24 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
1
Madrid dispatches report Spanish ships joining land forces at Santiago to defend the city amid heavy fighting. American forces under Shafter plan to push along the railway toward Santiago with Cuban support and possible bridge battle at Aguadores.
The dispatch notes the Cadiz fleet sailing east and discusses the alleged landing of German marines in Manila. It cites the State Department and Navy Department denying such an occurrence and defends Admiral Dewey as cautious and protective of the flag and nation.
Yale with 1600 Michigan volunteers under General Duffield sails for Santiago de Cuba from Old Point. The Washington brings the Thirty-third Michigan and part of the Thirty-fourth Michigan. Men, exhausted after long night marches, finally receive meals at a fort canteen while awaiting action. Reports note German interest and Spanish reinforcements as battles for Santiago loom.
Dispatches report Admiral Camara’s squadron heading toward Suez with seven ships and five transports while Dewey’s fleet prepares for Manila. Genral mobilization includes 4000 troops and ships Pelayo Carlos V and torpedo boats. Captain Waters faces charges as Yale Harvard prepared for Santiago.
Governor Pingree of Michigan arrived in Tampa with Inspector General Case to bid farewell to troops at Desoto camp. They presented three carloads of potatoes, reviewed the Thirty second Regiment in a grand parade, and attended a banquet hosted by the Mayor. An Illinois Army and Navy League committee also arrived in Tampa en route from Jacksonville to Picnic Island.
Puerta Bereco is stationed near Basquiril where U S troops landed yesterday. The position is close to the coast and under the American fleet’s guns, making Spanish victory reports seem unlikely.
A high authority explains the administration's plan to establish a Cuban protectorate with a U S military presence, seize Puerto Rico and the Canary Islands, and occupy the Philippines for several years to fund war indemnities. It notes a path toward eventual US governance and tariffs as a wartime measure.
Secretary Alger and General Miles held an in secretary’s office conference at 4 p.m. upon receiving the first Madrid bulletin declaring fighting had begun. Both men looked pleased as the document was read aloud.
Authentic AP report from Santiago dated Monday the 20th notes General Garcia and Cuban forces aiding U S efforts. The dispatch emphasizes valuable cooperation and signals continued collaboration as the war moves forward.
Washington June 23 Not a word has been received from Admiral Dewey regarding an affront and the matter is stated as not tolerated. The article notes expectations of Dewey's response or stance but reports no communications have arrived.
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