Political Quotes

As it is not deemed advisable that the instruction to Mr. R. M. Walsh, a copy of which is herewith transmitted, should be published at this time, I communicate it confidentially to the Senate in executive session.

The illness and death of the late Secretary of State prevented the commencement of the contemplated negotiation.

The delays which have taken place in the negotiation of this treaty have been principally caused by the want of a resident diplomatic agent of the United States at Berne, and are among the reasons for which an appropriation for a charge'…

The tone of the letter of instructions from Mr. Manuel Bertran de Lis is somewhat more peremptory than could be wished, but this circumstance will not, probably, prevent Congress from giving his suggestions the attention to which they may…