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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
6
Critics argue the proposed actions are too cautious and fail to address core issues. The debate centers on whether stronger measures or sharper reforms are required to satisfy stakeholders and deliver tangible change.
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley sending a Cuban message to Congress seeking authority to end fighting in Cuba, establish a stable government, and use U S forces as needed. The scene in Congress showed mixed response with subdued optimism and moments of applause near the reading’s end. U.S. diplomats and observers watched reactions from galleries as support varied.
The president urges Congress to authorize measures to end hostilities with Spain in Cuba and to establish a stable government. He calls for continued food relief, an appropriation, and use of US forces if needed. Maine incident and capitol crowd are noted amid war pressures.
Dissatisfaction with the President's recommendations spills into Congress. Speaker Reed orders the message printed and referred to Foreign Relations. Senators and Representatives criticise the plan, with many favoring immediate armed intervention and some seeking a declaration of war. Critics point to omissions on Cuban independence and the Maine affair. Congress may reject the message and move toward war.
Reports mention John Montgomery killed by an engine in Santa Fe yards at Lawrence Wan. A Pittsburgh coal operators group plans to corner the Southern coal market ahead of war prices. At New York Methodist conference Bishop Hartzell warned Europe may fight over Africa division within a year. Titton of Bertie Plain Wan died in an unusual windmill accident while repairing it.
Senate confrontation over Hispano American situation fills galleries as Turner attacks the President and Hoar defends him. Turpie warns of debt if US intervenes, while Daniel and Gray clash over policy amid calls to adjourn and set a vote on Cuban resolutions.
Senate testimony on the Maine disaster released as part of the Cuba-US relations probe. Consul General Lee says shells mined harbor after the blast, cites Weyler and Weyler letter evidence, and asserts the explosion likely came from outside by arsenal officers rather than private individuals.
The 1898 letter to Don Francisco de los Santos Guzman notes Havana harbor mines and warns that American warships would face severe punishment. It recalls Weyler's control of Cuba, and claims he finished port defenses Martinez Campos abandoned.
The American House of Representatives approved intervention in Cuba by a 322 to 19 vote authorizing President to use army and navy and militia to secure Cuban independence. Senate leaders backed resolutions recognizing Cuba’s independence and demanding Spain withdraw. The session featured dramatic scenes and clashes as lawmakers pressed for swift action.
crowds of 3000 to 5000 gathered at railroad stations and along Pennsylvania Avenue to greet General Lee as his special train arrived in the capital at 2 15 p m. He was met by officials and escorted to the State Department and White House amid patriotic demonstrations and calls for action. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Spain likely destroyed the Main, with no doubt remaining on the matter.
Notes of Current Events report apothecaries are sought for the navy as Uncle Sam needs them on warships. A Baltimore importer alleges Havana cigar makers paid Gen Weyler 120000 in gold to block Havana tobacco shipments from the gland. Benjamin Saylor, oldest man in Texas, dies at his Azel home in Tarrant County. native of South Carolina, lived in Texas forty seven years.
Text from United States Consuls portrays Weyler’s reconcentrado policy driving 400,000 into ruined lives with burned homes and starved fields. Estimates cite 200,000 rural deaths in Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas and Santa Clara with widespread hunger, disease, and depopulation.
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