Spain’s Reply to Peace Terms Arrives in Sections
Washington reports seven sections of Spain’s reply to US peace terms received via the French ambassador. Officials note the length implies concessions on Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, with possible conditions requiring ratification by Madrid and the Spanish cortes. Public uncertainty persists about scope and timing of acceptance.
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Washington
United States
M. Cambon
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Senate
Madrid
Peace Commission
McKinley
Manila
Luzon Island
Ghent
Secretary Day
Shafter Defends Publication of Round Robin
General Shafter telegraphed the president defending the round robin signed by his officers. He notes extreme fatigue and malaria as factors in danger, says new troops with proper camps reduce risk, and that ill effects stem from 20 days of hard marching with scant shelter. He cites concurrence from Wheeler Lawton Bates and Kent.
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Washington
General Shafter
Wheeler
Lawton
Bates
Kent
Battle at Manila and Cuba Dispatches Report
Reports from Manila Malate describe a heavy three hour clash where American forces repulsed a Spanish attack. Units involved include the Tenth Pennsylvania First California Third Artillery and Utah. American casualties were nine killed and 44 wounded. Spanish losses exceed 200 killed and 800 wounded. Other items note medical conditions at Santiago, Spanish troop movements, Gibraltar capitulation rumors, Guantanamo fleet status, and Nebraska volunteer inspections.
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Manta
Hong Kong
Malate
Tenth Pennsylvania
First Batallion
First
California Battalion
Third Artillery
Utah
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