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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
4
In a bold maritime clash, American navy artillery frustrates the opposing forces in a desperate dash for liberty. Unspecified ships and gunfire mark a tense episode of naval conflict with decisive action by American forces.
Washington dispatches recount the annihilation of the Spanish squadron at Santiago. Admiral Dewey reports the Ladrone Islands captured and a Spanish gunboat surrendered. General Shafter demands surrender within 24 hours or face bombardment as 1,600 prisoners are taken and Admiral Cervera is captured.
The article describes Admiral Sampson’s fleet overwhelming Captain Cervera’s squadron near Santiago, with three Spanish cruisers and two destroyers sunk or beached. The Cristobal Colon was beached after fire and surrender. Vizcaya and Oquendo were defeated. The Gloucester and two torpedo destroyers fought fiercely, both destroyers set afire and beached, crews escaping into the surf.
New York reports detail Sampson's fleet destroying Cervera's squadron near Santiago. Eleven ships burned or blown up, about 1,800 prisoners, including Admiral Cervera. One sailor killed. several wounded. Shafter's demand for surrender met with a stubborn Spanish reply via Torna.
Admiral Dewey’s telegram from Hong Kong/Cavite notes Charteston’s inland capture of Ladrone Islands on June 21 with no resistance. Six Spanish officers and fifty-five men were taken to Manila. On June 20 the Leyte surrendered after exhausting ammunition and repelling insurgents, with thirty-two officers and ninety-four men captured.
The text notes sailors in Admiral Sampson's fleet will receive money as payment for destroying the Spanish fleet. It states about 1,700 men on Cer Very ships at the start and that officers and men will share over $170,000, with each Spanish foe man earning $100.
The Paris Temps declares Admiral Cervera's squadron destroyed, claiming Spain's naval power is finished. Commentators urge immediate lessons and insist Spain must pursue peace without delay.
The Barcelona Diario runs a strong peace article asserting national honor is satisfied and that nothing more compels Spain to continue. It argues public support for peace and emphasizes the need to resolve the conflict without further sacrifices.
Dispatches from Santiago report General Vara de Rey was killed during an attack on Caney. Two of Linares aides were also reported killed in the fighting as the unequal struggle nears its end.
An official statement lists the Spanish squadron under Cervera with 2087 men across Vizcaya 500, Oquendo 400, Infants Maura Teresa 400, Cristobal Cofon 450, others 337. It notes the Santiago fleet cost about 12.7 million and describes the ships including armored cruisers and the two torpedo boat destroyers Phiten and Furor.
Lieut Carranza missing from Montreal. A large field hospital to be set up at Fort Monroe. Steamer Valencia sails for Manila with 700 Dakota troops. Commodore Seehley’s squadron merged into Beet under Admiral Sampson. Government paymasters arrive at Chickamauga with funds for volunteers. London papers praise US troops in Cuba. A balloon reconnaissance ascended from the American camp. Phius beings hurried to move the first arms cores ordered south from
President McKinley and Secretary Long send messages of gratitude to Admiral Sampson after his official report. They praise the fleet's heroism and naval excellence, noting continued strength and remembrance of fallen comrades.
A chaotic report describes General Linares badly wounded near Santiago after a horse fall. General Lindares led on foot as Spanish troops fought. Vara del Reysoon took command. The fleet disaster reached front lines as the band played the Star Spangled Banner and There’ll Be a Hot Time Tonight. Maj. Gen. Miles’s plans for southern Cuba remain unchanged. American losses cited. Spanish losses estimated at 2000 to 2500. Secretary Alger to seek authority to enlist 25000 Black sailors if needed. General Shafter weakened by illness, not eating for days.
In Cuba near Sevilla, Shafter reports the battle has begun with Lawton taking Cabana and Colonel Wheeler advancing. Caney and San Juan fronts see furious combat as American and Cuban forces press toward Santiago amidst heavy losses.
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