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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1898
Page
1
General Fitzhugh Lee reaches Washington at 2 30 PM amid cheering crowds along the route. He reports to the State Department then the White House as Senate Foreign Relations debates Spain crisis and prepares to testify on matters tied to U S policy.
The Havana Dispatch reports Spaniards call Fitzhugh Lee a Yankee in satirical verses about Yankee power and pride. The piece notes lines praising Yankee resolve and mentions a New York writer interpreting a diplomatic message as history in the making, centered on Virginia figures and national independence.
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee arrives by special train to Richmond with 10,000 people cheering. Governor Tyter introduces him as talk time ends and action begins. Lee cannot speak now but urges readiness while a salute booms and crowds chant for confrontation. His wife, son, and daughter accompany him to Washington.
In Savannah Georgia on April 12 a crowd of over five thousand gathered at the station to see General Lee. The general spoke briefly amid cheers as his train arrived. A 13‑gun salute was fired by the Chatam artillery, of which Lee is an honorary member, then the party departed under transportation department orders to withhold information on the train’s whereabouts to avoid disturbance.
A senator close to the president argues the president’s message failed to address independence. He cites the line about securing in the land the establishment of a stable government capable of maintaining international obligations as implying dependence. The senator insists true independence requires a government with its own international obligations.
Washington reports officials on the House Foreign Affairs and Steering Committees have approved a resolution for immediate intervention with army and navy support. The State Journal will publish further details in a post edition. Madrid unrest erupts as crowds clash with gendarmes in Puerta Del Sol and ministerial offices. many injured or arrested after police dispersals.
Washington April 12 the president’s callers report he feels greater confidence a satisfactory settlement can be reached without open hostilities. He believes in the sincerity of the Spanish government and expects reforms in Cuba to avert what he has long feared would be inevitable.
The senate foreign relations committee plans to report resolutions demanding Cuba’s freedom and independence, condemning Spain’s war against Cuba as harmful to U S commercial interests and urging immediate withdrawal of Spanish land and naval forces. The group also includes a strong preamble detailing Maine disaster grievance.
Washington April 12 Republicans in the House Foreign Relations Committee move toward a resolution for immediate U S armed intervention to end Cuba hostilities. The plan urges president to use land and naval forces to establish a free independent Cuban government, amid debates on authority and scope. The Senate contemplations include proposals recognizing Cuban independence and aiding military actions.
Washington reports show the house foreign affairs committee leaning toward a resolution favoring independence and immediate armed intervention in Cuba. A compromise may drop full Cuban republican recognition to unite party members and secure passage, with a minority plan for recognizing the Cuban government possibly by Democratic members.
Jacksonville reports a letter from Gen Gomez via Key West indicating cooperation with US forces if war breaks out. Calixto Garcia and Gomez, with about 15,000 troops, move toward Havana while Gomez promises 25,000 to 30,000 more behind the city. insurgents recruit rapidly and US intervention is welcomed. Private signals would warn Gomez of US actions. A campaign is planned.
Secretary Gage receives a letter from Edward B. Poor president of National Park Bank of New York stating the bank will aid in distributing government bonds if Congress authorizes popular investment. The bank pledges its facilities and nationwide correspondents for bond distribution and related operations.
The Standard's London correspondent notes Spain, at the pope and powers request, suspended hostilities unilaterally. The American government now regards its hands free as it was not party to the arrangement, creating a shift in diplomacy and expectations between Spain and the United States.
Reports from New York April 12 quote officers on arriving British steamer Alodene and Saratoga crew describing Cuban eagerness for American intervention, belief in relief via clothing and food, widespread hatred of Spanish soldiers, and vow to rise against Spain once US involvement begins. They note fires burning crops around Havana and Matanzas, Spanish bitterness toward Americans, and hope that the Maine example will deter Spanish foes.
A Washington dispatch notes President would first demand Spain withdraw from Cuba before naval action, sending Congress backed ultimatum to Spain to induce independence terms or indemnity. War risk rises as consuls depart Cuba while diplomacy remains with Madrid.
Washington April 12. Senator Quay argues the time for negotiation with Spain is past and urges immediate war to avenge the Maine and to free Cuba. He says the Spanish threat will worsen if delays continue and calls for a self defense declaration and swift action by the government. Oregon Rep Renominated. Eugene, Oregon, April 12. Thomas Tonge reelected to Congress.
April 12 Horton reports A Law from Topeka enters the congressional convention scene as Curtis supporters clash with Leland faction. Delegates organize with Tufts as chairman while Curtis and Broderick lines gear up for a heated contest amid committee fights and shifting loyalties.
Oakland California April 13 Jade Tarde Butler was arrested yesterday on a charge of insanity and placed in a patrol wagon before her identity was known. She was found wandering in a distressed mental condition and described as unbalanced.
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