The Maine; An Account of Her Destruction in Havana Harbor
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"Opinion" was the more diplomatic word under the circumstances. The other might have given rise to a contention with the censor. It will be shown later how censor- ship in Cuba was applied to an official despatch from me to Washington announcing the ground- ing of my vessel by a Spanish pilot. Having disposed of the telegram, I returned to the Spanish officials. They seemed especially desirous of having my opinion as to the cause of the explosion. I invariably answered that I 79 The "Maine" mus...t await investigation. General Salano, a handsome and distinguished-looking officer, of dignified bearing and address, declared to me that the Spanish authorities knew nothing what- ever as to the cause of the destruction of the Maine. He said that he made the assertion as a man, an officer, and a Spaniard. I assured him of my ready acceptance of his statement, and remarked that I had not yet permitted myself to give any thought to the question of responsibility for the disaster. The Spanish officers remained only a short time.
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