William McKinley actually said...

The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila, followed by the taking of the naval station at Cavite, the paroling of the garrisons, and th...

In order that there may be no conflict of authority between the army and the navy in the administration of affairs in the Philippines you ar...

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.