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The fire of insurrection may flame or may smolder with varying seasons, but it has not been and it is plain that it can not be extinguished by present methods.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “The fire of insurrection may flame or may smolder with varying seasons, but it has not been and it is plain that it can…”
Editor's note · Context
McKinley describes the persistent nature of the insurrection in Cuba, indicating the need for a new approach.
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