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Feb 28, 1897

I am unable to discover any principle which justifies her restoration to that relationship upon the death of her second husband.

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Mar 1, 1897

In my opinion, it is infinitely more safe to admit a hundred thousand immigrants who, though unable to read and write, seek among us only a home and opportunity to work than to admit one of those unruly agitators and enemies of governmental control who can not only read and write, but delights in arousing by inflammatory speech the illiterate and peacefully inclined to discontent and tumult.

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Feb 25, 1897

I indorse the recommendation of the Secretary of State that Congress authorize the printing of a special edition of 10,000 copies.

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