When these islands shall be ceded to us, it is his desire that peace and tranquillity shall be restored and as kind and beneficent a government as possible given to the people, that they may be encouraged in their industries and made secure in life and property.
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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 the United States.
Now they are sufficient for all public needs, and we have a surplus instead of a deficit.
Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country.
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