Spain Accepts US Offer and Cedes Cuba and Islands
The Spanish commission agreed to relinquish Cuba and cede Porto Rico and the Philippines after a joint session. Officials said the US proposals are not just and equitable and Spain will submit to peace terms in a final article set to be drafted. Commission leaders prepared to finalize clauses relinquishing Cuba and ceding territories.
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Navy
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Meo
Guam
Philippine Islands
Saat
Dave Ng
Tie
Anmerhears
Mosin
Uncle Sam
Philippines
American Commission
Senor Ojohi
Moore
Porto Rico
Huis
Peace Commission Near End of Work in Paris
Washington reports indicate the peace commission will likely finish in about two weeks. A general clause may pledge parties to future negotiations, easing U S Spain trade terms, while offering to buy Ulahen in the Caroline Islands for a cable station. Baron Speck von Sternberg of Germany met Secretary Hay to ease tensions and counter claims of German protest over the Sulu archipelago.
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Ings
Paris
Washington
State Department
United States
Spain
Ualan
Caroline Islands
Caroline
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Germany
Hay
Ragon
Aerian
Sulu
Pinar del Rio Evacuated by Spanish Forces
General Hernandez Velasco evacuated Pinar del Rio with 2000 Spanish troops, leaving the city with bands and banners. A Cuban lieutenant colonel arrived with 250 men after the handover to the mayor. Maps of Cuba were delivered to evacuation commissioners at the Hotel Trotcha, as Castellanos and Arolas toured Havana fortifications and relieved troops.
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Havana
Hernandez Velasco
Pinar del Rio
Velasco
United States
Senor Benitz
Mallorca
el Vedado
Wade
Spain
Castellanos
Vivas
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Feeling of the Washington Folk
Washington dispatches report cabinet concerns over Aguinaldo and Philippine insurgents and cautious plans to prevent conflict. General Butler discusses Cuba troop withdrawals and future Cuban governance with the president. Paris drafts outline Hispano American treaty articles with prisoner releases and Spain’s position in Madrid conveys emotion over the peace agreement.
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Aguinaldo
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Philippines
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Butler
Cuba
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Havana
Spain
Paris
Moore
Ojeda
Aguinaldo Ragasta
Madrid
Senor Snogasta
Anger at U S Attitude Toward Spain In Temps Column
The Temps column argues that America treats Spain as a weak foe under threat of bayonet diplomacy. It condemns the conquest narrative and urges Spanish officials to protest the spoliation by the strong in the civilized world.
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Temps
Spain
America
Sharkey Accepts Possible Rematch With Corbett
New York reports Corbett would fight Sharkey again for nothing if training costs are covered. Sharkey manager O Rourke counters with a card stating Corbett will fight without pay only if proceeds go to the poor as a Christmas gift and a press committee distributes the money. Corbett to name a time within two weeks.
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Corbett
Oser
New York
Tom O'Rourke
Corbet
Dixon Retains Featherweight Title After 25 Rounds
George Dixon the colored featherweight champion fought Oscar Gardner in twenty five rounds at the Lenox Athletic Club. Referee Dick Roche ruled in favor of Dixon though many witnesses disagreed. Gardner proved awkward and countered well while Dixon led most of the action. Rev. George R. Cutter, Yale football figure, appeared with injuries from Thursday’s game.
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New York
George Dixon
Oscar Gardner
Lenox Athletic Club
Dick Roche
Gardner
George R. Cutter
Yale
Parisian Editors Still Wroth Over American Peace Push
Paris dispatches quote The Temps and Journal des Debats criticizing US diplomacy after Cuba, Spain, and the Philippines. Editors warn the republics’ expansion may repudiate the Monroe Doctrine and risk entanglements with great powers.
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The
Temps
America
Spain
United States
Journal Des Debats
Cuba
Spanish Colonial Policy and Sagasta's Appeal
Accede to a surrender of Spain's colonial empire remains unsettled as Sagasta appeals to fulfill their mission in the dynasty's interest. The article discusses tensions between policy aims and royal expectations in the era.
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Spain
Sagasta
War Probe Opens in Boston Hearings On War Service
Testimony from doctors and soldiers at a Boston session describes conditions aboard ships Seguranca and City of Berlin and at Siboney hospital. Witnesses recount scarce food, lack of ambulances, denial of water, and delayed wound treatment for convalescents and wounded servicemen.
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War Investigation Commission
Leonard W. Johson
North Cambridge
Ponce
Porto Itreo
Berlin
Johnson
Dr. Brackett
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Mic Cook
William Kennds
Seventh Infantry
el Caney
Long Island
B. F. Houston
Siboney
Spanish Officer’s Eye Witness Accounts at Santiago War
The war office releases Lieutenant Jose Muller y Tejeiro’s narrative from Santiago noting American courage in El Caney and San Juan. Spanish casualties are listed as around six dozen killed and several hundred wounded, with claims on defense durations for El Caney and San Juan.
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Washington
War Office
Jose Muller Y Tejeiro
Santiago
Cervera
el Caney
San Juan
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