Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-09

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Manila, with the ability to take the city
at will. Not life was lost Oh our ships,
the wounded only numbering seven, while
this gallant achievement the congress,
upon my recommendation, fifty bestowed
upon the actors preferment and substan-
tial 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
Reinforcelnents W. g started to Manila
under the command of Major General
Merritt and firmly established within
sight of the capital, which lay helpless be-
fore our gums. On the 9TH day of May
the government was advised officially Of
the victory at Manila and at once in
quired of the commander ofour fleet what
troops would be- required: The informa-
ton was received on the 18th day of May
and the first army expedition sailed May
Is and arrived off Manila une 80. Other
expeditions soon followed, the total force
consisting of 641 officers and 25,O58 men.
Only reluctance to cause needless loss
of life and property prevented the early
Herewith the absolute military occupancy
of the group. -; - 90:
Following the comprehensive scheme of
general attack, powerful forces wsre as
sembled at various points on our coast to-
invade Cuba and Porto Rico Meanwhile
naval demonstrations were made at sew
eral exposed points.
On May 10, the North Atlantic squad
she 1o1 Co do tn
:. On May 80, Commodore Schleys squad:
ron bombarded the forts guarding the
mouth Of Santiago .harbor. Neither at
tack had any material result. j It was evil
dent that we'll ordered land operations
were Indispensable to achieve a decisive
advantage. - ST. 81 - : =; @sa* -
The preliminary Cuban campaign is
next detailed, including the blockade of
Santiago harbor, with Cervera's fleet in
side. The .heroism of Hobson and his
+ companions is :especIlly mentioned as
thrilling the hearts not only of Ameri-
landing Of Skaters army and the de-
struction of Cervera's fleet, are tersely
though Complementary reviewed. y
The destruction of the feet of ,Cervera' s
vessels virtually broke Spain's sea power
reviveit. The attack on Santiago and
the surrender of that place quickly fol-
lowed the achievement of the Atlantic
squadron. Following this came the &C.
cupation of: Porto Rico, the remar kab.e
feature being the cordiality with which
the American troops We're received by the
native population Of that island.
W. Second Battle of Manila.
The last scene OF, the war was enacted
at Manila, its startling place. On Aug Is,
after brief assault uponsthe works by
sisted; the capital surrendered uncondi-
tionally. The casualties were compare
lively few. By this victory the conquest
. of the Philippine islands, virtually accom-
plished when the Spanish capacity for re-
sistance was destroyed .byAdniral Dew
!. ey's victory of May>1, was formally sealed.
70 General Merritt, his officers and men,
for their accomplishing and devoted
services. for their gallantry in action, the
nat. on is sincerely grateful: D.. .-..:z. =
= The president here recapitulates the
. casualties of the war, and eulogizes the
herolsm Of those who fought, and not less
OF those who were not needed in actual
warfare: ia - '':'sE :'.-@' a&@@
The ovcrturesof 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 S;zt4.J o,f
Will Discuss New Possessions Later. :,
The negotiations have made hopeful
progress, so that trust soon to- be able to
laya definite treaty of peace before the
senate, with review of the steps leading
to it's signature. az fs1lS ~ r. ! lsE
do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future of the new possessions
which will come to us as the result of the
war with Spain Such discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty of peace shall
/ be ratified In the met: ntime and until
the congress has legislated otherwise, 1t
will be 10y. duty to continue; the military
governments which veexisted since our
occupation, and government Of hepeople,
security i'll sifetsnd property and sencour-
agelnent under a us,.itnd bsneficent rule
I. 2slG$< A Government for Cuba. # @.s K
! AS soon as we are in possession Of Cuba
and h;s, ) pslcihed the islan,1it will. be
necessary TO give aid and direction to its
! people To form a government for them
selves. # Thisssh pu.d DC undertaken at the
/ earliest moment consistent with safety
and tss tlred success It is iii portant that
oas relations with these people shall be 81
| tn. most friend y chhrac ter, and our com
| merc;si relAtio nss closesand reciprOcal III
! shou q be .Olr duty to assist in every
| proper way TO build mp the waste places
| tof the island, encourage the indnstry #oi
!! the pcop and assist them to form 6 GOV
! ernnlen ut which shall be free and tndepen