01/13/1897
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"The facts of the case as now presented appear to me to lead in the most satisfactory manner to the conclusion that the soldier's death was in no way related to any incident of his military service."
"It is also proper to inform you that on Monday, the 28th instant, the occasion of the communication of the note of the Prince Chancellor, the Secretary of State was given to understand by the German m..."
"I lose no time in laying them before you."
"I shall hereafter communicate to the Congress all information received by me in relation to the Samoan status."