05 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
1
The article notes a wartime stance with phrases about being prepared for war and awaiting results. It frames the Washington administration as calm and awaiting developments, implying readiness and strategic patience amid tension. No concrete dates or figures are provided.
Washington reports show the administration awaiting peace commission results with the navy ready for renewed hostilities. Dewey’s fleet and allied ships are docked and refitted, while Admiral Bunce and Merritt & Chapman discuss salvaging the Colon. The cabinet session lacked major developments with elections and the president’s message under discussion. In Wilmington a fire aboard the Wilming ton caused rapid flames, explosions, and urgent rescues. Santiago details disease among civilians and troops, including smallpox and typhoid.
San Francisco reporter notes reports about illnesses among veterans are overstated as the St. Paul from Manila brings home men honorably discharged from service.
Captain Hays of the St. Paul disputes reports of extensive sickness in Manila, saying most on the sick list are not seriously ill and comparing the situation to the Presidio with similar troop presence. In Nebraska, the state Supreme Court upholds city occupation tax on railroads as compliant with interstate commerce law.
Twenty two survivors reach Vineyard Haven Mass reporting the Clyde line steamer Croatan bound from New York to Wilmington and Georgetown caught fire about 18 miles north of Cape Charles the hull sank at 3 PM November 1. Five lives lost, eight passengers aboard. Captain Hale and officers recount the disaster.
Reported stance from Spanish authorities rejects U.S. demands regarding governance in the Philippines. Tensions noted as Manila dispute continues with limited immediate concessions.
Paris November 5 The Spanish commissioners rejected the American proposal to seize the entire Philippine group and reimburse Spain for pacific expenditures Adjournment taken to Tuesday for written English rendering of the Spanish presentment The Americans insist the protocol envisages a Paris decision on Philippine ownership with no implied sovereignty loss by Spain.
The war investigation hearing in Cincinnati featured four Santiago veterans including Gen H C Egbert and Maj Griffith. Testimony covered regimental movements, Tampa to Cuba transport issues, hospital tent shortages, red tape, and calls for a congress established hospital corps. The session also noted a gun club tournament with Fred Gilbert winning the silver cup and live bird championship.
Reports from Manila November 5 say priests are steering a faction to back Artachio, a strong opponent of Aguinaldo. Internal dissension among the insurgents is rising and may reduce their likelihood of opposing the Americans.
Miss Carrie M. Hamlin of Seneca is named a teacher at the Indian school in Pierre South Dakota and Lucy C. Palmer of Fulton is appointed a teacher at Santa Fe New Mexico, reflecting new postings for Missouri educators.
The Spanish presentment argues the protocol did not affect Spain's authority over the Philippines and claims the Manila capitulation after hostilities was invalid. They charge the US with seizing Manila tariff duties, imprisoning Spanish troops, hindering Spain's quelling of insurrection, and oppose Cuban debt consideration as a precedent. The document cites telegraph correspondence and a Madrid to Cambon message, though verification is unclear.
In Raleigh on November 5, a tense political climate mirrors 1876. In eastern North Carolina race lines sharpen as white residents pledge lawful action to maintain white dominance. A Craven county mass meeting denounces any white voter partnering with Negroes and favors white over colored labor where possible.
Crowds lined the streets of London to witness Gen. Kitchener receive the freedom of the city and the sword of honor after his victory over the dervishes at Omdurman. The ceremony at Guildhall drew about 3,500 spectators including Lord Rosebery and Lord Salisbury.
Dallas reports the amendment allowing pensions for ex Confederate soldiers who settled in Texas before 1880 passes though returns incomplete. Eligible ex Confederates may receive up to eight dollars monthly with a cap of 250000 dollars yearly. estimates put the total eligible at 48000, many ineligible post 1880.
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