The United States, in the possession of Manila City, Manila Bay and Harbor, must preserve the peace and protect persons and property within the territory occupied by their military and naval forces.
Executive Order
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We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures in business or profligacy in public expenditures.
May it end without further bloodshed, and there be ushered in the reign of peace to be made permanent by a government of liberty under law!
We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States.
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