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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
5
Disparate dispatches from Madrid and Brooklyn argue delaying the US action only strengthens Spain. Sagasta plans a single, powerful armada, combining torpedo flotillas and battleships to strike Cuba and the American fleet. The piece accuses Spanish officials of deception, and critiques McKinley for delaying a decisive response while urging readiness and bold action.
Washington reports Spain aims to fuel its fleet from American coal. The Hampstead and its cargo may be sold to the United States to deny Cape Verde and Havana supply routes. Officials note small coal stocks at St Vincent and Canary Islands, with English dealers wary of credit and cash payments.
New York April 19 Lieutenant Colonel Weston assistant chief commissary of subsistence said 150,000 men could be fed in Cuba. He noted beef could pose a problem due to local cattle supply and described a sterilization method for beef and potatoes. Weston praised strict bidding, quality control, and buying from regular dealers with rapid telephonic bids to secure best prices near production sites.
The approaching episcopal silver jubilee of Archbishop Corrigan will rank among the city’s notable Catholic events. Plans were approved at a Catholic Club meeting to start with religious services on May 4 at the cathedral with a large clergy gathering, followed by a May 5 reception at the Metropolitan Opera House hosted by both clergy and laity.
Havana April 19 The Diario De La Marina editorial claims Spain won the first victory by forcing the United States onto Spain's chosen ground. It credits the liberal government with avoiding bloodshed while signaling readiness to fight, asserting Spain's rights are on her side.
Diplomatic corps show diminished hope for mediation as Spanish and Austrian ambassadors renewed efforts. The report notes Britain’s stance and ongoing attempts in an era of tense international relations, with further developments awaited.
Madrid correspondent reports ministers expect Congress to decide on stance by mid week and US actions to steer policy. Spain weighs Cuba independence, possible autonomy, and financial support for government amid external crisis. Maine explosion report promised, described as technical, suggesting interior causes and U S document secrecy. Provincial orders aim to curb anti American disturbances as Philippine tensions raise unease.
Captain I Ray of the Eighth Infantry, after wintering in Alaska, arrived in Portland and will urge the War Department to send troops to interior Alaska and establish a military government in the Yukon region. He forecasts spring gold clean-up under 8 000 000 and notes troop plans. Turner reports large Klondike gold potential and criticizes relief funds.
The Central Cuban relief committee of New York plans to load a U S steamship with immediate relief for reconcentrados in Cuba and send it to Key West under the Red Cross flag and agents. A second ship will follow, with naval escort if hostilities begin before Key West arrival, to distribute supplies in Cuban ports.
New York April 18 Joseph A Springer vice consul general at havana said this will be a war of education for the civilized world. He predicted a grand naval clash between ironclads in open sea and a rapid move toward independence for Cuba under a protectorate and eventual democracy. He argued intervention would aid the Cuban cause and spur vast American immigration and trade growth. Havana could be starved but the naval battle would stun the world and reveal new explosives changing sea warfare.
London reports strong belief that Spain will use privateering against American coastwise commerce if war breaks out. Guerrilla tactics near U S coasts are favored by admiralty officials, with Spain avoiding European routes. No US embassy narrows for letters of marque. US holds no need for more ships.
Reports say Spanish spies are in New York preparing to strike at the Brooklyn navy yard and other naval depots. U S secret service and authorities are on alert, awaiting hostilities to be declared, with warnings signed by a Naturalized Citizen.
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