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Foreign News
November 29, 1896
The Roanoke Daily Times
Roanoke, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Spanish government attempted to purchase the Chilean cruiser Esmeralda and battleship Congreso, plus four torpedo catchers, but the Chilean cabinet rejected the proposal via the Spanish minister in Santiago.
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The Spanish Government Tries to Buy
Chilian War Vessels.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Nov. 28.—From reliable sources it has been learned that the Spanish government asked Chili to sell the new cruiser Esmeralda, 5,000 tons, twenty-three knots, also the small battleship Congreso, both of which will be ready to sail for Valparaiso next month. The Chilian cabinet informed the Madrid cabinet, through the medium of the Spanish minister at Santiago, that the proposal could not be entertained.
Similar advances by Spain were made looking to the purchase of four fast torpedo catchers built for Chili at Yarrow's yard on the Thames.
The Spanish Government Tries to Buy
Chilian War Vessels.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Nov. 28.—From reliable sources it has been learned that the Spanish government asked Chili to sell the new cruiser Esmeralda, 5,000 tons, twenty-three knots, also the small battleship Congreso, both of which will be ready to sail for Valparaiso next month. The Chilian cabinet informed the Madrid cabinet, through the medium of the Spanish minister at Santiago, that the proposal could not be entertained.
Similar advances by Spain were made looking to the purchase of four fast torpedo catchers built for Chili at Yarrow's yard on the Thames.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Purchase Attempt
Chilian Warships
Esmeralda Cruiser
Congreso Battleship
Torpedo Catchers
Valparaiso
Santiago
Where did it happen?
Chili
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Chili
Event Date
Nov. 28
Outcome
chilian cabinet rejected the spanish proposal to purchase the vessels.
Event Details
Spanish government requested purchase of Chilean cruiser Esmeralda (5,000 tons, twenty-three knots) and battleship Congreso, both ready to sail for Valparaiso next month; proposal rejected by Chilian cabinet via Spanish minister in Santiago. Similar attempt for four torpedo catchers built for Chili at Yarrow's yard on the Thames.