William McKinley: “It is held to be the right to levy contributions upon the enemy in all places which may be in military possession by…”

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

Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country.

I did all that in honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail.

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