William McKinley actually said...

"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 conquest shall be opened."

"The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will he abridged only when it may be necessary to do so."

"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."

"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 are instructed to confer with the Secretary of the Navy so far..."