President McKinley’s War Report on Spanish Conflict and Annexation
President McKinley outlines war outcomes and fiscal stability, praising prosperity, industrial growth, and treasury strength. He notes improved labor conditions, sustained government credit, and a strong currency as the nation furthers its status amid global affairs and new possessions. The speech cites unity and national spirit strengthened by military service under the flag. The address stresses the need to resolve major issues with foreign powers and ratify treaties.
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Washington
McKinley
Fifty-first Congress
Senate
House of
Congress
Treasury
United States
Our Nation Faces Cuban Crisis and Maine Explosion
The text reviews U S policy toward Spain and Cuba, the reconcentration crisis, and the Maine disaster. It notes delayed pacification efforts, relief aid by Red Cross, and a naval inquiry finding an external submarine mine. Congress promptly funds national defense as war looms.
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Maine
Havana
Cuba
Naval Board of Inquiry
Congress
Congress Urged to Act Amid Cuba War Crisis
The passage details Congress approving a joint resolution asserting Cuba’s independence, demanding Spain relinquish authority, and authorizing full use of U S forces. It notes diplomatic break with Spain, troop mobilizations along the Atlantic coast, and extensive preparations including mines, signal corps, and cable operations tied to the Spanish–American War.
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Washington
United States
Frrench
Spain
Cuba
Madrid
Woodford
Woodford Therupon
Spain Cuba Armistice Efforts and Insular Peace Proposal
The text discusses Spain seeking a six month armistice in Cuba aiming at recognizing the Cuban people's right to independence. It notes calls to revoke reconcentration and aid reconstruction, with Madrid offering proposals deemed inadequate. It describes a plan to entrust peace talks to the insular parliament convened under 1897 decrees, while preserving Madrid's constitutional powers, and questions how the parliament would negotiate with insurgents given their political inequities.
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United States
Spain
Opon
Cuba
CH BghaTs
Pro
Comprehensive Plains
Ulm
Wnrike
Capitans
Weyler
American Red Cross
Maine
Madrid
War in 1898 United States Declares War on Spain
President recalls the April declaration of war after Spain’s denial of U S demands. A Cuban coast blockade is proclaimed on April 22 with volunteers called on April 28. Congress votes to declare war on April 25 and directs mobilization. Neutrality proclamations follow as the United States mobilizes, with naval and army expansion and ship acquisitions described.
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Congress
Cuba
Spain
Seth
United States
Republic of Cuba
Senate
House of Representatives
Island of
Cuban
Cardenas
Bahia Honda
Cienfuegos
Regular Army
International Navigation Company
St. Paul
St. Louis
New York
Paris
Navy Department
Auxiliary Navy
Summary of the Spanish American War's key battles and triumphs
A comprehensive briefing recounts April to August hostilities including Dewey’s Manila Bay victory, Cervera’s fleet actions, Hobson’s heroic charge at Santiago, the Guantánamo landing, Puerto Rico invasion, and Manila’s fall. It notes American losses, troop movements, and postwar homeward embarkations with emphasis on civilian and military commendations.
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Matanzas
Dewey
Marines Seize Guantanamo Bay Port in Cuban Campaign
Marblehead and Yankee effected in Guantanamo Bay where a naval station was to be established. Marines first landed Cuba, held the position against enemy attempts to retake it. By June 16 reinforcements arrived and entrenched. On June 22 Maj. Gen. Shafter’s army landed at Basquiri, 15 miles east of Santiago, after severe difficulties and swift action.
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Signal Corps
Manila
Santiago
Porto Rico
Shafter
Calmanera
Washington
George Dewey
Hong Kong
Mirs Bay
Philippine Islands
Manila Bay
Cavite
Pacific Ocean
Bay of Manila
Congress
Merritt
Cuba
Wilmington
Winslow
Cardenas
Matanzas
Worth Bagley
Cervera
Miles
Shatter
Guantanamo
Higginson
Massachusetts
Dixie
Gloucester
Columbia
Yale
Guanica
Annapolis
Wasp
San Juan
New Orleans
Schwann
Third Army
Wilson
Brooke
Ponce
Marblehead
Yankee
Guantanamo Bay
United States
Basquiri
Santiago Campaign Ends With naval Victory over Spain
A detailed account of the Santiago campaign highlights the land assault on July 1 to 3, the decisive naval battle on July 3, and the surrender of Santiago on July 17. Spanish losses were heavy at sea, with 1,860 prisoners, while American ships suffered minimal casualties. The piece emphasizes collective heroism, construction of warships, and the nation’s gratitude for the triumph.
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Santico
Sampson
Marin Teresa
Almirante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Brooklyn
Spain
Santiago
Mediterranean
Camara
Manila
Lee Ft
Suez Canal
Shafter
Cuba
United States
Red Cross Work Praised By Leader In Cuba Campaign
The speaker lauds the American National Red Cross for relief before the campaign and sanitary aid at camps and front hospitals in Cuba. Under President Miss Clara Burton the society provides leadership on Wattie fields and at the camps abroad.
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Red Cross
American National Red Cross
Clara Buarton
Wattie
Cuba
Peace Overtures and Steps Toward End of War
The text outlines Spain’s peace overtures after Admiral Cervera’s destruction and Santiago’s capitulation. It details the July 30 protocol terms, Spain’s August 7 12 signings, the Cuban and Puerto Rico evacuation plan, and Manila provisional control, plus the establishment of joint commissions and a 1900 treaty path.
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Cervera
Banitiago
M. Cambon
Duke of Almodovar
United States
Ladrones
Philippines
Spain
Spanish Antilles
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Manila
Havana
San Juan
Paris
US Policy on Cuba After Spanish-American War
The speaker outlines continuing military governance in Cuba until a stable, self governing system is formed. Emphasizes friendly relations, reciprocal trade, and aiding Cuba's transition to a just benevolent government led by its people, with no revenge, until peace is secure.
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Spain
Cuba
United States Relations Mark Cordial Global Ties after War
The year closes with cordial ties to major powers aside from the Spanish conflict. Disputes over Argentina Chile borders move toward arbitration with Britain’s involvement. A northern Atacama boundary remains unresolved, while an umpire is sought in Iguazu affairs. Efforts to adjust cable charges aim at freer Atlantic communications. International agreements on cable regulation are favored to ensure fair, universal messaging.
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Brussels
Congress
Central
United States
Alert
Central American
Central America
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Republic of Central America
Tripartite Commission
Costa Rica
Union
Guatemala
United States of Central America
Spain
Argentine Republic
Chile
Atacama Desert
Magellan Straits
Joint Commission
Iguenos Ayres
Juces Ayres
Uruguay
Irazil
Brazil
Atlantic
South America
Nicaraguan Canal Project Pending U S Congress Action
The Nicaraguan Canal Commission under Rear Admiral John J. Walker has nearly finished its study on a feasible interoceanic route by Nicaragua. The report urges urgent congressional action this session to preserve the status quo while considering maritime route options and previous surveys amid Nicaragua Costa Rica negotiations.
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Nicaraugua
John J. Walker
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Maritime Canal Company
Canal Commission
United States Congress
Uels
United States of Central America
Congress
United States Plans Large Paris Exposition Display
The United States aims for a major Paris 1900 exposition showing of arts sciences and manufactures. Commissioner-general Ferdinand W. Peck enlarges the space to about 202000 square feet and seeks at least 1600000 dollars in appropriation for preparation and installation. The effort underscores US leadership in innovation resources and strengthens ties with France and other nations amid tariff talks and fruit export rules.
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United States
Paris
Moses P. Handy
Congress
Handy
Thomas W. Cridler
Department of Agriculture
The
Fish Commission
Smithsonian Institution
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
Peck
France
Germany
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