War Council Endorses 50 Million Defense Fund Plan
President McKinley chaired a White House war council that backed an extraordinary 50 million defense fund. Congress would later authorize the credit, to be used at the president’s discretion for army and navy needs without further consultation. The White House case cited Spain’s hostile actions and the Maine incident as justifications.
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One Last Chance for Spain as War Looms Over Cuba
A Commercial Tribune dispatch from Washington on March 7 reports that the White House plans for Cuba hinge on Spain’s response to mediation proposals. President McKinley seeks Cuban independence with limited war risk, while a Montgomery warship replaces the Fern to deliver relief to Matanzas and Sagua la Grande. If mediation fails, the administration weighs intervention but fears yellow fever, and Spain’s possible recall of Consul General Lee is resolved with both sides acquiescing.
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Spain Will Not Press Recall Demand In Cuba Crisis
The Fern will carry relief to Cuba while the Montgomery replaces her and heads to Havana becoming the first American warship into the harbor since the Maine explosion. A White House war council seeks a $50 million credit for McKinley to prepare for emergencies. Congress to act at once. Spain may reject mediation, risking immediate intervention and possible war.
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Bribery Allegations Spark Columbus Legislature Probe
Charges of legislative corruption are raised in Columbus. Representative Stivers plans to introduce a resolution to authorize an investigation into bribery allegations affecting the body. The move signals possible formal inquiry into alleged improper conduct within the legislature.
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