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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
2
The Dillon Tribune lists weekly publication on Fridays and daily editions except Sundays. D. per week and yearly rates are noted. P Fisher, 31 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, is the authorized advertising agent where the paper is kept on file.
Special to the Tribune from Hone Koxs August 16 General Augusti arrives on the German ship Kaizerin Augusta he declines interviews with Americans. Dewey demands surrender in one hour the Spaniards refuse and bombardment begins until a white flag is raised Augusti boards the German ship and sails for Hong Kong only outskirts of Manila are fired upon by Dewey who aims to minimize damage to the city
The volunteers want to return home as the war ends while orders push for comfort during the interim. Troops arriving on transports are being disembarked with no contrary orders. Locals fear Spanish troops may terrorize during treaty talks, which could leave Americans powerless to act per Gen. Miles.
Officials in Wathington report the bombardment and capture of Manila occurred on the 138th and expect official dispatches from Dewey and Merritt tonight. They regard the Hong Kong report as true, with no doubt among officials about its accuracy.
President McKinley plans to appoint two military commissioners to govern the islands of Cuba and Porto Rico. The appointments are understood to be made today in Washington.
Consul Wildman dispatch from Hong Kong reports Dewey bombarded Manila on Sunday and the city surrendered unconditionally. Augusti, captured aboard a German warship, is said to have been brought here.
An essay-like piece argues that artists overlook female suffering from uterine disorders. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedies for weakness, inflammation, ulceration, and nervous debility. A Tennessee woman's testimonial claims dramatic prior illness and weight loss improved after treatment.
A Montana mail order inquiry lists Libbey glassware and assorted pieces from vases to decanters with wide price ranges. The seller offers to answer by mail and pay express charges for items in stock reachable by rail or stage.
Washington reports many rumors of discontent among Cuban insurgents over the armistice. Circulating talk urges disregard of the pause, and a claim surfaces that General Garcia plans to seize Santiago and govern the city after American and Spanish forces depart, signaling possible open rupture with the United States.
The Times editorial from Londox Aug 15 lauds President McKinley for guiding the war with Spain with open action and broad public discussion. It says he has kept the national pulse steady, with the American people fully backing his cautious policy and leadership.
Washington reports war costs over 114 days totaling 98 million paid from the treasury. Detailed monthly outlays show Army and Navy disbursements from March through August 18, with overall War Department at 65.3 million and Navy at 32.7 million. Congress appropriations reached about 360 million through January 1, 1899.
East Helena Herald reports Gov. Smith endorses fusion as the just action for the upcoming election this fall, signaling a strategic stance in regional politics.
London reports the foreign office considers demanding Prince Li Hung Chang’s dismissal over anti British Tsung Li Yamen sentiment. It flags potential seizure of the Taku forts and Tianjin port if China resists, while Russia claims no new Far East acquisitions and aims to protect recent gains.
In Wasuinaron on August 16 General Fitzhugh Lee met with President McKinley about Cuba’s government. He declined a proposed seat on a military commission, choosing to pursue a United States Senate bid from Virginia.
The transmission error omitted or misrepresented article three of the Madrid cable. The correct text states the United States will occupy and hold the city bay and harbor of Manila pending a peace treaty that determines control disposition and government of the Philippines.
Judge Parker and Court Stenographer Monaghan in session as civil cases outnumber criminal ones. The three criminal filings include The State of Montana vs Henry Patterson for brand alteration, Louis Krueger on grand larceny, and Edward Wilson for forging W L Mcntosh’s name. Polaris Mining Co. figures prominently among civil entries. outside attorneys Sam H. Hayes, Lamb, and R. H. Jones attend.
A sheepherder Adolph Beutler was brought from Blacktail creek by Ernest Selway and turned over to Sheriff Padley. He is described as violent and mentally unstable claiming supernatural power and perpetual motion insight. Relatives in southern Utah were telegraphed to take charge or he may be sent to an asylum.
The Republican Party issues a call for a state convention to meet September 24 1898 at Helena auditorium to nominate candidates for congress and supreme court and to conduct party business. Delegates and alternates must be Republicans and may vote per county representation rules.
The nation welcomes peace after 110 days of conflict with Spain. The public credits Providence for the relatively light casualties and notes the country was unprepared for war, signaling a shift from military to peacetime pursuits and a need to rebuild industrial capacity.
A fragmented quotation argues that peace depends on readiness for war. It asserts that preparation acts as a guarantee against conflict and implies Spain’s weakness makes any skirmish worthwhile if it awakens the nation to peacetime readiness.
Montana democratic papers cheer a recent state convention endorsing the 1896 platform, highlighting party unity and policy stances welcomed by readers and local politicians.
A paper notes that the gold standard, paired with Republican legislation, is favored in Montana over democracy and free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, highlighting a key partisan contrast in the state.
The Daly camp eyes a fusion with Daly democrats Daly populists and Daly silver Republicans while W A Clark leads opposition. The Railway Review argues fusion is dead a fraud and calls self seeking politicians to stay clear of entangling alliances.
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