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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
1
London dispatch reports from Port de Paix Haiti indicate Admiral Cervera divided his fleet and that the Viscaya and Alfonso XIII may have been destroyed. The note adds uncertainty about the fate of the ships and future movements in the theater.
A Washington report to the Commercial Advertiser says Admiral Sampson has the Spanish fleet bottled up at Santiago de Cuba and intends to bombard the town today to force a fight. The landlocked harbor and steep defenses make a successful bombardment partly a matter of chance, and reports of the fleet's destruction appear premature.
Port au Prince May 24 Rear Admiral Osborne of the British navy, en route to New York, reported seeing at Curacao a Spanish squadron comprising five cruisers and five torpedo boat destroyers. Spanish officers reportedly would not battle unless equal numbers. Osborne judged the squadron not formidable. Havana news says Cuba will admit coal and provisions free of duty.
Military leaders from both nations weigh Cuba invasion risks. Major General Miles defends cautious U S action and vows to protect troops from unnecessary risk. Lord Wolseley warns volunteers may falter against trained Spanish troops and urges disciplined forces.
The United States auxiliary tug Wampatuck and auxiliary cruiser St Louis engaged shore batteries off Santiago de Cuba while cutting a cable. Guns fired in a half hour fusillade. cable cut with no damage reported to the US vessels.
Rom igno Sapeero Jimenez, a 44 year old Spaniard and civil engineer, was arrested by United States authorities in Key West as a suspected spy aboard the Panama. He allegedly obtained harbor defense charts for New York and tried to pass them to Spain. Jimenez denies spying but provides inconsistent accounts and will be held with ongoing examination.
General Hava-Beoogls, commanding the Army corps in Milan, has ordered the arrest of Father Albertario, the director of the Cavervalore Cat talica, provoking a swift move by authorities.
The Navy Department reports no evidence of battle in the Windward Passage. The auxiliary cruiser St Louis cut the cable at Santiago de Cuba and San Juan de Porto Rico. The City of Peking with 1200 troops and transports Sydney and Australia, loaded with troops, are to sail from San Francisco and Honolulu respectively, to be convoyed to the Philippines by cruiser Charleston.
May 24 Madrid reports persistent silence from government amid war. La Correspondencia Espana notes a shared sense of despondency reflecting fears of a prolonged conflict. No official statements released as of 11 p.m.
May 24 Key West reports a quiet day with persistent unconfirmed rumors of a major naval battle. Incoming bulletins confirm a Spanish squadron in south Cuba waters though no direct reports from U S ships have arrived.
Fourteen Infantry regulars and Oregon volunteers plus a California artillery battalion left the Presidio for Manila aboard the transports City of Sydney and Australia. Crowds cheered as flowers and fruit were given to departing soldiers. The Oregon regiment sailed on the Australia while the others boarded the City of Sydney, with the fleet set to depart by morning for Manila.
The Fanita Cuban expedition steamer, commanded by Captain Hall, finished loading at Mobile and departed down the ship canal likely bound for Tanga. Four passengers are aboard including Brigadier General Rafael Rodriguez and Colonel Torres. Four carloads of ammunition, guns, stores, and nearly two tons of coal were loaded.
Navy dispatch from Admiral Dewey reports Manila conditions as of May 20 with siege tight, provisions scarce, foreign subjects alarmed by Boliters outbreak, and Aguinaldo reorganizing native cavalry. rebels aided by foreign ships in Cavite harbor.
The Maine Monument committee announced plans at the State Department of Public Instruction to enroll all living United States school children for a vault inscription. About 26 million school children nationwide and over 1.8 million in New York are part of the enrollment. Committee members include General Nelson A Miles Rear Admiral Thomas Selfridge Jr the Rev Sheldon Jackson Colonel Fred D Grant and Chauncey M Depew.
In the chamber of deputies Benor Pulgcerver the minister of finances repudiated charges of lack of foresight. He asserted Spain's finances were in a satisfactory condition reflecting the experiences of the war and defended the government's financial policy against Conservative Margulis de Villa Verde.
A discussion notes converting floating debt of about 600 000 pesos into small denomination treasury bonds as an alternative to tax shifts. A beneficiary urged a broad tax rise though details remained unmentioned. The chamber debated barracks construction at Almecran and Ban Roque and a planned encampment near Gibraltar at the neutral grounds.
At Chickamauga National Park on May 24 the Volunteer Army grows from 6,000 to an expected 14,000 44,000 by Saturday night. The Third Tennessee arrives first with 1005 officers and men followed by the First Vermont with twelve companies 1207 officers. General Wilson leads a thorough first division drill as General Breckinridge inspects First corps hospitals deemed inadequate but well cared for at St Vincent's. Breckinridge orders a sham battle for tomorrow with First division and Third brigade commands facing entrenched Third brigade at Snod grass hill.
The torpedo destroyer Terror is being counted by the Spanish steamer Alicante near Fort de France. The ship is said to carry coal for Spanish warships and may sail to the nearest Spanish port tomorrow. The U S consul warned French officials to limit cargo to what is necessary.
Philadelphia authorities detain the German steamer Amrum to prevent coal from reaching Squinish warships in Cuban waters. The cargo is destined for Vera Cruz via Mexican railroad, with clearance papers required under treasury department instructions to ensure coal is for Spanish consumption.
New Orleans May 3 regiments Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry and Fifth cavalry depart camp for Philippines via San Francisco and Mobile respectively.
Washington May 34 the following pension notices have been issued Original widows Mary Judge Pur pots Lugurne minge of Mathie C Oliver Wyaluaing Bradford 414.
Disorderly dispatches report Spanish forces clashing at sea and in colonies. Details describe torpedo boats, cable cuttings, Manila fears, and dockyard losses. Reports claim Montijo's fleet destroyed by Dewey and German coal steamer detained in Philadelphia amid neutrality notices.
In Washington rumors spread about a capture of the Mangrove and a possible destruction of the Spanish fleet by Langpeen and Roilesn. Navy officials said there was no information to support any engagement. Secretary Long noted the Spainish fleet was likely at Cadiz and the war board acted only in advisory capacity.
The waters south of Cuba swarm with naval activity as Commodore Schley sails from Key West with the USS Massachusetts USS Texas and the Brooklyn to patrol off Santiago de Cuba. Admiral Sampson remains at Key West as British warships gather near Jamaica and the phantom Spuinieh fleet rumor stirs cautious notes.
May 21 Wanamaker's county convention nominates John Wanamaker for governor with a popular majority of 2 and lists candidates for Congress Thad M Mahon legislature T C Milliken and John 8 Dares as district officers including B O Rogers state convention delegates T W Myton and A K Grier.
Weather briefs report southwesterly winds and a stormy stretch with minor damage in places. Market updates and stock reports accompany a summary of local government business and political conventions amid a busy legislative session.
Forecast for Wednesday describes generally unsettled weather with depressions and cloud cover. A shift to northwesterly winds is expected in western Pennsylvania with fair conditions and higher northern winds in the region.
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