Benjamin Harrison actually said...

In every case of collision between two vessels it shall be the duty of the master or person in charge of each vessel, if and so far as he can do so without serious danger to his own vessel, crew, and passengers (if any), to stay by the other vessel until he has ascertained that she has no need of further assistance.

Context

Proclamation 300—Enforcement of an Act Regarding Collisions at Sea

11/17/1890

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