William McKinley actually said...

The advance in the general efficiency of our consular service in promoting trade was even more marked than last year.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State relating to the lynching of two Italian subjects at Tallulah, La., on July 20, 1899...

I earnestly recommend legislation under which the government of the islands may have authority to assist in their peaceful industrial develo...

I commend to the favorable consideration of Congress the reasons upon which this recommendation rests.