"Until otherwise ordered no grants or concessions of public or corporate rights or franchises for the construction of public or quasi public works, such as railroads, tramways, telegraph and telephone lines, water works, gas works, electric-light lines, etc., shall be made by any municipal or other l..."
"The major-general commanding the United States forces in Cuba and the senior naval officer of the American fleet in the port of Havana are directed to observe such arrangements and ceremonies for the ..."
"They will aid in carrying out such arrangements."
"We come, not as invaders or conquerors, but as friends, to protect the natives in their homes, in their employments, and in their personal and religious rights."
"All persons who, either by active aid or by honest submission, co-operate with the Government of the United States to give effect to these beneficent purposes will receive the reward of its support an..."
"It is most important that there should be no conflict with the insurgents."
"Be conciliatory, but firm."
"Answering your message of December 14, the President directs that you send necessary troops to Iloilo to preserve the peace and protect life and property."
"The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation, substituting the mild sway of justice and right for arbitrary rule."
"The war brought us together; its settlement will keep us together."
"Reunited—one country again and one country forever!"