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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McKinley, William 1843- (search)
e aid or by honest submission, co-operate with the United States in its efforts to give effect to this beneficent purpose will receive the reward of its support and protection. On July 3, 1898, the Spanish fleet, in attempting to escape from Santiago Harbor, was destroyed by the American fleet, and on July 17, 1898, the Spanish garrison in the city of Santiago surrendered to the commander of the American forces. Peace envoys' instructions. Following these brilliant victories, on Aug. 12, 1898, upon the initiative of Spain, hostilities were suspended and a protocol was signed with a view to arranging terms of peace between the two governments. In pursuance thereof I appointed as commissioners the following distinguished citizens to conduct the negotiations on the part of the United States: William R. Day, of Ohio; William P. Frye, of Maine; Cushman K. Davis, of Minnesota; George Gray, of Delaware, and Whitelaw Reid, of New York. In addressing the peace commission before its
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, treaty with (search)
its own cost, the Spanish soldiers taken as prisoners of war on the capture of Manila by the American forces. The arms of the soldiers in question shall be restored to them. Spain will, upon the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, proceed to evacuate the Philippines, as well as the island of Guam, on terms similar to those agreed upon by the commissioners appointed to arrange for the evacuation of Porto Rico and other islands in the West Indies under the protocol of Aug. 12, 1898, which is to continue in force till its provisions are completely executed. The time within which the evacuation of the Philippine Islands and Guam shall be completed shall be fixed by the two governments. Stands of colors, uncaptured war-vessels, small-arms, guns of all calibres, with their carriages and accessories, powder, ammunition, live-stock, and materials and supplies of all kinds belonging to the land and naval forces of Spain in the Philippines and Guam remain the property
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spanish-American War, National Society of the (search)
Spanish-American War, National Society of the Organized Aug. 12, 1898. Its headquarters are in Baltimore, Md. Local councils of the society may, upon approval of the executive council, be formed in any community. Membership is open to all patriotic Americans. Men and women share equally the honors and duties of membership. The badge of the society is a circular field of dark-blue enamel. The edge of the field is worked into thirteen points; on the field are thirteen golden stars encircling the letters L. W. F., which stand for the motto of the society, which is, Lest we forget. The executive officers wear signet rings in the shape of eagle's claws grasping a sard, upon which are engraved the letters L. W. F. and the insignia of the rank of the officer. The membership fee, payable to the national society, is $1; patrons and patronesses pay $5 annually, and life members $100 in one payment. The local fees are regulated by the local councils. The local councils have great
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hawaii, (search)
oclaimed and a constitution adopted......July 4, 1894 [Sanford B. Dole, elected president for the term 1894-1900.] Ex-Queen Liliuokalani renounces her right to the throne of Hawaii......June 30, 1895 Treaty between the United States and Hawaii providing for annexation......June 16, 1897 [Ratified by Hawaii, Sept. 14, 1897.] President Dole, of Hawaii, arrives in Washington as the guest of the United States......Jan. 26, 1898 Joint resolution for annexation of Hawaii passed......June 17, 1898 President McKinley approves the joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian Islands......July 7, 1898 Transfer of sovereignty......Aug. 12, 1898 Prince Kaiulani dies at Honolulu......March 6, 1899 Act providing a government for the Territory of Hawaii, to take effect June 14, 1900, approved......April 30, 1900 Governor Dole inaugurated......June 14, 1900 Wilcox elected Territorial representative in the United States House of Representatives......November, 1900 Idaho
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wars of the United States. (search)
11, 1783 Northwestern Indian (General St. Clair).Sept. 19 1790Aug. 3, 1795 With France Naval warfare.July 9, 1798Sept. 30, 1800 With Tripoli Naval warfare.June 10, 1801June 4, 1805 Tecumseh Indian (General Harrison）Sept. 11, 1811Nov. 11, 1811 Creek IndianAug. 13, 1813Aug. 9, 1814 1812, with Great BritainJune 19, 1812Feb. 17, 1815 Algerine Naval warfare.May, 1815June 28, 1815 Seminole IndianNov. 20, 1817Oct. 21, 1818 Black Hawk IndianApril 21, 1831Sept. 31, 1832 Cherokee Disturbance or Removal18361837 Creek Indian DisturbanceMay 5, 1836Sept. 30, 1837 Florida IndianDec. 23, 1835Aug. 14, 1843 Aroostook Disturbance18381839 With MexicoApril 24, 1846July 4, 1848 Apache, Navajo, and Utah.18491855 Comanche Indian18541854 Seminole Indian18561858 The Civil, or RebellionApril 21, 1861May 11, 1865 Sioux Indian18621862 Modoc Indian1872June, 1873 Sioux IndianJune 25, 18761876 Nez Perce Indian1877October, 1877 Ute Indian18791879 With SpainApril 21, 1898Aug. 12, 1898