William McKinley actually said...

Your report is desired in order that I may be able to give the proper directions to the Department of War and of the Navy.

For the command of this expedition I have designated Major-General Wesley Merritt.

I have determined to order that all ports or places in the Philippines which may be in the actual possession of our land and naval forces by...

I will give instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to make a report to me upon the subject of the revenues of the Philippines, with a...