William McKinley actually said...

"He shall make weekly reports to the collector of customs of the islands at the chief port of all transactions at the subport over which he has jurisdiction, with copies of all entries of merchandise, ..."

"All questions arising in the administration of customs in the islands shall be referred to the collector of the islands at the chief port for decision, from which there shall be no appeal."

"Havana shall be the chief port of entry."

"The Secretary of War shall appoint such civilian deputy collectors, inspectors, and other employees as may be found necessary."