08 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1898
Page
1
Secretary Long sent Commander W H Brownson to Europe to hastily buy all suitable battleships and large ordnance for the navy. He will inspect ships under construction and purchase any fit for immediate use.
A Herald special from Whitington reports British and French gunmakers and shipbuilders offer two large battle ships to the United States. The Marsh al Floriane and Marshal Deodora are named as candidates. President and Merritt visit Key West to inspect defenses, with $50 million voted for coast fortifications and readiness.
Washington moves to fund national defense with 50 million dollars as British and Spanish actions raise alarms. Reports say Hiram Maxim warned the US to begin buying in England for rapid-fire guns. rumors swirl of Spanish loans, torpedo boats, and heavy guns being placed across Europe. The stock market reacts to China, West Africa, and Spain related fears.
Madrid reports a semi official view that peace remains intact between Spain and the United States. Torpedo squadron at Cadiz reportedly will not sail, linked to Gen Woodford’s visit. Washington notes urge restraint and aim to avoid hostilities while Cuba remains unsettled. Navy movements show adjustments as convoys and ships proceed with Cuba aid and repairs.
Receiving orders to send the Montgomery to Havens Key West Florida. One body buried today is thought to be Robert White an attend ant. unconfirmed whether a sergeant of marines. Bodies laid in one coffin. Hearse and four wagons bore the remains to the cemetery where Chaplain Royce of the cruiser New York read the burial service. Commander McCalla and a gun division from the United States cruiser Mar.
A Havana cablegram from George Bronson Rea quotes Gen. Lee saying Spain may declare any of them persona non grata, but if they must leave town they will depart with the American flag and brass band leading.
In Boston the Confederate battle flag was publicly waved during a performance of Darkest Russia at the Grand opera house. The audience cheered as patriotic songs played and two flags appeared, one American and the other Confederate, amid a display of national colors.
The crowd hailed a scarred flag scene as veterans cried and the audience roared with a rebel yell, producing an uproar unmatched in Boston theater history.
A Herald dispatch from Valparaiso Chile reports the American steamer Columbia, bound from New York to the Klondike, remains idle awaiting funds. Captain cannot raise money, owners in New York fail to supply repairs and provisions, 20 passengers including women face possible seizure for debt, U S consul unable to act as masters hold. Weather outlook from Chicago notes colder conditions with west winds. Ingleside to hold annual meeting Friday March 11 at 8 o'clock p m by order of the president.
London and Pekin report Russia presses gains in China as Britain and Japan weigh responses. Dispatches cite Russian demands over Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan, potential railroad concessions, and military moves including 20 torpedo boats for Vladivostok and Port Arthur.
London dispatch reports the United States would not seek warships as long as such a need does not arise. It notes that U S representatives in Britain are not pursuing new ships for purchase or construction, and suggests Spain’s navy purchases influence cautious policy.
Advert promotes framed pictures at low prices from Sullivan and Delahoyde at 728 Kansas Avenue. Mentions successors to Bee Trumbull and cleaning and restoration services. Phone contact implied.
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