"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 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 view to the formulation of such revenue measures as may see..."
"This enlightened practice is, so far as possible, to be adhered to on the present occasion."
"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."
"In the exercise of these high powers the commander must be guided by his judgment and his experience and a high sense of justice."
"You are instructed to confer with the Secretary of War in order that measures may be devised by which any conflict of authority between the officers of our army and navy in the Philippines may be avoi..."
"All public means of transportation, such as telegraph lines, cables, railways, and boats belonging to the state may be appropriated to his use, but unless in case of military necessity they are not to..."
"It is my desire that the people of the Philippines should be acquainted with the purpose of the United States to discharge to the fullest extent its obligations in this regard."
"I have given instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to examine the subject of the duties and taxes imposed by Spain in the Philippines."
"Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only as hereafter indicated."