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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
3
Washington briefs describe a tense public mood as Congress debates intervention and recognition in Cuba. Senators discuss two paths: intervene with recognition of a Cuban republic or support independence while avoiding entangling alliances. Leaders weigh risks to US law and international repercussions as talks extend to Porto Rico and a potential US role.
The State Department message says Central and South American diplomats will follow the United States in diplomatic choices. If the United States recognizes Cuba’s independence, those nations will also recognize it, ending the assertion that they favor Spain. Mexico is expected to follow after the U S acts, with others joining soon after.
Washington April 9 The administration spokesman says the present policy remains warlike but hints the President favors granting Porto Rico an independent government alongside Cuba, signaling could move toward self rule for Porto Rico.
General Woodford cables Washington that his Madrid statement has helped but settlement remains doubtful. He notes Spain’s sober sense rising and a possible public shift to press the government for immediate peace actions. Washington reports no negotiations will be undertaken abroad except through Woodford on the note from the conference. Sagasta says Spain has no plan to reopen talks.
Deputy Treasurer Benjamin Guerra of the Cuban republic testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington on April 9. He said only about 100000 Cuban bonds had been sold at about forty cents on the dollar, with no general sale. He noted light army expenses funded by private subscriptions and island taxation, claiming at least 400000 had been collected, while insurgent forces served without pay. He did not know the amount of Spanish Cuba bonds, but suggested a 400 million figure and noted many were issued to cover rebel suppression costs.
New York April 0 relief committee orders all Cuban relief supplies stored until the war ends. They fear shipments could aid Spanish troops instead of starving reconcentrados. Carloads valued at $22,000 from Omaha World-Herald and funds from others arrived. stopping relief could devastate Cuban civilians.
Washington reports state officials expect Consul General Lee to depart Havana by tomorrow on the Olivette. By Sunday, all U S consular officers in Cuba and citizens who wish to do so will have left their cities and be in the United States or aboard vessels bound thither. Unimportant consular papers and furniture will be placed under British chargé d affaires until issues between Spain and the United States unfold.
A Shanghai telegram reports rioters attacked an American mission chapel in Chung King Kansu province. Several mission members were killed. The U S consul demands disbanding soldiers, execution of murderers and leaders, 500 taels compensation for the chapel, and full protection for missionaries upon return.
Skaguay Alaska reports a deadly avalanche on the Chilkoot trail near Sheep Camp. At least twenty two confirmed dead, with estimates suggesting up to one hundred in later counts as hundreds assist in rescue. The slide buried the trail under fifty feet of snow blocking travelers and disrupting communications.
A county seat dispute in Big County heats up as Springer and Raton supporters clash over where the board of county commissioners should meet. The four members diverge on Springer’s old seat versus the new seat, with the district attorney weighing in that meetings occur at Springer until a courthouse is erected. Legal minds from New York are said to be advising both sides, signaling a case likely to reach the Supreme Court.
At the Central Cuban relief committee headquarters in Cuba New York officials said Miss Clara Barton was expected to depart tomorrow with her nine assistants in company with Consul General Lee.
Hawarden April 7. Mr Gladstone was feeling sufficiently well to take a stroll in the garden today marking a small improvement in his condition.
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