10 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
1
A Havana area dispatch says Santiago de Cuba is reported in American hands. The English schooner Hattie notes capture by insurgents and U S forces, with cables to Cuba interrupted and no further details.
Report from Kingston Jamaica dated June 9 notes it seems probable Lieutenant Hobson and his companions will be rescued rather than exchanged. Admirals sent the Vixen with a flag of truce to offer prisoner exchange. Spanish authorities delay, uncertain consent from Linares and Blanco. Ensign Palmer earns praise for a daring near-shore run under cannon fire.
The article reports General Shafter's army heading to Puerto Rico and Havana’s siege, with 4 000 to 5 000 troops to invest Santiago. It notes five American warships to blockade Santiago Harbor and deter Cervera. Transports from Tampa and Key West move troops toward Santiago, while insurgents under Calixto Garcia may join.
Military projections describe sailing forces moving toward the Canaries to seize the islands and execute bombardment of coastal Spanish towns, signaling an aggressive strategic objective against Spain.
Washington June 9 Steady progress shown in the monthly report on warships under construction. Battleships Kearsarge Kentucky Illinois Cramp Alabama Union Iron Works Wisconsin are advanced from 38 to 59 percent. Ten torpedo boats reach 2 chartered build stages with rates from 2% to 98.5 percent. Submarine Plunger at 72 percent.
Madrid June 9 Captain Amon Minister of Marine started for Cadiz at 10. The Cadiz fleet will be divided into fifteen vessels and set sail soon. The move aims to reorganize the squadron and reinforce maritime operations along the coast.
A Madrid dispatch reports Sagasta has deserted General Augusti in Manila and Aguinaldo's insurgents, aided by Admiral Dewey, are said to have captured the city. The Spanish government prepares the people for Cuba and Puerto Rico actions, while peace in Europe hinges on the Far East.
Transports carrying General Shafter's expedition to Santiago are due to pass Key West today with four gunboats joining from Tampa. The navy fears Spanish gunboats and reports of suspicious vessels near Cuba. The squadron of fifteen vessels will sail under sealed orders and divide once at sea.
A Madrid dispatch notes Spain negotiating peace through Austria while Spain clings to the Philippines. Reports recall the 1898 Cable cutting near Cienfuegos and a Sandoval gunboat resistance at Guantanamo Bay before Admiral Dewey's possible surrender.
Dispatches indicate American plans to land 5,000 troops at Santiago and advance on San Juan as Spain seeks peace terms. Reports describe naval blockades, insurgent cooperation, and potential invasion of Puerto Rico to force Spain's surrender.
San Francisco dispatch reports demand for five additional transports to move troops to the Philippines. Spanish gunboats near the Cuban coast threaten early targets as ships like the Senator City of Puebla and Queen struggle to reach safety or be impressed for government service. The Pacific Coast Steamship Company notes the City of Topeka may be pressed into duty.
Reports from Washington and Madrid describe a coming European intervention tied to the Manila campaign. The text notes U S ships pursuing the Maria Dolores, Spain’s naval posture, and a plan to deploy roughly 12 700 troops across two expeditions with 20 000 total troops aimed at the Philippines.
Secretary Alger says the War Department will not officially permit troop departures from Tampa to Key West for prudential reasons. Transports are reportedly near Key West and a phantom Spanish fleet sighting prompts caution. Delays or larger naval convoys are likely until no threat exists.
A Havana to Key West dispatch reports four unknown warships seen near the Cuban coast, suspected Spanish, possibly aiming to break the Havana blockade or intercept Shafter’s transports. Officers note one vessel with a fighting top and white hulls with yellow funnels, with a cruiser and destroyer among the group.
Madrid reports a full cabinet meeting on war resources and plans. Minister of Marine Captain Aunon presented key papers and is expected to travel to Cadiz to inspect defenses and consider decisive actions. Naval reserves also occupy prime attention.
London June 9 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily News telegraphs via Paris that Captain General Augusti sent a message to the government on Manila but the dispatch was held back. The report notes naval observers describe the situation and discuss potential outcomes.
The Evening Post says the Charleston will not head to the Philippines now but to Guahan in the Ladrones. The fortified island, 1500 miles from Manila, 3500 from Honolulu, would serve as a Pacific coaling station as the United States seizes the group. The Monadnock may guard Guahan while the fleet moves toward Manila.
Observers say Sagasta is on the verge of suing for peace over the Philippines, reflecting growing unpreparedness among Spain’s leadership for continuing conflict and urging possible settlement moves.
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