Free Audio History Books: Cuba

1 1920 History of Cuba by Johnson, Willis Fletcher 368,105W 1,473 24:33

2 130,635W 523 8:43

1 Entering a New Era

2 Freedom of Seas

3 Progress of Slave Trade

4 Clandestine Commercial Operations & Political Intrigues

5 Genius of Governor Guazo

6 Attacking British & French

7 Close of a Notable Administration

8 Shipyards at Havana

9 Havana Threatened by British

10 Rivalries in Cuban Politics

11 Foundation of University of Cuba

12 Change in Land Tenure

13 Copper Mining

14 Insurrections of Slaves

15 Glimpses of Social Life in Cuba

1 Administration of Guemez

2 Introduction of Reforms

3 Sanitation

4 Economic & Fiscal Reforms

5 Monopolies in Trade

6 Further Fortifications

7 Controversies Over Slave Trade

8 Disputes with Great Britain

9 Declaration of War

10 Conflicts in Florida

11 2 British Expeditions

12 Admiral Vernon in West Indies

13 Attack upon Santiago

14 War in Florida

15 Governorship of Cagigal

16 Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle

17 Accession of Charles 3

18 British Plans for Conquest of Spanish America

19 Some Interesting Literature

1 Some European Alliances

2 Period of Peace for Spain

3 Reasons for British Attacks upon Cuba

4 Family Pact Between France & Spain

5 Spain's Break with Great Britain

6 Declaration of War by George 3

7 Havana Chosen as Point of Attack

8 Albemarle-Pococke Expedition

9 Preparations at Martinique

10 Advance upon Havana

1 1st Appearance of Yellow Fever in Cuba

2 Preparations to Resist British Attack

3 Divided Counsels

4 Arrival of British Fleet

5 Consternation of Inhabitants

6 Velasco Chosen as Commander of Defense of Havana

7 Beginning of Attack

8 Heroism of Spanish Commander

9 British Accounts of Fighting

10 Raids & Counter-Raids

11 British Reinforcements from American Colonies

12 British Tributes to Spanish Valor

13 Surrender of City

14 Articles of Capitulation

1 British Occupation of Havana

2 Attitude of Cubans Toward British Conquerors

3 Departure of Spanish Forces

4 British Views of Conquest of Cuba

5 Controversy Over Church Bells

6 Difficulties with Spanish Clergy

7 Character of Lord Albemarle's Administration

8 Troubles Over Taxation

9 Plots Against British Rule

10 Corruption in Colonial Government

11 Political Disturbances in England

12 Making of Peace

13 Restoration of Cuba to Spain

1 Far-Reaching Effects of British Rule in Cuba

2 French Picture of Life in Havana

3 British Tribute to City

4 Character of People

5 Economic Changes in Island

6 Commerce of Havana

7 Defenses of City

8 Not Impregnable Fortress

1 Departure of British & Re-entry of Spanish

2 New Spanish Governor

3 Antagonisms Between British & Spanish

4 Period of Reconstruction

5 Reclassification of Revenues

6 Military Reorganization of Havana

7 New Provincial Administration

8 Establishment of Mail Service

9 End of Noteworthy Administration

10 Reform in Police Regulations

11 Expulsion of Religious Orders

12 Suppressing Contraband Trading

13 Destruction by Earthquakes

14 Disastrous Hurricane

15 Administration Void of Complaints

1 Era of Peace in Cuba

2 Tribulations in Spanish Louisiana

3 Spain Still Lagging Behind Other Colonial Powers

4 Fear of Republic

5 O'Reilly's Expedition from Cuba to Louisiana

6 His Success

7 Effects of His Severity

8 Tragic Prelude to Spanish Rule

9 Louisiana an Appanage of Cuba

1 Administration of Marquis de la Torre

2 One of Cuba's Best Governors

3 Cleansing & Paving Streets of Havana

4 New Public Buildings

5 Harbor Improvements

6 1st Theatre

7 Trinidad, Santiago & Puerto Principe also Renovated

8 Founding of Pinar del Rio & Other Towns

9 Reforms in Government

10 Havana Beautiful & Prosperous City

11 Turgot's Warning to Spain Unheeded

12 Interest in North American Revolution

13 Tariff Reform

14 Currency

15 Jurisprudence

1 Rise of United States

2 Spanish Interests Involved

3 Negotiations Over Florida

4 Alliance Between France & Spain

5 Cuba's Intense Interest in War Against Great Britain

6 Disaster to an Expedition from Havana

7 Operations at Mobile

8 Cuban Reconquest of Pensacola & Florida

9 Early Prohibition Decree

1 Ill-Managed Armada

2 Neutrality Violated in Warfare upon Commerce

3 Orgy of Privateering

4 Rodney's Exploits

5 Cagigal's Expedition to Bahamas

6 Rodney's Menace to Havana

7 1st Newspaper in Havana

8 Negotiating for General Peace

9 Spanish Chagrin at American Independence

10 More Liberal Trade Laws for Cuba

11 Insurrection in Peru

12 Peace & Prosperity in Cuba

13 Wasteful Forestry

14 Visit of English Prince

15 Improvements & Reforms in Havana

16 Foundation of Sociedad de Amigos

17 Reign of Charles 4

18 Godoy, Prince of Peace

19 Ecclesiastical Changes in Cuba

20 Economic Ills

21 Administration of Las Casas

22 New Census

23 Disastrous Hurricane

24 Society of Progress

25 Advance in Commerce, Agriculture, Literature & Education

26 Work of Francisco de Arango

27 Tomb of Columbus

1 Influence of French Revolution in Spain

2 Toussaint Louverture

3 Cession of Santo Domingo to France

4 Peace of Basle

5 Panic & Chaos in Spain

6 Advantages Gained by Cuba

7 Civic Awakening in Island

8 Dr Romay's Introduction of Vaccination

9 Defense Against Slave Revolt of Santo Domingo

10 Work of Santa Clara

11 British Capture of Trinidad

12 Fears for Safety of Cuba

13 Administration of Someruelos

14 Founding of Intendencia

15 Expansion of Commerce

16 Slave Trade

17 Extent & Conditions of Slavery

18 Rise of Emancipation Movement

19 Importance of Negro Labor to Cuba

1 Land Problem in Cuba

2 Lands Withheld from Real Workers

3 Indolence Induced by Lack of Opportunity

4 Manners & Customs of Cuban People at End of 18th Century

5 Lawyers & Land Titles

6 Prices of Land

7 Live Stock, Sugar & Tobacco

8 Primitive Sugar Factories

9 Progress of Agriculture

10 Obstacles to Economic Progress

11 Restrictions upon Commerce & Travel

1 Conditions Accompanying Rise of Wealth

2 Strange Mixture of Immorality & Religion

3 Seclusion of Cuban Women

4 Amusements & Entertainments

5 Bull Ring

6 Cock Pit

7 Beginning of Literary Activity & Intellectual Life

8 Drama in Cuba

9 Musical Culture

10 Dancing

11 Architecture

12 Home Life

13 Backward State of Education

14 Printing & Publishing

15 Suggestive Articles in Press

16 Beginning of Cuban Literature

1 Rise of Relations Between Cuba & United States

2 Early Interest of United States in Cuba

3 1811 Action of Congress

4 Ever Faithful Isle

5 1st Overtures for Annexation

6 George Canning & British Policy Toward Cuba

7 Policy of John Quincy Adams

8 Utterances of Jefferson & Clay

9 American Attitude Toward British & French Designs

10 Mexico & Colombia Restrained from Conquest

1 Spain in Her Decline

2 Napoleonic Wars

3 Constitution of 1812

4 Revolt of Spain's South & Central American Colonies

5 Cuba Ever Faithful Isle

6 Reasons for Her Loyalty to Spain

7 Origin of Cuban Spirit of Independence

8 Age of Intellectual Activity

9 Rise of Cuban Literature & Scholarship

10 Refugees in Cuba

1 1st Cuban Census

2 2nd Census & Humboldt's Comments Thereon

3 Distribution of Population by Races

4 Effects of Slave Trade on Population

5 1817 Census

6 Subsequent Enumerations

7 Discrepancies in Statistics

8 Character of Negroes of Cuba

9 Birth Rate

1 Early Records of Slave Trade

2 Participation by Portuguese, French & British

3 Statistics of Slave Importations

4 Illegality No Bar

5 Relations Between Masters & Slaves

6 Efforts to Ameliorate Conditions of Slaves

7 Introduction of Chinese Labor

8 Free Negroes

9 Religious Training of Slaves

10 Punishments of Slaves

11 Fear of Servile Insurrections

1 Administration of Santa Clara

2 Someruelos

3 Great Fire in Havana

4 Architectural Progress

5 Fear of Invasion

6 French Fiasco

7 Hostility to Napoleon

8 Loyalty to Unworthy King

9 Napoleon's Designs upon Cuba

10 Aleman Episode

11 Arango & Chamber of Commerce

12 Conflict with Godoy

13 Arango in Cortes

14 Arbitrary Administration of Cienfuegos

15 Opposition to Street Lighting

16- Political Changes

17 Cagigal's Diplomatic Administration

18 Mahy Reactionary

1 Good & Bad Deeds of Vives

2 Royal Decree that Proved Boomerang

3 Dangers of Slave Trade Perceived

4 Apprehension of Intervention by Other Powers

5 Subtle Appeal for Patriotic Organization

6 Progress of Spirit of Independence

1 British Designs upon Cuba

2 Cuban Negotiations with United States

3 Mission of Morales

4 Annexation Sentiment

5 Attitude of United States Government

6 Issuance of Monroe Doctrine

7 Its Effect in Europe & America

8 United States Consuls to Cuba Rejected

9 Cuba Offered to England in Pawn

10 American Objections to Scheme

11 Increase of American Interest in Cuba

1 Era of Revolution

2 Career of Simon Bolivar

3 His Observation of French Revolution

4 Liberation of Venezuela

5 Miranda & His Work

6 Bolivar in Exile

7 Final Success of Liberator

8 Influence of His Career upon Cuba

1 "Soles de Bolivar" in Cuba

2 Administration of Villanueva

3 Oppression of People

4 Vain Attempts to Suppress Patriotic Societies

5 Conspiracies for Freedom

6 Early Martyrs to Patriotism

7 Black Eagle

8 Trouble with Mexico

9 Tyranny of Tacon

10 His Conflict with Lorenzo

11 Victims of Spanish Despotism

12 Cuban Deputies Excluded from Cortes

13 Manipulation of Police

14 Propaganda of Freedom by Cubans in Exile

15 Tacon's Public Works

16 Dealing with Pirates & Smugglers

17 Origin of Havana Fish Market

18 Tacon as Champion of Virtue in Distress

19 End of Bad Reign

1 Beginning of Slave Insurrections

2 David Turnbull's Pernicious Activities

3 O'Donnell Despot

4 Roncali Ridiculous

5 Causes of Slave Unrest

6 Story of One Uprising

7 Vacillating Course of Government

8 Systematic Propaganda Among Slaves

9 Some Serious Outbreaks

10 Savage Methods of Repression

11 A Reign of Torture & Slaughter

12 White Victims as Well as Black

13 Appalling Record

14 Saco's Advocacy of Independence

15 Some Advocates of Annexation to United States

16 Spain's Determination to Hold Cuba Fast

1 Review of an Era in Cuban History

2 Progress in Inverse Order from International to National Interests

3 Alienation from Spain

4 Contrasts Between Cuba & Other Colonies, Spanish & English

5 Unconscious Preparation for Independent Statehood

6 Cuban Interest in World & World's Interest in Cuba

7 On Verge of New Era

8 Promise of Cuban Nationality

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1 Conditions at Beginning of Era of Revolution

2 Cuba's Commercial Backwardness

3 Resources Unappreciated

4 Statistics of Imports & Exports

5 Sugar Trade

6 Burdensome Taxes & Tariffs

7 Restrictions on Personal Liberty

8 Obstacles to Travel

9 Titles of Nobility

10 Intendent & His Powers

11 Authority & Functions of Captain-General

12 District Governments

13 Municipal Organization

14 Courts

15 Control of Navy

16 Censorship of Press

17 Adversion to Foreigners, Particularly to Americans 23

1 Narciso Lopez & His Career

2 His Valor in Venezuelan Wars

3 Soldier of Spain

4 Some Daring Exploits

5 With Spanish Army in Cuba

6 His Distinguished Career in Spain

7 Leader Against Carlists

8 General & Senator

9 Important Office in Cuba

10 Alienation from Spain

11 1st Plans for Cuban Revolution

1 Betrayal of Lopez's 1st Revolutionary Venture

2 His Flight to New York

3 Cuban Juntas in United States

4 Lopez's Negotiations with Jefferson Davis & Robert E Lee

5 Unofficial American Aid

6 Strained American Relations with Spain

7 Official Warnings Against Filibustering

8 Elaborate Expedition Prepared by Lopez in United States for Freeing of Cuba

9 His Proclamation to His Followers

10 Voyage to Cuba

1 Landing of Lopez at Cardenas

2 Flag of Cuba Libre for 1st Time Unfurled on Cuban Soil

3 Parleying & Fighting at Cardenas

4 Spanish Treachery

5 Failure of Cuban People to Rally to Support of Lopez

6 Retreat & Reembarcation of Expedition

7 Mutiny of Crew

8 Landing at Key West

9 Spanish Wrath Against United States

10 Arrest of Lopez & His Comrades

11 Their Release

1 Administration of Concha & His Recall

2 2nd Expedition of Lopez Recruited in United States

3 Men & Money Provided in South

4 Betrayal of Scheme

5 Proclamation of Captain-General

6 Disturbances in Cuba

7 3d Expedition of Lopez Organized

8 Aguero's Attempt at Revolution at Puerto Principe

9 His Proclamation

10 Initial Victories Over Spaniards

11 Fatal Mistake

12 Suppression of Revolution by Overwhelming Numbers

13 Execution of Leaders

14 Suppression of Other Uprisings

1 Another Expedition Organized by Lopez

2 Its Roster

3 Departure from New Orleans

4 Colonel Crittenden

5 Arrival at Key West

6 Landing in Cuba

7 Lack of Cuban Support

8 Fatal Division of Forces

9 Desperate Fighting with Spaniards

10 Crittenden's Mistake

11 Capture of Revolutionists by Spaniards

12 Indignities & Tortures

13 52 Put to Death

14 Heroism of Crittenden

15 Ill Fortune of Lopez

16 Betrayal & Capture of Lopez & His Comrades

17 His Death on Scaffold

1 Failure & Success of Lopez

2 Irrepressible Determination of Cuba to Be Free

3 Crisis in Affairs of Spain

4 Animosity Between Creoles & Spaniards

5 Expressions of Cuban Sentiment & Determination

6 Profound Impression Produced in United States

7 Opposing Views of Pro-Slavery & Anti-Slavery Men

8 Attitude of Great Britain & France

9 Anti-Spanish Outbreak in New Orleans

10 Webster's Diplomacy

11 England & France Warned Not to Meddle in Cuba

12 Spain's Appeal to England Against America

13 Tripartite Pact Refused

1 American Overtures for Purchase of Cuba

2 Some Early Diplomacy

3 Change of Policy Under President Polk

4 Spain's Refusal to Consider Sale

5 Pierre Soule's Extraordinary Negotiations

6 Black Warrior Controversy

7 Soule's Humiliation

8 Ostend Manifesto

9 Marcy's Shrewd Disposition of It

10 Buchanan's Futile Persistence

1 Revolution in Peninsular Spain

2 General Prim's Proclamations

3 General Response Throughout Kingdom

4 Serrano's Entry Into Madrid

5 Flight of Queen

6 Republican Government Established

7 Downfall of Maximilian in Mexico

8 Change in American Attitude Toward Cuba Because of Civil War & Abolition of Slavery

9 Organization of Spanish "Volunteers" in Cuba

10 Moret Anti-Slavery Law

11 Cuban Interest in Spanish Revolution

1 Cuban Independence Proclaimed at Outbreak of 10 Years' War

2 Provisional Government Organized

3 Carlos Manuel Cespedes

4 Proclamation of Emancipation

5 Representative Government Formed

6 Cespedes's Address

7 1st Cuban Constitution

8 House of Representatives

9 Presidential Proclamation

10 Proclamation of General Quesada

11 Proclamation of Count Valmaseda

12 Request for Recognition

13 "Juntas of Laborers

14 Cuban Government & Laws

15 Organization of Cuban Army

1 Beginning of Hostilities

2 Comparative Strengths of Cuban & Spanish Armies

3 Spanish Navy

4 Pacific Measures 1st Tried by Captain-General Dulce

5 Their Rejection by Cubans

6 1st Engagements

7 Cuban Victories

8 Destruction of Bayamo

9 Revolts in Many Places

10 Murder of Cespedes's Messenger by Volunteers

11 Guerilla Warfare

12 Havana in State of Siege

13 Progress of Insurrection Throughout Island

14 Dulce's Change of Policy

15 Sympathy & Aid for Revolution from United States

1 Appeal to United States for Recognition

2 President Grant Overruled by His Secretary of State

3 Americans Stirred by News of Spanish Cruelties

4 Cuban Disappointment at Non-Recognition

5 Progress of War

6 Spanish Reenforcements

7 Liberation of Slaves

8 Spanish Successes

9 Controversies with United States

10 Destruction of Property

11 Arrival of General Jordan with Supplies

12 Dulce Forced Out of Office by Volunteers

13 Accession of Rodas & His Decrees

14 "Butcher of Cadiz

15 American Protests Against Interference with Commerce

16 Proposals of Mediation

17 More Aid from United States

1 Great Increase of Revolutionary Strength

2 Spain's Enormous Force

3 Case of Napoleon Arango

4 His Extraordinary Manifesto

5 Elaborate Appeal for Betrayal of Revolution

6 Designing Decrees of Rodas

7 Emancipation Decree of Spanish Government

8 Its Practical Effects

9 Atrocities Practised by Spanish

10 Downfall of Rodas & Appointment of Valmaseda as Captain-General

11 Spanish Overtures to United States

12 Murder of Zenea by Volunteers

13 Address by Cespedes

14 Treachery in Ranks

1 Counter-Revolution in Spain

2 Amadeus Made King

3 Increased Malignity of Volunteers

4 Massacre of Cuban Students

5 Death of General Quesada

6 Reorganization of Cuban Army

7 Campaign of Maximo Gomez

8 Progress of War with Varying Fortunes

9 Calixto Garcia at Jiguani

10 Gradual Reduction of Cuban Strength

11 Valmaseda's Savage Threats

1 Spain's Desperate Efforts to Suppress Revolution

2 Stubborn Resistance of Cubans

3 Valmaseda Opposed & Overthrown by Volunteers

4 Accession of Jovellar

5 Increasing Interest in Cuban Affairs in United States

6 Spain Republic Again

7 Retirement of Cespedes

8 Seizure of Virginius

9 Massacre of Many of Her Passengers & Crew

10 Strenuous Intervention

11 Settlement of Affair

12 Book of Blood

13 Spanish Confessions of Brutality

1 Renewed Cuban Successes

2 Island in State of Siege

3 Concha Again Captain-General

4 Record of Cost of War

5 United States Threatens Intervention

6 Spanish Anger

7 Protest to England Against America

8 American Peace Proposals

9 Strength of Spanish Army

10 War of Extermination

11 Martinez Campos Becomes Captain-General

12 His Conciliatory Decrees

13 Surrender of Cuban Leaders

14 Treaty of Zanjon

15 End of War

16 Campos's Explanation of His Course

1 Results of 10 Years' War

2 Political Parties in Cuba

3 Liberals, Who Were Conservative

4 Union Constitutionalists

5 3rd Party Platform

6 Cubans in Cortes

7 Failure to Fulfill Treaty of Zanjon

8 Little War

9 Calixto Garcia's Campaign

10 Cuban Fugitives Protected by England

11 1885 Revolt

12 Custom House Frauds at Havana

13 Reign of Lawlessness

14 Tariff Troubles

15 Roster of Rulers

1 Intellectual & Spiritual Development of Cuba

2 Some Famous Cuban Authors

3 José Maria Heredia

4 Felix Varela y Morales

5 José de la Luz y Caballero, "The Father of Cuban Revolution"

6 Domingo del Monte & "Friends of Peace

7 José Antonio Saco

8 Joaquin Lorenzo Luaces

9 Dona Luisa Perez

10 Dona Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda

11 Nicolas Azcarate

12 Juan Clemente Zenea

13 Rafael Merchan

14 Distinguished Intellectual Status of Cuba Among Nations

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1 Cuba for Cubans

2 Era of War of Independence

3 Organization of Cuban Revolutionary Party

4 Vigilance of Spanish Government

5 Sartorius Uprising

6 Abarzuza "Home Rule" Measure

7 Beginning of War of Independence

8 José Marti, His Genius & His Work

9 Members of Junta in New York

10 Independence Aim

11 Marti's Departure for Cuba

12 Association with Maximo Gomez

13 Death of Marti

14 His Legacy of Ideals to Cuba

1 Aims & Methods of Junta

2 Efforts to Avoid American Complications

3 Filibustering Expeditions

4 Contraband Messenger Service

5 Attitude of Various Classes of Cuban People Toward Revolution

6 No Racial nor Partisan Differences

7 Spanish Element

8 Mass of Cuban People United for National Independence

1 1st Uprising

2 Failure in Havana

3 Success in Oriente

4 Response of Spanish Authorities

5 Superior Numbers of Spanish Forces

6 Early Complications with US Seeking Terms with Patriots

7 Grim Reception of Envoy

8 Ministerial Crisis at Madrid over Cuban Affairs

9 Martinez Campos, "Spain's Greatest Soldier," Sent to Cuba

10 His Conciliatory Policy

11 His Military Preparations

12 Antonio Maceo

13 Uprisings in Many Places

14 Provisional Government of Patriots

15 Campos's Barricades

16 Campos Beaten by Maceo

1 Declaration of Cuban Independence

2 Constitutional Convention

3 1st Government of Ministers

4 Founders of Cuban Government

5 Desperate Efforts of Campos

6 Disadvantages of Cubans

7 Plantation Work Forbidden

8 Campaigns by Maceo & Gomez

9 Losses of Spaniards at Sea

10 Reenforcements from Spain Welcomed

11 Cuban Headquarters at Las Tunas

12 Invasion of Matanzas

13 Defeat & Narrow Escape of Campos

14 Action of Autonomists

15 Loyalty Pledged to Campos

16 State of Siege in Havana

17 Campos Recalled to Spain

1 General Marin

2 General Weyler New Captain-General

3 His Arrival & Remorseless Policy

4 Cuban Elections Farce

5 Trocha

6 War of Ruthless Destruction

7 Many Filibustering Expeditions

8 Interest of United States Government

9 Diplomatic Controversies

10 Efficiency of Provisional Government

11 Strengthening Trocha

12 Activity of Maceo

13 His Betrayal & Death

14 Campaigns of Gomez & Others

15 Calixto Garcia

16 Great Advance Westward

17 President Cleveland's Significant Message to United States Congress

1 Bad Effects of Maceo's Death

2 Weyler in Field Against Gomez

3 Daring & Death of Bandera

4 Dissensions in Camp of Gomez

5 Weyler's Concentration Policy

6 Practical Attempt at Extermination

7 Senator Proctor's Observations

8 President McKinley's Message

9 Crisis in Spain

10 Weyler Recalled & Succeeded by Ramon Blanco

11 Further Attempts at Reform & Conciliation

12 Condition of Cuba

13 Revolutionists Uncompromising

14 Ruiz-Aranguren Tragedy

15 Organization of Autonomist Government

16 Attitude of Spaniards

17 Visit of Maine to Havana

18 Destruction of Vessel

19 Investigations

20 Futile Efforts of Autonomist Government

1 Destruction of Maine not Cause of American Intervention

2 Causes Which Led to War

3 Diplomatic Negotiations

4 German Intrigue

5 President McKinley's War Message

6 His Attitude Toward Cuban People

7 Spanish Resentment

8 Declaration of War

9 American Agents Sent to Cuba

10 Attitude of Maximo Gomez

11 Supplies, not Troops, Wanted

12 Blockade of Cuban Coast

13 Spanish Fleet at Santiago

14 Landing of American Army

15 Operations at Santiago

16 Services of Rough Riders

17 Naval Battle of Santiago

18 Surrender of Spanish Army

19 Armistice

1 Departure of Spanish Forces from Cuba

2 Treaty of Peace Between United States & Spain

3 Cuba to be Made Independent

4 Cuban Debt

5 1st American Government of Intervention

6 Roll of Spanish Rulers from 1512 Velasquez to 1899 Castellanos

7 Relations between Americans & Cubans

8 Disbandment of Provisional Government & Demobilization of Cuban Army

9 Mutinous Demonstration

10 Paying Off Cuban Soldiers

1 American Occupation of Cuba

2 General Wood's Administration at Santiago

3 His Antecedents & Preparation for His Great Work

4 Formidable Undertaking

5 Conquering Pestilence

6 Organization of Rural Guards

7 American Administration at Havana & Throughout Island

8 Grave Problems Confronting General Brooke

9 Agricultural & Industrial Rehabilitation

10 Reorganizing Local Government

11 Triumphal Progress of Maximo Gomez

12 Unification of Sentiment Among People

13 Finances of Island

14 Church & State

15 Marriage Reform

16 Franchises Refused

17 Census

18 Improving School System

1 General Brooke Succeeded by General Leonard Wood

2 Favorable Reception of Soldier-Statesman

3 Cabinet of Cubans

4 Efficient Attention Paid to Public Education

5 Cuban Teachers at Harvard

6 Caring for Derelict Children

7 Public Works

8 Sanitation

9 Port Improvements

10 Roads

11 Paving

12 Heroic Drama of Conquest of Yellow Fever

13 Work of General Gorgas

14 Home of Pestilence Transformed into Sanitarium

15 Reforms in Court Procedure

16 Cleaning Up Prisons

17 1st Election in Free Cuba

18 Rise of Political Parties

19 Taxation & Tariff

20 Increase of Commerce

1 Preparations for Self-Government

2 Call for Constitutional Convention

3 Election

4 Meeting of Convention

5 General Wood's Address

6 Organization of Convention

7 Framing Constitution

8 Debates over Church & State, & Presidential Qualifications

9 Signing of Constitution

10 No Americans Present at Convention

11 General Provisions of Constitution

12 Relations between Cuba & United States

13 Controversy between 2 Governments

14 Origin of "Platt Amendment"

15 Attitude of Cubans Toward It

16 Malign Agitation & Misrepresentation

17 Mission to Washington

18 Final Adoption of Amendment

1 Text of Constitution of Cuban Republic

2 Nation, Its Form of Government, & National Territory

3 Cubans & Foreigners

4 Bill of Rights

5 Sovereignty & Public Powers

6 Legislature

7 President

8 Vice-President

9 Secretaries of State

10 Judicial Power

11 Provincial & Municipal Governments

12 Amendments

1 Election of 1st Cuban Government

2 Candidates for Presidency

3 Tomas Estrada Palma Chosen by Common Consent

4 General Maso's Candidacy

5 Election

6 Close of American Occupation

7 Festal Week in Havana

8 Transfer of Authority to Cuban Government

9 Cuban Flag at Last Raised in Sovereignty of Island

10 President Roosevelt's Estimate of General Wood's Work in Cuba

11 President Palma's Cabinet

12 His 1st Message

13 United States Naval Station

14 Reciprocity Secured after Discreditable Delay at Washington

1 Admirable Work of Palma Administration

2 Rise of Sordid Factionalism

3 José Miguel Gomez, Alfredo Zayas & Orestes Ferrara

4 Character of Liberal Party, & Conservative Party

5 Conspiracy to Discredit Election

6 Abortive Insurrection

7 Pino Guerra's Intrigues

8 Rebellion of José Miguel Gomez

9 President Palma's Unpreparedness & Incredulity

10 His Faith in People

11 Crisis

12 Suggestions of American Consul-General

13 American Intervention sought

14 Ships & Troops Sent

15 Arrival of Mr Taft

16 His Negotiations with Rebels

17 His Yielding to Their Threats

18 Resignation of Estrada Palma

19 Mr Taft's Pardon to Rebels

20 Charles E Magoon Made Provisional Governor

21 Estimate of President Palma & His Administration

1 Mr Magoon's Administration

2 Recognition of Liberals

3 Offices Filled with Liberal Placeholders

4 Execution of Many Public Works

5 New Census Taken

6 New Electoral Law

7 Proportional Representation

8 New Elections Held

9 Split in Liberal Party

10 Presidential Campaign

11 Bargain between José Miguel Gomez & Alfredo Zayas

12 General Menocal & Dr Montoro

13 Victory of Liberals

14 Changes in Provincial & Municipal Administrations

15 Revision of Laws

16 Settling Church Claims

17 End of 2nd Intervention

1 Administration of President José Miguel Gomez

2 His Cabinet Sketch of His Career

3 Sketch of Vice-President Zayas

4 Army Reorganization

5 New Laws

6 President's Sensitiveness to Criticism

7 Officials in Politics

8 Charges of Profligacy & Corruption

9 Clash with Veterans' Association

10 United States Interested

11 Quarrels between Gomez & Zayas

12 Formidable Negro Revolt Suppressed

13 Reluctance to Settle Claims

14 Outrage Upon American Diplomat

15 Amnesty Bill

16 Lottery Established

17 "Dragado" Scandal

18 Railroad Terminal

1 4th Presidential Campaign

2 Candidacy & Career of Mario G Menocal

3 His Brilliant Work in War of Independence & Sugar Industry

4 Sketch of Enrique José Varona

5 Dr Rafael Montoro's Distinguished Career

6 His Diplomatic Services & Literary Achievements

7 President Menocal's Cabinet

8 His Aims & Plans for His Administration

9 1st Message to Congress

10 Factional Obstruction

11 Paying Off Old Debts

12 Trying to Abolish Gambling

13 Civil Service

14 Controversy Over Asbert Amnesty Bill

15 Small Insurrection

1 Reelection of President Menocal

2 Features of Campaign

3 Liberal Conspiracy to Invalidate Election by Revolutionary Means

4 Disputed Elections

5 Double Treason of José Miguel Gomez

6 Outbreak of Carefully Planned Insurrection

7 Intrigues of Orestes Ferrara in United States

8 Vigorous Military Action of President Menocal

9 American Assistance Wisely Declined

10 Capture of Rebel Chieftain

11 Efforts of Insurgents at Devastation

12 Continuance of Rebellion by Carlos Mendieta

13 Dr Ferrara Warned by American Government

14 Attempts to Assassinate President Menocal

15 Clemency Shown to Criminals

16 Attitude of United States Government

17 Some Plain Talk from Washington

1 Cuba's Entry into War of Nations

2 President Menocal's War Message

3 Prompt Response of Congress

4 Sentiments of Cuban People

5 German Propaganda

6 Attitude of Church

7 Liberal Intrigues with Germans

8 Seizure of German Ships

9 Conservation & Increased Production of Food

10 Military Services

11 Generous Subscriptions to Liberty Loans

12 Mrs Menocal's Leadership in Red Cross Work

13 Noble Activities of & Women of Cuba

14 Moral & Spiritual Effect of Cuba's Participation in War

1 Marti's Epigram on Revolution

2 How It has been Fulfilled by Cuban Republic

3 Sense of Responsibility

4 Progress in Popular Education as a Criterion

5 Great Gain in Health

6 Enormous Growth of Sugar Industry

7 Commerce of Island

8 Stable Finances

9 Sanitary Efficiency

10 Military Reorganization

11 Statesmanship of President Menocal

12 Cuba's Unique Situation Among Countries of Globe

13 Significance of Record Which She has Made from Velasquez to Menocal