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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
1
A broad review notes the blockading squadron along western Cuba, Spain’s grip on Havana, and plans for rapid action in Cuba the Philippines and Porto Rico. It cites Dewey’s Manila victory as partly due to fleet decrepitude and reports on Spanish fears, Cuban insurgent bulletins, and mixed allied moves.
The British steamer Restormel was seized by the St Paul while attempting to enter Santiago harbor carrying coal for Cervera's warships. Reports from Madrid say Premier Sagasta's downfall is near, and a major cabinet overthrow may occur soon.
A May 28 dispatch from Cavite via Hong Kong reports no change in the Manila situation. The blockade remains effective, provisions are scarce except rice, Olympia captain condemned by medical survey and ordered home, Commander Lambertson named to lead the Olympia. Dewey accused of shortages, no truth to Baltimore damage, Zafiro notes Dewey’s shortages, coast towns held by Spanish, insurgents with Aguinaldo between forces.
Berlin reports German foreign office objects to Spain ceding the Philippines to France or to any single power and prefers a European coalition solution. A semi official note says cession to combined European powers would be acceptable, with the project apparently paused for now.
Seattle May 31 The strike on the Great Northern tunnel in the Cascades is settled. The company grants the strikers demand for higher wages with the increase to take effect June 1.
Bethlehem Iron Company delivered to Waterville arsenal New York the largest cannon forging ever produced in the United States as of May 31.
Commodore Schley reports locating Admiral Cervera's Cape Verde squadron in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish fleet is seen as bottled up and unlikely to attempt escape, with fear they may blow up ships rather than surrender to Schley’s forces.
The US cruiser Columbia, off Fire Island, was hit by the British steamer Foscolia in a heavy fog. Foscolia sank after collision. Columbia rescued 21 crew members and anchored near Tompkinsville awaiting drydock at Brooklyn.
The report suggests Commodore Schley may have landed forces near Santiago to inspect the harbor and locate the Spanish squadron. It notes the likelihood of an early Cuban invasion and the aim to keep Cervera in port to avoid battle. The dispatch hints at continued naval planning and resource movements from Madrid and London.
Report from Port Au Prince dated May 81 notes Italians arriving from Cuba with dire news of Santiago. Starvation and reconcentration deaths plague the city while feeling leans toward peace. Cervera's squadron lacks food but brings rifles and engineers for fortifications.
Madrid reports on peace prospects with El Globo citing a Morot inspired view, while Washington announces about 60 000 volunteers to be raised to fill deficit regiments and keep each unit near a thousand six hundred men, with 25 000 more to form three battalion regiments dispersed by state.
Citizens hold mass meeting on the 18th mat to welcome United States troops passing through Honolulu. Speeches by Sewall Heywood Smith Kinney and others, a committee to organize the reception, use of drill shed and grounds offered, a grand spread planned, subscriptions exceed five thousand dollars, decorations prepared by a ten-man squadron, potential landing questions loom as preparations continue for the soldiers voyage to the Orient.
In Washington on May 20 the Hawai ian annexation question takes shape as Lodge and Morgan offer amendments to the war revenue bill. Lodge’s amendment references Newland’s resolution and calls for direct terms for annexation. Lodge aims to press the measure to the end, pledging that the two measures will travel together to maximize advantages in Hawaii.
At 10 o clock this morning a Spanish gunboat met an American vessel off Havana’s Morro castle to exchange prisoners. The Maple delivered Hayden Jones and Charles Thrall for Colonel Vicente do Corijo, a relative of General Weyler, and Surgeon-General Cincon Garvin Julian with two private soldiers from the Argonauta.
The New York Tribune reports two large balloons and equipment purchased by the government were shipped to Governor’s Island from the French line pier. The balloons, from Paris maker Maurice Malet, are to be used in military operations possibly in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Aeronauts M Malette and Anthony Variclo are to supervise, with plans to test one balloon with Commodore Schley’s squadron to probe Santiago harbor for the Spanish fleet. Balloons will be sent to signal service designated points.
Reports from Madrid and Manila claiming the Baltimore was disabled in the Manila battle are groundless. A dispatch from Manila only notes a shell burst causing slight injuries to six deck personnel aboard the ship.
The World’s London correspondent cites a Telegraph dispatch from Manila claiming the US cruiser Baltimore was wrecked by an explosion with the vessel grounded at Macabuloa. In Portland Oregon a boy of 15 accidentally shot and killed another boy aged 11 during a game of soldiers yesterday afternoon.
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