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Foreign News
May 12, 1870
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
On May 12, General Banks presented resolutions to President Grant advocating U.S. acquisition of San Domingo, arguing it prevents European monarchies from controlling West Indian Islands. Grant approved them heartily.
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WASHINGTON.
San Domingo—Banks' Resolution.
Washington, May 12.—General Banks is said to have prepared a series of resolutions on the subject of San Domingo which he read to the President yesterday morning, and which Grant heartily approved. In these resolutions the desirability of our acquiring San Domingo is based in part on argument that the disposition of the West Indian Islands is to be retained or to pass under the control of stronger governments, either in Europe or in America, and that if the United States does not seize the opportunity to possess them European monarchies will.
San Domingo—Banks' Resolution.
Washington, May 12.—General Banks is said to have prepared a series of resolutions on the subject of San Domingo which he read to the President yesterday morning, and which Grant heartily approved. In these resolutions the desirability of our acquiring San Domingo is based in part on argument that the disposition of the West Indian Islands is to be retained or to pass under the control of stronger governments, either in Europe or in America, and that if the United States does not seize the opportunity to possess them European monarchies will.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
San Domingo
Banks Resolution
Us Acquisition
West Indian Islands
Grant Approval
What entities or persons were involved?
General Banks
President Grant
Where did it happen?
San Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
San Domingo
Event Date
May 12
Key Persons
General Banks
President Grant
Outcome
grant heartily approved the resolutions
Event Details
General Banks prepared and read resolutions to the President on acquiring San Domingo, based on preventing European control of West Indian Islands.