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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
1
The President sends to Congress the Maine inquiry findings after a submarine mine explosion near Havana. The report concludes no fault by crew. the loss caused by external mine with a neutral ruling and calls for Spanish action respecting friendly relations. The executive vows to inform Congress and pursue justice.
The court finds the Maine arrived January twenty fifth 1898 in Havanna Cuba with disciplined crew and proper ammunition handling. It concludes the ship was destroyed by a submarine mine causing partial magazine explosions and that no officer or crew member was negligent. The wreck condition remains partly known with the after section intact and the forepart severely damaged. Admiral Sicard approves the findings.
A White House meeting with lawmakers from both parties discussed speeding up a resolution to the Spanish crisis. Most participants reportedly favored avoiding further delays and demanded a clearer next message from the president. Senator Frye may move to keep the foreign relations committee in continuous session as the Maine Cuba and Spain matter is debated.
Horatio Rubens, counsel for the Cuban junta, declares in New York that the Cubans will not accept armistice or any settlement with Spain and insist on independence. He thanks the United States for its interest but rejects negotiations as a waste of time.
Secretary Gage states there is no truth to reports of his resignation or plans to resign. He says that in a talk today there is perfect unity in the cabinet on the Cuban base proposal.
The Maine court of Inquiry findings are read in the Senate with packed galleries and hushed silence. Representative Simpkins dies, prompting Senate adjournment after the message and Cuban observations by Mr. Money. House reading excited spectators before adjourning.
Fort Monroe Virginia March 28. Commodore Schley arrived to assume command of the American flying squadron unit gathered near Newport News. He was greeted with enthusiastic cheers as officers and men prepared the Brooklyn flagship for active service. Schley donned full uniform and, after being saluted aboard, read his commission and assumed command with the fleet drummed to quarters.
The city mourns conductor Anton Seidl who died of poisoning, likely from tainted food, in New York. Authorities have not confirmed a motive as investigations begin into the mysterious death of the renowned musical director.
The United Bates sailed from Philadelphia for Hampton Roads this afternoon, with a barren departure ceremony. Crowds at the navy yard cheered as she moved downstream, then anchored for the night near New Castle, Delaware.
Potteville residents William Richanson Michael Darrah and Haward Knowles were convicted last week of setting the Fagle Hosiery mill blaze at Mahanoy City. They received six years in prison and a $100 fine.
In a Cuban question speech Senator Money of Mississippi says feeding and aiding Cuba is not enough without decisive demands on Spain. He argues autonomy and diplomacy waste time and declares any kind of war may be preferable to a rotting peace, denying deliberate opposition to administration policy.
The Spanish naval committee report summarized by AP argues the Maine explosion came from an internal cause. It cites witnesses, notes no torpedo signs, and says limited access prevented inside examination, awaiting full inspection after salvage.
Madrid March 28 Midnight United States Minister Woodford held a key conference with Foreign Minister Gullon and relayed an extract from the American inquiry into the Maine disaster. He will meet tomorrow with premier Sagasta and Ministers Gullon and Moret to discuss the matter amid ongoing election returns showing 192 Ministerialists and other party results.
On the steamer Yucatan arriving today from Havana Colonel Jane L Cepero and family reach New York. He is a Cuban army officer carrying dispatches to the Cuban junta. A junta member says Cepero will not be welcomed if he calls. He formerly served with General Gomez but took a 4000 bribe from Spaniards and surrendered. He later asked to rejoin the army but remained a private and surrendered again to Spain.
The Herald reports a complex forecast with fair and colder conditions in the middle states and New England. eastern districts start cloudy with light to moderate southerly winds shifting to northerly, followed by clear and freezing conditions in the Delaware Hudson valleys and New England. The eastern coast experiences rain with slight temperature changes and fresh variable winds.
Washington March 26 immense mass of testimony from the Maine court of inquiry was sent to the senate with the president's message and court finding. Witnesses from eighteen sessions including divers and Captain Sigsbee provide clear facts about the wreck and possible external explosion with no definite blame on Spain.
The report covers the Maine explosion in Havana harbor with Captain Sigsbee detailing ship safety measures, guard routines, and observations of the blast. It notes the center of the explosion near the conning tower and discusses Spanish officials, the magazine location, and the immediate response aboard.
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