Localising the War
L'Italie, a French daily paper published in Rome which has a large general circulation among the Italian aristocracy, high classes and diplomats generally and which…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
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The Impending War
The spectre of the Soudan Donkey still haunts New South Wales. It seems that quite a number of our people are eager to enlist under the Stars and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Spanish-American War. Spanish People and Soldiers. a Belligerent Race. "Blood and Gold."
MR. C. B. Luffman, the director of the Horticultural College and Gardens at Burnley, is a gentleman who has a knowledge of modern Spain such as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in Cuba
The United States ultimatum evoked the wildest excitement. In the States fervid patriotism has driven many people mad, and several suicides…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Ultimatum. War Commences Saturday. Later
President M'Kinley has signed the ultimatum calling upon Spain to yield. If this is not done America will commence the war after six o'clock on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Spain Firm and Indignant. Three Years' War
The Spaniards emphatically assert that the war will last three years, and that they will fight to the very last. Don Praxedes Sagasta, the Spanish Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Spanish Preparations for War Great Naval Activity
The Spanish Government is hurrying od naval operations for the purpose of striking an early blow in American waters. Telegrams from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War and Prices. Breadstuffs Still Rising. London
In consequence of the declaration of war the market for wheat and flour is very strong. A further advance of 1s per quarter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spanish Parliament Opened. Intense War Feeling. London, April 21
The newly-elected Cortes was opened yesterday by the Queen Regent of Spain. The ceremony was unusually brilliant and impressive, the Chamber being crowded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Practically Declared Recognition of Cuban Republic Impossible. London
THE struggle in Congress as to what should be the final decision in regard to the Cucan question and the attitude taken up by the United States lasted for 17 hours. It was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Scare. Coal for America. Contracts Cancelled. Newcastle, Friday Night
Several charters of Newcastle coal cargoes to America have been cancelled owing to the war between that country and Spain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Spanish-american War. Anglo-saxon Sympathy. "Solid with America." London, April 20
From the general tone of the cable messages received by the London papers, it is ascertained that the sympathy of the Angle-Saxon people throughout the world…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extraordinary Excitement in Spain. Defraying War Expenses. a National Subscription of £30,000,000. LONDON
The excitement in Spain which has gradually been growing and extending all over the country during the last few weeks, is now described as being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "[?] libery when freeborn [?] [?] to [?] the public, mayspeak [?]" [?] Saturday, April 23, 1898. the Spanish-american War
THE decision of the United States Congress to champion the cause of the Cubans in their revolt against the tyrannous rule of Spain and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Soldiers and Active Service
Since the announcement that America intended to actively interfere in Cuba, Colonel Bell, the American Consul in Sydney, has received numerous offers of help from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →[Reuter's Telegrams.] the Garrison at Havanna. the Fortifications Very Strong. Extraordinary Excitement in Spain. National War Fund £30,000,000. London, April 22
28,000 regulars and. 15,000 volunteers constitute the garrison at the fortifications of Havanna, at the entrance of the harbour, which are declared to be very strong…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable News. America and Spain. the Coming War. Ultimatum by Cable. Diplomatic Relations Ended. Patriotic Outburst in America. Opening of the Spanish Parliament. Appeal by the Queen. Preparations on Both Sides. London
The ultimatum issued by President M'Kinley to Spain, requiring her to immediately evacuate Cuba and recognise the independence of its people, failing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Declaration of War
President M'Kinley will ask Con to authorise him to declare war against Spain, and thus render the situation more regular…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War and Prices. Wheat Advancing
The lines so far most influenced in Sydney (says the "Herald") by the Americo--Spanish difficulty have been flour, which has advanced from 5s. to 10s. per ton, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Excitement in Sydney. Waiting for War News
Sydney people were excited about the war even on Saturday, and early awaited the news of the first engagement. The postoffice authorities made no allowance for the…
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