Executive Order
08/05/1898
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We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against t...
Whatever remains unfulfilled is a continuing obligation resting with undiminished force upon the Executive and the Congr...
May it end without further bloodshed, and there be ushered in the reign of peace to be made permanent by a government of...
The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.