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William McKinley: Assenting to our request, the protection of Americans and their interests in Spanish jurisdiction was assumed by the…

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Assenting to our request, the protection of Americans and their interests in Spanish jurisdiction was assumed by the diplomatic and consular representatives of Great Britain, who fulfilled their delicate and arduous trust with tact and zeal, eliciting high commendation.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley commends Great Britain's diplomatic efforts in protecting American interests in Spain.

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