McKinley's War Message On Spain and Annexation Outlook
President McKinley’s annual message to Congress discusses the Spanish War outcomes, wartime burdens, and prosperity. He notes manufacturing strength, increased revenue, strong government credit, and currency stability. He highlights national unity, and the need to ratify treaties for new possessions and Sandwich Islands annexation.
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Spain and Cuba War Conditions and Maine Crisis
A historical analysis details the causes of the Cuban uprising, Spanish misrule, and relief efforts. It describes the destruction of the Maine, the U S response, and Congress rapid defense funding as the nation faced potential war with Spain.
Spain seeks armistice in Cuba and peacetime return
The Spanish and American effort calls for an immediate six month armistice in Cuba to recognize the people's right to independence. Officials want the reconcentration order revoked so returning sufferers can be aided and resume productive activity. Madrid offered peace terms deemed inadequate and proposed insular parliament led negotiations with autonomous decrees from 1897, but the scope of its peace power remains unclear.
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Congress Asked To Act On Cuba War Question
Congress approved a joint resolution declaring Cuba free and independent, demanding Spain relinquish control, and authorizing U S military and naval action to end hostilities and establish a stable Cuban government. Diplomatic relations with Spain ended as Madrid broke off communication.
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War Declared as Nations Step Into Hostilities With Spain
President announces war with Spain after Cuba blockade and U S volunteers called up. Congress declares existence of war from April 21, 1898, with neutrality assured by telegraph notices to nations. Navy expands rapidly with 103 vessels added and force peaking at 24 1933 men and apprentices.
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Decline of Spanish Power in the Pacific War
A condensed summary of early 1898 naval actions.Describes the April engagement at Aralanzas, Dewey’s Manila Bay victory on May 1, and subsequent American operations to reinforce Manila. Notes the minimal American casualties, gained control of the bay, and rapid troop expeditions, with later actions against Cuba and Puerto Rico. Also recalls admirals Cervera and Sampson, and Hobson’s June 3 heroic sinking of the Merrimac and its aftermath.
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Marines seize Guantanamo Bay in Cuban campaign
The text notes the Marines as the first organized US force to land in Cuba and establish a naval station at Guantanamo. By June 16 additional troops were landed and intrenched, and on June 22 Maj. Gen. Shafter’s army advanced to Baiguiri near Santiago despite heavy resistance.
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The Santiago Campaign Gave the Eastern Cuba to the U S
The piece details the June to July sequence of the Santiago campaign in Cuba during the Spanish American War. It notes major land and naval actions, the fall of Santiago, the surrender of 22 000 Spanish soldiers, and the nation’s gratitude for the war effort and its costs.
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Miles Porto Rico Expedition and Manila Surrender
The article recounts General Miles leading the Porto Rico expedition from Guantanamo landing at Guanica on July 21 and Ponce on July 27, noting captures and minimal resistance, plus the Manila assault and unconditional surrender on August 15. It lists casualties in both army and navy and honors troops for their service and return home by August.
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Peace Overtures and End of War Acknowledged
The narrative reviews Spanish capitulation in Cuba and Puerto Rico and the signing of a peace protocol on August 12. It details Article provisions on Cuba and the Philippines, the joining of commissions, and subsequent hostilities suspension as the United States moves toward a formal treaty.
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George Gray
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Red Cross Work Praised At Front and Camps
The speaker commends the American National Red Cross for timely relief measures and sanitary aid at several camps and battlefields. Under Miss Clara Barton leadership the society served on fields of battle and in Cuban front hospitals.
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Future of the Cuban possessions after the war
President outlines delayed discussion of Cuba's government until peace treaty is ratified. Military rule continues until stability is secured, then Cubans will form a free, independent government with friendly ties and reciprocal commerce. Emphasizes humane governance beyond prior Spanish rule.
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United States Sees Cordial Ties Amid South American Disputes
The text notes generally cordial U S relations with major powers aside from Spain and outlines progress on disputes with Argentina and Chile over borders. It mentions arbitration hopes, a joint commission path for the Atacama area, and U S efforts to ease cables and commercial charges between Buenos Aires Uruguay and Brazil.
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United States
Argentine Republic
Chile
Atacama
Magellan Straits
Buenos Ayrez
Buenos
Ayres
Uruguay
Brazil
Atlantic
South America
Alana Eer Ot
Canal Route Inquiry Nears Final Report by Nicaragua Commission
The Nicaragua canal commission led by Rear Admiral John G. Walker nears completion of its study on an interoceanic canal via a Nicaraguan route. It credits Nicaragua and Costa Rica for cooperation and notes prior surveys by the Maritime Canal Company while cautioning that new concessions may affect feasibility and timing.
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John G. Walker
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
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Commission
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Congress
Stalin
United States of Central America
Paris Exposition participation urged as U S aims top tier exhibit
The United States plans a prominent display at the 1900 Paris exposition. Ferdinand W. Peck leads the commission in expanding US space from 157,403 to 262,000 square feet and an initial push for at least a one million dollar appropriation to ensure a first rank showing amid international competition.
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Paris
Moses P. Handy
Congress
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Thomas W. Cridler
Agriculture
Fish Commission
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Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
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France
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