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Coal as War Contraband Seizure of a Chinese Port Suggested
The San Francisco Chronicle contemplates that a coal contraband ruling could force the United States to seize a Chinese port for a coaling station if war with Spain erupts. It notes Hongkong coal cuts, Dewey’s fleet needs, and Hawaii’s potential role as a nearer supply base.
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