Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents - William McKinley, Messages, Proclamations, and Executive Orders - Relating to the Spanish-American War by William McKinley
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special delegate of the insular government of Cuba, who would be aided
by two technical assistants, also appointed by the Cuban government; and, further, that an officer from the treasury department would be added in the same character. His excellency announced his readiness to commence the labors of the commission so soon as the Government of the United States should formulate the general plan for carrying on the work. Respectfully submitted, March 17, 1898. JOHN A KASSON, _Special Commissioner Plenipotenitary_. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _April 12, 1898_. _To the Senate of the United States:_ In response to a resolution of the Senate of the 4th instant, I inclose herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, inclosing a copy of a report from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. WILLIAM McKINLEY. NAVY DEPARTMENT, _Washington, April 9, 1898_. |
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