Schley reports to Secretary Long on Cuban action
Schley submits an official cable to Secretary Long detailing his late night arrival at Santiago de Cuba and his belief that Cervera is blockaded. He says an expedition will be sent to assist in capturing the city if deemed expedient, with Cienfuegos expected to be stormed and used as a base, and notes plans to seize the Caroline Islands.
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Schley Believes He Has Trapped Cervera in Santiago
Secretary Long received dispatches via Kingston reporting Schley’s twelve ship squadron in front of Santiago with Admiral Cervera’s fleet believed inside. Washington weighed an invasion with a land force to co operate with the squadron as relief for starving Cubans and to seize the second largest Cuban city.
Dewey to lead new campaign in South Pacific
The article reports plans for a major American campaign after the Philippine conquest, aiming to seize the Caroline Islands in the South Pacific. It suggests Admiral Dewey and some ships may spearhead the operation, dependent on Spanish reinforcements. It also detail various movements of ships near Cuba, including Schley and Cervera, and notes dispatches and refugees moving through the area.
Invasion Prep: Cienfuegos Targeted First by U S Fleet
Marblehead shells Cienfuegos forts as U S forces plan a base for Havana operation. Insurgents receive 30,000 rounds daily and aid from Gomez forces. Brooklyn and Tecumseh land supplies while communication with Cuban fighters tightens.
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Cienfuegos
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Consul Williams in China Discusses Insurgent Cooperation
A special cable report notes Mr. Williams, former U S Consul at Manila, arrived in Hongkong to confer with Consul Wildman on insurgent support. Aguinaldo’s headquarters are at Cavite with volunteers, while Spanish forces withdraw and threaten harbor fortifications.
Spain Seeks 250 Million Peseta Loan Amid War Strains
Paris reports Leon y Castillo works nonstop to secure 250000000 pesetas from France to fund Spain's war effort. Bankers charge high rates as 40000000 pesetas already spent, tobacco monopoly as security, with Cuba's loss looming and bread scarce at home.
Prizes Soon to Be Sold in Key West Auction
Crowell Savares Company schooner Herrick arrives from Key West with a big gun carriage ammunition and government supplies. Captain Fred Thompson reports sail for another load planned for Tuesday. Tug shortages and crowded harbor delay tow to Key West Station. Perishable cargoes on Spanish prizes being sold. Continuous on second page.
Spanish fleet in Cuban waters may be destroyed
Dispatches from Cape Haitian dated May 23 report Spanish forces in Cuban waters possibly destroyed. The messages say the news may be substantial though no cable between Santiago and Puerto Plata is interrupted and the meaning of the silence remains unclear.
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Twelve Ships at Santiago Report From the Fleet
The Harvard dispatches from Kingston Jamaica dated May 2 10 00 a m say the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard formerly the American Line steamer New York arrived this morning after leaving the American fleet at noon yesterday. Twelve American warships are now out.
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No Change in Blockade Situation Says Navy Dispatch
Navy Department releases a dispatch from Dewey noting no change in the blockade around Manila. The Olympia captain Gridley is condemned by a medical survey and ordered home, with Commander Lamberton named to lead the Olympia. Provisions in Manila are limited to rice. steamship from Hongkong departs the 28th.
Telegraphic censorship extends to all U. S. lines
Government orders place telegraph offices under wartime control. Censors prohibit code or cipher messages and any information deemed harmful to the war effort. Press dispatches and private messages face review. Government preempts company operations when needed, prioritizing official business. Jacksonville and Cincinnati offices receive identical instructions. Dispatches on fleet movements will be suppressed.
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