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Foreign News
January 6, 1896
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
US administration monitors Cuban insurgent successes near Havana; may deploy North Atlantic squadron to protect American interests if city is besieged, with Spain unlikely to object per international custom.
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Our Ships in Cuban Waters.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—The campaign in Cuba is being closely observed by the administration, in view of the reiterated reports of insurgent successes in their operations near Havana. In the event they actually attack the capital of the island in force it is possible the North Atlantic squadron may be ordered to Havana, in order to be in position to guard the American interests during the disturbed conditions that may be expected to accompany a siege. It is not probable that exception could be taken to the presence of our vessels in such case by Spain, as it is customary for the powers having large interests and many citizens in a city besieged, to have a naval force for their protection in an emergency, as was the case at Rio, for instance.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—The campaign in Cuba is being closely observed by the administration, in view of the reiterated reports of insurgent successes in their operations near Havana. In the event they actually attack the capital of the island in force it is possible the North Atlantic squadron may be ordered to Havana, in order to be in position to guard the American interests during the disturbed conditions that may be expected to accompany a siege. It is not probable that exception could be taken to the presence of our vessels in such case by Spain, as it is customary for the powers having large interests and many citizens in a city besieged, to have a naval force for their protection in an emergency, as was the case at Rio, for instance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Cuban Insurgency
Havana Operations
North Atlantic Squadron
American Interests
Spanish Cuba
Where did it happen?
Cuba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cuba
Event Date
Jan. 6
Event Details
The US administration is closely observing the Cuban campaign due to reports of insurgent successes near Havana. If insurgents attack Havana in force, the North Atlantic squadron may be ordered there to protect American interests during a potential siege. Spain is unlikely to object, as it is customary for powers with interests in besieged cities to station naval forces for protection, as in Rio.