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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
1
A harsh parliamentary protest warns President McKinley that no aid to Cuba should pass Congress without a clear promise of freedom. The relief measure faces possible delay as lawmakers weigh radical sentiment and Ford's introduction.
Interviews reveal Mr. Bramwell favors action while Mr. Landis says the time has come before Spain's flotilla arrives. In New York stocks on Saturday 100,000 shares were reported acquired by peace-leaning interests, with today’s unloading yielding about 1.7 million dollars in profit to those involved, though identities and the pool’s existence cannot be verified.
Washington report on March 28 describes a tense Capitol mood as the President delays his relief message to Congress to avoid provoking a declaration of war. Senate and House leaders press for assurances to Cuban autonomy before relief, with Republicans warning against relief tied to intervention.
After the House adjourned, lawmakers debated a proposed consolidation of forces favoring quick action on Cuba. There was opposition to delaying tactics and to outlining a definite administration policy. Supporters push ad libitum relief for Cuban noncombatants amid cross‑party resistance.
Madrid dispatch notes rising war sentiment as another Spanish flotilla sails toward Cuba with Weyler possibly joining. United States Minister Woodford holds talks with Foreign Minister Senor Sagasta and other ministers to discuss the Maine disaster inquiry. Election returns list 192 Ministerialists, 46 Conservatives, 7 Rom.
Washington reports a Madrid cable with inconclusive tone. Woodford details Spain’s cautious shift after elections, permitting relief funding but resisting US demand to end the war. Sagasta ministry seeks autonomy limits while condemning US influence as prolonging rebellion.
Washington March 28 Mr Foraker will introduce tomorrow a resolution recognizing Cuba independence A White House meeting with President McKinley produced talk that Congress may object to further delay on the Spanish situation and that future messages must be definite Senator Frye will move in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to stay in continuous session until Maine Cuba and Spain questions are settled
In private remarks the speaker asserts Spain bears sole accountability for the conditions on the island, criticizes prolonged foreign aid as unjust to the American people, and notes today s informal steps. Representative Hull of Iowa, chairing the House Military Affairs Committee, is pushing for swift action.
The House faces a heated debate on a 500000 dollar relief appropriation for Cuba amid calls to link aid to independence and to resist aiding Spain. Senators likely to follow suit, while Republicans Joy and Pearce demand independence before funding. Madrid reports show Spain’s Cortes leaning variedly, with Socialists making gains and war anxieties rising as U S tensions mount.
Report notes that eriists, 15 Republicans and Carlists have been elected while advices from Havana indicate four Autonomists and two Conservatives have been returned.
The United States has submitted a carefully drafted note to Madrid through Minister Woodford outlining a firm stance to end the Cuban distress and avoid war. Spain’s reply is received and deemed firm yet conciliatory, with cabinet discussions noting potential concessions to enable an amicable settlement and humanitarian relief for Cuba. European mediation hints grow as France and other powers consider steps, while Spain signals readiness to assist relief efforts without political entanglement.
The cabinet weighs correspondence in a morning session amid remarks that our activity hinders autonomy in Cuba. The Spanish reply is said to be reassuring, offering hope that differences may be adjusted on terms satisfactory to the U S government. The report notes distressing conditions and the government’s belief that current Spanish policy can address them.
Special Dispatch reports from Washington on March 28 as Chairman Hall of the Military Affairs Committee warns Congress must temper its stance to avoid a deepening crisis in Spain United States relations. The article notes mounting tension and the potential impact on diplomacy and policy.
Administration hopeful as week ends amid tense House mood. Hull warns Foreign Affairs delay could trigger a House report, while a Maine settlement and famine relief funding await clarity. Senate whispers of war resolutions surface but cooler heads hold back.
Madrid correspondent for the Daily Mail presents a version of Woodford's note to the Spanish Cabinet that differs from yesterday's account. The note demanded an immediate Cuban war termination, cites damage to American interests, and warns the yellow fever risk from smugglers. Spain replies that the war would have ended with rebel help and blames U S actions for prolonging it. Public opinion rejects yield, sensing a grave conflict ahead as the ultimatum looms.
London papers report conflicting views on U S policy after the Maine disaster. The Daily News notes peace efforts and possible reparations while a Cuba future is to be addressed in the President’s message. The Daily Graphic lauds McKinley as a man of character and warns Spain to respond wisely.
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