William McKinley actually said...

Neutral vessels lying in any of the ports to which the blockade is by the present proclamation extended will be allowed thirty days to issue therefrom with cargo.

Context

Proclamation 418—Extension of Blockade of Cuba to Certain Described Ports Including San Juan, Puerto Rico

06/26/1898

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