This limitation is, I am sure, unwise, and necessarily involves in such a case as that now presented undue haste and even indelicacy.
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Message to Congress Regarding Vacancies in the Office of Secretary
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Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation full and complete.
I transmit herewith a report submitted by the Acting Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the Senate of February 2 last, relating to the building of the Ozama River bridge at Santo Domingo City by American citizens.
I transmit herewith a special report of the Commissioner of Labor relating to compulsory insurance of workingmen in Germany and other countries.
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.





