Benjamin Harrison actually said...

If he fails so to do, and no reasonable cause for such failure is shown, the collision shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be deemed to have been caused by his wrongful act, neglect, or default.

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Proclamation 300—Enforcement of an Act Regarding Collisions at Sea

11/17/1890

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