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Charles Denby Occupation: Denby was a teachers for a few years, but later became interested in law and became a lawyer. During the Civil War Denby had been a Lieutenant in the army. When he returned from the war he continued to pursue his career in law. He was also a member of the Indiana House of Representatives as a democrat. Denby was later given the position of Minister to China by president Cleveland. Position: Denby seemed to be a third party member and held a position all his own. He was more for the annexation of the Philippines than against it. He believed that reasons for taking over the Philippines were that America had to compete with other countries in trade and market. He also thought that it was the right of Americans to take over the Philippines because of war payment issues. Part of Denby’s commission in the Spanish American War was to inquire conduct. Reasons of Interest:
 * Was Minister to China
 * Member of the commission to inquire conduct on the Spanish American War
 * Member of the first Commission to the Philippines
 * Wrote for the Evansville Journal in Indiana
 * Appointed positions from President Cleveland

References: Denby, Charles. "Denby on Philippines ." //“Shall We Keep the Philippines?”// Forum (1898): n. pag. //Denby on Philippines//. Web. 8 Nov. 2011.

Gelder, Susan. "Revolutionary life of Charles Denby." //News and Letters//. News and Letters, n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2011. .

Hyper History. "Comparing the acquisition of the Philippines and Hawaii." //HyperHistory.net//. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2011. <http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays