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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
21
Rome correspondents report strong Vatican attempts to avert war over Cuba while Archibishop Ireland and the pope press for peace. Diplomats note Europe lacks unity against American policies and discuss mediation terms including Spain renouncing Cuba with compensation.
On April 20 1861 Major Quinn and Lt Jervey inspected Forts Jackson and St Philip to lay mines and torpedoes. An electric shore battery plate is in place and torpedoes from Willett's Point plus local manufacture are ready. Lt Commander Wadhams controls 22 vessels for Gulf patrols from Galveston to Mobile, as orders from headquarters arrive.
In New York on April 20 observers say the Cuban question is at its last stage with peace still possible if moderate counsel prevails. Ministers note US opinion is not fully united and that Spain’s stance could be adjusted through negotiations following Congress, while Americans seek a justified intervention. The public clings to the bond with Spain even as war looms.
The Imparcial deplores the attack on the American consul in Malaga and urges apologies, warning Spain against provoking war. It says rioting shows no courage and urges calm. Epoca advises gentle treatment of rioters amid provocation from American public and parliament. The Gazette will publish the inquiry into the Malaya disaster.
Nearly 1,000 Cheyenne gather away from the agency on the North Canadian river in Guthrie Oklahoma to hold a ghost dance and make medicine. Medicine men conduct rites while braves dance in a circle, raising fears of an uprising during troop absence at Fort Reno and Fort Sill over beer rations and anti polygamy laws.
A prominent newspaper publisher owning two papers claims he was offered 2,000,000 Cuban Bonds to back recognition of Cuban independence. The deal included a guarantee of forty cents on the dollar from a bank upon recognition. The statement suggests such offers helped defeat the independence resolution.
In Puerto Rico the consul Hanna’s departure to ship agents’ mails is destroyed provoking fear. San Juan’s exodus and war cables spur unrest as prices soar and two battalions are sent from Puerto Rico.
President plans a large naval and military demonstration to pressure Spain as the Key West fleet and possibly Schley’s squadron move toward Havana. A militia call is likely the day the navy moves, with Spain expected to defend rather than strike first. Officials say Europe’s sympathy is sought as U S readiness intensifies around the Cuban issue.
Naval Constructor Lee moves the revenue cutter Gresham by St Lawrence route to the Atlantic for war service. Arrival around April 27, then hull trimmed by thirty feet and pontoon shoring to pass the lower canals. Two more revenue cutters at Globe Iron Works Cleveland ordered to join in May.
In New York on April 18 the ways and means committee's plan to tax stock in coffee at 2 cents a pound splits brokers into rival camps. The Arbuckle interests oppose while sugar trust factions favor, amid long running conflict and questions of leverage from stock levels.
April 18 Tampa reports efforts to evacuate distressed Americans from Matanzas Cuba. Fern arrives from Key West with ammunition car for the planned charter of Olivette or Florida to Matanzas. Consul Brice noted 300+ citizens need aid. Treasury asked if local vessels can be chartered to bring them home.
A Republican issue highlights the link between dyspepsia and lack of vital blood elements. It recounts Joseph Vandyke Sr.’s stomach misery, trial of various remedies, and success with Dr Williams Pink Pills, claimed to restore blood nutrition, nerve force, and digestion. It also includes miscellaneous notes on consular praise for Yankee identity, a catheter advert, and unrelated items.
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