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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune claims its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers in its field. It notes presses run at midnight and news received up to 3 a.m. or later, with staff reporting across the city’s Tribune Publishing Company.
The passage reviews Philippine exports to the United States and Europe, noting rising shipments and value, with figures on bale counts and destinations to China Japan and Britain. It also touches on Philippine geography, population, agriculture, and a broader forecast of Spain’s political crisis and imperial status amid the United States conflict.
The article discusses U S retention of the Philippines and Caribbean interests, reflects on Spain's decline and German ambitions, and warns against European meddling. It praises Dewey and American naval prowess, notes Irish sympathy for Spain and Scottish traits, and argues for a strong, ethical war effort centered on Havana.
The Times and other London papers show mixed stance on the Callan issue with favorable notes on the United States. Smailes’s opposition to war persists, while editors like Marmeworth expand influence and support the Arctic voyage of Windward. Overall, British press largely backs the American stance though some continental papers dissent. Ireland’s split sympathy toward the United States and Spain is noted, reflecting complex loyalties.
The column blends a Horoscope by Amcohus with scattered notes on spring, local sales, and a wartime boycott. It mentions Naylor’s pond and a Sheridan Monument association, plus a quarry and river guard. The text reflects a mixed, era-specific gossip tone with sparse concrete facts.
The article envisions a vast Anglo-Saxon alliance spanning about a third of the earth and population, aligned on liberty under law and open trade. It discusses Japan joining the bloc, potential peace implications, and argues against America joining to avoid entangling commitments, favoring mutual respect and voluntary alignment.
The article argues for a natural alliance among Angio-Susan nations based on shared ideals and blood ties. It rejects colonially framed coalitions, urging frank understanding with all nations. It predicts unity through mutual interests and a lofty national spirit guiding peace and trade.
A roundup of forthcoming publications and critical essays. Richard Marding Davie’s The King Jackal due from Scereriners in June. Harper's Weekly engagement noted. London edition of The Groandixsires introduces by Parke. Jon Maclaren named editor of a new magazine debuting in fall. Reviews of Cheorme W. Cable’s work Hed Spider and Max Pemberton’s Kronstadt. A List of Books Relating to Cuba compiled by A. F. Griffin. Colonel William Ludlow’s Harper's Magazine Trans Trans-Tathmian Canal piece examined for its clarity on routes and U.S. canal prospects. Rochester Poet-Express.
In Washington the House spent most of its session approving wartime measures. A vote of thanks to Commodore Dewey and his officers and men was approved unanimously. A bill creating an additional rear admiralship for the Manila hero passed. A volunteer engineer brigade and 16 000 volunteers immune to tropical diseases were authorized after debate. The Senate approved army food distribution for Cubans and arming the Cuban people.
A patriotic verse celebrates Admiral Dewey and the victory at Manila Bay. The poem urges American fighters to hold fast, gain glory, and fire their guns like Dewey, praising courage and national pride amid wartime triumph.
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