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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
American naval forces advance toward Havana with a declared blockade. The White Squadron aims to silence Morro Castle’s guns while President McKinley calls the nation to arms seeking 125000 volunteers for the emergency mobilization.
Washington dispatches recount rapid steps toward war with Spain. Nashville fires the first shot and captures Buena Ventura as Madrid breaks diplomatic ties. President signs volunteer army bill and calls 125 000 men while Congress debates intervention in Cuba amid national uproar.
The President issued a proclamation calling for volunteers and asked Congress to declare war on Spain. About 325,000 volunteers, largely National Guard, will be mobilized by states, drilled, and prepared for deployment to Cuba under naval protection. The article notes their readiness and imagines transports ready to carry them to battle.
The U S cruiser Nashville seized the Spanish merchant steamer Buena Ventura early Friday near Key West. The 1000 ton vessel carried lumber from Pascagoula Mississippi to Rotterdam and surrendered after a six pounder shot was fired. The Buena Ventura’s crew numbered twenty men.
President McKinley signed a proclamation calling for 125000 volunteers after cabinet review. The War Department began forming quotas but delayed state dispatch to avoid Sunday rallying. Admiral Sampson’s Pacific Fleet blockades Cuban ports while Captain Evans’s Towa anchors off Morro Castle, signaling U S naval pressure on Havana as Cuban insurgents hold the city.
The bill for a new regular and volunteer army passed Congress and was signed by Vice President Hobart and Speaker Reed. An official War Department proclamation calls 125 000 men to serve in the war against Spain, approved by Secretary Alger before presenting to the President.
Secretary Sherman resigns at a Monday cabinet meeting, effective at noon. William R. Day becomes secretary of state, succeeding Sherman who cites age and health and long service in government. Gary resigns as postmaster general. Charles Emory Smith nominated to replace him amid war-opposition speculation.
The U.S. Army, with 15,000 troops, moves rapidly toward Chickamauga, Tampa, New Orleans, and Mobile. Advance units arrange camps, rations, and ammo as the force readies for potential action in the South and Cuba, amid an abrupt policy stance rejecting women nurses for sick and wounded care.
The United States government has purchased several British steam colliers and censored telegrams at key war points with Spain. Army chaplains and volunteers, including Gov Holcomb and 15 789 enlistment hopefuls, prep for front lines while Spaniards flee to New York to dodge service. Civil governor Sener Hruzon moves family to Mexico amid Havana fears.
The proclamation by President William McKinley calls for 125000 volunteers to serve in the U S Army for two years or until discharged. The command follows a joint resolution recognizing Cuban independence and authorizing use of U S land and naval forces. John Sheilman, Secretary of State, authenticates the document dated April 23, 1898.
Spain formally declares a state of war with the United States and orders American ships to leave Spanish ports within thirty days. The Madrid government says privateers may be used as auxiliaries, while foreign privateers would be treated as pirates. The move follows a Turkish precedent of declaring war before hostilities begin.
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