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Europe (search for this): entry spain-war-with
and transmitted by him to Congress March 28. March 25. Commodore Schley took command of the flying squadron in Hampton Roads. March 30. The President requested permission of Spain to relieve the reconcentrados, which was granted. April 2. The Spanish fleet arrived at the Cape de Verde Islands. April 4. The pope appealed to Spain in the interests of peace. April 5. United States consuls in Cuba were recalled. April 7. The diplomatic representatives of the great powers of Europe waited on the President with a plea for peace. April 9. Consul-General Lee, with many Americans, departed from Havana. April 11. The President sent a message to Congress outlining the situation, declaring that intervention was necessary, advising against the recognition of the Cuban government, and requesting Congress to take action. April 19. Congress adopted resolutions declaring Cuba independent and directing the President to use the forces of the United States to put an end
Cuba (Cuba) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
ops could be moved for an offensive campaign in Cuba, which it was intended to commence as soon as p before that season commenced. Spain's army in Cuba was strong, well organized, and seasoned after e the bad season sets in, we could have divided Cuba into two or more sections, occupying the greatered on account of his expedition to Banes Port, Cuba, but he will march without delay. All of his se reported presence along the northern coast of Cuba of some Spanish war-vessels, but it finally saifor from all of the regiments that were then in Cuba. These were carefully examined each day to asc of peace. April 5. United States consuls in Cuba were recalled. April 7. The diplomatic reprril 19. Congress adopted resolutions declaring Cuba independent and directing the President to use d an armistice was proclaimed. The blockade of Cuba was raised. Aug. 13. Manila surrendered to . Oct. 24. Time limit for the evacuation of Cuba by the Spaniards was extended to Jan. 1, 1899. [41 more...]
Porto Rico (search for this): entry spain-war-with
tunity to concentrate her troops in Cuba and Porto Rico, to supply them with food and munitions of wmost favorable for proceeding immediately to Porto Rico. I consider it of the highest importance th a second expedition to campaign in Cuba and Porto Rico ; but the resistance which our troops met wison having been completed, the expedition to Porto Rico became the next object of immediate importanas, July 23. The Spaniards at San Juan de Porto Rico are making extensive preparations to resist ary forces have come to occupy the island of Porto Rico. They come bearing the banner of freedom, iefly outlined, was the campaign that gave us Porto Rico, where the flag has ever since floated, fartay 12. Admiral Sampson bombarded San Juan de Porto Rico. May 13. The flying squadron left Hamptoral Sampson's fleet arrived at Santiago from Porto Rico. May 31. Forts at the entrance of Santiae announced. Sept. 20. The evacuation of Porto Rico by the Spaniards began. Sept. 24. A comm[22 more...]
Port Said (Egypt) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
Caimanera by war-ships. June 15. Admiral Camara's fleet sailed from Cadiz for the Suez Canal. June 20-22. General Shafter's army landed at Daiquiri; one killed, four wounded. June 21. The Ladrone Islands were captured. June 22. The auxiliary cruiser St. Paul repulsed a Spanish torpedo-boat attack off San Juan, Porto Rico. June 24. Juragua was captured. The Spaniards were defeated at Las Guasimas. Capron and Fish were killed. June 26. Admiral Camara's fleet reached Port Said. June 28. General Merritt departed for Manila. July 1, 2. The Spanish earthworks at El Caney and San Juan, Santiago, were carried by assault, with heavy loss, in which the Rough Riders and the 71st New York participated. July 3. Admiral Cervera's fleet, attempting to escape from Santiago, was destroyed by the American war-vessels. July 3. The surrender of Santiago was demanded. July 6. Hobson and his comrades were exchanged. July 8. Admiral Dewey's vessels took possess
Cienfuegos (Cuba) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
5. 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 men on the torpedo-boat Winslow were killed. May 11. Admiral Cervera's fleet appeared off Martinique. May 12. Admiral Sampson bombarded San Juan de Porto Rico. May 13. The flying squadron left Hampton roads for eastern Cuba, via Key West. May 18. A new Spanish ministry under Señor Sagasta came into office. May 19. Admiral Cervera's fleet arrived in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. May 22. The cruiser Charleston sailed from San Franc
Dry Tortugas (Florida, United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
General Hains was at or near the position he was to take, when the artillery was unmasked and everything was ready to shell the enemy. Just at this moment, however, General Brooke received the message announcing the suspension of military operations. Such, briefly outlined, was the campaign that gave us Porto Rico, where the flag has ever since floated, farther east than ever before. chronology of the War. Jan. 1-12. The North Atlantic Squadron assembled in the neighborhood of Dry Tortugas, Gulf of Mexico. Jan. 15—20. Hostile demonstrations at Havana by Spanish volunteers against Americans caused the governor-general to place a guard around the United States consulate. Jan. 25. The battle-ship Maine arrived at Havana on a friendly visit. Feb. 8. A letter by Minister De Lome, in which he wrote disparaingly of President McKinley, was published. On learning of the exposure the minister requested his government to accept his resignation. Feb. 9. The United Stat
Haiti (Haiti) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
n to the Secretary of the Navy, which was repeated to me at Tampa on June 12, for my information: Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti. General Miles's letter received through Colonel Hernandez on June 6. Garcia regards his wishes and suggestions as ory disease at that season. The situation at that time is indicated by the following telegrams: Playa Del Este (via Haiti), July 4, 1898—11.50 P. M. Adjutant-General, U. S. A., Washington: Headquarters 5th Army Corps, in camp near Santiago phed immediately. I do not send this in cipher, as time is precious. Shafter, Major-General. Playa del Este (via Haiti), July 5, 1898—1.10 A. M. Adjutant-General, Washington: Headquarters 5th Army Corps, camp near San Juan River, 4. If when day dawned this hope had been dispelled. The expedition turned eastward, moving slowly along the northern coasts of Haiti and Santo Domingo, pursuing almost the identical track followed by the Great Admiral on his first voyage of discovery as
United States (United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
For events leading to the war between the United States and Spain in 1898, the reader is referred troversy, Florida was finally ceded to the United States—largely as a matter of compensation to ourhere was not ammunition enough left in the United States to last an army of 70,000 men in one hour'. She was accompanied and convoyed by the United States steamer Columbia, also carrying troops. Ad men after parole to return to Spain, the United States assisting. If not accepted, then assault,o as soon as published in the press of the United States. On July 22 this item was published: an anticipated attack upon the part of the United States war-ships which are understood to be convoled for France Sept. 17. Sept. 10. The United States Cuban evacuation commissioners arrived at e the Spanish Cuban debt. Oct. 31. The United States peace commissioners presented the demand of the United States for the Philippines. Nov. 1. The captured cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa was[17 more...]
Palma (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
omely repulsed, the behavior of the regular troops was magnificent. I am urging Admiral Sampson to attempt to force the entrance of the harbor, and will have a consultation with him this morning. He is coming to the front to see me. I have been unable to be out during the heat of the day for four days, but am retaining the command. General Garcia reported he holds the railroad from Santiago to San Luis, and has burned a bridge and removed some rails; also that General Pando has arrived at Palma, and that the French consul, with about 400 French citizens, came into his lines yesterday from Santiago. Have directed him to treat them with every courtesy possible. Shafter, Major-General. The following reply was sent, not only for the purpose of expressing appreciation of the heroic conduct of the troops, but 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 Es
Cardenas (Cuba) (search for this): entry spain-war-with
ewey'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 men on the torpedo-boat Winslow were killed. May 11. Admiral Cervera's fleet appeared off Martinique. May 12. Admiral Sampson bombarded San Juan de Porto Rico. May 13. The flying squadron left Hampton roads for eastern Cuba, via Key West. May 18. A new Spanish ministry under Señor Sagasta came into office. May 19. Admiral Cervera's fleet arrived in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. May 22. The cruiser Charleston sailed from San Francisco for Manil
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