William McKinley actually said...

"It is held to be the right to levy contributions upon the enemy in all places which may be in military possession by conquest."

"The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila, followed by the taking of the naval station at Cavite, the paroling of the garrisons, and the acquisition of the control of the bay, has rendered it nec..."

"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..."

"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."