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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
3
The report details Admiral Cervera and Spanish officers being paroled and transported aboard the St Louis to the north. Marines from Brooklyn and Marblehead joined the escort, while Cervera stayed in his cabin and expressed good treatment and sorrow over the loss of the Spanish fleet.
The cruiser Warward arrived off Fort Constitution with 400 Spanish prisoners from Santiago at 9 o clock Saturday night.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire the two surviving Spanish prisoners from Admiral Cerveras squadron arrived aboard the St Louis and are housed in Seaveys Island barracks under a Marine guard. The landing moved spectators to tears as the weak men, many in tatters, were carried upright by fellow sailors then embraced their captain in parting.
Amid a disputed election in Marion County Indiana a writ of mandamus blocked local veterans from voting. Representative Steele Jape steers an amendment to a general deficiency bill seeking to override the Marion suit ruling and preserve veterans voting rights amid partisan clashes.
President McKinley signed the Hawaiian annexation resolution on Thursday, approving measures that would make it law. Officials say transfer of governance to the United States can proceed promptly, with a civil organization planned and a provisional administration under Chief Executive Toole.
A historical article discusses proposed officer detentions and paroles within a governmental process. It mentions authorities evaluating grounds for detention and possible parole actions. The text names places and terms suggesting a formal proceeding to address public safety and enforcement.
A Madrid source says General Oneto defends government demands and warns war to the end. It notes Cuban volunteers resist cession to the United States as most Cubans reportedly favor Spain. Paris assesses Sagasta talks with Austrian officials aiming to influence peace through Austrian mediation.
Admiral Cervera, aboard the Iowa, gave the only public remark on the battle rejecting retreat and saying he would rather lose his ships at sea like a sailor than in a harbor. He spoke to an Associated Press correspondent during the voyage from Santiago de Cuba via Jamaica.
Reports from Washington indicate a flag of truce at 2 PM on Monday and negotiations for surrender continue. General Shafter notes a quiet offensive with few casualties as Spanish forces reportedly evacuate parts of Santiago. Reinforcements arrive to bolster thin American lines ahead of the bay.
The second test of the dynamite shell by American inventor William Isham occurred near Molina del Rio with President Diaz, War Minister, and U.S. Minister Clayton present. The same gun was used as in the first trial and both Diaz and Clayton praised the test. Isham will travel to Washington on Monday.
Cadiz via Gibraltar reports heavy artillery and garrison moved to Palo mas Rocks near Camero Algeciras and Ochando to guard straits entrance. Forces include 48 quick firers with ammunition and more to come. Government orders rapid deployment fearing an American squadron approach.
dispatches from playa del este report a coordinated sea and land bombardment of santiago beginning at 4 pm after general linares rejects terms. ships brooklyn texas and indiana shell spanish trenches, while land artillery adds fire. casualties uncertain and looting reported amid refugee exodus.
A Madrid report claims United States peace terms include Cuba and Puerto Rico with a Canaries port, an indemnity of 48 million pounds, and retention of the Philippines as payment guarantee. The terms are viewed as impossible.
London dispatch cites Sagasta pausing to tender resignation and urging Queen Regent to appoint a cabinet dominated by the military. Times notes possible partial reconstruction. Madrid says disagreement over peace talks triggered resignation. Standard reports Queen Regent open to peace talks with limited Cuban independence concession.
Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson and seven sailors were exchanged for prisoners after sinking the Merrimac at Santiago de Cuba. The eight heroes were greeted with demonstrations by American troops and welcomed aboard the New York as cheers rang across the harbor and hospital stations.
AP dispatch from Dauntless reports Spanish prisoners slain by Cubans after El Caney fall on July 1. Delayed surrender and reprisals are noted as Cuban troops massacred fleeing Spaniards. Shafter orders punishment for looting. guards to prevent Cuban entry into Santiago.
The House closed amid two contrasting scenes a stormy partisan clash among Ray Handy Cannon and Ball and a national display of unity with Americans singing America Yankee Doodle and Dixie. Flags waved as Dewey Schley Hobson Sampson Wheeler and the President were saluted before adjournment. The Senate also adjourned without day at 2 06 pm.
The Uruguayan revolt follows the murder of President Porda last August. Cuestas, then Senate president, claimed rightful succession amid Herrera opposition and declared provisional dictatorship. Herrera was exiled to Buenos Aires, with the revolt linked to a conspiracy led by Herrera's former presidency.
Washington reports that General Shafter sent a dispatch around 3 to 4 a m stating plans to resume operations at Santiago Monday morning. Unofficial word says the bombardment resumed at daybreak and U S forces pushed toward the Spaniards inner entrenchments.
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