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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
9
Washington dispatch notes semi official word that the Spanish fleet has reached Santiago De Cuba. British forces report firing on Spaniards but say it was a mistake. U S troops may be dispatched to Manila to reinforce defenses. May 20 9 28 a m.
Barcelona reports a force of about ten thousand troops departing for the Philippines this morning. Madrid notes an official dispatch from Cervera confirming his fleet is safe at Santiago de Cuba.
Havana dispatch reports Gomez commands an army of fifteen thousand men threatening Port au Prince with rapid advance. The situation intensifies as the capital braces for potential escalation and possible collision with enemy forces.
A Key West special to the Evening Post reports forthcoming events of surpassing interest within the next twenty four hours. In Chickamauga on May 20 the two Minnesota regiments are in camp awaiting developments.
Washington reports Cervera may have left Santiago de Cuba and Havana faces likely unrest as shortages persist. Naval and military movements surge with troops gathering in Corunna and the Cadiz fleet sailing under sealed orders amid ongoing blockade and invasion talks.
General Murcia is menacing Santiago de Cuba as warships seen off Yucatan. Naval experts say Sampson and Schley maneuver around Cuba to engage the Spanish fleet. Havana reports Guantanamo bombarded by two American warships.
San Francisco reports Charleston finally leaves for Manila while Kingston notes a telegraphic inquiry to Santiago de Cuba about the Spanish fleet yields no reply. In Tampa, May 21, army officials anticipate important developments at any moment.
Chattanooga May 21 report the train carrying Missouri infantry was wrecked this morning. Five privates were killed and twelve wounded in the accident as the line near the river gave way under the cars.
A special to the Herald reports that all fleets departed Key West today, signaling a shift in naval operations.
General Merritt arrives in Chicago at 11:55 am en route to the Philippines. Complications are anticipated after an English ship Roth is fired upon in the harbor at San Juan.
London reports and Madrid rumors claim a Sunday battle occurred as Admiral Camera sails with a strong Spanish squadron toward the West Indies to reinforce ships bound for the Philippine Islands to challenge the American fleet at Manila. The Spanish fleet departed from Santiago de Cuba.
London reports rumors that American squadrons destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Sunday engagement but the navy department says no news has arrived. Washington notes no confirmation of engagement or arrival of the Oregon at Key West as of May 24.
A Florida Central special carrying North Carolina troops collided with a northbound vegetable train near Havana on May 23. Private William Barbee was killed and Private J M Collough was fatally injured. The incident occurred as both trains operated in daylight.
In Chickamauga on May 23 Bob Leter and Van Duren of Minnesota regiments were assigned division commands as part of ongoing reorganization.
Key West reports the U S fleet ready and an engagement expected this week. The Spanish fleet is located and preparations to destroy it are underway. Manila dispatch says the German consul attempted a landing of provisions and Dewey refused, threatening to sink two German cruisers if forced.
A World News special reports from Hong Kong that Manila faces a desperate shortage of food with meat exhausted and two weeks of supplies left. Riots are feared by Spanish volunteers as casualties from Cavite reach 500 killed and 700 wounded. Madrid confirms Cervera's squadron was at Santiago yesterday.
A British and American source claims three ships will sail Tuesday for Manila carrying twenty six hundred troops. A Madrid dispatch notes the Spanish fleet may maneuver to Cadiz until destination is settled. Also Cuba imports food duty free. Halsted, the St Thomas correspondent, was sent to a camp for one year for photographing fortifications at San Juan.
Washington reports that three transports will sail tomorrow for Manila carrying twenty six hundred troops.
Key West reports on May 23 that the British steamer Ardmhor attempting to run the Havana blockade was captured. St Thomas dispatches note an American cruiser taking a Spanish bark off San Juan on the same date.
San Francisco dispatch reports Anat Cervera has left. California’s first regiment embarked today aboard the City of Pekin bound for the Philippine Islands joining ongoing expeditionary efforts in Manila Bay.
The report notes Schley has the Cervera squadron bottled up at Santiago Port while President McKinley issues a call for more volunteers and consideration of intervention. Cuban forces attack Spanish positions near Matanzas as British steamship Ardan chor is released. London reports talk of a Franco Spanish alliance and market reaction to potential alliance details.
An official dispatch announces the Oregon has arrived at Jupiter Inlet Florida. Long sees no word on bottling up the Spanish fleet at Santiago but credits press dispatches. He believes Cervera is trapped at Santiago with Schley outside.
President McKinley issued a proclamation ordering 75,000 additional volunteers, boosting total regular and volunteer army strength to 280,009 men as of May 25. The Oregon has sailed from Jupiter, Florida.
Washington reports that the sole Cuban Madrid cable link is likely to be severed today. Alger states volunteers will not be raised from the National Guard, though enlistments will remain open. Regulations are not yet ready as no rush is seen.
London dispatch reports a Madrid forecast of revolution following Spain’s fleet defeat. The Queen Regent stays in Madrid as protests mount. Madrid papers press for cutting the American cable.
The dispatches summarize diplomacy in May with mentions of Italy Spain and France. Washington denies Havana blockade protest claims while Madrid weighs privateering and European powers lobby McKinley for Cuban independence plans. The Star reports French efforts to halt the war and discussions of internationalizing Cuba to install a local government.
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