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William McKinley: I now renew this recommendation, as the importance of the subject has steadily grown since it was first submitted to…

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I now renew this recommendation, as the importance of the subject has steadily grown since it was first submitted to you, and no time should be lost in studying for ourselves the resources of this great field for American trade and enterprise.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley reiterates the need to study the resources of China for American trade and enterprise.

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