William McKinley said...

Now, therefore, I, William McKinley, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and declare that an e...

There is no legal obligation on the part of the United States, and no promise, express or implied, for the payment of su...

The said appointment to be made by the Military Governor thereof, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

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