"We lift the flag to-day over one ship, a magnificent specimen of the naval art, one of the best on any sea."
"That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others."
"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 Domi..."
"The provisional treaty, it will be observed, does not attempt to deal in detail with the questions that grow out of the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands to the United States."
"The commissioners representing the Hawaiian Government have consented to leave to the future and to the just and benevolent purposes of the United States the adjustment of all such questions."
"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 th..."
"The influence and interest of the United States in the islands must be increased and not diminished."
"Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation full and complete."
"Such a possession would not consist with our safety and with the peace of the world."
"Prompt action upon this treaty is very desirable."
"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 fo..."
"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 reg..."