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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
3
Prices listed for corn oats rye timothy clover seed and wheat with small shifts in some items. Hay baled and loose ranges, live stock prices for hogs steers cows stockers fat sheep and hides also shown. Butter eggs potatoes onions cabbage cucumbers and a noting elaine Fa demand at 1.00 per bush el.
Washington reports the signing of a protocol by Secretary Day and M Cambon ending the war with Spain. President McKinley proclaims a suspension of hostilities and orders immediate cessation of fighting, with troop rotations and island evacuations planned as a Paris peace treaty is negotiated.
The army and navy departments order all points to suspend hostilities per the president’s proclamation. Mer ritt and Miles receive instructions to implement terms of a nearing protocol and evacuate San Juan Manila. Sampson and Howell noted to adjust fleets and blockade status as Cuba and Porto Rico actions change.
General Brooke sends Colonel Richard under a flag of truce to the Spanish lines at Porto Rico where the peace protocol is read and cordial exchanges follow. General Schwan’s column is attacked near Mayaguez and Lares with Spaniards repulsed. Colonel Soto is wounded and captured, Americ an casualties minimal. Reports from General Miles are sparse.
A Washington dispatch reports General Shafter's update that health among troops in Santiago is improving. Aug 13 sick total 2514 with 177 new fever cases. several deaths noted from typhoid and yellow fever. Additional Aug 16 deaths reported at Fernandina and Fort McPherson.
Four transports carrying troops returned from Santiago de Cuba have arrived off Camp Wikoff Montauk Point Long Island. The ships include the St Louis Vigilancia Matteawan and Miami with regulars aboard and Colonel Roosevelt on board with his Rough Riders.
Springfield reports the Bank of Waverly, led by Albert Roehrer, failed to open. A placard read that directors can meet all obligations and urged creditors not to sue, promising to disclose assets and liabilities soon. The bank is an unlimited partnership with owners valued around $500,000 and liabilities from $100,000 to $200,000.
Des Moines reports the state institutions will use Iowa coal where possible. The board of control asks coal dealers to bid on about 100000 dollars worth of coal to supply hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual needs, aiming to reduce reliance on out of state coal.
Dispatches from Hong Kong and Santiago report rumors of Manila’s surrender after bombardment led by Admiral Dewey. General Augustin retreats to a German launch, while Cuban elites favor US protectorate and insurgent factions press for independence. A secret palace meeting discusses disbanding the Cuban army with US repayment of about 15 million dollars.
Madrid reports Captain General Blanco sent a dispatch tendering his resignation stating he does not wish to supervise the evacuation of Cuba. The government is notified that General Augustin, governor general of the Philippines, will depart Manila for Spain by the first mail steamer, handing command to the second in rank. This may explain Augustin's arrival in Hong Kong.
In Douglass Wyoming on August 12 the Republican state convention read and unanimously adopted the committee on resolutions report. The resolutions reaffirm general national declarations from St. Louis 189 including the financial plank and endorse the president's war and foreign policies.
Ed Jones and James Palmer, non-union miners, were attacked by a striker mob as they started work on August 16 in Pana Illinois. Andrew Toomy was shot in the hand and Michael Yermacovich in the thigh. The shooters are jailed.
Spain presented its reply to peace terms to the president via M Cambon the French ambassador. The balance of forces in Manila shows 14 Americans killed 44 wounded 350 Spaniards killed 900 wounded in a Malate battle as Cuban insurgents may continue fighting unless Gomez and Garcia join talks. Monitor Monterey and Brutus reach Manila and the attack on the city awaits Third division landings.
Washington reports a protocol on terms of peace between M. Cambon for Spain and the president. Hostilities may end shortly. Cape San Juan sees heavy fighting as 800 Spaniards attack a lighthouse held by American marines. The enemy is repulsed with 200 killed and no American losses. Secretary Long urges promotions for Schley and Sampson to rear admiral. Merriam orders rush of troops from San Francisco to the Philippines. Shafter to depart Cuba. immunes to be commanded by Lawton. Starvation threatens thousands in Santiago with a large death toll among refugees.
Madrid reports the Spanish ministry will wire instructions for M Cambon to sign the Washington protocol. Preliminary peace steps are expected to be completed today. Four old army corps camps will be dissolved and troops relocated immediately. General Henry W Lawton named military governor of Santiago province. In Porto Rico a skirmish near Mayaguez leaves two Schwan detachment soldiers dead. Captain Goodrich heads from Guantanamo to seize the Isle of Pines.
M Cam bon for Spain and Secretary Day sign a peace protocol. hostilities cease in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with blockades ordered raised. Tomas Estrada Palma praises U S aims and reallocates munitions funds to feed the starving. Mayaguez occupied by American troops under General Schwan. Spaniards flee. New England erupts over stories of Santiago suffering and incompetence.
Hong Kong advices report Consul General Wildman chartering a fast steamer to Manila with tidings of progress. Madrid instructs governors general in Porto Rico and the Philippines to enforce the peace protocol terms. Estrada Palma declares Cuban armistice and urges Maso to order hostilities ceased. Manzanillo bombardment ceases after news of peace. fifteen Spaniards killed and property damaged. Havana batteries fire on approaching blockaders but cause no injuries. San Francisco hit but no one hurt. The squadron remains ordered not to fire on Havana.
The Italian minister met at the White House to extend congratulations on the peace. Generals Blanco and Macias confirmed Madrid orders to suspend hostilities and said they are being followed. Private Fallon of Company H First Illinois died in Santiago per the mortuary list. Roosevelt and Rough Riders arrived in New York with Three other transports bringing infantry and volunteers. About 5,000 of Shafter’s troops remained at Santiago.
The report notes that Consul Wildman in Hong Kong sent a cable to the state department last night. The message references ongoing diplomatic or administrative matters requiring attention and prompt action. Further details were not disclosed in the available fragment.
The report says Manila surrendered unconditionally after Admiral Dewey bombarded the city last Saturday. General Wheeler and Colonel Roosevelt arrived with their forces from the Miami at Camp Witt off Montauk Point. Additional notes mention General Blanco resigning as Cuba's governor and Augustin of the Philippines traveling to Spain after renewing his resignation, with Roosevelt reportedly considering resignation over a private letter, while American forces defeated 1500 Spaniards in Porto Rico.
Reports note death of Representative Alexander Campbell of Illinois, a staple of greenbacker advocacy, and Mme. Demorest in New York City. Other items include an accident injuring Joseph Saxton in Canton, destitute argonauts near St Michaels, and Morocco sultan Mulai Ali Aziz said dead. Wheat yields for Minnesota and the Dakotas are forecast high, and President McKinley is to visit Lake Hopatcong this August.
Rear Admiral Kirkland of the U S N died at 7 p m in Vallejo California The vessel commander passed away as his wife and son were in the death chamber Father Reginald from St Vincents church had been with him for three hours before death He had been recovering from an operation for acute obstruction of the bowels performed on Tuesday by Dr W E Taylor of San Francisco The family and friends had hoped for recovery earlier in the day but he sank at 5 p m and ceased breathing two hours later
Forty seven con valescent volunteers in charge of Lieutenant Zuehlke Company C Second Wisconsin arrived in Chicago from Charleston South Carolina last evening. They will stay a couple of days in Chicago before proceeding to their Wisconsin homes. All men belong to the Second and Third Wisconsin.
In Indianapolis on August 16 the Vandalia receiver Mal lett presented a court report covering nineteen months and seventeen days. The receipts total 13 303 415 87 dollars and disbursements 13 164 420 66 dollars.
Hogs receipts estimated at 25 000 with prices from 2 75 to 4 05 for various lots. Cattle receipts 19 000 with steers from 4 00 to 5 60 and other categories listed. Sheep receipts 10 000 with westerns natives and lambs priced between 2 76 and 6 75. Milwaukee grain notes wheat rye barley oats with current quotes.
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