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Washington (United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
the efficiency of the troops, the following letter was written and orders published: Headquarters of the army, Washington, D. C., April 26, 1898. Sir,—I regard it of the highest importance that the troops called into service by the Presidentone, as was indicated in the following letter which I wrote to the Secretary of War: Headquarters of the army, Washington, D. C., April 18, 1898. Sir,—Referring to my former letters concerning healthful camps for the troops and the uncertainbut to give all possible encouragement, with the assurance of speedy reinforcement: Headquarters of the army, Washington, D. C., July 3, 1898. General Shafter, Playa del Este, Cuba: Accept my hearty congratulations on the record made of magas then discontinued. On my way back to camp I received the following telegram from the Secretary of War: Washington, D. C., July 13, 1898. Major-General Miles: You may accept surrender by granting parole to officers and men, the office
Columbia (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
s then decided that the garrison at Santiago must be destroyed or captured; and it was also decided that I should proceed immediately to Santiago and take such measures as would accomplish that object. It was my purpose to land the troops that were then en route to Santiago on the west side of the harbor, within 2 1/2 miles of Morro Castle, and I left with the assurance that I would have all necessary assistance from Admiral Sampson's fleet. I left Washington on July 7 and reached Columbia, S. C., on the 8th, and thence proceeded by special train to Charleston, at which place I arrived on the evening of the same day and immediately boarded the swift steamer Yale, the Atlantic liner, better known as the Paris, which was already loaded with troops, ready to heave anchor, off the harbor and city of Charleston. She was accompanied and convoyed by the United States steamer Columbia, also carrying troops. At midnight these two fleet steamers headed for the south with all possible sp
Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
been a dying nation; while the effect of her rule, or rather misrule, in Cuba was a menace to the peace and good order not only of this country, but of every other country having any relations with the island. While Spain was in possession of Florida, a succession of disagreeable events had occurred in connection with our commerce in the Gulf of Mexico, which involved great loss to us, and which so marred the relations between Spain and the republic that, after much controversy, Florida was Florida was finally ceded to the United States—largely as a matter of compensation to our country. The Ten Years War, with all its cruelty and horrors, had ceased purely through the physical exhaustion of the insurgents, only to be recommenced, with renewed vigor, with the insurrection which had been in progress two years at the outbreak of the late war. The voice of civilization demanded intervention. the Virginius affair, involving the massacre of several of our citizens and others, had not faded fro
Cavite (Philippines) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
rd Wood was appointed military governor of Santiago. July 21. Last naval engagement on the coast of Cuba. Four United States warships entered the harbor of Nipe, and after a furious bombardment took possession of that port. July 25. United States army under General Miles landed at Guanica, Porto Rico. The town surrendered, and Ponce followed July 28. July 26. The Spanish government, through French Ambassador Cambon, asked for terms of peace. July 29. General Merritt landed at Cavite, Manila Harbor. July 30. The President, through the French ambassador, stated the American terms. July 31. The Americans repulsed the Spaniards, with loss on both sides, at Malate, near Manila. Aug. 7. The Rough Riders left Santiago for Montauk Point, L. I. Aug. 9. General Ernst defeated a Spanish force at Coamo, Porto Rico. Aug. 9. Spain formally accepted the President's terms of peace. Aug. 12. The peace protocol was signed and an armistice was proclaimed. The block
France (France) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
American forces after a short land fight and bombardment by the fleet. Aug. 20. Imposing naval demonstration in the harbor of New York. The battleships Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Texas, and cruisers New York and Brooklyn, amid a great popular ovation, steamed up the Hudson River to Grant's tomb and saluted. Aug. 30. General Merritt sailed from Manila for Paris to attend the peace conference. Sept. 9. United States peace commissioners were appointed. They sailed for France Sept. 17. Sept. 10. The United States Cuban evacuation commissioners arrived at Havana. Sept. 13. Admiral Cervera and other Spanish naval officers sailed for Spain. Sept. 18. Spanish peace commissioners were announced. Sept. 20. The evacuation of Porto Rico by the Spaniards began. Sept. 24. A commission appointed by the President to investigate the conduct of the War Department began its sessions at Washington. Oct. 1. The conferences of the peace commissioners began i
Holguin (Cuba) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
good artillery position can be taken. Spanish force approximates 12,000 between Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo, 3,000 militia. Will maintain a Cuban force near Holguin to prevent sending reinforcements to Santiago. The above given to me by Admiral Sampson to forward to you. Allen. The following is an extract from a cable thousand (12,000) regulars and three thousand (3,000) militia between Santiago and Guantanamo. He has sent force in order to prevent aid going to Santiago from Holguin. Repeats every assurance of good-will, and desires to second plans. Sampson. It will be observed that General Garcia regarded my requests as his orders, and promptly took steps to execute the plan of operations. He sent 3,000 men to check any movement of the 12,000 Spaniards stationed at Holguin. A portion of this latter force started to the relief of the garrison at Santiago, but was successfully checked and turned back by the Cuban forces under General Feria. General Garcia also
Manila (Philippines) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
of ammunition required by the troops going to Manila, and leaving a small amount for the troops necCommodore Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila. American loss, six men slightly wounded. uiser Charleston sailed from San Francisco for Manila. May 24. The battle-ship Oregon reached Juthe number being 75,000. May 25. The first Manila expedition from San Francisco started. May Said. June 28. General Merritt departed for Manila. July 1, 2. The Spanish earthworks at El Ck possession of Isla Grande in Subig Bay, near Manila, and the German gunboat Irene, which had been ards, with loss on both sides, at Malate, near Manila. Aug. 7. The Rough Riders left Santiago fo The blockade of Cuba was raised. Aug. 13. Manila surrendered to the American forces after a sholuted. Aug. 30. General Merritt sailed from Manila for Paris to attend the peace conference. Sships Oregon and Iowa sailed from New York for Manila. Oct. 18. Peace jubilee celebration at Chi
Portsmouth (New Hampshire, United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
bson and his comrades were exchanged. July 8. Admiral Dewey's vessels took possession of Isla Grande in Subig Bay, near Manila, and the German gunboat Irene, which had been interfering, withdrew. July 8. Admiral Camara started to return through the Suez Canal to Spain. He reached Cadiz July 29. July 10. Bombardment of Santiago was resumed. July 11. General Miles arrived at American headquarters in Cuba. July 13. Admiral Cervera and captured Spanish prisoners arrived at Portsmouth, N. H. July 17. Santiago surrendered. July 20. Gen. Leonard Wood was appointed military governor of Santiago. July 21. Last naval engagement on the coast of Cuba. Four United States warships entered the harbor of Nipe, and after a furious bombardment took possession of that port. July 25. United States army under General Miles landed at Guanica, Porto Rico. The town surrendered, and Ponce followed July 28. July 26. The Spanish government, through French Ambassador Cambon,
Hong Kong (China) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
unboat Nashville captured the Spanish ship Buena Ventura, the first prize of the war. April 23. The President issued a call for 125,000 volunteers. April 24. Great Britain issued a proclamation of neutrality, and was followed subsequently by the other powers, except Germany. April 24. Spain formally declared that war existed with the United States. April 25. Congress passed an act declaring that war had existed since April 21. April 25. Commodore Dewey's fleet sailed from Hong-Kong for the Philippines. April 26. Congress passed an act for the increase of the regular army. April 27. Batteries at Matanzas were bombarded. April 30. Admiral Cervera's fleet left the Cape de Verde Islands for the West Indies. May 1. Commodore Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila. American loss, six men slightly wounded. May 5-7. Riots in Spain. May 11. Commodore Dewey was made a rear-admiral. May 11. Attack on Cienfuegos and Cardenas. Ensign Bagley and four
Mayaguez (search for this): entry spain-war-with
fantry (which was already there) and organize his command preparatory to a movement by way of Sabana Grande, San German, Mayaguez, and Lares to Arecibo, to which point it was intended to send General Garretson's column by the more direct route via Adis command started from Yauco on Aug. 9. An engagement took place on Aug. 10 at Hormigueros with the entire garrison of Mayaguez (consisting of 1,362 men). The enemy was driven back and so badly defeated that he continued his retreat before our forces, evacuating Mayaguez, a city of 20,000 inhabitants, which place General Schwan entered at the head of his troops at 9.30 A. M. on the 11th. On the afternoon of the 11th General Schwan sent out detachments of cavalry on both the roads leading to Lt and one platoon each of cavalry and artillery and make a reconnoissance on the road towards Lares. Colonel Burke left Mayaguez at 10.30 A. M. on the 12th and arrived at the forks of the Las Marias and Maricao roads about sunset, where he bivouacke
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