Executive Order
05/18/1898
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Under the circumstances of this case I do not feel at liberty to approve the bill.
I did all that in honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail.
This order to take effect on the first day of May, 1901.
We are now at peace with the world, and it is my fervent prayer that if differences arise between us and other powers th...