The Life of William McKinley, Volumen2Houghton Mifflin, 1916 |
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Página 37
... commissions , though the num- ber required and actually appointed was only 1032.1 The forces at the command of the President before the close of the war reached a maximum of regulars and volunteers estimated at 274,717 . Fortunately ...
... commissions , though the num- ber required and actually appointed was only 1032.1 The forces at the command of the President before the close of the war reached a maximum of regulars and volunteers estimated at 274,717 . Fortunately ...
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... commission was condemned as a " whitewash . " Yet , after the lapse of years has enabled one to form a cooler judgment , the facts seem to be : - I. The sudden expansion of the army of the United States from approximately 25,000 to ...
... commission was condemned as a " whitewash . " Yet , after the lapse of years has enabled one to form a cooler judgment , the facts seem to be : - I. The sudden expansion of the army of the United States from approximately 25,000 to ...
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... Commission met in Paris on the Ist day of October , 1898. From the beginning the President kept in close touch , by cable , with all the proceed- ings , was consulted on every point of difference , and gave his answers with invariable ...
... Commission met in Paris on the Ist day of October , 1898. From the beginning the President kept in close touch , by cable , with all the proceed- ings , was consulted on every point of difference , and gave his answers with invariable ...
Página 94
... Commission the purpose and spirit with which the United States accepted the unwelcome necessity of war should be kept constantly in view . We took up arms only in obedience to the dictates of humanity and in the fulfillment of high ...
... Commission the purpose and spirit with which the United States accepted the unwelcome necessity of war should be kept constantly in view . We took up arms only in obedience to the dictates of humanity and in the fulfillment of high ...
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... Commission , and stays our further progress , we shall be warranted in unyielding firmness , let them do as they will . The assumption of this debt , either by ourselves or Cuba , means to visit upon the one or the other the expense of ...
... Commission , and stays our further progress , we shall be warranted in unyielding firmness , let them do as they will . The assumption of this debt , either by ourselves or Cuba , means to visit upon the one or the other the expense of ...
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Página 190 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct: and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Página 311 - NEARER, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
Página 29 - Whereas, the abhorrent conditions which have existed for more than three years in the Island of Cuba, so near our own borders, have shocked the moral sense of the people of the United States...
Página 204 - Cuba, substantially as follows: 1. That the government of Cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will impair or tend to impair the independence of Cuba, nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgment in or control over any portion of said island.
Página 38 - War has commenced between the United States and Spain. Proceed at once to Philippine Islands. Commence operations at once, particularly against the Spanish fleet. You must capture vessels or destroy. Use utmost endeavors.
Página 224 - It is, of course, too early to forecast the means of attaining this last result, but the policy of the Government of the United States is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect all rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law, and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire.
Página 94 - The Philippines stand upon a different basis It is none the less true, however, that, without any ongmal thought of complete or even partial acquisition, the presence and success of our arms at Manila imposes upon us obligations which we cannot disregard. The march of events rules and overrules human action.
Página 170 - Finally, it should be the earnest and paramount aim of the military administration to win the confidence, respect and affection of the inhabitants of the Philippines by assuring them in every possible way that full measure of individual rights and liberties which is the heritage of free peoples, and by proving to them that the mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation, substituting the mild sway of justice and right for arbitrary rule.
Página 367 - Isolation is no longer possible or desirable. The same important news is read, though in different languages, the same day in all Christendom. The telegraph keeps us advised of what is occurring everywhere, and the press foreshadows, with more or less accuracy, the plans and purposes of the nations.
Página 72 - Upon the conclusion and signing of this protocol, hostilities between the two countries shall be suspended, and notice to that effect shall be given as soon as possible by each Government to the commanders of its military and naval forces.