Cuba and Her People of To-day: An Account of the History and Progress of the Island Previous to Its Independence; a Description of Its Physical Features; a Study of Its People; And, in Particular, an Examination of Its Present Political Conditions, Its Industries, Natural Resources, and Prospects; Together with Information and Suggestions Designed to Aid the Prospective Investor Or SettlerI.C. Page, 1911 - 329 páginas |
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... latter , which embraces the six months following the first of November , the weather is delightful and the heat seldom op- pressive . The mean annual rainfall upon the northern coast is fifty - two inches . Inland and through the ...
... latter , which embraces the six months following the first of November , the weather is delightful and the heat seldom op- pressive . The mean annual rainfall upon the northern coast is fifty - two inches . Inland and through the ...
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... latter is composed of four senators from each province , elected for a period of four years by a board of electors , chosen by popular vote . The Congress has two regular sessions annually , one convening on the first Monday of April ...
... latter is composed of four senators from each province , elected for a period of four years by a board of electors , chosen by popular vote . The Congress has two regular sessions annually , one convening on the first Monday of April ...
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... latter - day conditions are altogether favor- able to their survival and increase . Two official reports indicate that they held their own under the more arduous life of slavery . We must look for an explanation elsewhere , and the most ...
... latter - day conditions are altogether favor- able to their survival and increase . Two official reports indicate that they held their own under the more arduous life of slavery . We must look for an explanation elsewhere , and the most ...
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... latter and the official class or the soldiers , unless we allow for some degree of common origin . The natives had gradually learned to entertain hatred for the Spaniards , who , in their turn , felt the greatest contempt for the Cubans ...
... latter and the official class or the soldiers , unless we allow for some degree of common origin . The natives had gradually learned to entertain hatred for the Spaniards , who , in their turn , felt the greatest contempt for the Cubans ...
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... latter , at least , and secured a virtual resumption of the condition by indirect means . By excessive duties , discriminating tariffs , and the heavy port dues , foreign trade was placed at such a great disadvantage that the Cubans ...
... latter , at least , and secured a virtual resumption of the condition by indirect means . By excessive duties , discriminating tariffs , and the heavy port dues , foreign trade was placed at such a great disadvantage that the Cubans ...
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Página 292 - President of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and...
Página 303 - ... maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points to be agreed upon with the President of the United States. "VIII. That by way of further assurance the government of Cuba will embody the foregoing provisions in a permanent treaty with the United States.
Página 302 - That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points to be agreed upon with the President of the United States.
Página 307 - And whereas the said Convention has been duly ratified on both parts, and the ratifications of the two governments were exchanged in the City of Washington, on the...
Página 307 - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done...
Página 306 - That the government of Cuba will execute, and as far as necessary extend, the plans already devised or other plans to be mutually agreed upon, for the; sanitation of the cities of the island...
Página 293 - Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever the President of the United States...
Página 294 - Cuba, and so long as the said convention shall remain in force, all articles of merchandise being the product of the soil or industry of the Republic of Cuba, which are now imported into the United States free of duty, shall continue to be so admitted...
Página 288 - It is agreed that similar articles of both countries shall receive equal treatment on their importation into the ports of the United States and of the Republic of Cuba, respectively.
Página 301 - That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and...