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William McKinley: “In order that there may be no conflict of authority between the army and the navy in the administration of affairs in…”

On the recordMay 18, 1898
In order that there may be no conflict of authority between the army and the navy in the administration of affairs in the Philippines you are instructed to confer with the Secretary of the Navy so far as necessary for the purpose of devising measures to secure the harmonious action of those two branches of the public service.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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