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weeks at Hong Kong. Upon the colonial
PROCLAMATION Of neutrality being issued
and the customary q hours notice being
given, IL repaired to Mrs bay neal Hong
Kong whence IL proceeded to the Philip.
pine islands. under telegraphic orders to
capture or destroy the formidable Spanish
Meet then assembled At Manila. 1t day.
break on May I the American force
enteredManih Bay, and aftefrafsw hours
engagement Effected the hftal destruc-
ton of the Spanish. Abet, consist
ing Of 10 warshipSs aia q transport,
besides capturing th6 nRhval station and
forts at Cavite, thuf annihilating the
Spanish naval power in the Pacific ocean.
and completely controlling the bay Of
Manila, with the ability to take the city
at Will. Not q life was lost on our ships,
the wounded only numbering seven,w while
not q vessel was materially injured. For
this gallant achievements the congress,
upon my recommendation, ftly bestowed
upon the actors preferment and substan-
tiaa recognition. The result of this re.
markable victory upon the spirit Of our
people and upon the fortunes of the war
was instantaneous. A prestige Of invinci-
bility thereby attached to our arms,
which continued throughout the struggle.
Retnforcements were started to MANILA
under the command Of Major General
Merritt and firmly established within
sight of the capital, which lay helpless be-
fore u guns. On the 9TH day of May
the government was advised officially of
the victory at Manila and az once In
CURED of the commander Of our feet what
troops would be required. The informa-
tion was received on the 18th day of May
| md tho ANak 0NppNy ovro6ikSo~ ooilor9 s. Ma
% and arrived off Manila June 80. Other
expeditions soon followed, the total force
consisting Of 64l officers and 25,06S men.
Only reluctance to cause needless loss
OF life and property prevented the early
storming and capture of the city, and
Herewith the absolute military occupancy
Of the group.
Following the comprehensive scheme of
general attack, powerful forces were as
sembled at various points OF our coast to
invade Cuba and Porto Rico Meanwhile
naval demonstrations were made at sew
eral exposed points.
On May Is, the North Atlantic squad
ron shelled San Juan dc Porto Rico.
On May 80, Commodore Schley's squad
ron bomberded the forts guarding the
mouth Of Santiago ,harbor. Neither At
tack had any material result. II was evil
dent that we'll ordered land operations
were Indispensable to achieve a decisive
advantage. I.
The preliminary Cuban campaign 10
next detailed. including the blockade Of
Santiago harbor, with Cervera's feet in
dde. The heroism Of Hobson and his
companions Is especially mentioned as
thrilling the hearts not only Of Ameri-
cans, but Of the world as we'll" The
landing of Skaters army and the de-
struction Of Cervera's feet. are tersely
though comprehenslvely reviewed.
The destruction Of the feet of Cervera's
vessels virtually broke Spain's sea power
and only q spasmodic effort was made to
revive it. Tho attack on Santiago and
the surrender of that place quickly fol-
lowed the achievement Of the Atlantic
squadron. Following this came the oc-
cupation of Porto Rico, the remarkable
feature being the cordiality with which
the American troops were received by the
native population of that island.
second Battle Of Manila.
The last scene of tho wal was enacted
at Manila, its starting place. On Aug. Is,
after q brief assault upon the works by
the Land forces, In which the squadron as
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tlOnally. The casualties were compare
lively few. By this victory the conquest
of the Philippine islands, virtually accom-
plished when tho Spanish capacity for re-
sistance was destroyed by Admiral Dew
ey's victory Of May l, was formally sealed.
To General Merritt, his officers and men,
for their accomplishing and devoted
services. for their gallantry In action, the
| nation il sincerely grateful,
The president here recapitulates the
casualties of the war, and eulogizes the
heroisnl of those who fought, and not less
of thosc who were not needed in actusl
warfare
The overtures of Spain for peace through
the French ambassador, the drafting of
the protocol, the suspension of hostilities
and the appointment of the Paris peace
commission are also detailed.
VIII Discuss New Possessions Later.
The negotiations have made hopeful
progress, 30 that I trust soon to be able to
lay a definite treaty Of peace before the
senate, with q review of the steps leading
to its signature.
do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future Of the new possessions
which will come to us Is the result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty Of peace shall
be ratified. In the meantime md until
the congress has legislated otherwise, it
will be my duty 10 continue the military
governments whiehhave existed since our
occupation. and government Of the people,
security in life and property and cncour-
:Rcnlcnt under u just and beneficent rule.
A Government for Cnba.
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As soon as VIC are in possession Of Cuba
and have pacifed the islan1 it will be
necessary t give aid and direction to its
leopie to form a government for them
selves This should 0e undertaken at the
earliest moment consistent with safety
and assured success. 1t is important that
onr relations with these people shall be Of
the moit friendly character, and u COM
mercial relations close and reciprocal. It
should be our duty to assist in every
proper way to build up the waste places
Of the Island, encourage the industry Of
the people and assist them to form . gov
eminent whish shall be free and indepen-