Will Sail Tomorrow Watsons Squadron Heads for Spanish Ports
Chicago July 11 Wheat futures mixed as July wheat closes at 76 1 2 cents and corn at 31 3 4 cents. Reports say Admiral Sampsons squadron may sail toward Spanish ports, with bombardment of Santiago ongoing and Toral declining unconditional surrender, content to march out with colors flying if terms allowed.
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Engagement off Havana Describes Pursuit of Cervera Fleet
United States Steamer Vixen reports a daytime chase of Admiral Cervera’s squadron off Morro Castle. Brooklyn and Oregon engage as Cristobal Colon leads a four-ship heading toward the harbor. The battle ends around 1:25 with Brooklyn Texas and Oregon credited with forcing suspension.
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Des Moines Editor Returns from Cuba Attend Sixth Army Corps
Lafe Young of The Daily Town Capital reports from Des Moines that he has come home from Santiago with the Sixth army corps after leaving Cuba due to fever. He criticizes Cuban insurgents as hypocritical and unreliable, noting American aid and Gomez's lack of coordinated mobilization. He suggests Cubans act only when secure and at an advantage.
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Governor Tanner Denounces Editor at Camp Tanner Riot
Springfield July 11 Governor Tanner urged the colored regiment to loyalty and promised full citizenship by serving under officers of their race. He denounced a local black editor James H Porter provoking a near riot as soldiers chased him from the camp gate amid cries of he is here.
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Surrender Proposal From Spanish General Toral in Cuba
In Jamaica on July 11, reports say General Toral offered surrender terms to General Shafter at Santiago, but conditions prompted an immediate rejection. Negotiations led to a renewed armistice until noon Sunday, with white flags of truce still visible as talks continue.
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Caballero Status Sought by German Embassy Inquiry
The German embassy asked the U S state department about Lieutenant Caballero of the Spanish navy from the torpedo boat destroyer Pluton after its destruction. Admiral Sampson replied Caballero is probably dead. The inquiry was at the wife’s request. Albert Pack announces candidacy for the Michigan Senate against Burrows.
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