01 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1898
Page
1
A Washington report states a court of inquiry will be convened to review ongoing actions but provides no concrete conclusions and suggests further orders will follow later. The ambiguity leaves the inquiry's outcome and timing uncertain as officials await instruction.
Detroit to sail for Havana and Britain’s fleet at Key West holds, as Long orders readiness. Rumors swirl of sampson inquiry delays, divers testifying, and a looming clash with Spain after the Maine’s sinking. Redding departs to Washington with his tale of treachery.
In a bold plan, units prepare to strike the Nevens stronghold at sea. Commanders say the naval maneuver aims to neutralize threats and secure maritime lanes.
A special dispatch reports insurgents claiming they lack weapons while Spanish forces on the island face pressure. The piece notes expeditions landing by the Dauntless and mentions General Exciltio and John O Brign returning to Tampa after cargoed missions at eastern and western ends of the island.
General Nunez reports Garcia in Bayamo and Pando marching up the Canto River to dislodge him. Gomez advances toward Havana from the east while Rodriguez and Diaz approach from the west. Blanch shifts to strengthen Havana defenses as Spaniards retreat. Cubans expect U S war declaration and prepare for hostilities.
Newport News Va Feb 28 It is reported that the steamship St Louis now at the shipyard for repairs is being equipped with guns and fitted as an auxiliary cruiser Two mounts for six pounders have arrived and more are expected Captain Dickens of the Navy Department visited Ft Monroe and the Essex and then came to the city officials say orders have been issued to admit no more visitors to the shipyard
Reports from Madrid and Washington discuss Spain seeking European help to counter the United States over Cuba while bromwell proposes a $20,000,000 naval purchase. The DuPont mills boost powder output for U S defense. St Louis outfitted with guns amid mounting naval activity.
Washington reports from Madrid state a decree dissolving the Cortes will lead to new elections by April. Du Bosc, Spain’s chargé d’affaires, notes the present Cortes finished work and a liberal majority is expected in the new Cortes, with the Sagasta ministry possibly replaced. The dispatch hints at diplomatic maneuvering with France and the Triple Alliance as the U.S. debates naval prep funding and coast defenses amid unsettled Cuba inquiries.
Admiral Sicard reports the Maine court will resume in Havana after initial sessions in Key West. Survivors’ testimony will occupy days at Key West before diving operations in Havana mud begin to probe the wreck’s bottom. Final findings will require substantial time beyond Havana as the court seeks agreement.
The Sunboat Wilmington sails from Le Guayra to Barbadoes as U S ships cruise the Caribbean. Secretary Long says no orders to send another warship to Havana. Reports of filibuster raids and Cuban plans surface from Tampa to Key West as General Nunez allies with Cuban leaders and Gomez scripts an invasion strategy.
Visitors including Secretary Long Alger and Representative Dingley discussed Maine, but no new actions emerged. Dingley rejected claims of a New York financial mobilization, while Gage denied bond issuance plans and engraving plates were being prepared.
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