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George Boutwell: “Can the President show wherein his policy, in principle, differs from the policy of Spain?”

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Can the President show wherein his policy, in principle, differs from the policy of Spain?
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Boutwell challenges the President to clarify how his policies differ from those of Spain regarding the Philippines.

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