Cabinet Favors Delayed Ultimatum to Spain Over Cuba
Washington April 12 reports say President McKinley leans toward giving Spain three days to reply to our demands for Cuban action. Cabinet discussed timing as army and navy must be ready to seize a Cuban port if Spain refuses. Debate over exact hours continued, with plans to sign ultimatum and Cuban resolutions together once ready.
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President to Call Volunteers Under Militia Bill Plan
A conference at the War Department with Secretary Alger Major General Miles and Adjutant General Corbin outlined a plan to raise volunteers under a new militia bill. The administration expects to seek congressional authority to call troops, with state allocations based on the last census, but no formal message to Congress was ready.
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War Report and Cuban Resolution Pass Congress
Congress approves war measures at 3 A.M. and empowers the president to use U S forces and militia. Senate passes Cuban resolution opposing Spanish rule in Cuba and demanding evacuation. conferees finalize language and prepare official notification to Spain.
Call for 80 000 Men War Department Officials Signal
Washington April 19 The war department moved toward a first call to arms for 80 000 men drawn from state militias. Some complications require time to adjust and may delay issuance of the call beyond today.
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Porto Rico Made Hot Agitation Drives Americans Off Island
Reports from Porto Rico dated April 19 indicate organized pressure on naturalized Americans to declare their status and depart. Excitement grows after the departure of American consuls with many locals said ready to leave at first chance as Spanish authorities order 10000 rations for Porto votes. The senatorial elections held April 10 yielded a liberal victory.
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Queen Regent Firm Speech Expected in Cortes Opening
Madrid reports the queen regent’s speech at the cortes opening tomorrow will be firm and satisfactory to national sentiment. Unanimity is said to prevail in Spain to face war rather than yield to U.S. demands.
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Business Stops in Havana as War Urged by Papers
No contracts are being entered in Havana as papers urge war immediately. Business is paralyzed amid the import of the call for hostilities and the sharp shift in local commerce.
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Washington House Echoes With Patriot Songs After Conferee Vote
In the Washington lobby last night about fifty representatives sang patriotic songs as conferees awaited their decision. General Henderson of Iowa led a rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, with Dixie and other tunes sung by ex Confederates. A rousing improvisation about Weyler, sung to a loud chorus, reflected the wild spirit of the moment.
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BLOT IN GEORGIA SAILORS FIGHT NEAR VERDAD INCIDENT
In Brunswick Georgia on April 19 seven sailors from the Spanish bark Verdad faced a hostile crowd after insults toward Americans. Mate Henry Richardson of the American schooner Francis C Yarnell heard the taunts and struck with an ax. A melee followed with about 200 onlookers. The Spanish crew and ship were spared by the captain and Spanish vice consul. The Verdad sailed today with a half cargo.
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O Higgins Abandoned in War Preparations
Washington April 19 preparations for action near completion as war department works focus on mobilizing the army and equipping all classes of materials. The O Higgins, last large desirative ship, has been abandoned as hope of obtaining her lapses. General Greely reports progress in telegraphic and telephone coastal communications while Superintendent Kimball discusses employment with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt.
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Topeka Sails For Home Without Escort From England
The United States cruiser Topeka formerly the Diogones is ordered to sail immediately for the United States without waiting for the torpedo boat Somers under repair. In a separate item a London copper mine fire is reported with 41 believed dead.
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Cuba Grateful for U S Support on Cuban Resolutions
The Cuban junta released a statement in New York noting that the resolutions amount to recognition of a Cuban republic. It asserts Cuba seeks independence, pledges cooperation if U S forces intervene, and thanks Americans for their support and press confidence while stressing the aim of lasting peace.
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To Sail From St Vincent For Cuba In War Fleet
A Herald dispatch reports Spanish warships at St Vincent Cape Verde Islands preparing to sail for Cuba. The cruiser Cristobal Colon Infanta Maria Teresa torpedo boats and destroyers Terror Pluton Ariel Sayor and Azure are anchored with no shore leave. Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo sailing from Puerto Rico expected to join by Wednesday. Ships stripped for action ready to sail at a moment's notice.
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Miles to Lead Cuba Invasion Force
Gen Miles will go to Cuba to command invading forces. He selects field staff including Lieut Col Wm Ludlow as engineering officer, Lieut Col F Humphrey as quartermaster, and Maj H B Osgood as commissary of subsistence, with Ludlow previously directing defense works in New York area.
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Ericsson's Mishap Off Key West Patrol
The United States torpedo boat Ericsson collided with the station pilot boat Hero about ten miles off Sand Key in the gulf at 3 am. The bowsprit of Hero swept Ericsson amidships tearing ventilators and upper works. Hero's bowsprit was carried away and she sustained damage on her port side.
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Men and Money in Congress Plan for War Effort
Congress will deploy 200000 men to the President and authorize 8100 000 000 in funds. The plan includes 100000 militiamen and 60000 volunteers financed by a popular loan to raise the money needed for the war.
Washington Moves to Mobilize 200000 Soldiers for War
The April dispatch outlines plans to place about 200000 soldiers at the government’s disposal, combining standing troops and volunteers. It notes army expansion via three battalion formations and expanded artillery, plus a war revenue bill and a $100000000 war loan to be offered through post offices.
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Spaniards urge immediate action in war affair
Spanish press argues for quick US entry into war, claiming it will be a matter of months not weeks. Imparcial says Americans will tire of vacillation as war looms, while Liberal notes Spaniards weary of talk and anticipates war within hours.
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