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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
6
Spanish troops attempt to persuade insurgents to join and kill Yankees. The Porto Rico bank suspension prompts forced enlistment of inhabitants. New Mexico provides a cavalry regiment and many cowboys for service.
Three more Spanish ships were captured as reports indicate Columbia sails under sealed orders while New Jersey National Guards oppose individual volunteering for enlistment.
The entire second regiment comprising four companies from Fort Keogh Montana two from Fort Harrison Montana and two from Fort Yates North Dakota is in camp at Chickamauga Georgia. Led by Col I C Bates the unit numbers 527 men and may form part of a new second brigade of infantry. No Cuban movement is expected for at least two months.
New Yon April 26 Members of the 4th regiment National Guards of New Jersey oppose enlisting as individual volunteers. They will enlist only if the regiment is recognized as such. About a dozen men had agreed to go as individual volunteers.
The New York Times reports ongoing work in the lower bay laying sub marine mines. Seventy four mines have been laid so far and officials expect about two hundred more to be planted from Fort Wadsworth to Sandy Hook.
The Helena gunboat mounts eight 4 inch rapid fire guns and ten smaller caliber weapons. She boasts 1600 horsepower and a displacement of 1392 tons, costing $280000, and captured one of the first prizes.
The Jucaro Trocha across Puerto Principe province has been abandoned to insurgents. Spanish troops left Maron by boat for Nusetas while heliograph stations on Cayo Romano inform Spanish vessels of American cruiser movements. Spanish officers urge insurgents to unite with Spain to “kill and bury” the Yankees within sixty days.
Kry West April 26 The large Spanish steamer Panama of the Ceballos line left New York April 20 for Havanas loaded with refugees and army stores. She was captured last night about twenty miles from Havana by the lighthouse tender Mangrove commanded by Lieut. Commander W. H. Emmett with a crew of 18. The Panama weighs about 28 000 tons and is described as a very valuable prize.
A fragment notes that someone offered his own services and those of several hundred volunteers, reflecting a civic push or relief effort. The readable line emphasizes broad community aid and organized volunteerism.
Washington April 26 Mr Dingley gave notice the revenue bill would be called up tomorrow at noon The general debate to be continued Thursday and Friday The bill will be considered for amendment under a five minutes rule with a vote planned by 5 o'clock The minority agreed
A fifty five gun boat at port delivered details of capturing near Havana this morning two Cuban vessels, the sloop Hoquete and the schooner Pinero. The capture occurred as the vessels were engaged in Cuban coastal trade. The reporting ship is the fifty five gun boat under Kzy West.
London reports government to consider if Polo the Spanish minister in Canada may use Toronto as a base to furnish Spain with information. The issue raises questions of diplomatic conduct and potential intelligence dissemination.
Sagasta declares that Spain will employ privateers in response to attacks by American privateers. The notice frames a punitive naval response and signals escalation in maritime hostilities.
Washington April 25 The president sent a message to Congress urging a formal war declaration against Spain. The House ordered the message printed and referred to foreign affairs. The committee adopted a Senate declaration stating war exists since April 21, 1898 and authorizing use of land and naval forces. The House passed the declaration in one minute forty-one seconds.
Washington reports said Commodore Dewey's squadron would strike at Spain's Far East possessions within days. The fleet leaves Hong Kong with the revenue cutter Hugh McCullough and coal escorts to supply operations against Manila forts and other Philippine ports.
Madrid dispatch notes heightened alert for capturing American millionaire yachts amid Mediterranean activity. Valiant Margarita Sultans Nahems Arcturas cited as targets. value of prizes seen as worth many millions.
A young Chicago man, convinced he had heart disease, quit exercise and lived cautiously until a chance encounter with a woman from his past led to a fatal collapse. Autopsy revealed his heart was sound. physicians say lack of proper specialist care shortened his life. The piece extols medical specialization and references Warner Nature Medicine Co and H. H. Warner.
A Washington dispatch says the United States will supply Cuban insurgents with arms and ammunition. Plans include 25 000 to 30 000 Springfield rifles, artillery batteries, rapid fire Maxim guns, and ample munitions. Dispatch notes it is unclear when the arms will reach the insurgents but when ready 85 000 Cuban fighters will be fully equipped to cooperate with American forces.
New York April 25 The Herald reports a Washington in a Herald correspondent says annexation of Hawaii to the United States may occur in peace time, with ratification to be pursued this week. Japan is now not opposing the move as a tacit understanding places the Philippines under Japanese control in exchange for support during the war.
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