William McKinley: “Mr. Redstone was cited by the Land Department to show cause why his claim should not be declared at an end.”

We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States.

The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.

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

The sum of six thousand dollars is hereby allotted and set apart from the appropriation made for the benefit and Government of Puerto Rico by the Act of March 24, 1900 (131 Stat., p. 51) to be expended by the Treasurer of Puerto Rico upon…