Cuba and Her People of To-day: An Account of the History and Progress of the Island Previous to Its Independence; a Description of Its Physical Features; a Study of Its People; And, in Particular, an Examination of Its Present Political Conditions, Its Industries, Natural Resources, and Prospects; Together with Information and Suggestions Designed to Aid the Prospective Investor Or SettlerI.C. Page, 1911 - 329 pages |
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... possible that a small number of the natives may have survived for a considerable period after official knowledge of their existence had ceased . Some years ago , at Holguin , a youth was pointed out to me , who exhibited in features ...
... possible that a small number of the natives may have survived for a considerable period after official knowledge of their existence had ceased . Some years ago , at Holguin , a youth was pointed out to me , who exhibited in features ...
Page 71
... possible that he might have brought the authorities at Madrid to his way of think- ing and , in that case , quite probable that the rebellion would have been brought to a peaceful termination . Weyler lost no time in instituting his ...
... possible that he might have brought the authorities at Madrid to his way of think- ing and , in that case , quite probable that the rebellion would have been brought to a peaceful termination . Weyler lost no time in instituting his ...
Page 72
... possible , they fed and clothed the inmates suf- ficiently , and afforded them medical attention . Weyler's wretched reconcentrados were simply herded together and left to their own resources . They were reduced to begging of a people ...
... possible , they fed and clothed the inmates suf- ficiently , and afforded them medical attention . Weyler's wretched reconcentrados were simply herded together and left to their own resources . They were reduced to begging of a people ...
Page 79
... possible aid in securing an amicable entente between the administrative party and the insurgents . The commissioners entered upon this ex- tremely difficult task in the middle of Septem- ber , 1906. They decided that the use of force or ...
... possible aid in securing an amicable entente between the administrative party and the insurgents . The commissioners entered upon this ex- tremely difficult task in the middle of Septem- ber , 1906. They decided that the use of force or ...
Page 105
... possible trouble . The majority of Cuban negroes are descend- ants of slaves imported during the past cen- tury , but a large number , like the maroons of Jamaica , come from a stock which accompanied the earliest Spanish adventurers ...
... possible trouble . The majority of Cuban negroes are descend- ants of slaves imported during the past cen- tury , but a large number , like the maroons of Jamaica , come from a stock which accompanied the earliest Spanish adventurers ...
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Page 282 - President of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and...
Page 297 - Now, therefore, be it known that I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, have caused the said Treaty to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.
Page 296 - That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defence, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points, to be agreed upon with the President of the United States.
Page 297 - And whereas the said Convention has been duly ratified on both parts, and the ratifications of the two governments were exchanged in the City of Washington, on the...
Page 296 - 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...
Page 283 - Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever the President of the United States...
Page 284 - Cuba, and so long as the said convention shall remain in force, all articles of merchandise being the product of the soil or industry of the Republic of Cuba, which are now imported into the United States free of duty, shall continue to be so admitted...
Page 291 - 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, 302 Appendices property, and individual liberty...
Page 274 - During the term of this convention, all articles of merchandise being the product of the soil or industry of the United States...
Page 292 - VI. That the Isle of Pines shall be omitted from the proposed constitutional boundaries of Cuba, the title thereto being left to future adjustment by treaty. "VII. That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof...