Ben Harrison: “International intercourse must always proceed upon the basis of mutual respect and a yielding of mutual right.”

I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history.

If this article of the treaty is in force, the obligations assumed by the United States should be fully and honorably observed

This legislation should be, and I do not doubt will be, not only just to the natives and all other residents and citizens of the islands, but should be characterized by great liberality and a high regard to the rights of all people and of…

Prompt action upon this treaty is very desirable.