William McKinley actually said...

"Tariff Circular No. 71, dated Washington, May 25th, 1899, is hereby rescinded."

"Such vessels may carry the American flag above the distinctive signal for the purpose of indicating that the Government of the United States pursuant to treaty has assumed and will discharge the oblig..."

"In granting such clearance under a permit vessels of the customs will advise masters or owners that clearance under permit and the use of the flag of the United States hereby authorized do not confer ..."

"The form and manner of the issuance of permits provided for in this paragraph shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War."