03 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1898
Page
1
Spanish acceptance of American terms sparks official optimism in Washington while Madrid and Paris discuss armsistice steps. War plans proceed, Porto Rico corps readied under General Wade, with possible rapid deployment within a week. Ambassadors Cambon and allies await formal reply as peace commission debate continues.
The president offers terms to Spain: relinquish sovereignty over Cuba and Porto Rico, cede the Ladrones, allow U.S. occupation of Manila pending a peace treaty, and evacuate remaining Spanish islands. If accepted, U.S. and Spanish commissioners will negotiate a treaty on these terms. Officials warn of potential conflicts with insurgents after policy execution. Senator Jones questions self-government prospects for Cuba and urges caution on Philippines annexation. A heavy rain in Springfield boosts corn prospects after earlier fears.
Washington reports General Shafter now tending over 6600 sick including many Spanish soldiers. The Sunday sanitary tally shows 4255 total sick and 3164 fever cases, with 7 deaths from yellow fever, typhoid, and malaria. Camp Alger Va will be abandoned. 20000 men moved to near Manassas to improve health, per Surgeon General Sternberg.
FIFTH ILLINOIS IS HAPPY Chickamauga Park Ga Aug 3 The Fifth Illinois infantry was ordered to Newport News to report to Brigadier General Fred Grant for embarkation with his brigade to Porto Rico. Colonel Culver announced reductions for noncommissioned officers who acted after the recall and ordered fines for others absent without leave.
Madrid reports suggest Spain accepted the United States terms for peace with reservations and a formal reply was prepared in under twenty-five hours. Cambon’s note reached Madrid Sunday night and Sagasta approved a rapid council action, with a reply possibly telegraphed to Washington. Reports note quick cabinet sittings and a queen regent audience as the government sought a decisive settlement.
Reports indicate McKinley proposals are being considered conciliatorily as officials stress patience to secure a pacific solution. Cambon is described as an intermediary, with Spain showing willingness to meet American demands on most issues while a Philippine question and financial claims linger. Harvest prospects prompt Spain to ease grain export restrictions, signaling cautious rapprochement ahead of Washington updates.
Paymaster Bay of the United States Army arrived from Chicago to pay the Eighth and Ninth regiments. Private Wallace Johnson of Company C Eighth died late Monday night at St. Johns hospital in Springfield of pneumonia. He had come from East St. Louis to enlist and leaves a wife residing in Helena Montana. General J B Weaver was nominated for Congress in separate conventions by Democrats Populists and Free Silver Republicans in the Sixth district of Iowa.
Mrs. A. C. Thomas of 255 Galena Street is listed in the local notices with a reference 112-48. The brief item notes work in all its branches and provides the address for contact or inquiry.
Omaha hosts the Exposition from June to October attracting Trans Mississippian states. Buy excursion tickets via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul. An illustrated Exposition folder requires a 2 cent stamp. Also new 10 part portfolio of American navy Cuba Hawaii pictures by Illinois Central Railroad offered at ten cents per part or one dollar for full set.
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