Thursday, November 10th, 1898
At the beginning of our meeting this morning, Secretary Day presented a dispatch just received from Bellamy Storer, our Minister in Belgium. It was a… Read More »Thursday, November 10th, 1898
Marianas Islands
Wednesday, November 9th, 1898
My first greeting this morning was a dispatch . . . announcing Republican victories. Before the Commission met, the Associated Press agent, Mr. Mack [a… Read More »Wednesday, November 9th, 1898
Viernes 5 de Agosto 1898
Durante la noche pasada no se ha oído un solo disparo, gracias á los chubascos y ventolinas que el baguio nos regala. A las 7… Read More »Viernes 5 de Agosto 1898
Sábado 23 de Julio 1898
Anoche hubo en las trincheras un ataque más que regular. (…) la correspondencia que ha traído el “Cormorán” (vapor alemán) viene llena de malas noticias,… Read More »Sábado 23 de Julio 1898
Jueves 30 de Junio 1898
Entran en la bahía cinco barcos yanquis, el “Baltimore” y el “Charleston” con tres transportes y 2.500 hombres de desembarco. Créese que han pasado por… Read More »Jueves 30 de Junio 1898
23 April 1792
The road from Oas to Yraga [Iriga] which I took on the 23rd of April by way of Polangui is not alike and quite different… Read More »23 April 1792
Tuesday, 23 January 1565
On Tuesday, 23 January, we anchored at the western band, in the middle of the island at 12 brazas, a very fine place for anchoring.… Read More »Tuesday, 23 January 1565
Monday, 22 January 1565
Having covered 20 leagues, we arrived at an island late. They said that it was the Ladrones Island. Sixty paraos came out to receive us… Read More »Monday, 22 January 1565
6th of March, 1521
[The fleet sights the Islas de Ladrones or Las Islas de Velas Latinas, identified as Guam and Rota of the Marianas] Cuando hubimos corrido setenta… Read More »6th of March, 1521