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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
5
Special dispatches say McKinley may have word that Spanish forces at Santiago plan to surrender under favorable terms. Reports note Linares troops lack will to continue, Pando reinforcements weak, and Shafter’s artillery ready to pound if no capitulation is announced.
The House Ways and Means Committee decided to report a concurrent resolution for Congress to adjourn at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Senate later passed the resolution.
The New York Herald reports Admiral Cervera's fleeing squadron failed to escape Santiago. Three cruisers and two torpedo boat destroyers were beaten into wrecks as American ships pounded them. The Cristobal Colon led the retreat and was beached after fires broke out.
The Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera was defeated near Santiago. The Gloucester rescued and received the admiral and captains after their surrender as U.S. forces reported light to no damage. Reports indicate heavy Spanish losses and many wounded aboard wreckage.
In the Santiago de Cuba harbor action off July 4, 1898, Cervera chose a westward sortie aided by Commodore Schley’s maneuver to prevent escape eastward. The chase ended with the Cristobal Colon ashore and surrender. the Brooklyn and Oregon led a damaging pursuit of all four Spanish armored cruisers.
Kingston Jamaica July 7 The Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes sinks at the mouth of San tiago Harbor as the last ship of Admiral Cer vera's squadron. Her bow rests on the beach base under El Morro. Six mutineers die and fifteen wounded among 50 escapees from the Harvard guards. Hobson and other prisoners shown from General Kent's headquarters as two white flags fly over their northern building.
A Washington dispatch from General Shafter lists thirty three officers wounded before Santiago. Names include Haskell Macher Wells Hawkins Robertson Gross Brett Leyburn Ellis Worth Haskridge Danforth Ho Co Egbert Ducat Parkhurst Brereton Liscum Fernance Torrey Woodbury Ken...
The battle near Santiago Bay resulted in heavy Spanish losses with several hundred killed or missing and about 1,300 prisoners including Admiral Cervera. One American, George H. Ellis of the Brooklyn, was killed with two wounded. Admiral Sampson and President McKinley sent congratulations to the fleet for its valor.
The report notes heavy losses in the Days fighting before Santiago with 1700 American troops dead or wounded. Surgeons tally casualties as the two days of combat wear on and hospitals record grim figures from the line.
Dewey's telegram dated July 4 from Hong Kong and July 1 from Cavite states three transports and the Charleston arrived yesterday. The Charleston captured Guam and the Ladrone Islands on June 21 with no resistance, taking six Spanish officers and fifty four men to Manila. The Leyte surrendered June 29 after exhausting ammunition and fending off insurgent attacks, carrying thirty-two officers and ninety-four men aboard.
Camp Alger Virginia July 7 Chaplain Weaver of the 159th Indiana explains a saw horse episode saying Colonel Barnett followed court martial orders in forcing Private Cooper to ride the horse The punishment described as mild Cooper suffered no lasting harm Adjutant Gebhart states a court member will result in a sentry Lieutenant Ames of the Seventh Illinois received a severe reprimand for leaving Columbus to marry without leave
Secretary Long confirms report via cipher from General Greely that the Spanish ship Alphonso xi was destroyed while attempting to run the Havana blockade. The vessel is said to be total loss as of Maniel.
President McKinley issues a general Thanksgiving urging divine worship and national prayers for victory at Manila and Santiago de Cuba. He asks Americans to commend brave soldiers, remember fallen heroes, and seek God’s mercy for peace and security at home and abroad.
Washington reports a quiet day in the war and navy departments with bulletins not signaling immediate action. Officials discuss careful provisioning for troops in Santiago and warn against rushing the campaign, hoping for army navy agreement before further moves.
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