16 May 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1898
Page
1
Special dispatch reports Spain breaking the blockade set by the United States before the war. Spanish fleet withdrawal ordered to join the flying squadron, with caution about Nashville and Marblehead in shoal water and torpedo destroyers. Sampson and Schley poised to intercept via Windward Passage toward Cuba. Curacao serving as refueling and dispatch center.
The Vizcaya and Maria Teresa left Curacao after coaling the fleet as the Almirante Oquendo Cristobal Colon and torpedo destroyers Furor and Pluton followed. Supplies were bought and messages sent to Premier Sagasta while the squadron patrolled nearby for American ships.
Special Cable dispatch from Puerto Plata Haiti reports Admiral Sampson's fleet steaming westward while the Porter leaves the harbor at Puerto Plata.
Dewey reports from Cavite that Manila is under blockade with rebel factions split. He notes the suspected surrender of the Spanish Governor, readiness to take Manila, and presence of international ships aiding future Philippines governance under US protectorate.
On board the flagship Brooklyn the Flying Squadron off Charleston S C May 15 reports that Schley receives orders and proceeds to the southward. The piece continues on the second page with further details.
London May 16 The Hongkong correspondent of the Standard reports Aguinaldo the former insurgent leader is said to be negotiating with the President. The dispatch notes possible talks and the shifting positions of Filipino forces in the protectorate context.
Senator Foraker advocates returning Confederate battle flags if Southerners want them back, linking the idea to a historic pledge he made as Ohio governor in 1887. He recalls President Cleveland ordering the flags returned and notes a current mood of fraternal feeling between former Federal soldiers and ex Confederates.
Senator Foraker weighs the proposal to return Civil War flags, noting circumstances differ from Cleveland's era. He says he would have no objection and believes returning all flags would be a good thing, with consideration of propriety and who conducts the return. He mentions a Grand Army encampment in Cincinnati next September as a possible occasion.
Madrid May 15 All members of the Spanish Cabinet have resigned. Senor Sagasta will report the situation to the Queen Regent and form a new ministry. Officials deny any link to a peace movement and say the war will be continued.
Dispatch boats report Manila’s tense mood as Spanish and American forces clash. Insurgent leaders ask Admiral Dewey to sanction an attack on Manila. Spanish cabinet resigns after Canovas assassination, and Sagasta forms new government with a Liberal lineup. The Manila populace suffers amid war news and chaos.
The First Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, arrived at Camp George H. Thomas near Chickamauga on May 15 with the second section following an hour later. Troops rested in cars overnight rather than camp in darkness, endured a tough 24 hour ride, and prepared to march into camp at dawn.
Lieutenant Colonel Day and his cavalry regiment reach Chattanooga as the first contingent of the big army of volunteers. The report notes the Ohio volunteers earning honor as the initial forces in the advance.
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