Wednesday, August 31, 1898
Truth Above All General Merritt is leaving to attend the Paris Congress primarily to demand the annexation of the Philippines to the United States. His… Read More »Wednesday, August 31, 1898
Diary of Lieutenant X (Aime Ernest Motsch)
Tuesday, August 30, 1898
The Germans Again The Americans are relieved by the departure of both the German and the French admirals. For the past three months, the Germans… Read More »Tuesday, August 30, 1898
Saturday, August 27, 1898
“United States Supremacy Must Be Absolute” On August 18, Admiral Dewey, through his aide-de-camp, informed his squadron that as a result of the preliminary talks… Read More »Saturday, August 27, 1898
Tuesday, August 23, 1898
Political Attitude of the Religious Yesterday, 60 Dominicans left for Hongkong. The departure of other priests of different orders is under consideration. It is unlikely… Read More »Tuesday, August 23, 1898
Thursday, August 18, 1898
In the fields The weather has been delightful the past few days. Beneath the huge trees and their thick foliage, the mornings are rather pleasant.… Read More »Thursday, August 18, 1898
Wednesday, August 17, 1898
The Americans reveal their intentions Last night, the American military officers and the politicians planned their strategy for eventual takeover. A new monitor of 4,000… Read More »Wednesday, August 17, 1898
Monday, August 15, 1898
The Germans The escape of the former Governor, Agustin, on board the Kaiserin-Augusta, the fastest German flagship, was the news of the day. It was a… Read More »Monday, August 15, 1898
Sunday, August 14, 1898
Admiral Dewey informs the foreign battleships that they can anchor in their original positions in Manila Bay. The naval officers hastily go on land but… Read More »Sunday, August 14, 1898
Sunday, August 14, 1898
Surrender The American and Spanish officers have signed the treaty of surrender. When the Americans took over the government of Manila, they accorded the Spanish… Read More »Sunday, August 14, 1898