ANOTHER BRUSH WITH SPANISH FORCES IN CUBA
Reconnoitering party engages Spanish infantry near a cove west of Mon Castle. Massachusetts and New York steam cutters support, with Texas and Vixen delivering fire. A Spanish gunboat pursuit near Cienfuegos ends with a retreat and a wounded landsman named Kennedy. Landings and troop movements under General Shafter are described with focus on preparation, routes, and possible contingencies.
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Bombardment Report From Santiago De Cuba
An official dispatch from Santiago de Cuba describes June 16 actions by an American cruiser and a yacht firing on Punta Cabeza and nearby forts. Steam launches carried a landing party later repulsed by General Alden without loss, after which the ships retired.
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Guantanamo
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Convoying Troops to Europe Amid Spanish Force
In Gisratraz on June 18 reports claim six trans Atlantic steamers carry 4 000 Spanish troops aboard with Admiral Camara leading the fleet.
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Camara
Rumored Resignation and War Transport Delays Reported
Multiple dispatches from Washington and London detail rumored resignations at Manila and the Captain General’s status, while War Department transport shortages threaten the Porto Rico expedition. Officials report naval maneuvers canceled in Britain amid coal shortages and political tensions in Spain and local factional strife at Republican county conventions.
Resignation Rumor Shakes Manila Leadership
It is said this afternoon that Captain General Augusti resigned the military leadership at Manila, to be certified by the Spanish general there for the capitulation to carry less native significance. News of a Spanish fleet seen off Gibraltar brings satisfaction here.
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Alger
Mi ea
White House
Miles
Washington
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Augusti
Manila
Philippine Islands
Gibraltar
Peace sought in Spain US conflict talks urging Catalonia for peace
Spanish papers publish a Catalan manifesto calling for peace between Spain and the United States. The text follows a long conference in Madrid between British Ambassador Sir Henry Drummond-Wolff and Spanish Minister of War General Correa. Barcelona is cited as the capital of Catalonia in the manifesto.
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Mannrro
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General Correa
Catalona
Barcelona
United States
Absurd Paris Tale on Manila Handoff Rumor
Loxpow June 18 reports a Paris sourced claim that Captain General Augusti told Spanish Premier Sagasta he handed Manila to Admiral Diedrichs of the German fleet. Diedrichs allegedly occupies the citadel and arsenal to shield inhabitants from insurgents.
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Augusti
Senor Sagasta
Manila
Diedrichs
World news flash reports cabinet resignations in France
In Paris and the Chamber of Deputies today the Premier Marquis Siridani announced his ministry formed May 31 has resigned. Earlier Ribot told President Faure he cannot form a cabinet to replace the Meline Ministry. Faure accepted Ribot’s resignation on June 15.
Cuban insurgent split on US intervention reports
A Havana dispatch notes tensions among rebel leaders over accepting or resisting American intervention. Some claim neutrality and others prepare to challenge the U.S. forces, amid debates and cited documents in Guerra Marine.
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Havens
Guerra Marine
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United States
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