Political Quotes

The correspondence which accompanies the treaty will put the Senate in possession of all the facts known to the Executive.

It has been the policy of the Administration not only to respect but to encourage the continuance of an independent government in the Hawaiian Islands so long as it afforded suitable guaranties for the protection of life and property and maintained a stability and strength that gave adequate security against the domination of any other power.

If it meets the approval of the Senate, peace and good order will be secured in the islands under existing laws until such time as Congress can provide by legislation a permanent from of government for the islands.

Such a possession would not consist with our safety and with the peace of the world.