The History of North America, Volumen20Guy Carleton Lee, Francis Newton Thorpe Printed and published for subscribers only by George Barrie & Sons, 1907 |
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... battle , vividly de- scribes the effect of the American fire upon his flag - ship , " The enemy shortened the distance between us , and rectify- ing his aim , covered us with a rain of rapid - fire projectiles . At 7.30 one shell ...
... battle , vividly de- scribes the effect of the American fire upon his flag - ship , " The enemy shortened the distance between us , and rectify- ing his aim , covered us with a rain of rapid - fire projectiles . At 7.30 one shell ...
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... battle is noteworthy as a naval event not because of the American victory , which was anticipated by competent critics , but on account of the remarkable disparity in the injuries received by the two fleets . In the three days following ...
... battle is noteworthy as a naval event not because of the American victory , which was anticipated by competent critics , but on account of the remarkable disparity in the injuries received by the two fleets . In the three days following ...
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... battle which followed , in which the New York took no active share , may be divided into three parts : first , the closing - in movement and the destruction of the torpedo - boat destroyers Pluton and Furor ; secondly , the chase and ...
... battle which followed , in which the New York took no active share , may be divided into three parts : first , the closing - in movement and the destruction of the torpedo - boat destroyers Pluton and Furor ; secondly , the chase and ...
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... battle was practically decided within the first fifteen minutes . The flight of the Colon was made possible when the Brooklyn left her position in the battle - line . The Colon forged ahead to the westward , through the gap made by the ...
... battle was practically decided within the first fifteen minutes . The flight of the Colon was made possible when the Brooklyn left her position in the battle - line . The Colon forged ahead to the westward , through the gap made by the ...
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... battle of the war was fought . Admiral Dewey , after the naval battle of Manila , could not undertake land operations because he had no military force accompanying him ; and yet he must prevent the insurgents entering the capital and ...
... battle of the war was fought . Admiral Dewey , after the naval battle of Manila , could not undertake land operations because he had no military force accompanying him ; and yet he must prevent the insurgents entering the capital and ...
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Página 61 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination when that is accomplished to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Página 62 - Spain relinquishes all claim of sovereignty over and title to Cuba. And as the island is, upon its evacuation by Spain, to be occupied by the United States, the United States will, so long as such occupation shall last, assume and discharge the obligations that may under international law result from the fact of its occupation, for the protection of life and property.
Página 188 - The Hawaiian pear is now fully ripe, and this is the golden hour for the United States to pluck it.
Página 62 - It is understood that any obligations assumed in this treaty by the United States with respect to Cuba are limited to the time of its occupancy thereof; but it will upon the termination of such occupancy, advise any Government established in the island to assume the same obligations.
Página 251 - In the distribution of powers among the governments organized by the commission the presumption is always to be in favor of the smaller subdivision, so that all the powers which can properly be exercised by the municipal government shall be vested in that government...
Página 54 - The United States will occupy and hold the city, bay and harbor of Manila, pending the conclusion of a treaty of peace which shall determine the control, disposition and government of the Philippines.
Página 243 - 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 to 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 79 - States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination, when that is accomplished, to leave the government and control of the island to its people.' " And whereas the people of Cuba have established municipal governments, deriving their authority from the suffrages of the people given under just and equal laws, and are now ready, in like manner, to proceed to the establishment...
Página 55 - The march of events rules and overrules human action. Avowing unreservedly the purpose which has animated all our effort, and still solicitous to adhere to it, we cannot be unmindful that, without any desire or design on our part, the war has brought us new duties and responsibilities which we must meet and discharge as becomes a great nation on whose growth and career from the beginning the Ruler of Nations has plainly written the high command and pledge of civilization.
Página 251 - ... so that all the powers which can properly be exercised by the municipal government shall be vested in that government, and all the powers of a more general character which can be exercised by the departmental government shall be vested in that government...