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William McKinley: The arrangement under which Samoa was administered had proved impracticable and unacceptable to all the powers…

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The arrangement under which Samoa was administered had proved impracticable and unacceptable to all the powers concerned.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley states that the existing administration of Samoa was ineffective and not accepted by the involved powers.

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