Ben Harrison: “The appropriations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the act should be promptly made and be immediately…”

I have felt great interest and enthusiasm in the rebuilding of the American Navy.

The first and second and the third and fourth of these provisions are reciprocal in their nature

We have not stipulated in the treaty that we will permit merchandise to be moved through Canadian territory from one point of the United States to another at the will of the shipper

Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation full and complete.