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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
3
Washington sees General Garcia's sharp letter to General Shafter. Garcia accuses Shafter of missteps and seeks Cuban affairs reform while Garcia resigns his command in protest. Shafter replies defending U S conduct and notes Washington’s support for the occupation.
The official account from Commander Todd of the U S gunboat Wilmington to Admiral Simpson describes a July 18 blockade run against Manzanillo. The Wilmington and other vessels offered steady fire destroying or driving ashore five gunboats while facing heavy fire and casualties. Spanish losses were estimated around 100 killed with several ships damaged or captured.
A letter from General Shafter to General Garcia rebuts his remonstrance over a perceived slight. Shafter recalls inviting Garcia to witness the Santiago surrender, notes the war is between the United States and Spain, and says it is not a matter to dwell on.
The signed petition from birth land owners and residents of Santiago de Cuba expresses gratitude to the United States for freeing them from Spanish rule and urges a future Cuban government. They pledge no annexation, seek a Cuban republic with own authorities, and hope Spaniards surrender administration soon as American troops progress.
Camp Merritt sent off Li men from the First Mountain Regiment and three recruits for the First California Volunteers. They marched to the transport steamer Pennsylvania bound for Manila via Honolulu. Thousands cheered in the hot sun, showering flowers and fruit to moisten their lips.
Arrangements nearly complete for moving Spanish prisoners from Cuba to Spain. The contract goes to the Spanish Trans Atlantic Company led by M. Ceballos & Co of New York. The rate is 2 dollars per enlisted man and 65 dollars per commissioned officer with subsistence per army ration.
Washington reports from St Thomas dated July 26 that General Miles says a Spanish harbor near Guicu fifteen miles west of Ponce was captured after dawn. The Gloucester under Commander Weinwright entered the harbor facing light resistance and transports and artillery landed. American forces secured the harbor and prepared for further operations as heavy ships remained offshore.
Paris dispatch to the New York Tribune reports Madrid near revolt amid growing army disaffection and inability to sustain the war. Sagasta trusted by generals while artillery and infantry may side with insurgents. Austria pushes for peace to avert dynasty instability. At Guantanamo Bay a Spanish gunboat was sunk, with U.S. food shipments into Calmanera referenced.
Omehi special notes that unless Coho wl versus Bryan's regiment tightens soldierly conduct it risks ridicule among military men. At Fort Omaha discipline was lacking as guards were distracted by newspapers and casual salutations. Colonel Bryan, friendly with most men, explained proper saluting while not being a strict disciplinarian.
Washington dispatch cites General Shafter's July 12 1898 communication listing casualties at El Caney and San Juan for July 1 2 and 3. It records 23 officers and 268 enlisted killed 80 officers and 1269 enlisted wounded and 81 missing with possible corrections and notes no Spanish prisoners.
Lieutenant Hobson reached Washington by train on the St Paul and went to the Navy Department and White House. Crowds cheered as he was escorted by police after a democratic greeting at the station. The President welcomed him warmly praising his gallantry in naval warfare.
Cablegram from Hong Kong dated July 2 reports Aguinaldo declaring dictatorship and martial law over the Philippine Islands with a people hoping for independence. The message suggests recommending Chinese ponies for cavalry, sent by Colonel Anderson, the senior army officer in the Philippines.
The Spanish government directly appeals to President McKinley for peace. French ambassador Jules Cambon delivered the peace proposal at the White House Tuesday afternoon. The White House issued a statement confirming Spain seeks termination of the war and settlement of terms.
The conference of Secretaries Alger Bliss Wilson and Postmaster-General Emory Smith with President Melhinley ended near midnight. Alger said no special Cabinet meeting was planned and a regular session likely unnecessary for the President to decide on his answer to the French ambassador. It appears the President will accept the offer to open negotiations.
The dispatch argues Spain seeks time to discuss peace and hints at Cambon proposals. It outlines possible conditions including Cuban independence under US protectorate and Puerto Rico cession as indemnity, while the US rejects external arbitration and any conquest.
At the White House the President received the French ambassador’s note urging peace with Spain. Secretary Alger watched as the President stated he would act only if Spain makes a definite, sincere proposition with clear beneficial results to the United States.
The Twenty seventh Indiana Battery reached Newport News after a long ride from Rossville Tennessee via Chickamauga Park. Soldiers were tired but high in spirits. Southern girls gave treats and flowers at many stops. The train ran five hours late into Richmond and made no time up to Newport News. departure for Hampton Roads hoped for Wednesday.
British steamer Regulus of about 1000 tons, from St. John’s Newfoundland, captured by US auxiliary gunboat Hawk nineteen miles from Sagua la Grande in Santa Clara province after landing a cargo there. The Hawk announced it as a prisoner for running the blockade and placed Ensign Schofield aboard with a prize crew.
Washington report from July 24 notes Lieut Miley returns from San Luis and Palma Estriano with a larger surrender than expected. 305 Spanish troops and 256 guerrillas parole and depart to work. Three thousand arms loaded on ox carts begin toward the railroad. Troops near starvation require rations. projected removals include about 24000 more and 12000 already awaiting shipment from multiple ports. SHAFTER.
Jessie Schley, Paris Peace Society delegate and daughter of Milwaukee resident Charles Schley, arrives in Madrid from Paris to discuss humanitarian aims with the Cabinet and Queen Regent. Her plan includes visiting President McKinley in Washington, though her father directs her to return home.
Madrid dispatch quotes General Martinez de Campos in San Sebastian calling for peace as the war is unequal. He says Santiago’s fate awaits in Havana and San Juan de Porto Rico due to short provisions and that constitutional guarantees were suspended because of Carlist agitation. He adds the government must yield to new leadership.
The steamer Lakma arrived Saturday from St Michael with 100 passengers and gold dust estimated at 725000, plus drafts representing a large amount.
Wheat prices range No 2 red 69 15 to No 3 red 65 3 4c with July at 68c and first half August 68c. Corn lists multiple white and mixed grades from 3 1/4c to 38 1/4c, ear corn 33 12c. Oats, hay, butter, poultry, eggs, feathers, beeswax, wool, honey, and hides quoted with varying price points for farm goods.
Cash quotations show flour steady and grain prices ranging from No 2 corn at 35 cents to No 2 white at 28 1/2 cents. Cattle offered as choice beeves weaker by 5 to 10 cents with steers around 5.25 to 5.70, hogs strong around 3.80 to 4.17, and sheep and lambs easing with fair to choice ewes 4.4 to 4.5 and primes at 6.10 to 6.15.
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