Federalist, The: Fee: statement contained in, regarding constitutional provision as to raising of rev- for slaughter of cattle in Habana: 195. (See Buena Vista; Duplessis; High sheriff. ) Felonies committed on the high seas: power of Congress to punish: 62. Feudal system: theory of allegiance under: 115. (See Allegiance.) Fire apparatus: claims of Messrs. Meeryweather & Sons on account of refusal of city of Manila to permit further execution of alleged contract for supplying, report on: 407. Fish, Hamilton: letter regarding claims of aliens: 340. Fishery dispute: between Great Britain and United States: 329. Fleming et al. v. Page: extension of boundaries of the United States: 48, 251. effect of conquest of Mexico by the United States: 129, 244. customs duties in Florida: 163. regulation of trade with Tampico: 45, 225, 303, 325. Florida: exercise of legislative and judicial powers by General Jackson in East and transfer of, completed: 38. provisions of treaty with Spain (1819) confirming title of United States to: 41, discussion of condition of, in 1828: 93 et seq. date of cession of: 94. passage of acts establishing Territorial government in: 95. customs laws of United States enforced against imports from: 104. government of, same as that of Louisiana: 137. amendments to bill providing for government of, debate on: 137, 138. appointment of Andrew Jackson as governor of: 138. powers vested in Andrew Jackson as governor: 138. laws extended to: 139. advantages granted to Pensacola and St. Augustine by treaty with Spain: 162. case of the "Olive Branch:" 163, 164. inhabitants of, declared in a state of insurrection: 253. validity of Spanish grant of land: 577. laws relating to treason, etc.: 673. Florida case. (See American Insurance Co. v. Canter.) Foraker, Senator J. B.: letter transmitting comparison between United States laws on treason, etc., and Foraker resolution: provisions of, regarding franchises, etc., in Cuba: 357,367, 387. passage of: 267. purpose of, as to municipal rights in Cuba: 387. Foraker resolution-Continued. effect of: 387. how restrictions created by, operate: 388. not to be construed as prohibiting municipality to exercise ordinary rights of a voluntary renouncement by United States of fruits of conquest in Cuba: 544. in the Philippines: 233. provisions of the Spooner amendment: 233, 240, 604. construction to be given to, report on: 604 et seq. extent of: 607. means of communication: 608. surveys: 609. formerly belonged to the Spanish Crown: 610. belonging to the United States are part of the property of the United States: right to dispose of, vested in Congress: 612. Fortifications: in Cuba and Porto Rico, report on suggested agreement as to disposition of: 566- failure of evacuation commissions to agree: 567. in the Philippines and Guam, agreement as to: 567. Foster et al. v. Neilson: effect of action by political branch regarding territory, determination of national Fourteen Diamond Rings case: constitutionality of duties upon imports into the United States from the Philip- France: treaty with United States for sale of Louisiana: 41, 77, 83. how made effective: 43. provisions of: 41, 77, 83. assailed as an act of imperialism: 122. formulation, approval, and ratification of: 159. provisions of, regarding inhabitants of ceded territory: 243. status of ceded territory to Federal Government: 243. right of inhabitants of Alsace-Lorraine to retain allegiance to: 475. a voluntary renouncement by United States of fruits of conquest in report on grant of, by Spanish officials after signing of protocol of August (See Matadero River.) Franchises-Continued. in Porto Rico- order of President McKinley prohibiting granting of: 385, 440, 464. in the Philippines- grant of: 233. provisions of Spooner amendment:, 233, 240, 604. (See Timber; Public lands; Forests.) meaning of: 440, 612. how granted by municipalities under Spanish law: 470, 471. cable operated by: 282. rights of, while Cuba under Spanish sovereignty: 283. provisions of Spanish concession to: 285. demand of British consul at Habana to prevent landing of cable: 285. right of, to engage in traffic with points beyond Haiti: 286. use of Spanish Government telegraph lines in Cuba by: 289–291. rights of, under Spanish concession: 293. circular of military government of Cuba regarding acceptance of messages at Fromentin, Judge: controversy with Andrew Jackson regarding doctrine of ex proprio vigore: 137 et seq. report of Andrew Jackson on action of: 139. issue of writ of habeas corpus in Sousa case: 139. appeal of controversy with Andrew Jackson to Washington: 139. letter of, to Secretary Adams: 139. Fugitives from justice: extradition of, who have taken refuge in Cuba under military government: 523-526. how to be effected: 525, 526. Functions, powers, and duties of military governments maintained by United States report on: 11. (See Military government; Cuba; Porto Rico; Philippine Islands. ) of the United States subject to War Department orders not available for payment seizure of insurgent, by United States authorities in the Philippines: 261. seized as lawful prize of war: 621. are the property of the United States: 622. recommendations: 624. approved by Acting Secretary of War: 624-625. (See Revenues.) Gadsden purchase: G. acquisition of territory known as, by United States by treaty: 42. Gage, L. J.: letter to Secretary of War regarding disposition of the Alfonso XII: 557. Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury: report on the finances of Louisiana: 159, 161. letter of instructions for taking possession of Louisiana to W. C. Claiborne: 159. circular regarding import and tonnage duties: 160. Garcia v. Lee: determination of boundaries a political question: 250. Gaskill, Chas. B., et al.: in re revocable license to construct railway in Ponce, etc.: 650-655. transfer of unoccupied territory to General Government: 40, 123. laws relating to treason, etc.: 673. German ambassador at Washington: letter to Secretary of State regarding restriction of trade with the Sulu Islands: Germany: recognition of sovereignty of Spain over Sulu Islands: 326. grant of right to trade with Sulu Islands, etc.: 326. Gibson v. Choteau: acquisition and government of new territory by the United States: 67. application of, for concession to canalize Matadero River, etc. (See Matadero River.) Government: maintained by United States in ceded islands, institution of: 11. civil. (See Civil government.) military. (See Military government.) republican form of, guaranteed every State of the Union: 22. temporary, may be instituted by President during war: 23, 25. State, formation of, in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee: 24. formed by President for conquered territory may be terminated by Congress: 25. power to acquire territory: 94. powers of, rest upon allegiance of people: 114. rights relating to, of territory, to be conferred by Congress: 169. provisional, establishment of, in New Mexico: 22, 218. (See Cuba; Porto Rico; Philippine Islands.) Governor-general of Cuba: salary of, and payment out of Cuban revenues: 422–432. duties discharged by: 422. conduct of affairs of civil government by army officer is tolerated, not required: extra services: 422. Converse v. United States, case of: 424. (See Army officers.) Grants: validity of, made by previous sovereign in territory acquired by the United States: (See Franchises; Concessions.) Grapeshot, case of the: holding of court regarding authority of President to establish provisional courts Great Britain: treaty with, 1794, first treaty concluded by United States: 39. commercial convention with, of 1815: 39. grant of right to trade with Sulu Islands: 326. rights of English subjects in American colonies: 116. interpretation by Dana of treaty of 1818 with the United States: 330. Gregg, Representative: debate on Louisiana in House: 132. Griggs, John W., United States Attorney-General: letter to Secretary of War regarding laws continued in force on change of sover- opinion of, on application to construct a wharf at Ponce, P. R.: 353. on mining claims in Cuba, etc.: 371–373. on concession to Dady & Co.: 359, 389, 408, 536, 573, 631. Griswold, Frank H., et al.: report on application of, for articles of incorporation under laws of Porto Rico: proposed articles of incorporation: 490-491. privileges sought to be secured by: 491. denial of application: 495. (See Corporations.) Griswold, G.: debate in House on Louisiana purchase treaty: 38, 124, 125. Guam: capture of capital of, sufficient basis of good title for United States: 45. war material left by Spanish forces; agreement as to disposition of: 567. congressional legislation in respect of: 50. held to be constitutional and valid: 50. list of: 52. criminal offenses in: 51. Guarantee: treaties of, not binding upon new State formed by separation: 190, 303, 327, 639. of Spanish Government in concession to Manila Railway Company, not a lien Gum trees: in the Philippines: 608. Gutierrez, Primitivo: rights under contract for market house at Sancti Spíritus, Cuba: 534-541. terms of contract to erect market house: 534. refusal of municipal authorities to carry out terms of contract. 535. claim of, for damages: 535. sustained by Spanish minister at Washington: 536. order suspending contract: 536. refusal of authorities of Sancti Spiritus to assist, to derive benefits claimed under right of authorities to refuse compliance with contract: 536. reasons for refusal: 536. rescission of order of suspension: 537. order closing courts of Cuba to suits against municipalities: 537. |