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Navy Dept Reports Commodore Schley Confirms Cervera Sighted
May 30 dispatches from Washington note Admiral Cervera’s squadron trapped in Santiago harbor Cuba as American forces prepare to land 30 000 troops for multiple incursions. Reports describe Dewey’s Manila action, the insurgent role, and faint signs Spain may seek peace. Additional notes critique territorial tax and court costs amid wartime conditions.
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