Senate and House Pass Cuba Freedom Resolution
After a fierce duel in both houses, Congress adopted a Cuban resolution declaring Cuba should be free and independent, while rejecting any US intention to acquire the island. The measure, including the Teller amendment, awaits signing by presiding officers before reaching President McKinley.
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Cuba
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Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Teller
McKinley
Resolutions Adopted March Toward Cuban Independence
The Senate and House adopt a joint resolution recognizing Cuba as free and independent and calling Spain to relinquish authority and withdraw forces. The president is empowered to use U S land and naval forces and militia to enforce the resolutions. The measure states the United States’ intent to leave governance to the Cuban people once pacification is achieved.
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House
Toint
Cuba
Spain
Cuban
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Havana
Congress
House of Representatives
United States of America
House fights to force independence clause in Cuban war measure
The House of Representatives waged a desperate battle to strike or uphold the clause recognizing Cuban independence in the war resolutions. After a dramatic night of voting and rapid roll calls, the body ultimately concurred with the Senate on all but the Cuban independence paragraph.
Senate Conferees Clash as Maine Crisis Sparks War Mood
The scene shifts through late hours as the Senate and House fail to recede on amendments. Conferees Adams Heatwole and Dinsmore move toward compromise while patriotic songs fill the corridors and debate turns toward war and Cuban intervention.
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Alger
Adams
Messrs. Adams
Heatvole
Dinsmore
Johnson
Ind
Mobilization of U S Troops Across Commands
Details of unit deployments under Maj. Gen. Brooke Brig. Gen. Shafter Brig. Gen. Coppinger and Brig. Gen. Wade include cavalry regiments at Chickamauga infantry regiments in New Orleans Mobile and Tampa. Regiments named are First Second Third Sixth Ninth Tenth Seventh Eighth Twelfth Eighteenth Twenty third Twenty fourth Second Third Tenth Eleventh Nineteenth Twentieth Twenty second Fourth Fifth Sixth Ninth Thirteenth Seventeenth Twenty first.
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Brooke
New Orleans
Shafter
Coppinger
Mobile
Wade
Tampa
Troops Begin Move to Mobile and Southeast
Fort Leavenworth dispatch reports Twentieth Infantry and Sixth Cavalry loading baggage and rations for a move to Mobile Alabama over the Missouri Pacific starting Monday night or Tuesday morning. A Bismarck dispatch notes two companies of the Second Infantry to join the regiment in transit. Other units from Fort Keogh Fort Harrison Fort Yates prepare to depart for Mobile with arrivals and southbound trains planned, while Presidio troops bound for New Orleans and Chattanooga may depart Tuesday evening or possibly Wednesday.
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Bateholder
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Trelena
Mont
Department
Mobile
Ala
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Bates
Fort Harrison
N. C
St. Paul
San Francisco
Presidio
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Congress to Authorize Call for 60 000 to 70 000 Volunteers
Representative Hull of Iowa leads a plan to authorize the president to call 60 000 to 70 000 volunteers with state quotas. The measure speeds through the military affairs committee and could take effect on approval. Officials say 80 000 volunteers may suffice for now, with a possible later call for 100 000.
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Hull
Iowa
House Committee On
War Department
Free silver debate and Bryan at Indianapolis meeting
Chicago Tribune critiques a free silver meeting in Indianapolis with Indiana leaders pledging to push bimetallism at a 16 to 1 ratio. The piece accuses free silver advocates of dishonesty, compares them to counterfeiters, notes Bryan’s Cuba stance, and warns against political shifts tied to the Cuban question.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Free Silverites
Bryan
Cuba
Chicago Tribune
Bomb Explosion Strikes San Francisco de Paula Church
Havana reports an explosion at the main entrance of the Church of San Francisco de Paula in Alfonso XIII. Victims include sacristan Jose Larino and Juan Grovas. child Ramon Fondora died later from injuries. police officer Pedro Dago and child Juis Perez wounded. Neighbors rushed to the scene as the community denounces the crime.
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Alfonso XIII
San Francisco de Paula
Jose Larino
Juan Grovas
Ramon Fondora
Pedro Dago
Juis Perez
Vote Passed At 2:43 A.M. House Adjourned
The vote was announced at 2 43 a m and the house adjourned immediately afterward.
War Resolution Moves Senate Toward Cuban Independence
Washington April 19 The Cuban resolution sparks a bitter Senate debate as the conference report on recognition of Cuba’s independence passes 42 to 35 after a long night session. Major figures Davis Foraker Morgan lead conferees. a further House conference is sought as war against Spain looms.
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Lodge
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Morrill
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Jones
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Kenney
Lindsay McEnery
McLaurin
Mallory
Mantle
Martin
Mitchell
Maney
Pasco
Pettigrew Petius
Rawlins
Roach
Teller
Turner
Turple
White
First Defenders mark 37th anniversary in Orwigsburg
Reading Pennsylvania April 19 The five First Defenders from Allen infantry Allentown Logan guards Lewiston Ringgold artillery Reading and National light infantry and Washington artillery Wattsville gathered at Orwigsburg to observe the 37th anniversary of their departure for Washington. The five companies mustered 530 men in Washington and 123 remained living at the business meeting.
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Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Orwigsburg
Washington
Allen Infantry
Allentown
Logan Guards
Lewiston
Ring Gold Artillery
National Light Infantry
Washington Artillery
Wattsville
Navy abandons bid for Chilean battleship O Higgins
Washington reports the Navy will abandon efforts to secure the Chilean battleship O Higgins and has little prospect of obtaining more foreign ships or ships built abroad. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt says future aim is yachts and small craft for auxiliary use. London dispatch notes English Carlists plan for emergency action led by the Earl of Ashburnham as Don Carlos supporters push for a monarchist option amid a weakened Spanish dynasty.
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Navy Department
O'Higgins
United States
Roosevelt
Department
London
England
Don Carlos
Earl of Ashburnham
Spain
Presidential Power in War Declaration
Albany Journal argues the U S president cannot unilaterally declare war. Congress holds constitutional power. It commends McKinley for keeping war decisions with elected representatives and resisting executive overreach during the crisis.
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Congress
Grover Cleveland
William McQkinley
William McKinley
Times
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Drift of Opinion on Bryan and Hanna Across Papers
A paneled crop of editorials shows mixed views on Mark Hanna's flood and earthquake duties and on William Jennings Bryan. Several papers critique Bryan for profiting in peace and question his appeal to students, while others recall Hanna leading a sound money movement in 1896.
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Spain Sees Negative Senate Vote Straining Cuba Talks
Madrid reacts to President McKinley backed Cuba policy as Senate and House actions threaten mediation, autonomy plans, and European peace efforts. Spaniards fear American moves provoke war while Sagasta's government vows restraint and shifts blame to Washington. Barcelona ship Barcelona passes Dover bound west.
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Spain
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Philippines
McKinley
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Woodford
Malaga
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
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Washington
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Dover
Disturbance Attacks U.S. Consulate in Malaga
Apr 18 reports from Malaga Madrid and London describe a mob assault on the U.S. consulate with stones torn shield removal and injuries. Police and civic guard dispersed crowds while calls for restraint and apologies echoed in Madrid papers. Also New York reports Navy orders ten small yachts with rapid fire guns to be prepared for potential Cuba deployment.
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Spain
United States
Madrid
Imparcial
London
Civic Guard
New York
Naval Auxiliary Board
Navy Department
Cuba
Cuban
Appointed Chaplain in Illinois National Guard
Rev. Hugh Wallace Todd of Vandalia has been appointed chaplain of the Fourth Infantry Illinois National Guard with rank as captain in a springfield April 18 notice.
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Vandalia
Fourth Infantry
Illinois National Guard
Woman Shoots Herself After Long Illness in Canton Wife
Mrs J N Burton of Canton Ohio fatally shot herself in Atlantic City after a long stomach cancer struggle. In a note to her husband she said she could bear the suffering no longer and asked forgiveness for her act.
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Atlantic City
N. J
J. N. Burton
Canton
Arkansas Quota for War Regiment Set at 1000 Men
Little Rock April 18 Gov Jones announces the war department requires Arkansas to furnish a regiment of 1000 men for service.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jones
War Department
Testimony on Maine explosion cites torpedoes at Havana harbor
Senate foreign relations testimony from Consul-General Lee details alleged Spanish torpedo placements at the mouth of Havana harbor after the Maine disaster. He says the blast was from outside and credits Weyler letters, noting rejoicing by some Spanish officers and doubt about Spain conquering the insurgents. He describes insurgent leadership and armistice limits.
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Maine
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Weyler
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Lessasi
Sagasta Denounces Maine Calumny and Protests Globally
In Madrid Senor Sagasta, Spain’s premier, denounces claims the Maine disaster was Spanish caused. He says the accusation is infamous, urging protest to the powers and rejecting intervention based on calumny. Austria leads talk of an international naval demonstration off Cuba. Britain and Germany hesitant. Madrid reports Queen Regent co-sponsors navy funding with 1,000,000 pesetas.
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