26 May 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
1
Special to Evening Journal reports the Queen Regent staying to protect the capital as European fleets move about the coast. Messages from Madrid and Halifax note Spanish and French warships seen near Nova Scotia with forts guarding harbor approaches.
Reports clash over Admiral Cervera's location with hints of him at Cienfuegos while Washington doubts. President Edwards calls for 75,000 additional volunteers to prepare Cuba invasion and organize new army corps under the plan to drill until campaigns begin.
Reports from Washington on May 26 claimed armies of invasion were about to start for Cuba and Porto Rico. Officials denied official endorsement and warned against public disclosure. It noted General Miles and staff might depart for the south soon.
In Washington on May 26 Senate war revenue bill progress stalls after Allison seeks unanimous consent for a Saturday vote. Teller objects, and Daniel echoes delay, citing no emergency and hinting at amendments that could spark debate. Earlier, the pension deficiency bill passed near 9 million dollars, and New Mexico land grants were approved before Senate eulogies for Senator George. The youngest campaign volunteer, seven year old Douglass Dodge, was found on the City of Sydney in San Francisco.
Washington May 2 Republicans in the house draw closer to revolt against Speaker Reed over Mawalian annexation. Grosvenor Tawney and Hitt Dingley push for action while Reed argues the merits. Administration urges immediate consideration to win senate approval before adjournment.
Rushville, May 26. In a Ha waii annexation meeting leaders decide speaker Reed has a grace period to yield or face a Republican caucus. If overruled, it signals loss of Reed’s control in the House and could spark a party shift and leadership crisis.
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