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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
1
In a dramatic turn the city surrenders to insurgent forces led by General Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo occupies Manila with the insurgents in control of the capital. The event marks a pivotal shift in the conflict and signals a new phase in the struggle for sovereignty.
Dispatch from Madrid June 9 reports U S Consul Wildman receiving hundreds of congratulatory messages yet doubting Manila’s fall. Insurrection spreads with deser tions and enemy advances on Batcoar and Imus. General Corres and Captain Amnon rush to palace for talks with queen regents. Spaniards in Manila seek refuge in fortified town area as unrest deepens while Madrid notes latent dissatisfaction masked by patriotism.
From Singapore to London reports claim Manila has fallen to Philippine insurgents led by Aguinaldo, with celebrations by rebels and congratulations to Dewey and Admiral Wildman. Consul Pratt and many officials express cautious optimism while authorities fear a broader uprising and potential capitulation talks. The Times in Singapore notes Cavite and surrounding towns seized, with heavy Spanish losses and calls for native self rule under American protection.
A Spanish torpedo boat attack near Santiago de Cuba is thwarted by the New Orleans and New York. Torpedoes are found and one boat is believed to have escaped. night signals, searchlights, and heavy gunfire dramatize the near miss as crews man stations and guard the harbor against further strikes.
Washington June That portion of the conference committee report on the sundry civil appropriation bill includes a paragraph to settle conflicts between settlers and the Northern Pacific railroad company. The act allows abandonment of contested lands in exchange for public lands along the railroad route, promising title clarity for settlers in Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montana Oregon and Washington and ending widespread litigation.
Washington correspondent reports 27 000 troops sailing from Tampa on a force including infantry cavalry artillery engineers and signal corps. Regular regiments listed along with volunteer units total infantry 21 600 with engineers signal corps cavalry and artillery contingents. General Shafter commands as Indiana Helena and Bancrofe convey the force, landing planned around Sunday near Santiago de Cuba.
Reports from Cape Haytien describe a heavy bombardment of Caimanera fortifications in Guantanamo Bay at 5:30 am Tuesday. Five U S ships pounded shore defenses while Spanish artillery offered resistance. The town’s defenders retreated inward as American fire remained steady and effective.
W. E. Stanley of Wichita was nominated for governor by the Republican state convention in Hutchinson after multiple ballots. The convention also named associates for justice, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and congressman at large, with Stanley later declared the nominee and the vote totals noted for several offices.
Hutchinson June 9. The Republican platform endorses McKinley era policy, calls for naval strength and Nicaragua coast construction, annexation of Hawaii, broad pension rights, and voting access for Kansas soldiers. It rebukes populist mine policies, condemns convict mining, and urges voters to back Republican candidates and pledges.
Hutchinson June 1900s report details R. Biurtot snubbing Cyrus Leland amid heated debate as Stanley neared the nomination. Shawnee County delegates, loud crowd, platform drama, and a tense motion to make Stanley’s nomination unanimous ended with Leland’s anger and hints of a lasting rift.
Hutchinson June 3 W E Stanie a gubernatorial nominee said to Journal reporter he will enforce state laws and uphold Republican principles but will not discuss prohibition in this campaign. He indicated prohibition is not an issue this year and declined further comment on party platform strains.
At Hutchinson Kansas Republicans clash over honoring honorably discharged soldiers and sailors. Resolutions demand strict adherence to laws favoring veterans in appointments, but the measure is rejected. Rumors swirl a deal to name Edward chairman of the state railroad board to secure a withdrawal from the race. W. E. Stanley, Republican gubernatorial nominee, faces scrutiny of his background and campaign. Hutchinson delegates depart after a brief central committee meeting. Bailey is nominated as congressman-at-large over True.
Washington reports conferees have a war revenue compromise on silver bullion coinage and seleniorage. The treasury would coin about 1.509 million dollars per month, replacing 34 million under the Senate bill. The plan coins silver under existing law and aims to calm silver market pressures amid bond considerations.
Reports from Key West describe four suspicious vessels, thought to be Spanish warships, attempting to enter Havana harbor. A gunboat sighted a possible battleship, cruisers, torpedo boat, and signaled pursuit, but the vessels allegedly escaped and vanished toward the Florida Straits amid uncertain details.
The cable to Cuba and the outer world was severed after a Haïtien link failed near Guantánamo. Rear Admiral Sampson’s ship Dauntless arrived off Santiago and Kingston, Jamaica, enabling direct communication with Washington once more. The cut occurred Monday as Yankee and St. Lucia cables were disrupted, but crews secured the lines and reestablished contact.
Washington June 9 The president contemplates sending a pecial message to Congress urging immediate annexation of Hawaii as a military necessity. A senator in consultation says action likely early next week with swift debate. Supporters foresee strategic gains in this and related Pacific moves amid war concerns.
Washington June 9 The conference on the war revenue bill closed at noon without reporting a final agreement. Members planned to print the draft and present it to the House after early afternoon adjournment. The Senate’s position remained open and no advance pact was shared.
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