAYTIAN dated June 7 states Santiago de Cuba lies under firm American control with U S forces holding strategic positions as the defense at the city tightens under American rein.
Hongkong Daily Mail dispatch quotes Aguinaldo sending word to surrender before sieges. He recalls May 28 clash in Cavite where 19 Spaniards captured with arms, 4 killed on his side, 16 Spaniards dead including an officer, and over 2,000 Spaniards captured after four days of fighting. many officers among prisoners.
San Francisco reports the departure of the monitor Monterey and the collier Brutus for Manila. Crowds cheered as the ships moved past the waterfront with many believing the Monterey may never return to the harbor. Nearly $90,000 paid to volunteers from Pennsylvania and Colorado, with more payments for past and upcoming service.
Special Dispatch reports that after Sampson's dispatch the White House and Sec Alger ordered General Miles and General Shafter to launch the troops at once. Officials think the long-deferred expedition is ready, with Sampson believing landings occurred at several coast points.
General Corbin announced at 11 tonight that about 25,000 troops are ready for deployment and that some forces are positioned near the Caribbean region. He indicated rapid movement toward imminent action as tensions rise globally.
The Times cites Aguinaldo proclamations showing a desire to govern the Philippines with an American protectorate. He would lead a dictatorship with an advisory council until conquest ends, then form a republican assembly. He orders protection for Europeans Chinese and Spanish noncombatants and avoidance of excesses.
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