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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
1
In Dillon Montana Fidel Huber announces a local watch sale featuring Ee Kupfer watches as a proven winner. He notes a growing stock from $12 to $40 with American lines from $2.50 and urges customers to inspect the timepieces for investment or everyday use.
President McKinley through firm cabinet handling shapes war aims as Madrid proposals fall short. Indemnity, territorial terms, and new campaigns against Porto Rico loom while debate over arms' costs tests cabinet unity. Shafter’s Havana fortifications alter battle plans and position.
Special to the Tribune reports fever cases rising and Secretary Alger ordering Shafter's army moved to a point on Long Island. The piece notes Spain did not consult other powers in its peace overtures with the United States aside from France, and that settlement with Spain will be an exclusively U.S. matter.
Maven July 28 reports Spanish newspapers indicate that the peace terms attributed to President McKinley will be acceptable to Spain. The exact terms are not published.
European editorial comment on Spain’s peace proposals to the United States expresses cautious optimism and suggests both nations hold the decision in their hands. The cabled synopsis from leading European papers notes the proposals appear satisfactory with no immediate obstacles seen.
Reports from Guanica say General Miles landed at a revised site shifting strategic options for the United States and Spain during ongoing peace talks. The move sparked initial shock but is now viewed as a favorable show of diplomacy and speed affecting Puerto Rico operations.
In Wasuinaron July 27 2 30 pm President McKinley and cabinet held a long session on Spanish peace proposals. Spain reportedly offers Cuba independence and minor concessions only. US demands exceed Spain’s offer and a rapid peace end is unlikely. No news from Shafter or Miles.
Secretary Alger orders General Shafter and his eastern Cuba troops moved quickly to safety. They will be stationed at a camp to be built at Point Montauk Long Island to escape yellow fever and other diseases as contagion spreads among the troops.
The Spanish ambassador offered peace negotiations to President McKinley with no terms disclosed. Spain aims to delay while yellow fever spreads, or seek peace at any price, per observers. General Miles planned a late land at Guanica. reinforcements may be intercepted at sea. Guanica lies on Porto Rico’s south coast near Ponod. San Juan 65 miles away. The Spanish flag was lowered and the U S flag raised for the first time at Porto Rico. no fortifications there. General Shafter reports over two thousand fever cases and high new case rates. thousands return to duty daily. The cruiser Philadelphia will sail to Honolulu with Admiral Miller onboard to raise the U S flag.
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