The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19


Feb. 25-Indcated by Havana reports
that outside explosion wrecked the
Maine; Senators INDUCED in war talk.
Feb. Z7-Declaration by Sagasta at Mad-
rid that Spain will not relinquish
Cuba
March Prompt refusal of request by
Spain that Gen. f'itzhugh Lee, Con
sui at Havana, be recalled.
March S1UOUU,OO0 voted by House for
National defenses, fund to be at dis
posal of the President.
March Bill for National defense passed
by Senate and signed by the Presi-
dent; preparation for war begun.
March lO-Alaska boundary dispute with
Great Britain temporarily settled.
March ll-Troops ordered to coast forti-
r,oo; hrati on activity in naval circles.
explosion which wrecked the Maine
was within ship.
March lG-ObJection offered by Spain To
American war feet at Key West, and
to other war preparations.
March 25-Reported to President by
Court Of Inquiry that Maine was
wrecked by external explosion; re-
sponsibility not fixed.
At Madrid, Spanish Court of Inquiry
made formal announcement that
wreck was caused by internal explo-
sion.
Mangroye ordered to Havana to fetch
away Americans
Spain advised by President of Maine
Courts finding, with request that she
end the war in Cuba by coming to
terms with insurgents
March 29-Foraker resolution introduced
IN Senate recognizing Cuban Repub-
Resolution introduced by Senator FRYE
directing President TO take steps to
end war in Cuba.
Declarations Of war introduced by Sena-
tor Rawlins, OF Utah, and Represent
alive Marsh, of Illinois.
Congress grows impatient, and threatens
to take lead from President.
Oher of American fnanciers to buy Gu
ban Independence for 100000, 900.
March 3o-Announcement by President
of positive demands on Spain for end
ing Cuban war and independence for
Agreed by Congress to wait until ApriI d
for message outlining Presidents
policy.
Spanish fleet started for American
waters.
March 3i-President's demands on Spain
met oy request for further time
April I-Bsndo relating to reconcentra-
oos revoked by SPAN, and agreement
made to accept American assistance
In relief OF suffering
SPANS concessions regarded by Congress
as insufficient; louder demands for
war. Ava
April 3-Announced from Madrid that
Pope Leo had agreed to act as me-
gator between United States and
Spain.
April 5-Presidents message to Congress
held back to afford Americans a
chance to leave Havana
April Joint note of Powers urging
peace presented to the United States
Announced by Spain that no more CON.
oessions will be made.
April 9-Armistice granted by Snain IN
Cuba IN hope of avoiding war
Consul-General Lee and al Americana
out of Cuba.
april lo-Formal request made by Spain
Tor further delay; proclamation bv
Governor General Blanco Announcing
q cessation of hostilitfes In Cuba.
April 11-Message to Congress asking al
tdorlty to use army and navy to end
war in Cuba; failure of message Tn
demand Cuban independence dissp-
pointing to Congress.
April lZ-Announced from Madrid that
sagasta does not consider presi-
dents message hostile.
April Rehabilitation of troenS 4,
Southern camps,
April 1s-Joint resolution passed by Ohm
Eress, demanding independence for
Cuba; instructing the President 10
use lapd and naval forces to carry
resolution. and diGolsimipg infentior
70 annex Cuba.