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Whitelaw Reid: But they must pacify it before they turn it over; and, from present indications, to do that thoroughly may be the work…

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But they must pacify it before they turn it over; and, from present indications, to do that thoroughly may be the work of years.
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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid emphasizes the need for thorough pacification of Cuba before it can be handed over to its people.

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