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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
7
Coupon tickets on sale for all points and baggage checked through to destination. Money saved by avoiding transfers. Write or call for information desired. C. W. Jacobs. Agent C. M. & St. Ry.
For Atlantic sailings via any steamship line the lowest rates are offered for steerage and cabin classes both outward and prepaid. Supply details to C. W. Jacobs, agent, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at Rock Valley, Lows.
The piece argues for American interest in mediation between Spain and its critics, citing President Cleveland's efforts and Spain's absolute refusal to negotiate. It frames Spain as obstinately unyielding while urging prudent government action.
President McKinley submits a long Cuba peace message to Congress detailing Spanish reconcentration, humanitarian relief, and the need for intervention. He cites Maine, Weyler’s policies, and calls for authority to end hostilities and secure peace, with consular reports attached.
The Spanish minister delivered Blanco's proclamation to the State Department announcing a suspension of hostilities in Cuba. It cites the pope's wish and sets that hostilities cease from the day after receipt in each locality to aid restoration of peace, with detailed execution to follow via special instructions to commandants.
Maximo Gomez sends a letter via Consul Barker in Santiago De Cuba to President McKinley. He says Spain offered an armistice a year ago and rejects it now unless Cuba remains independently governed and Spain evacuates with its flag. The Cuban provisional government directs the note.
City of Mexico on Easter Sunday attracted five thousand spectators including the American colony. A large bull faced two African lions. the bull gored a trainer earlier and then charged the first lion, throwing him against the bars. The second lion fought well but was fatally wounded and removed as the governor halted the fight.
Madrid reports Woodford departs for the frontier today with an escort of gendarmerie, amid unclear conditions. The move signals heightened security as authorities arrange travel for the individual.
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