On the recordJune 22, 1898
It is not to be presumed that the Senate, under such circumstances, would desire the Executive to take the action indicated in the resolution.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is not to be presumed that the Senate, under such circumstances, would desire the Executive to take the action indicated in the resolution.
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I commend to the favorable consideration of Congress the reasons upon which this recommendation rests.
Considering it a matter entirely between that gentleman and his tenants, Messrs. Gardiner and Atkinson, I at that time refused to take any action in the matter whatever.
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