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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
Dispatch from Guantanamo reports Spanish forces regrouping inland and reinforcing positions for a potential assault on American defenses. Gunboats move troops across the harbor while U S ships Texas Marblehead and Suwanee pound the inlet with heavy fire at about 500 yards.
A large American shelling of a Cuban fort near the inner harbor silences land fire from Cal manor and Moored ships return to the outer bay. A Spanish soldier surrender describes starving conditions and a plan to attack Camp McCalla. Four thousand more troops head toward Santiago de Cuba to reinforce the American army under General Shafter.
A fragmented note describes cloudy conditions with rain near Bnoterh and Rocky Valley. It mentions Peeburke and St Louis, references Gulfan and the Upper Mittal Observitione, and notes data taken by the Unite Men.
Eastern Texas to Louisiana shows showers in the east with warmer interior. Western Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect warmer conditions with southerly winds. Fair conditions persist in Louieiona with showers limited to interior regions.
Kingston Jamaica June 16 refugees aboard the British cruiser Talbot accuse A Gollan Havana consul of sympathizing with Spain and denying protection to English and American subjects. Prisoners report harsh treatment and lack of due process, with Pickney demanding damages. Talbot to Nassau then back to Havana to evacuate refugees, possibly taking Gollan with them.
Washington reports a June 16 article noting among eight neutrality proclamations in the consular reports one from Haiti. It emphasizes Haiti’s claim under the 1844 treaty granting the United States special privileges while Haiti adheres to the neutrality law.
In Las Palmas Canary Islands on June 16 the departure of a first class British warship caused notable excitement. Locals report maneuvers conducted before port that Spaniards deem unusual, including practices near the coast and potential landing drills near the bay.
Heraldo argues peace in Spain hinges on any loss of colonies as public opinion resists surrender. It notes leaders like Primo de Rivera and Moret favor peace, but widespread belief holds war must continue until colonies are secure, amid Philippine unrest and cable restoration efforts.
The San Francisco bulletin reports that all troops assigned for duty in Manila will move by the expedition. Only four transport ships are available and twelve more are needed. The third expedition cannot start on the 24th unless three steamers are detached for squadron service. Congress man Joseph D. Sayers will speak in San Antonio on the Fourth of July.
Madrid reports Manila seriousness as General Monet leads a distant column while residents seek refuge aboard foreign vessels. observers fear Manila's fall and debate whether Admiral Dewey can halt Aguinaldo before the American squadron arrives. The London Post notes German naval force at Manila and rising agitation over dispatches from Manila.
Daily worsening crisis in Spain as Austria Russia and Germany authorize protection for the queen and royal family. Government tightens police and military measures while Sagasta and Silvela resist repression and the queen regent faces dwindling options amid revolutionary threats.
The diplomatic corps views the situation as grave and none seek the usual summer leave. No one plans to depart the capital as the queen remains in place amid uncertain prospects for the throne.
A Ravenadale ship delivered coal to warships and vanished from its manifest's Nassau route. Captain Hauke refused to name the two British warships and rumors grow of undisclosed orders and a mysterious Cadiz reserve squadron movement observed in Madrid.
President McKinley signals a forceful option to the Senator that the United States will push a fast squadron toward Spain’s home ports if peace terms are not accepted after the Porto Rico and Santiago campaigns. Navy officials favor a demonstration to compel Spain to terms and continue preparations for fronting Santiago de Cuba.
The Talbot, a British warship, left Port Royal for Havana to evacuate the British consul and any subjects wishing to depart. A report from Kingston notes 340 refugees from Havana were brought five days earlier, with continued efforts to relocate Britons from the Cuban capital. Cuban officers Avano Major Bato and two privates arrived from Finac del Rio with for the Cuban Junta, reporting soldiers healthy but short of food and supplies.
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