Proclamation 441—Thanksgiving Day, 1899
10/24/1899
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This order to take effect on the first day of May, 1901.
The peace which we are pledged to leave to the Cuban people must carry with it the guaranties of permanence.
Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country.
Under the circumstances of this case I do not feel at liberty to approve the bill.