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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1898
Page
4
Special correspondence from Tampa June 1898 describes the Fifth Cavalry and Roosevelt’s Rough Riders shipping toward Cuba, disembarkation delays, a large camp in Tampa, and readiness for Porto Rico or Santiago. A morale-boosting song and notes from camp at Camp Coppinger reveal daily life, Measles in tent, animal quarantine, and dispatch details.
A grand convoy of sixteen ships is set to escort troop transports from Tampa to Santiago de Cuba, amid rumors of three Spanish battleships in West India waters. Public fear and official doubt swirl as sightings persist, yet the escort proceeds to enable a safe landing for soldiers.
A veteran Rough Rider, Guy Le Stourgeon, writes from interior Florida June 2 1898 describing travel from Pensacola to Tampa, the rough sand terrain, wild swamps, and hospitable Floridians. He notes incidents including the horse theft scare, Cuban sympathizers, water and food safety concerns, and hopes to join the Cuba expedition while awaiting muster for 600 men. He details camps near Tampa and describes orange groves, palmetto, and dense forests.
Washington reports Army strength at two hundred seventy eight thousand will be fully drilled and equipped within two weeks. Guan t sleep occupation of Guantanamo is officially announced as Marines land. Army officers announce promotions and many ships at Hampton Roads prepare for a long voyage. A Hawaii annexation debate is noted as strategic to protect neutrality and government interests.
The Montreal dispatch reports Canadian officials wary of deporting Spaniards without a proven charge. Police chief considered departure from Ottawa to eject the Spaniards but authorities say no statute permits immediate removal without a solid case. St. Pierre travels to Ottawa amid announcements of possible expulsion, while diplomats brace for further pressure.
Key West dispatch reports Gen Blanco deeming Havana area volunteers unfit for combat and treacherous. He cites about 28,000 in Havana and 10,600 in surrounding towns, plus 25,000 regulars and 8000 cavalry along coasts. Alleged cowardice leads to threats to disband and use them only as garri on sugar estates.
Washington June 11 The Navy Department is urged to go offensive with a fleet ready by next week at Hampton Roads to bombard Spanish cities. Vessels from Norfolk Yard are nearing completion of repairs. Newark and other ships may form a new squadron under Captain Barker to threaten the Spanish coast. The plan aims to force peace by swift decisive action following the fall of Porto Rico.
Texas towns flood in inquiries on border quarantine as health officials rush to Houston and Galveston. Public sentiment favors immediate stern measures to prevent yellow fever spread from Mississippi, while some volunteers fear exposure near the border. Special dispatches report Dewey and Anson links, Berlin mediation talks, and Hobson heroism within a broad war news digest.
Special wire reports from Kingston, Jamaica describe a British cruiser Talbot arriving from Havana with distressed refugees including Sisters of Ciety. The city faces bread shortages as sellers ration eggs and meat, with General Blanco issuing bombastic bulletins and imposing price controls. Currency value has collapsed, paper money at 14 to 16 percent of face value and local coin worth about 5.30 in silver.
World correspondent in London reports Lord Salisbury saying Britain believes the powers with influence on Spain should press for peace on terms. The note follows diplomatic visits and rumors of a Madrid cabinet shift while calls for negotiations grow amid European tension. In Washington, Navy officials deny delays in sending troops are Navy fault, noting a ready transport fleet at Key West for any required movement.
In Hamburg, Janet leads a Wambo Nachrichten piece analyzing America and Europe. It notes America's rising influence and warns European governments to beware. The article suggests France may side openly with Spain, while America’s triumph over Spain could test European stability.
A censored dispatch from Sunday Light Key West dated June 11 reports Havana facing distrust, hunger, and death amid guerrilla pressure. Spanish regulars and volunteers guard the capital as warehouses stockpile while residents fear a hard retribution and forced misery.
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