The United States, in the possession of Manila City, Manila Bay and Harbor, must preserve the peace and protect persons and property within the territory occupied by their military and naval forces.
Executive Order
Share & report
More from Bill McKinley
We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States.
The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.
We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures in business or profligacy in public expenditures.
Other voices in this conversation
