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Foreign News September 30, 1871

The Weekly Arizona Miner

Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona

What is this article about?

President Grant unauthorizedly declares war on Santo Domingo to support usurper Baez amid annexation efforts, with US vessel Nantasket cooperating; criticized and facing potential impeachment after Sumner's rebuke.

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President Grant has again, without authority of Congress, declared war on the Island of Santo Domingo. A dispatch from San Domingo, dated August 8th, says that a new and well organized attack is to be made against Grant's usurper, Baez; and in connection it is stated that the United States war vessel Nantasket has left Samana and is cruising near Azua to cooperate with Baez by sea. The movements of this vessel are directed by President Grant, who, with the hope of carrying out his mad purpose of the annexation of San Domingo, with which the Congress nor the people are in harmony, has usurped the power to declare war. For his last abortive effort in this direction he was taught a wholesome lesson by Sumner, inasmuch as words are concerned: this time, however, it is to be hoped he will be arraigned for impeachment.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Santo Domingo Annexation Grant War Declaration Baez Attack Us Vessel Nantasket Presidential Usurpation

What entities or persons were involved?

President Grant Baez Sumner

Where did it happen?

Santo Domingo

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Santo Domingo

Event Date

August 8th

Key Persons

President Grant Baez Sumner

Outcome

no casualties reported; grant's actions criticized, potential impeachment hoped for after previous rebuke by sumner.

Event Details

President Grant, without congressional authority, declares war on Santo Domingo to annex it, supporting usurper Baez. A dispatch reports a new attack against Baez, with US vessel Nantasket cruising near Azua to assist by sea under Grant's orders. Congress and people oppose the annexation.

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