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O. S.
New York, _January_, 1918.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
. Historical Sketch-Days of the Conquest--1492 to 1533
Aborigines--Discovery--Founding of Isabela--Disaffection of the colonists--Indian wars--Oppression of the Indians--Founding of Santo Domingo City--Roldan's insurrection--Humiliation of Columbus--Ovando's administration--Extermination of the natives--Administrations of Diego Columbus--Treaty with Indian survivors.
CHAPTER II
. Historical Sketch--Colonial Vicissitudes--1533 to 1801
Decline of the colony--English attacks on Santo Domingo City--Settlement of Tortuga by freebooters--French settlements in western Santo Domingo--Border wars--Cession of western coast to France--Return of prosperity--Effect of French Revolution--Negro uprising in French Santo Domingo--Rise of Toussaint l'Ouverture--Cession of Spanish Santo Domingo to France--Evacuation by Spain.
CHAPTER III
. Historical Sketch--Changes of Government--1801 TO 1844
Rule of Toussaint l'Ouverture--Exodus of whites--Capture of Santo Domingo by French--War with negroes--Government of Ferrand--Incursion of Dessalines--Insurrection of Sanchez Ramirez--Reestablishment of Spanish rule--Proclamation of Colombian State of Spanish Haiti--Conquest by Haiti--Haitian rule--Duarte's conspiracy--Declaration of Independence.
CHAPTER IV
. Historical Sketch--First Republic and Spanish Annexation--1844 TO 1865.
Constitution of the government--Santana's first administration--Wars with the Haitians--Administration of Jimenez--Victory of Las Carreras--Baez' first administration--Santana's second administration--_Repulse of Soulouque_--Baez' second administration--Period of the two governments--Santana's third administration--Annexation negotiations--Annexation to Spain--War of the Restoration.
Chapter V
. Historical Sketch--Second Republic-Revolutions and Dictatorships--1863 TO 1904.
Restoration of the Republic--Military presidents--Cabral's administration--Baez' fourth administration--Annexation negotiations with the United States--Civil wars--Heureaux's rule--Administrations of Jimenez, Vasquez and Woss y Gil--Election of Morales.
Chapter VI
. Historical Sketch--American Influence-1904 to date (1918)
Financial difficulties--Fiscal convention with the United States--Caceres' administration--Provisional presidents--Civil disturbances--Jimenez' second administration--American intervention.
Chapter VII
. Area and Boundaries
Area of Republics of Haiti and Santo Domingo--Boundary disputes--Harbors on north coast--Character of shore--Samana Bay--Character of east and south coast--Harbors of Macoris and Santo Domingo--Ocoa Bay--Islands--Haitian frontier.
Chapter VIII
. Topography and Climate
Mountains--Valleys and plains--Rivers--Lakes--Temperature and Rainfall--Hurricanes--Health conditions.
Chapter IX
. Geology and Minerals
Rock formation--Mineral deposits--Gold-Copper--Iron--Coal--Silver--Salt--Building stone--Petroleum--Mineral springs--Earthquakes.
Chapter X
. Flora and Fauna
Agricultural conditions--Land titles and measures--Wet and arid regions--Exports--Sugar--Cacao--Tobacco--Coffee--Tropical fruits--Forest products--Insects--Reptiles--Fishery--Birds--Cattle raising.
Chapter XI
. The People
Population--Distribution--Race--Descendants of American negroes--Language--Physical traits--Mental traits--Amusements--Dances, theatres, clubs, carnivals--Gaming--Morality--Homes.
CHAPTER XII
. Religion
Catholic religion--Concordat--Ownership of church buildings--Clergy--Religious sentiment--Shrines--Religious customs and holidays--Religious toleration--Protestant sects.
CHAPTER XIII
. Education and Literature
Education in Spanish times--Work of Hostos--School organization--Professional institute--Primary and secondary education--Literacy--Libraries--Newspapers--Literature--Fine arts.
CHAPTER XIV
. Means of Transportation and Communication
Railroads-Samana--Santiago Railroad--Central Dominican Railway--Roads--Mode of traveling--Inns--Principal highways--Steamer lines--Postal facilities--Telegraph and telephone lines.
CHAPTER XV
. Commerce
Exports and imports--Foreign trade--Trade with the United States--Ports of entry--Wharf concessions--Domestic trade--Business houses--Banks--Manufactures.
CHAPTER XVI
. Cities and Towns
General condition of municipalities--Santo Domingo City; ruins, churches, streets, popular legends--Other towns of Santo Domingo Province--San Pedro de Macoris--Seibo--Samana and Sanchez--Pacificador Province--Concepti��n de la Vega--Moca--Santiago de los Caballeros--Puerto Plata--Monte Cristi--Azua--Barahona.
CHAPTER XVII
. The Remains of Columbus
Burial of Columbus--Disappearance of epitaph--Removal of remains in 1795--Discovery of remains in 1877--Resting-place of Discoverer of America.
CHAPTER XVIII
. Government
Form of government--Constitutions--Presidents--Election--Powers--Executive Secretaries--Land and sea forces--Congress--Local subdivisions--Provincial governors--Communal governments.
CHAPTER XIX
. Politics and Revolutions
Political parties--Elections--Relation between politics and revolutions--Conduct of revolutions--Casualties--Number of revolutions--Effect of revolutions.
CHAPTER XX
. Law and Justice
Audiencia of Santo Domingo--Legal system--Judicial organization-Observance of law--Prisons--Character of offenses.
CHAPTER XXI
. The dominican debt and the fiscal treaty with the United States.
Financial situation in 1905--Causes of debt--Amount of debt--Bonded debt--Liquidated debt--Floating debt--Declared claims--Undeclared claims--Surrender of Puerto Plata custom-house--Fiscal convention of 1905--Modus vivendi--Negotiations for adjustment of debt--New bond issue--Fiscal treaty of 1907--Adjustment with creditors--19l2 loan--Present financial situation.
CHAPTER XXII
. Finances
Financial system--National revenues--Customs tariff--National budget--Legal tender--Municipal income--Municipal budgets.
CHAPTER XXIII
. The Future of Santo Domingo
Attraction by the United States--Political future of Santo Domingo-Economic future of Santo Domingo.
APPENDIX A. Chiefs of State of Santo Domingo, 1492-1918
APPENDIX B. Old Weights and Measures in Use in Santo Domingo
APPENDIX C. American-Dominican Fiscal Convention of 1907
INDEX
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Columbus Monument on Cathedral Plaza, Santo Domingo City.
Map of Santo Domingo
Historic Gateway "La Puerta del Conde," where the independence of the Dominican Republic was declared: View from within the city View from without, during a revolution
The Strongest Presidents of Santo Domingo: President Pedro Santana President Buenaventura Baez President Ulises Heureaux President Ramon Caceres
Four Prominent Dominicans: President Juan Isidro Jimenez President Horacio Vasquez Minister of Finance Federico Velazquez Archbishop Adolfo A. Nouel
One of the Many Beautiful Spots on the Shores of Samana Bay
Partaking of Cocoanut-water
Street in Bani
Street in Puerto Plata
A Roadside Store
Building a House with the Products of the Palm-tree
Room in "Casino de la Juventud," Santo Domingo City
A Holiday Gathering, Santo Domingo City
Ruins of San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo City
A "Calvario" in the Road
Road Scene: A Mudhole
Wharf and Harbor of San Pedro de Macoris
Entrance to Cathedral of Santo Domingo
"House of Columbus," Ruins of Diego Columbus' Palace
The "Tower of Homage," the oldest fortification erected by white men in America: View from mouth of Ozama River View from within fort
Puerto Plata Scene: Milkmen
Puerto Plata Scene: The Ox as a Riding Animal
Sanctuary of Santo Domingo Cathedral
Diagram of Sanctuary of Cathedral
Lead Box found in 1877 with Remains of Columbus
Inscription on Lid of Lead Box
Obverse Side of Silver Plate
Reverse Side of Silver Plate
The Bane of Santo Domingo: Intrenchment at Puerta del Conde during a revolution
Independence