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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Philippine Islands, (search)
overnor in succession to Gen. Arthur MacARTHURrthur (q. v.). Commissioner Taft was escorted by Generals MacArthur and Chaffee from the palace to a great temporary tribune opposite the Plaza Palacio. Standing on a projecting centre of the Tribunaed officers, with their families and friends, were seated therein. General MacArthur, Civil Governor Taft, and Military Governor Chaffee, with the other generals. Rear-Admiral Kempff and his staff, the United States commissioners and the justices aders were there, but there were more Americans than Filipinos present. The transfer of the military authority to General Chaffee was carried out in the presence of the generals in General MacArthur's office. There was no formality. Military ng civil government and appointing William H. Taft the first governor. June 23. General MacArthur is succeeded by General Chaffee. July 4. Civil government established. July 24. General Zunbano with twenty-nine officers and 518 men surrend
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), San Juan Hill (search)
2d, attached to Kent's division, had orders the same afternoon to prepare the way next morning for the advance of Kent's and Wheeler's divisions on the San Juan hills, the attack of which was to be delayed by the infantry till Lawton's guns were heard at El Caney. About this time news was brought that the Spanish General Pando, with reinforcements of 8,000 men, was making rapid approach, and would probably soon enter Santiago from the northwest. Early on July 1 Lawton was in position, Chaffee's brigade on the right, Ludlow's on the left, and Miles's in the centre. The conflict opened at 6 A. M., and soon became general. The naturally strong position of the enemy was rendered doubly so by stone block-houses and forts. After two hours fighting Bates's brigade was ordered from the rear to the support of Lawton, and the battle continued. It was in these assaults that the 71st Regiment of New York Volunteers participated. The Spaniards fought with great obstinacy, but were slowl
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
hine guns, cannot be dislodged, except by directing against them a most destructive artillery fire or an overwhelming force of troops, or by flank manoeuvres. Our troops, under the skilful and conspicuous leadership of the subordinate commanders directly in charge of them on the fighting-line, displayed in a marked degree dauntless intrepidity, fortitude, and gallantry. Lawton exhibited most excellent generalship and the same tenacity and activity which he had displayed on other fields. Chaffee was conspicuous for his courage, for which he was already noted. Bates, one of the veterans of the Civil War, moved his division to the support of Lawton, and again returned in time to take part in the closing scenes about San Juan Hill. Wheeler, who had taken part in the affair at Las Guasimas and had become ill from overexertion, which compelled his absence during the principal fighting at San Juan Hill, yet, on hearing of the engagement, with more martial spirit than physical strength,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
resident McKinley and Secretary Root......April 25, 1901 The Leyland Steamship Company in England purchased by J. P. Morgan & Company......April 29, 1901 Porto Rico tariff law declared constitutional......May 27, 1901 Andrew Carnegie gives the Scotch universities $10,000,000......June 7, 1901 The Cuban convention adopts the Platt amendment......June 12, 1901 Civil government in the Philippines established, and William H. Taft appointed first governor......June 21, 1901 General Chaffee appointed military governor in place of General MacArthur......June 22, 1901 Turkey settles the United States indemnity claims......July 2, 1901 Monument of Commodore Perry unveiled in Japan......July 14, 1901 William H. Hunt chosen successor to Governor Allen of Porto Rico......July 23, 1901 Porto Rico adopts resolution providing for free-trade with the United States on the anniversary of the American occupation of the island......July 25, 1901 Inquiry into the conduct o