The Current Encyclopedia: A Monthly Record of Human Progress, Volume 1Modern Research Society, 1901 |
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... tion to the Filipinos was issued at Cavite May 24 . He was received by the natives with enthusiasm and soon found himself at the head of a consider- able army . At this time he was on friendly terms with Admiral Dewey , who supplied the ...
... tion to the Filipinos was issued at Cavite May 24 . He was received by the natives with enthusiasm and soon found himself at the head of a consider- able army . At this time he was on friendly terms with Admiral Dewey , who supplied the ...
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... tion of the members of the new Parliament are the Federal capital , the Federal finance , and the Federal tariff . The free - trade policy is popular in Victoria , Tasmania , and New South Wales . In the other States it is doubtful ...
... tion of the members of the new Parliament are the Federal capital , the Federal finance , and the Federal tariff . The free - trade policy is popular in Victoria , Tasmania , and New South Wales . In the other States it is doubtful ...
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... tion would not have been saved and without the native Christians none of us would have been saved . " After the siege was raised the situation still de- manded the utmost tact and wisdom on the part of our minister who endeavored to act ...
... tion would not have been saved and without the native Christians none of us would have been saved . " After the siege was raised the situation still de- manded the utmost tact and wisdom on the part of our minister who endeavored to act ...
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... tion of the cotton - gin that farmers feared over- production of the crop . In 1800-1 it amounted to 120,000 bales , having an average weight esti- mated at 400 pounds each ; in 1816-17 the produc- tion was 325,000 bales ; in 1826-27 ...
... tion of the cotton - gin that farmers feared over- production of the crop . In 1800-1 it amounted to 120,000 bales , having an average weight esti- mated at 400 pounds each ; in 1816-17 the produc- tion was 325,000 bales ; in 1826-27 ...
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... tion , because of the lack of farming implements and good roads . About 1,135 miles of railways had been built at the close of 1900 , and 3,000 miles of telegraphs . Public education in Cuba dates from 1842 , but under the Spanish ...
... tion , because of the lack of farming implements and good roads . About 1,135 miles of railways had been built at the close of 1900 , and 3,000 miles of telegraphs . Public education in Cuba dates from 1842 , but under the Spanish ...
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Page 421 - And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night because the sun was set ; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
Page 48 - Resolution for the recognition of the independence of the people of Cuba, demanding that the Government of Spain relinquish its authority and government in the Island of Cuba, and to withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters, and directing the President of the United States to use the land and naval forces of the United States to carry these resolutions into effect.
Page 48 - That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba.
Page 131 - That no law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the Government for redress of grievances. That no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed; and no religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political...
Page 244 - Britain hereby declare that neither the one nor the other will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship canal; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same or in the vicinity thereof, or occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume, or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast,- or any part of Central America...
Page 48 - V. That the government of Cuba will execute, and as far as necessary extend, the plans already devised or other plans to be mutually agreed upon, for the sanitation of the cities of the island, to the end that a recurrence of epidemic and infectious diseases may be prevented, thereby assuring protection to the people and commerce of Cuba, as well as to the commerce of the southern ports of the. United States and the people residing therein.
Page 80 - Granting to any corporation, association or individual any special or exclusive privilege, immunity or franchise whatever.
Page 48 - That the government of Cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will impair or tend to impair the independence of Cuba, nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgment in or control over any portion of said island.
Page 506 - We must not repose in fancied security that we can forever sell everything and buy little or nothing.
Page 58 - Upon deposit with the Treasurer of the United States of any bonds of the United States in the manner provided by existing law relating to national banks, to receive from the Comptroller of the Currency circulating notes in blank, registered and countersigned as provided by law, equal in amount to the par value of the bonds so deposited...