William McKinley: “Tariff Circular No. 71, dated Washington, May 25th, 1899, is hereby rescinded.”

Recommends modification of executive order of June 4, 1892

We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States.

Now I have the satisfaction to announce that the Congress just closed has reduced taxation in the sum of $41,000,000.

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives of February 19, 1901.