22 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
1
Off Santiago de Cuba the 16 000 strong US invasion force under General Shafter nears shore. Engineers to land first to prepare the main movement as 60 ships watch from the offshore line. Cuban General Garcia reports healthy troops and supplies while naval forces and transports mass for a potential crossing.
War Department notes General Shafter’s expedition nears Santiago while Captain General Blanco hides in El Principe Fortress. Ludlow reports engineers and route for trains. Acosta prepares camp grounds for 15,000 to 20,000 men as tensions rise near the harbor and city. Headquarters monitor private cipher dispatches from Havana.
The dispatch describes the U S troops marching home after service abroad with few sickness cases on troopships and no enemy sighted. Naval regulations kept lights out during night and a cordon of warships guarded from Spanish guns near Morro Castle. Invasion left Egmont Key on June 14 convoyed by several U S warships and slowed by towing water barges and the Stevens.
Reina Mercedes was hit again during Sampson's bombardment of Santiago. Her commander and eleven men were killed and twenty eight wounded. The report notes shells in the inner harbor and discusses broader war movements and potential troop landings and Cuban Junta actions.
Madrid rumors say the Cortes may suspend sessions next week as Minister Puigcerver plans to resign. If true, Premier Sagasta may face Queen Regent to resolve a government crisis. The military governorship of the islands is viewed as signaling administration intent. The Port Tampa transport fleet was ordered on a western route.
United States forces near Key West received orders from Attorney General Griggs to hold all prisoners. The fleet formed into three lines across the straits with transports spaced 1,000 yards apart and 600 yards between ships. Rumors say Sagasta may resign and a national government pledged to an energetic course could take over.
June 21 London dispatch notes a growing belief that the U S government intends to retain the Philippines with the third expedition due to sail from San Francisco. Reports say Admiral Dewey’s fleet is strengthened by Charleston and transport squadrons, while negotiations with Spain remain unsettled. France and Russia reportedly seek peace with Spain but major powers show little concerted action. Britain’s position favors the United States. Opponents of Hawaiian annexation realize their cause is lost as campaigns lose momentum.
Washington dispatch notes two months of war since the declaration. About 16,000 troops off Santiago. Navy and marine actions solidified with Cuban ports blockaded. Heavy reinforcements planned from Newport News and Tampa. Duffield and Garretson brigades totaling 8,000 to join Henry division to bolster Shafter. Overall force near 24,000, with aim to push beyond to crush Spain.
Kaiser's envoy met with Premier Sagasta in Madrid presenting a German proposal of 500,000,000 marks in exchange for a twenty year protectorate over the Philippines. Sagasta has not replied. Rumor suggests possible Franco German alliance.
General Shafter expects to begin landing operations at 3 a.m. Wednesday off Cuba with four to five infantry companies aided by a Hotchkiss battery and Gatling guns. Admiral Sampson advised delaying until a southeaster is complete as heat lingers near 90 degrees. The landing follows careful planning to ensure no blunder in this debarkation.
Havana dispatch reports an American ship bombarded Casilda in Santa Clara for three hours firing about 150 shells. Cuban troops and the gunboat Dependiente aided a brilliant defense, with details of cooperation and the ongoing action.
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