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30 Mar 1898
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Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
1
Proposals to Spain Move on Cuban Independence Drive
McKinley offers Spain three terms on Cuba including independence for Cuba and a troop withdrawal. The plan calls for armistice, release of reconcentrados, and U S assistance to displaced Cubans. Madrid weighing terms as Washington signals a possible speedy settlement while Spain faces a naval incident dispute.
Foreshadow of Peace in Madrid Press Hints Peace Talks
The Pacific coastal press in Madrid tone predicts peace as Spain and the United States discuss concessions. Reports state U S officials and Spanish ministers weigh terms while secrecy surrounds decisive decisions before any public cartes. Editorials express desire for serenity and calm, urging Spain to assert its moral and diplomatic strength without war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cuba
Spain
United States
Globe
Liberal
Code Seine
United Ites
Havana
South America
Wanshington
Congress
Sigsbee Expects War After Talks In Washington
New York March 14 Washington correspondent reports naval officers who met Captain Sigsbee after his arrival in the city are more firmly convinced that war may be imminent. The dispatch notes heightened tension and a belief that urgent decisions are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Tribunt
Sawal
Sigsbes
Rising tensions in Havana harbor spark anti American demonstrations
As the Maine’s wreck continues, Spanish sympathizers in Havana harbor accelerates insults toward American sailors. Officials warn collision risk looms, with a hostile atmosphere growing since the Montgomery departed and U S naval activity intensifies in the Cuban capital amid mounting war concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Navy Department
Crowninehield
Vatia
Meretelic
Montgomery
Indemnity Basis Proposed in Cuban Settlement Talks
Washington reports say a cabinet message from Minister Woodford in Madrid hints at a final Cuban settlement. President hopeful for an accord after talks with Premier Sagasta, adjourned to Thursday. Consensus favors an indemnity payment of less than 320 million dollars to end hostilities and permit reconcentrados to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodford
Madrid
Sagatsta
Cuba Independence Talks Stir Ring Debate Over Indemnity
A New York dispatch reports Spain may grant Cuba independence in exchange for a 200 million indemnity, with Cubans proposed to pay half that. Washington cables indicate negotiations proceed satisfactorily, and a message to Congress may pave a speedy settlement of the Cuban issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Spain
New York
Pavia
HLS
Rubens
McKinley urges patience on congressional action
President McKinley told the Michigan delegation he does not want rapid action and expects hourly advice from Minister Woodford on which much will depend. Senators say Congress may hold for 60 hours as Sugasta ministry adjourns delaying Madrid views. New York reports artillery trains moving to Fort Stacycum and Fort Adams Newport, with 113 inch mortars loaded for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Michigan
Congress
Woodford
Committee of Congress
Sugasta
Madrid
New York
Seventh Artillery
William Sinclair
Fort Adams
Newport
Welch
Newport Island
Engineer Merritt's Body Recovered by Divers
From Havens, a dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser reports that Engineer Merritt's body was found by an American diver near a torpedo tube amid wreckage off Maine. The recovery confirms the long search after the shipwreck with the body located in a tight space between wreckage and torpedo equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Key Sle
Merritt
Anonymous letter in Maine testimony shines in report
Washington March 30 an interesting feature of the Maine testimony report issued by the government printing office is the famous anonymous letter mentioned in Henry Crain's testimony, clerk of the American consulate at Havana. The item continues on the seventh page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washington
Government Printing Office
Henry Crain
Havana
Berlin and Washington debate Cuban purchase plot
The Tageblatt reports an American financier seeking Berlin backing to buy Cuba for 1.5 billion pesetas, with funds to be drawn from Cuban customs. U S officials deny government involvement while John J. McCook of New York dismisses ties to any syndicate. Madrid notes Spanish bonds and Paris tracks open and close prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tageblatt
Cuba
Spain
United States
Washington
McKipley
New York
John J. McCook
White Mouse
Auditorium Association RT Meeting Sets Subscriptions Plan
Tonight the auditorium association will review progress on soliciting subscriptions. It notes $12,160 total raised including food show funds and buttons, with $22,160 in sight. Officials believe $5,000 more can be secured and urge moving forward on the structure with attention to uptown conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium Association
Spanish minister calls Cuba settlement reports absurd
Washington March 20 the Spanish minister declined to speak to the press on the reports of the Spanish settlement. He dismissed the New York story claiming Cuba would pay 200000000 and that Spanish troops would be embarked for home as unwarranted and absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Republic of Cuba
Cuban Independence Resolution Sparks House Debate
In Washington on March 20 the House debated Bailey’s privilege resolution recognizing Cuba’s independence. Republicans opposed rushing to action while Democrats and galleries applauded loudly. The vote on laying the appeal aside ended 178 to 137, with no Republicans voting against. The measure urged U S recognition of Cuba as free and independent after the Cuban struggle against force and famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bailey
Cuba
Houtelle
House
Crisp
Mgr
Boutelle White
Len
Boutelle
Hui
Terry
Dem
Ark
Simpson
Pop
Kan
Hopkins
Baley
Skeed
Reed
Bulley
Dalley
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Republi
Batley
Pingley
Senate galleries crowded anew as speeches draw crowds
Washington March 23. Galleries of the senate were again crowded with spectators. Not an inch of space remained in any gallery as the doors opened and interest mounted for the day’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senators debate on war conduct and emergency fortification
Disjointed notes show discussions in a senate committee setting. John K Bichain of Oakland chairs foreign relations, urging daily sessions. A joint resolution seeks wartime authority to erect temporary forts with landowner consent, while delays impede immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridars
John K Biclain
The
Pacific
Oakland
Cal
Senate
Cmargel
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Br. Wise
Hawley
Military Affairs
Mession
Pesene
Alen
Nebottie
Dharacter
Allen
Gromnor of Ohio Urges Republican Caucus on Cuban Petition
General Grom enor of Ohio signals willingness to convene a Republican caucus to decide on action with a petition regarding the Cuban situation. Some radical Republicans doubt a caucus should be held now, fearing it could provoke open division between Congress and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
March
Gromenor
Ohio
Heane
Congress
Spain eyes war risk as markets fret over Cuban debt
Madrid cables report Spanish financiers foresee dire consequences from war with the United States. Bonds tumble from 4 to 4.5, gold at premium, note circulation near limit, and a looming money panic unless Spain finds a drastic peace in Cuba. Public sentiment and political will lean toward war, despite financial warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Barcelona
United States
Spain
Bank of Spain
Cuba
Audaz torpedo boat damaged at Waterford shocks naval experts
London reports a photograph of the Audaz torpedo boat disabled in a gale at Waterford. Experts note severe bow distortion unlike a collision, suggesting construction flaws. Spanish official Alvares comments on deteriorating US Spain relations and delays to Cadiz missions, with a month needed for repairs and fear of coal supply issues. A separate Carrizo Texas dispatch details a thwarted mutiny plan aided by Mexican authorities, involving Spaniard Joaquin Marti and two accomplices, with a courier seized and raid intentions exposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Audas
Waterford
Senor Alvares
Nival Commission
America
Spain
DeAlyia
Bay of Biscay
San Antonio
Tex
Express
Carrizo
Texas
pMfclais
Gurreo
Mex
Joaquin Marti
Havana
Triopsa
Marti
United States
United States Buys Danish West Indies for 15 Million
New York dispatch reports the United States has purchased the Danish West Indies comprising St. John St. Thomas and St. Croix along with five warships for 15 million dollars. The islands will serve as coaling stations in the West Indies. Details remain undisclosed though estimates suggest Denmark sold the trio for about 9 million and ships for roughly 6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
West Indies
New York
Sayer
Spain
St. Thomas
St. Johe
St. Siotx
Denmark
Densil
Warship transfers and Spanish fleet movements reported
The navy department announced the sale of the steam yacht Geratal to Spain for about 25,000 dollars. The vessel is viewed as less formidable than the Mayflower, the yacht bought by Secretary Long. Lieutenant Albert P. Niblack reports progress on a 3,000 ton cruiser for Brazil, while ships from Cartagena, including Infanta Maria Teresa Cristobal Colon and the destroyer Destruct, are noted as departed with destination unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Spain
Washington
March
Navy Department
Long
Niblack- Perlin
Gorsmander
Albert P. Niblack
U. S
Germania Yard
Brazil
Cartagena
Nasy Department
Infanta Maria ‘Theresa
Cristobal Colon
Destractiin
No Agreement Deliberations Delay Cuban Renovations Referred
Washington March senate foreign relations committee failed to reach any pact on Cuban renovations and referred the issue to a sub committee. Members said the Maine court testimony and the president’s stance dominated discussion. Aiming to avoid hasty action, the panel debated timing as diplomacy and resources were strained and preparations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
March
Senate Committee On Foreign
Siasion
Senate
Haseseich
Maine
Wfth
Also Mentioned on This Page
President McKinley
Srd
Herald
McKibler
Sagaste
Spake
Gomes
Ma Meneite
Sigsbee
Kipling
Chica
Timea-Herald
State Journal State
Denver
President
Merrriti
Syndicate
Paris
Mr. Bailey
Peace Party
War Party
United For
Mexico
Islands
St. John, St. Thomas and
St. Croix
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