Realizing Hopelessness Spain Seeks Peace
Madrid July 1 Information from reliable sources says pessimism pervades Madrid officials The war’s hopelessness is acknowledged and peace talks seem urgent The Cabinet may unite if peace is secured Santiago de Cuba is beleaguered with shortages and war weariness Americans expected to blockade Cuban and Porto Rican ports A forthcoming peace overture is anticipated after Santiago falls Tenpes Madrid correspondent notes European chancelleries advise negotiations
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Washington Navy Plans Move Up Eastern Squadron Departure
New York telegraph reports the Navy aims to advance the Eastern squadron’s departure to Spain. Ships will sail from Hampton Roads to join at a fixed point, with Massachusetts and Oregon remaining at Santiago until capture, then highment with 400 tons of ammunition for Spain. The plan envisions fighting under shore batteries and targeting the Canary Islands to pressure Madrid toward peace.
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Spain
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Oregon
Santiago
Newark
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Camara
Cumury Islands
Commodore Watson
Admiral Canara
Cimairy Islands
Canary Lshlands
Admiral Camara
Madrid
War Department
Canaries
Fear the Arrival of Watsons Ships at Cadiz
Cadiz reports orders to display utmost activity fearing an early American squadron arrival. Guns placed on Punta Carnero while heavy artillery moves to Paloma Rocks. A twenty six car special train arrives at Algeciras with forty eight quick firing guns and ammunition. Additional train due tonight.
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Paloma Rocks
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Algeciras
Senor Oschande
Ceuta
Port Bald
Suez Canal Company
Pelayo
San Augustin
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Gibraltar
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Algiers
Gaming
Praise for American Navy in British papers after Santiago
London papers laud the American Navy after the Santiago battle. The Speaker notes U S boast not fear any nation at sea. The Spectator argues the American fleet could rival France and Germany, claiming a swift, decisive clash would astonish Emperor William.
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Santiago
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Spectator
William
Eighth California Volunteers Ordered to Honolulu
Washington reports the Eighth California Volunteers will be sent to Honolulu to garrison the city for the United States government. About 1,200 men will sail as ships are secured, ready within a week, with full garrison and camp equipage. The Bennington will carry the news to Honolulu and may follow to Manila if ordered.
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Washington
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Pacific
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Honolulu
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Philadelphia
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Hobson Tells Of His Deed On Morro Castle Escape
The return of Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson to the New York was met with wild enthusiasm. He recounted his escape from Morro Castle during the Santiago harbor action, describing the firing from the hills and the sinking Merrimac after a mine blast, with troops firing on the cliffs and torpedo explosions shaping the engagement.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Hobson
New York
Llobson
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Astor
Morro Castle
Powell
Viscaya
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Batrella Point
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Hobson and crew in Cuba ship rescue and capture ordeal
Admiral Cervera identifies as he recalls the Merrimac disaster. The launch crew, including Ensign Powell, end up in Morro Castle and Santiago as they are exchanged. British Consul Ramsden aids comfort. Hobson and the men are celebrated for bravery and returned home.
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Ensign Powell
Merrimac
Admiral Cervera
Morro Castle
Santiago
Hobson
Cable link to Hawaii urged by Senate committee chair
Washington July 11 Senator Davis, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, urged immediate action on cable communication with Hawaii. He favored granting a charter to a private company rather than a Government line and noted favorable views on a bill offering a government guarantee. Senator Cullom echoed the sentiment, saying the matter is in good trim.
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Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Hawaii
Cullom
First New York Regiment Chosen for Hawaii Garrison
General Otis selects the First New York Regiment of Volunteers for garrison duty in the Hawaiian Islands. The Eighth and Seventh California units miss the chance to go beyond California, with two small steamers being prepared to carry the regiment to Honolulu in less than a week. Otis plans departure for Honolulu with Admiral Miller, aiming to formalize the annexation early in August, pending Washington’s schedule.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Honolulu
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Tal
Llanolulu
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Peru
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