Annexation advocates on Philippine policy in Vienna view
The Times Vienna correspondent reports keen interest in the Philippine question. Observers see retention by the United States as likely since Senator Davis and Secretary Day, both back annexation and Hawaiian policy, are named as commissioners, signaling McKinley administration support for keeping the islands.
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Rival of Hong Kong predicted under American rule in Manila
Paris reports the Soleil declaring American policy in the Far East will greatly rise in value of the Philippines with Manila becoming a rival to Hong Kong. The United States is said to secure a preponderant position in Chinese waters as markets open, with rapid progress foreseen in breaking up the Chinese empire.
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Far East
the Soleil
Philippines
Manila
Hong Kong
United States
New York to Lead Entry Into Havana Harbor
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Sampson will send the armored cruiser New York as the first American ship to enter Havana harbor since the war declaration. The New York will carry the president’s military commission to cooperate with Spain on evacuating Spanish troops and coordinating a parallel Spanish commission.
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Herald
Washington
Sampson
Havana
Spain
Spanish commissioners named to arrange Cuba and Puerto Rico evacuation
London dispatch reports Madrid named Generals Blanco Castellanos Leon and Admiral Manterola for Cuba and Generals Macias Ortega and Admiral Vallarino for Porto Rico. It notes Senor Leon y Castillo as likely to preside at Paris commission sessions.
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Porto Rico
London
Madrid
Daily News
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Paris
Pershing Promoted to Major of Volunteers
Washington reports Lieutenant John J. Pershing of the Tenth Cavalry promoted to major of volunteers. The promotion follows General Wood’s commendation for gallantry at El Caney and notes Pershing’s earlier combat in the Wounded Knee campaign with General Miles in South Dakota.
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John J. Pershing
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Wood
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Miles
Wounded Knee
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Unique Spanish Resignation Toast After Santiago Victory
A cableed document from General Shafter publishes a farewell address by 11,000 defeated Spanish soldiers led by Pedro Lopez de Castillo. The letter praises American conduct, calls out Dutch-like enemies, and thanks U S troops for humane treatment and honor amid the war end.
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Spain Considers Compensation and Manila Negotiations
Maprio Aug 22 reports rumors that Cuban commissioners will press for compensation from Cuba for public works and debts after ceding Cuba. Sagasta says the present state is neither peace nor war but a suspension of hostilities. Questions loom over Philippines and Havana lawsuits, with no Manila surrender legal effect until US clarification arrives.
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Spain
Greater Antilles
Havana
Philippines
Manila
Jaudenes
Hong Kong
Americans Occupy Manila Positions Held by Spaniards
Americans seize all positions in Manila once held by Spanish forces. Dewey reports cable ends recovered but not yet usable. Losses tally unclear as the battle for control continues.
Eight Men Killed in Taking the City in Manila
Hone Kone reports from Manila that American troops now hold all former Spanish positions after a fierce capture. Six thousand Spaniards are prisoners as two captains of the same regiment are badly wounded. Dewey recovered the severed cable end, though the line remains inoperable while merchant ships depart Hong Kong for Manila amid expectations of a trade surge.
Old Glory Riskh Ceremony in Hawaii Impresses
A Hawaii ceremony on August 12 featured Old Glory Riskh staff in a notable display of character and decorum. Participants emphasized unity, patriotism, and formal conduct, with observers noting the event’s dignified tone and orderly proceedings.
Last Spaniards at Santiago to sail home this week
A Washington dispatch says 23,726 Spaniards surrendered at Santiago. About 3,000 were guerrillas and volunteers, leaving 21,000 to be returned to Spain. General Shafter reports enough transports to carry the remainder home and expects all prisoners aboard by the latter part of the week.
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Washington
Corbin
Shafter
Santiago
Spain
United States
United States hospital steamer Relief reaches Pacific street dock
The Relief, the U S hospital steamer, moved from Quarantine to Pacific street dock. Sick and wounded aboard will be taken to Long Island College Hospital. Private O Miskel of Company G Second Wisconsin died of typhoid aboard the Relief.
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United States Hospital
Relief
Pacific Street
Long Island College Hospital
O.to Miskel
Company G
Second Wisconsin
New York Board Sets Budget for 1898 With Library Gap
The New York board of estimate and apportionment met to close the year’s budget except for library funding. Total tax levy for 1898 stands at 77,551,222.03 dollars as the city schedules its finances for the new fiscal year.
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New York
New York Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Losses at Manila named as cities and regiments
A Manila dispatch lists killed and seriously wounded from U S forces. Names killed include John Dinsmore Edward ONeill August Tholen Archie Patterson William Lewis Nebraska regiment Robert McCann Samuel Howell and others. Wounded are Captains O Seebach A W Bjornstad Richter and more with several deaths noted from disease. Archie Patterson of Minneapolis age about 22 served in Company G Red Wing and Captain Bjornstad Company H St Paul.
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Manila
John Dinsmore
Edward O'Neill
California
August Tholen
Archie Patterson
Minnesota
William Lewis
Nebraska
Robert McCann
Samuel Howell
O. Seebach
A. W. Bjornstad
Richter
Charles Winfield
Third Regulars
George Perkins
William Robinson
Hospital Corps
Minneapolis
Seebach
Red Wing
Bjornstad
St. Paul
Cabinet appoints evacuation commission for Cuba
Maprio Aug 22 The cabinet council names General Gonzales Parrado second in command in Cuba Rear Admiral Luis Paster Lander o and Marquis de Montoro as the evacuation commission for Cuba Admiral Vallarino to be a member of the Porto Rican commission but no word on peace commissioners or Governor General Macias views.
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Gongales Parrado
Cuba
Luis Pastor Landero
Navarro
Cuban
Marquis de Montoro
Insular
Macias
Vallarino
Merritt Proposes Manila Government Scheme for Filipinos
A Manila based proclamation by General Merritt outlines a government plan for Manila and nearby island territories. It preserves personal religion protections, local laws and tribunals, and civil punishment under military oversight. Provost marshal roles extend to arrest of civil officers, open trade for neutrals, strong protection of public property, and noninterference while peace holds. General Merritt currently occupies the governor's palace.
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New York
Manila
Hong Kong
Spain Insists Capitulation Not Affect Manila Peace
Maprio Aug 22 reports the government will insist that Manila capitulation after the protocol signing has no bearing on peace negotiations unfavourable to Spain. It argues the capitulation signed by the town commander does not surrender the entire Philippines.
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Manila
Spain
Philippines
Need Hospital Ships Amid Sick List at Santiago de Cuba
Aug 22 report from Santiago de Cuba states portions of the First Infantry left on the D H Miller while 500 District of Columbia troops sailed on the Hudson and 500 Seventh Infantry on the Yucatan with six companies of the Thirty fourth Michigan on the Santiago. Troops move forward quickly but there is a large number of sick and insufficient hospital accommodations. Spanish troops continue to embark.
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D. H. Miller
District of Colombia
Hudson
Seventh Infantry
Yucatan
Thirty-fourth
Michigan
Santiago
St Paul Auxiliary Cruiser Arrives at Cramps Yard
The auxiliary cruiser St Paul has reached Cramps ship yard in Philadelphia. It will be returned to International Navigation by the government once restored to its pre naval service condition.
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Cramps
International Navigation Company
Hood
J. Hy Epwards
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Rochester
New York
Philippine Rebellion Spreads to South Luzon Provinces
London Aug 20 The Daily Mail Singapore correspondent reports heavy fighting at Paglatuan Pilar and Ponsol as native rebellion in the Philippines extends to South Luzon. Spaniards burned Pilar and massacred 500 natives. insurgents gather at Ibay to strike Spaniards in Camarines provinces.
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Singapore
The
Daily Mail
Philippines
Luzon
Paglatuan
Pilar
Ponsol
Ibay
Camarian
General Jaudenes Urges Prompt Repatriation of Spanish Troops
Madrid reports from Manila via the Daily Mail that American forces now occupy the Spanish headquarters for their troops while Spanish units encamp in the cathedral quarter. Conditions are dire and General Jaudenes warns of an epidemic unless repatriation occurs promptly.
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Jaudenes
London
The
Daily Mail
Madrid
Manila
Blockade Strains Havana As Free Kitchens Feed Thousands
From a Spanish correspondent in Havana on August 24, the blockade continues to squeeze provisions and raise prices. About 30,000 people rely on free kitchens, but demand far outstrips supply as women and children lie pale in the streets. Many natives favor annexation to the United States as a path to stability, while officials prepare evacuation documents under General Blanco.
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Key West
Island
United States
Cuba
Blanco
Cubans Kill a Sentinel in SanTiago Incident
A member of the Eighth Illinois battalion guarding SanTiago de Cuba was shot by Cubans who attempted to pass a sentry. The ensuing struggle left the guard injured and the sentinel killed as a crowd set the fire. Civil authorities yesterday raised the Cuban flag, then General Wood ordered it lowered.
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