Inaugural Address
03/03/1901
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The measure of governmental liability is fulfilled by the passage of the act of March 3, 1891, and the prompt payment of...
It is not deemed compatible with the public interest to transmit the report to the Senate at this time.
I earnestly recommend legislation under which the government of the islands may have authority to assist in their peacef...
I commend to the favorable consideration of Congress the reasons upon which this recommendation rests.