William McKinley actually said...

"The major-general commanding the United States forces in Cuba and the senior naval officer of the American fleet in the port of Havana are directed to observe such arrangements and ceremonies for the ..."

"Until otherwise ordered no grants or concessions of public or corporate rights or franchises for the construction of public or quasi public works, such as railroads, tramways, telegraph and telephone ..."

"The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation, substituting the mild sway of justice and right for arbitrary rule."

"Answering your message of December 14, the President directs that you send necessary troops to Iloilo to preserve the peace and protect life and property."