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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
1
Official circles debate U S peace terms shaped by Secretary Day as President nears final outline. Internal Spanish objections and senate ratification loom. could delay a peace reply beyond cabinet talks.
Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail notes strong public satisfaction over peace overtures. He argues there is little prospect of discontent and none if Spain keeps the Philippines and is not forced to pay indemnity.
Secretary Alger expresses deep concern for Shafter's troops encamped near Santiago yet notes many sickness counts may reflect reporting methods rather than severity. Plans are made to move troops to a healthier camp near Montauk Point New York with ample water, a lake, a hill, and saltwater bathing. Miles advances on Porto Rico as reinforcements arrive.
Norfock July 29 The fate of the Cristobal Colon hinges on a wrecking expedition sent to Santiago. The German steamer Senior under Capt Peter Peterson will carry divers, pumps and two giant pontons urged by Lieut Hobson to place under the hull after pumping. Maria Teresa nearly water free and ready to float at high tide.
Senator Morgan of Alabama urged delaying the Hawaiian annexation commission’s departure until October 1 due to the Spanish American situation and land law adjudication. President McKinley declined, insisting the commission sail from San Francisco on August 10 as planned. The president praised the annexation news and the commission’s work.
Dispatches detail an American victory near Guanli ca with the enemy retreating, four of the Americans wounded slightly, and the port of Ponce surrendering under Commander C. H. Davis aboard the Dixie. Maj. Gen. Miles arrived with Ernest's brigade, aided by Gen. Wilson's division, as American troops push toward mountains and Yauco.
At a special chamber of commerce meeting the San Francisco business leaders adopted a resolution urging President McKinley to hold and retain full control of the Philippine islands and future acquisitions. The move aims to strengthen trade with the orient, build domestic business, and extend humanitarian efforts.
Prince Karl Otto von Bismarck Schoenhausen born April 1 1815 in Schoenhausen pursued studies at Gottingen Berlin and Greifswald. He rose from army service to diplomat and statesman shaping Prussia and the German empire, earning the title Iron Chancellor for wielding sovereign power and guiding unification and victory over Austria and France. He dominated politics from 1862 onward, formed the North German Confederation, led to unification, and was rewarded with chancellorship and princehood before pensioning in 1890 amid public gratitude and lasting legacy.
Washington discussions lasting nearly five hours explored the U S response to Spain over peace terms. Cabinet members signaled broad agreement on Cuba independence and Puerto Rico cession, with Guam and Caroline Islands coaling stations. Disagreement focused on the Philippines and insurgent claims, while outsiders would not influence the settlement. Spanis h authority in Caribbean waters would end with U S possession, including quitclaims of debts and treaties.
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