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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... later placed under heavy disad- vantages as compared with Spanish vessels . These new reg- ulations enormously stimulated the trade of Havana , and we are told that while in 1804 , only about a dozen Spanish vessels entered the harbor ...
... later placed under heavy disad- vantages as compared with Spanish vessels . These new reg- ulations enormously stimulated the trade of Havana , and we are told that while in 1804 , only about a dozen Spanish vessels entered the harbor ...
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... later in a letter to President Monroe , he confessed that he looked upon Cuba as the most interesting addition which could be made to the territory of the United States . In the same year , 1823 , John Quincy Adams expressed the opinion ...
... later in a letter to President Monroe , he confessed that he looked upon Cuba as the most interesting addition which could be made to the territory of the United States . In the same year , 1823 , John Quincy Adams expressed the opinion ...
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... Later , the con- centration system was extended to other parts of the island , and both insurgents and Spanish authorities resorted to ex- treme measures to prevent the resumption of sugar and to- bacco culture . During the ...
... Later , the con- centration system was extended to other parts of the island , and both insurgents and Spanish authorities resorted to ex- treme measures to prevent the resumption of sugar and to- bacco culture . During the ...
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... later the Senate re - affirmed its previous action . The principles of the politicians and newspapers at last entered into the think- ing of the body of the American people . The situation of American citizens resident in Cuba was one ...
... later the Senate re - affirmed its previous action . The principles of the politicians and newspapers at last entered into the think- ing of the body of the American people . The situation of American citizens resident in Cuba was one ...
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... later extended to the west when the invasions of the rebels brought the war into that region . By it the innocent non - combatant population , composed largely of the aged and women and children , was taken from its regular habitations ...
... later extended to the west when the invasions of the rebels brought the war into that region . By it the innocent non - combatant population , composed largely of the aged and women and children , was taken from its regular habitations ...
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Pasajes populares
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...