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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Anglo-American League, the, (search)
Anglo-American League, the, A society founded at Stafford House. London. England, July 13, 1898, for purposes indicated in the following resolution: Considering that the peoples of the British Empire and of the United States of America are closely allied in blood, inherit the same literature and laws, hold the same principles of self-government, recognize the same ideas of freedom and humanity in the guidance of their national policy, and are drawn together by strong common interests in many parts of the world, this meeting is of opinion that every effort should be made, in the interest of civilization and peace, to secure the most cordial and constant co-operation between the two nations. British subjects and citizens of the United States are eligible to membership. A representative committee was appointed with the Right Hon. James Bryee, M. P., as chairman.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Revenue, public (search)
it was simply for revenue. The question of the ability of the United States to coerce foreign nations by means of commercial restrictions, as in the case of non-importation agreements before the Revolution, was earnestly discussed at this time. The public revenue of the United States is now derived from three general sources. The sources and amounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, were: Customs, $238,786,740; internal revenue, $305,104,410; and miscellaneous, $41,547,157—total, $585,848,309. Under the war revenue act, which went into effect on July 13, 1898, and was greatly modified on July 1, 1901, the sum of $310,053,363 was collected up to June 1, 1901. The sources of internal revenue and their several amounts are indicated by the following official report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900: From spirits, $109,868,817; tobacco, $59,355,084; fermented liquors, $73,550,754; banks and bankers, $1,461; adhesive stamps, $40,964,365; and miscellaneous, $11,575,62
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
med him that I would give him until the next morning at daylight to decide, and that it would be useless to expect any further delay. He earnestly represented that he could not in so short a time communicate with his government; and recognizing the possibility of the truth of that statement, I extended the time until twelve o'clock, noon. The conference was then discontinued. On my way back to camp I received the following telegram from the Secretary of War: Washington, D. C., July 13, 1898. Major-General Miles: You may accept surrender by granting parole to officers and men, the officers retaining their side-arms. The officers and men after parole to return to Spain, the United States assisting. If not accepted, then assault, unless in your judgment an assault would fail. Consult with Sampson and pursue such course as to the assault as you jointly agree upon. Matter should be settled promptly. R. A. Alger, Secretary of War. Thus, as will be seen, the matter was
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
Commission appointed to collate information and to consider and recommend legislation to meet the problems presented by labor, agriculture, and capital, authorized......June 18, 1898 The bankruptcy law approved......July 1, 1898 Joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian Islands to the United States approved......July 7, 1898 First pensioner of the war with Spain, Jesse T. Gates, 2d United States Artillery, badly wounded......1898 Anglo-American League organized in London......July 13, 1898 United States and Canadian joint high commission meet in Quebec......Aug. 23, 1898 John Hay appointed Secretary of State......Sept. 30, 1898 Battle-ship Illinois launched at Newport News......Oct. 4, 1898 United States Supreme Court decdies Joint Traffic Association case against the railroads......Oct. 24, 1898 The captured Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Theresa abandoned in a gale......Nov. 1, 1898 David A. Wells dies at Norwich, Conn.......Nov. 5, 1898 General ele