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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
2
A broad survey notes a drop in ocean travel due to war disruptions. British and American interests face threats from Spain, while U S plans expand with torpedo boats and destroyers. Trade with Japan grows, and gold and silver movements signal new wartime finances.
Venezuela selects former President Benjamin Harrison to represent it before the arbitration board settling the boundary dispute with England. The move aims to secure a favorable hearing in the ongoing controversy.
Off Santiago de Cuba on May 29 Commodore Schley and the flying squadron reportedly bottled up the Spanish fleet. He moved to a close harbor approach and sighted Cristobal Colon Maria Teresa and two torpedo boats at 6 o clock. The St Paul captured a coal ship believed for the Spaniards as heat soared aboard ships.
The harbor at Cardenas is completely closed after Spanish forces blockaded the port following the Winslow attack. The steamship Myrtledene failed to enter to load sugar, hindered by sunken obstructions and shallow waters, while the fate of naval operations in the area remains uncertain.
The Hong Kong correspondent for the Daily Mail reports United States Consul O F Williams believes Admiral Montojo will not face a court martial. Aguinaldo and insurgents at Cavite show discipline and ample rifles and ammunition, likely aiding American forces against Manila. American troops from San Francisco expected June 14. Army nominations listed include Mathew Butler as major general of volunteers and James R Watts Nelson Cole Williams Oates as brigadier generals. Additional paymaster Deverly W Coiner named. Todine is described as a crude alkaline substance from seaweed combustion.
The state department sent exhaustive instructions to General Merritt establishing U S sovereignty in the Philippines. A San Francisco to Manila cable via Hawaii is planned and 20 000 troops are authorized, with adds from New York Illinois and D C and possible cavalry from Colonel Jay Torrey's mounted Rocky Mountain riflemen.
A Key West dispatch reports General Gomez's forces, including 300 cavalry and 500 infantry, attacked Remedios in Santa Clara at dawn Saturday. The Cubans seized edible stores, 304 Mauser rifles, and 30 000 rounds of ammunition, with four dead and three wounded on their side while the Spaniards suffered 32 killed and 36 wounded.
Four train loads of Montana volunteers arrived in San Francisco. The Red Cross served breakfast as the men lined up for a march to Camp Richmond where they received flowers and fruit amid a generous city welcome. Lee Mantle may organize a provisional cavalry regiment with Montana units contributing a full regiment.
Brigadier Generals Charles King F W Green and Harrison Gray Otis were ordered to report to General Merritt for assignment to duty with the expedition to the Philippines.
About 20 governors responded to Secretary Alger on filling existing volunteer regiments to maximum strength before new units. The plan aims to fill current organizations first, with 50,000 volunteers used to complete deficient regiments and 26,000 distributed in new battalion regiments among states. No cavalry and only limited artillery accepted.
Lieutenant General Alexander Montgomery-Moore vacates the dominion command after five years. Lord William Seymour, newly named successor, is a veteran officer with a Navy start in 1854 and extensive service, including Crimea, Tel-el-Maskuta, and Tel-el-Kebir. He carries an honorary R in the army list for meritorious service.
In Albuquerque on May 29 Joseph Romero, enraged by whiskey, shot and killed 8 year old Felipe Abannon and wounded Arturo Garcia who died later. He also attempted to kill Eunicio Anaya and fired on other children before capture by Sheriff Hubbel amid threats of lynching.
The Madrid Times correspondent reports heightened anti English feeling after Lord Wolseley said the United States would err to invade Cuba with inadequately trained volunteers. Spaniards view the remarks as improper for a friendly power's chief to advise on Spain’s possessions.
A Englishwoman dispatched an Easter egg to the Pope valued at 5000. The egg contained a ruby and diamond ring. In England 619 breweries closed in the year, nearly all small home-brewed houses. Chicago churches rose from 157 in 1870 to 633.
Reports from Idaho and Washington detail the Blackrock Niagara case in Montana’s courts with judgments over 40 000 including ore extraction, plus prospecting pushes on Priest Lake Idaho gold bars on Boulder and Gold Creeks and a new mica discovery near Kendrick Idaho. It also describes ramped tunneling at Mount Chapacea in Okanogan county and plans for a Monte Cristo spur and dredge prep at Placerville.
Train timetable shows departures from Kaslo and stations such as South Fork Sproulea Whitewater Bear Lake McGuigan and Junction with times listed for daily westbound and eastbound service. Robert Irving General Freight and Passenger Agent and Geo Copeland Superintendent are credited.
Navigation and Trading Company announces steamers International and Alberta on Kootenay Lake with five mile point passenger train connections to Northport Rossland Spokane. Daily Kaslo Nelson schedules with specific depart times. New service hours list Kaslo Nelson Kaslo to Nelson and Bonners Ferry connections with Spokane trains. Kaslo B C October 1 1907.
The Canadian Pacific RI promotes direct routes to the East and Pacific coast with daily tourist car service to St. Paul and daily connections to eastern Canadian and U S points. Magnificent sleeping and dining cars accompany all trains with tickets issued through and baggage checked to destination. Contact local agents or travel officials in Silverton Nelson Vancouver for reduced rates and full information.
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