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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
2
A jumble of opinions and anecdotes from The Advocate quoting John Brown Baltor and Propotor JR BROWN. The column rails at political clubs, comments on Spain and war, rail service, patriotism, and railroad safety patterns. It mentions Topeka divorce, Moscow consul reports, Northwestern University lifeboat heroes, and a Toledo cyclist tragedy.
The Paris dispatch claiming two American warships sunk and a Spanish vessel disabled near Jamaica provoked broad discussion. Navy officials in Wasulxaron refute the tale, stating Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley show no evidence of such engagement.
Washington May 31. The President has sent nominations to the Senate for high command in the volunteers. Matt C. Butler of South Carolina is named major general of volunteers. James R. Waites of Texas Wel son Cole of Missouri and William C. Oates of Alabama are named brigadiers general of volunteers. Fred Bell of Missouri is named assistant adjutant general with rank of major. Frank Bourus of Georgia is chief surgeon with rank of major. Theodosius Botkin of Kansas Frederick J. Kountze of Ohio and First Lieutenant William Scott are named as assistant adjutant general with rank of captain. Additional paymasters include John Townsend of Missouri John W. Fogler of Kansas Beverly Waugh Coiner of Washington.
Dispatch from Commodore Schley reports locating Admiral Cervera's squadron in the harbor at Santiago de Cuba. He notes a landing near the bay entrance to observe the Spanish fleet and considers the danger of destruction if the ships remain, with escape deemed unlikely.
In Westminster Abbey the state funeral for William Ewart Gladstone was held with two future kings among the mourners. Gladstone rests beside his lifelong rival Benjamin Disraeli as dignitaries and scholars filled the abbey for a solemn service. The casket lay on an elevated bier before the altar, draped by white and gold and bearing the inscription Requiescat in pace.
Troops led by Major General Shafter will embark from Tampa aboard transports with regulars and seasoned volunteers. Admiral Sampson's squadron will convoy the expedition and cover its landing at a designated point, aiming to complete the move before week’s end.
A Key West dispatch reports Admiral Sampson has arrived and may rejoin the fleet during Cuban invasion preparations. The fleet, between Havana and Key West, is reported as well and anticipated to occupy only a few days.
Report from Camp Alger Washington May 31 says Spain orders all steamers from 1 000 tons up capable of 12 knots to be impressed as auxiliary cruisers. In other items 12 000 men seek tents as taps sound at Camp Alger. Also court decisions release the Catalina and Miguel Jover after seizure at the Cuban blockade start. Monterey to sail to Honolulu.
A jumble of terse notes reports Kesne in New York with appendicitis, a Dupont powder works explosion at Carney’s Point killing two, the Italian cabinet’s resignation, and a Senate vote delaying a Democratic war tax amendment. Other items note Hawaiian annexation opposition, a Denver grandstand collapse injuring hundred, engagements announced for Katherine Kerens and Lt Frank B McKenna, Bank of Moran officers under arrest, Seaton’s capture of Republican delegates, Mecca sinking after a collision with Lindula, a Key West spy hunt aboard ships, and a Missouri race issue about integrating churches and a Missouri case.
Nearly 400 men set sail on the Plant One steamer Florida on May 21 from Key West for Cuba. Led by Colonel Jose Laéret the party includes 400 Cubans and Americans with 7 000 rifles and 7 000 000 rounds of ammunition, escorted by Marblehead and Eagle warships, aiming to aid Cuban independence against Spain.
June 1 report from Wasiisetos states the invasion has begun with about 130000 troops to be carried by twenty five fast ships. Four separate expeditions are planned to land at four points possibly including Porto Rico. War Department says focus rests on US regulars and seasoned volunteers ready in Florida.
Key West marked Memorial Day with solemn tribute to twenty four Maine seamen buried in Key West cemetery. Ships and dispatch boats sent delegations though one gunboat remained at sea, while the prize Panama escorted a cruiser. Local ladies and Cuban residents laid white flowers on graves as a sign of respect.
A Cape Haitian dispatch reports three Spanish ships under Admiral Cervera attempted to escape Santiago but were pursued and escaped destruction only by returning to port at Mole St Nicholas.
In Chicago on June 1 May wheat fell 50 cents per bushel from Saturday's price. May carried seesawed with July down 10 cents to 41 1/2 cents and September slipping 5 cents to 80 1/2 cents. Market chatter cited no open short interest or private settlements as the cause.
General Miles considers land assault on Santiago as quickest path to defeat Spain. Transports at Tampa store siege guns and supplies while Admiral Sampson's fleet nears Cape Mayagi. If Schley forces entry, Porto Rico becomes alternate target with Garcia's insurgent aid.
A Barcelona dispatch notes Spain forms a third fleet led by the Numancia. The battered ship lacks guns and crew and is being patched up by a small gang and marines from Cartagena. Official orders say the reserve fleet, including the Numancia, will not sail to the Philippines, and 7000 men are held back.
Mail reports from Manila claim serious sickness aboard the United States frigate Boston as sailors suspect Spanish poisonings. Rear Admiral Dewey warned by firing a warning shot after observers allegedly violated a pledge to refrain from strengthening defenses amid ongoing bombardment. No injuries reported.
A flurry of dispatches between Commodore Schley and Washington reports an imminent fleet movement within 24 hours as the naval chase near Cuba intensifies. The Barverdia has joined Schley’s squadron with a pilot familiar with Cuba’s south coast. Two American correspondents near Matanzas are reported arrested. Citizens of Topeka raise funds for a gift to the USS Topeka.
Major General N A Miles commander of the United States Army departed Washington with a 54 person party for Tampa Florida. The group traveled on a special Southern railway train at 11 o clock last night. Also traveling were General Collazo and Colonel Hernandez of the Cuban army, four privates of the Sixth cavalry acting as orderlies, and eleven secretaries and clerks.
A Hong Kong seizure of goods intended as personal mess supplies for officers aboard the cruisers was ruled not contraband and the items were released. The consul Williams launch was boarded during a harbor search with two aboard picnicking. no contraband found. A Madrid cable to Admiral Montejo honors those who fought for their country.
Kingston dispatch reports Cervera relies on the Cadiz squadron to break the blockade, with the harbor mined and cables censored. Insurgents amass forces around Santiago ready to attack landward if the American fleet breaches the harbor lines.
Private Will W. Ray of Company J Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers died of pneumonia. Private N. C. Sullman of Company H First Colorado volunteers is suffering from meningitis and not expected to recover. Sergeant A T Thomas Utah artillery, son of ex governor Thomas, ill with pneumonia in a French hospital. Nine measles cases in the Kansas regiment and one new case in the Thirteenth Minnesota. Surgeons report overall health of the mounted troops as excellent.
Governor Stephens telegram to William J Bryan Lincoln Neb proposes Bryan be appointed colonel of a Missouri volunteer regiment under the second call for 75 000 troops. Stephens cites Nebraska patriotism and promises loyal state support if empowered by the War Department.
Omaha officials announce the exposition grounds will close tonight for preparations. Railroad agents project over 100000 visitors tomorrow if the weather stays favorable, signaling a major opening day for the Omaha event.
About 2 500 Worcester militia soldiers stopped in Cincinnati after leaving New York. They drank whisky from canteens, sparking a violent brawl that shattered windows in three train cars. Ringleaders were arrested and the party moved to another train under guard.
An old tobacco cessation jingle touts finding vigor in a vest pocket and urges readers to quit tobacco with No-To-Bac from the Swerling Remedy Co. The ad claims a magnetic life and steady nerves and notes cure is guaranteed with hooks and samples offered in Chicago or New York. If a man borrows trouble he pays high interest.
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