Political Quotes

William McKinley: “Whereas pursuant to section 3 of the act of Congress approved July 24, 1897, entitled 'An Act to provide revenue for the…”

On the recordMay 29, 1898
Whereas pursuant to section 3 of the act of Congress approved July 24, 1897, entitled 'An Act to provide revenue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States', the Governments of the United States and of the French Republic have in the spirit of amity, and with a desire to improve their commercial relations, entered into a Commercial Agreement in which reciprocal and equivalent concessions have been in the judgment of the President secured according to the provisions of said section.
Said by
William McKinley
Republican · Ohio
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 417—Concerning Customs Duties with France

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from William McKinley

Apr 5, 1901

It is hereby ordered that upon Tuesday the ninth (9th) instant...shall be excused from duty at one o'clock P.M. for the remainder of that day to enable them to participate in the exercises of the unveiling of the statue erected to the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 2, 1901

That the President is hereby authorized at any time to modify any executive order that has been or may hereafter be made establishing any forest reserve, and by such modification may reduce the area or change the boundary lines of such…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 29, 1901

It is hereby ordered that the hereinafter described tracts of land in the District of Alaska be, and they are hereby reserved and set apart for Reindeer stations, subject to any legal existing rights to any land in the limits of the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 24, 1901

Counsular officers will hereafter collect any fees for bills of health and supplemental bills of health issued foreign war vessels.

presidency.ucsb.edu
View all William McKinley quotes

Other voices in this conversation