Executive Order
12/08/1898
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invite attention to the recommendation of the Board
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.
We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures in business or profligacy in public expenditur...