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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
1
The Atlantic reports on rapid war preparations after Cuba’s fall, including a tropical khaki uniform for 10,000 troops. Rear Admiral Sampson seeks permission to shell Havana forts, and U S war plans foresee expanding the regular army from 27,000 to 60,000 after a formal declaration of war.
A London dispatch via the World says rumors of serious disturbances in Madrid arose in the house of commons lobby after the Paris capture report was denied. The disturbance follows a perceived incursion of anger over the Paris development.
Reports from Madrid describe intense public anger driven by political intrigues as a Spanish revolution appears increasingly probable. Sir Charles Hall notes the moral certainty of upheaval, while across the Atlantic in Kansas a local militia announces service to Gov. Leedy, highlighting recruitment limits and wartime political friction.
St Louis bishop Burke stirs Catholic circles by saying war with Spain is unnecessary and would blemish the nation. He praises McKinley’s peace efforts, urges Catholics to fight for their country, warns of international fallout, and notes many parishioners criticize and depart during the sermon.
Seven Spanish prizes captured so far, led by the steamship Miguel Jover valued around 900,000 with 2,000 tons of cotton and wheat. Also notes resignations of John Sherman as secretary of state, Gary leaving as postmaster general, and the appointment of William Day to replace Sherman and John J. Moore as assistant secretary of state. A war department call sets troop quotas for Kansas and Missouri with rendezvous in Kansas City and St. Louis.
April 26 dispatches reveal U S plans to supply Cuban insurgents with 25000 to 30000 Springfield rifles artillery batteries rapid fire Maxim guns and ample ammunition to cooperate with American forces or attack Havana from the sea if needed. Also notes naval tensions after Maine explosion and Greek navy sale rumors.
Washington April 26 Lieut Ramon de Carranza former naval attache of the Spanish legation in Washington has challenged Gen Fitzhugh Lee and another high ranking American to duels asserting grievances against both officers. The unusual move follows tensions over Spanish affairs and provokes diplomatic commentary.
Washington reports that Hawaiian annexation prospects have strengthened with war against Spain. Secret sessions are planned to ratify the treaty this week. Senator Davis notes some opponents now see strategic value, amid a tacit US Japan understanding over Philippines influence.
Havana April 28 Capt Gen Blan co declares the island in a state of war and places under martial law those guilty of treason espionage crimes against peace independence or the authorities or those who disturb public order by printed matter Great Britain London April 25 an European coalition against the United States would be aided by Britain during the Spain conflict London correspondent of the Birmingham Post says the Post is close to the ministry The report also notes semi official announcements in crises Ohio Senate Committee Reports Columns Ohio April 3 a senate committee found evidence of a bribery conspiracy to elect M A Hanna as US senator and that Boyce tried to bribe Otis known to Rathbone Dick Hanna and others involved in Hanna's interests at Columbus The vote was 19 to 17 Brazil Favors America Rio Janeiro April 34 Jacobines back the United States in the war with Spain The Pais says we are with the United States which sacrifices for liberty Protest Against Spacial Barbarities London April 25 a Trafalgar Square mass meeting to protest Cuban and Philippine barbarities resolutions for free Cuba adopted Big Advance in Wheat Chicago April 26 Liver pool wheat up four to six cents a bushel May wheat in Chicago up six cents to 1.20 The Call for Troops Issued Wasurse rox April 25 the US president issued a proclamation calling for 125000 volunteers for two years to carry into effect Congress resolution that Spain must relinquish Cuba
Washington reports outline war revenue needs after the Spanish conflict and the Malherm attack. Officials disagree on how to recruit for the volunteer army with governors’ roles limited. Proclamation allows Spanish vessels to load and depart until May 21, and awaits Spain’s vindication per Rome reporting.
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