Feeling as our people feel, and speaking in their name, I at once sent a message to Commodore Dewey thanking him and his officers and men for their splendid achievement and overwhelming victory and informing him that I had appointed him an acting rear-admiral.
Special Message to the Congress on the Conduct of the War in the Philippines
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There is no legal obligation on the part of the United States, and no promise, express or implied, for the payment of such claims.
In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away.
I renew the recommendation made in my annual message to the Congress on December 3, 1900, that in accordance with precedent Congress make gracious provision for indemnity to the families of the victims in the same form as heretofore.
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