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William McKinley: Intervention upon humanitarian grounds has been frequently suggested and has not failed to receive my most anxious and…

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Intervention upon humanitarian grounds has been frequently suggested and has not failed to receive my most anxious and earnest consideration.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley acknowledged the suggestion of intervention on humanitarian grounds and stated it received his serious consideration.

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