29 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
1
Reports from CAMP Sabanilla near Santiago de Cuba say the water supply for Santiago is cut by American action, with rainwater the only source. The siege tightens as 20,000 reinforcements reach Linares and Shafter pushes toward the front, with artillery and Cuban allies poised for the assault.
Juragua dispatch reports permanent hospital arrangements for the troops with Iroquois transport and cliffside tent hospitals. Measles and heat prostration are noted among troops, with sporadic yellow fever claimed by insurgents. Troops in good camps on high ground endure hot midday sun, doctors optimistic if the campaign is short.
Dispatches describe continued assembly of military units near Morro and Manila prospects, with the Newport capable of eighteen knots and heavy guns ready at the Astor Battery. The Valencia steamer prepares to sail for Honolulu amid crowds, while insurgent forces in the Philippines grow and await U.S. actions. The text notes sick rates rising, desertions increasing, and Aguinaldo's offer to surrender rejected as Shafter reports overwhelming enemy numbers and continued siege operations.
Merritt confirms satisfaction and plans to issue a proclamation on arrival in Manila as Governor General. He will assume duties upon landfall and oversee colonial administration with expected authority and ceremonial duties.
June 28 dispatch outlines a broader U S campaign plan from Santiago to Havana. Troops including the First Ohio Volunteers sail from Tampa to Cuba as General Shafter’s forces prepare for the invasion and reinforce the blockade while Merritt assumes Philippine governorship plans.
The article outlines moves by General Miles and General Shafter toward Santiago and Havana, with volunteers being staged and seasoned for tropical duty. It notes Dewey’s fleet, Spanish defenses at Manila, and anticipated capitulations as re-enforcements arrive, along with postures of Ward officials and observers.
General Merritt turns over headquarters to Otis in San Francisco and orders baggage aboard the steamer Newport. Troops and staff face scarce provisions but plan rapid sail to Manila via Honolulu aboard the Newport amid war news from Cuba and Spain.
Washington June 28 Orders issued for a new large army expedition from Tampa about 9 000 men of the Second Division Fourth Army Corps under Brigadier General Bay der and six batteries of artillery. Twelve transports will carry the force to Key West then Santiago escorted by a naval convoy likely including a battleship and several cruisers. General Snyder's division at Tampa comprises three brigades with specific regiments named. some units may come from other divisions. If sailing tomorrow the force will reach Santiago next Sunday routing around Cape Maysi, adding to Shafter's 30 000 men including Duffield Harvard Yale and Garretson commands.
Washington June 28 All Cabinet members attended today except Secretary Day. Work to supply Commodore Watsons squadron with ammunition coal and provisions for its departure to Spain progresses satisfactorily with a likely sailing in four to five days. Some assume the fleet aims to bar Admiral Camara from theContinued on Second Page.
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