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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
1
Senate crowds gather as resolutions for Cuban independence and war against Spain dominate proceedings. Senator Allen proposes recognition, while Mason argues for war. other lawmakers push intervention and a joint war resolution.
Senator Frye and Senator Rawlings introduced resolutions in Congress addressing wartime conduct in Cuba and Bealin. The Cuban measure cites Spanish abuses harming civilians and U S trade, urging the president to end hostilities and withdraw Spanish forces, while safeguarding American property and neutrality. The Rawlings resolution condemns Bealin warfare that devastates commerce and harms American citizens and property.
Lawmakers spent the day on private bills after passing a pension for General John L Stevenson’s widow at 30 dollars monthly. The session focused on paying stores and supplies to the Confederacy, with a heated contest over a $217000 claim by General Robert E. Lee’s widow heirs. the bill would pay about 850 claims totaling roughly 1.2 million. An evening session addressed pension measures.
Washington March 29 Representative Lewis of Washington introduced in the house a regulation demanding information from the president about the United States views to the Spanish government regarding the court of inquiry on the destruction of the Maine and requesting immediate congressional communication.
Representative Hannan of Montana introduced in the house a resolution recognizing the independence of the republic of Cuba and pledging full support for its maintenance.
Secretary Alger said all cabinet members are in hearty accord with the president. He noted unanimous approval of yesterday's memorandum and the report to Congress, sent to Spain, with a step by step approach and no dissent in the meeting. The nation awaits the result of negotiations with Spain and any Marine incident implications.
Kingston Jamaica March 29 The American schooner Hester of Pensacola Florida loaded with lumber arrived yesterday evening. Her captain reports that a Spanish gunboat boarded her and towed the vessel into Casil Dea where she was detained for three days. The captain has reported the incident to the U S consul.
Washington reports Havana advices indicate quiet elections for delegates to the Spanish Carter produced a 4 Autonomista to 6 Conservatives result. The large majority signals confidence in Cuba's policy despite external tensions and the ongoing situation.
At noon today troops from Fort Reno began landing at the Rock Island tracks point taking Gatling and Hotchkiss guns and all field pieces at the fort. They are understood to be sent to eastern coast points via Fort Worth Texas.
The body of Lieutenant F. W. Jenkins of the Maine arrived in Cincinnati at 4:05 PM and departed at 4:20 PM. An escort from the Sixth Infantry and officers of the Loyal Legion joined Undertaker Lampoon, with a brief, solemn ceremony and the band playing The Star Spangled Banner.
Senator Mason of Illinois urges immediate war with Spain in the Senate. He denounces three years of Cuban suffering under Spanish rule and criticizes peace tactics while calling for decisive action to free Cuba, citing the Maine disaster and Spanish responsibility. He argues Congress must declare war, not delay under pressure to preserve peace.
A Republican conference led by Rep Hopkins of Illinois urged immediate removal of Spanish troops from Cuba and armed intervention. Speakers from Minnesota Missouri Massachusetts and Pennsylvania outlined that war power lies with Congress and that mere belligerency would not end hostilities. Action postponed to tomorrow afternoon as they seek Speaker Reed’s alignment.
London observers discuss the dispatch of the British fleet near Cuba amid Anglo American alliance tensions. Officials say ships near Cuba protect British commerce and subjects in case of war, while the notion of Anglo American cooperation in Cuba is rejected.
Today’s weather hints at northerly winds as Scranton reports local updates. Van Horn sentenced to death and a deadly fly wheel burst injure two, with a funeral for William T. Smith and church dedication in Peckville. Local court actions include a United States court close and city damages claim by Mary Coyle.
General Woodford, U.S. minister, conferred with Spain's Jose Sagasta, Senor Gullen, and Senor Moret on Cuba and concentrados. The hour long talks ended with Sagasta saying Woodford’s proposals will be reviewed by the queen regent and cabinet, while Gullen saw the queen afterwards and Moret met politicians at the colonial office.
A relief train for Havana province bound for outlying towns wrecked near Clenaga Bejucal twenty miles from Havana. Four freight cars derailed and one overturned but no injuries. A puff of smoke appeared at impact and no track damage occurred causing delays in clearing the line.
Deputy Attorney General Reeder sought to make permanent the appointment of Thomas Barlow of Philadelphia as receiver of the People's Bank. A rule scheduled a Saturday hearing. State Treasurer Haywood traveled to Philadelphia to discuss state funds totaling 216000 on deposit at the Chestnut National Bank at its failure.
An eastbound Peoria and Eastern train derailed near Redwine hill three miles east of Bloomington Indiana injuring twenty seven passengers. Four are severely hurt include Edward Rhodes Caroline Dunbar J P Adams and Mary Ferguson with multiple serious injuries and possible deaths reported.
General Miles orders the Twenty-fifth infantry to relocate to the Dry Tortugas. The unit, composed of colored troops, numbers about 450 under Colonel A B Bird and has been based at Forts Missoule Assiniboine and Harris for eighteen years. The move begins in about two weeks and camp arrangements will be improvised at Tortugas due to lack of barracks.
In Havana on March 2 the court of inquiry findings are dismissed by major newspapers. Attention shifts to Madrid and Washington where diplomats seek a cessation of hostilities and repatriation of concentrados. The tone is peaceful and a satisfactory solution is hoped for.
Philadelphia March 2 The trial of Peter E. K. Smith charged with attempting to hire Councilman Stevenson to back the Bennysill Valley water bill was postponed to the next term after his counsel argued the public mind is Inflamed over councilman bribery questions. The judges granted the adjournment.
Washington reports on March 2 that the president sent to the senate the nomination of Campbell J. Maxwell of Ohio for consul general at Banio Domingo.
A garbled forecast notes today in the middle states and New England with partly cloudy conditions and moderate rain on the coast. Winds are fresh to light and variable, mostly northerly and westerly, followed by a likely gradual temperature rise later.
Washington lawmakers debate Spain's Cuba policy as factions split over response. Conservative leadership fears loss of control while calls for action grow amid Maine incident. committees may report on Maine correspondence soon, possibly before week's end.
The cabinet meeting produced no new policy shifts as the president persists in demanding Spain end Cuban abuses, release detainees, and allow displaced Cuban families to return home. Spain’s pending reply is awaited, with possible congressional review if rejected.
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