23 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
1
A Washington Dispatch reports on bipartisan tempers amid Cuba policy debates, Senator Grays urging truce to settle with Spain, and doubts about European intervention. It notes wartime sentiment, a circus elephant offer, and a row between Senators Money and Wellington over an insult, with Money apologizing to the Senate.
The House and Senate approve a resolution declaring Cuba should be free and independent, demanding Spain relinquish control and withdraw forces. The President is empowered to use U S land and naval forces and militia as needed to enforce the resolution. Spain’s reply cites war threats and diplomatic break, with Madrid noting recall of its minister and end of official communications. The Times notes royal counsel urging continuity of the government cabinet to meet the crisis.
A verse by Harvey M Barr casts Gossip Town on Falsehood Bay as a cautionary journey through Rumor’s realms. The poem warns that the Idleness train and Thoughtless Road lead to Vicious Talk, Hate, and Madams Suspicious Re mark, with Don’t You Tell blowing through the town’s breeze. It ends with Peace fleeing and Trouse, Grief, and Sorrow awaiting visitors.
The Spanish people and Americans alike are anxious for war and will fight valiantly. The war with Spain will not be a picnic or short venture. It will be a terrible ordeal with many thousand lives sacrificed. The Progress urges recognition of martial spirit but warns of hardship ahead.
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