LAD #22: McKinley's War Message

In his Message to Congress in April 1898, President Mckinley states his belief that the War between Cuba and Spain should be brought to a close as quickly as possible. He says the constant clashes between Cuba and Spain are harmful to American trade and their capital investments in those countries. Mckinley urges Congress to try and end the War by any number of means necessary. He said even neutral intervention would be ok as long as forceful annexation can be avoided. When Mckinley looks at the big picture and see's that he will most likely be forced to side with either the Cubans or the Spanish he said he would side with the Spanish to end the hostile and revolutionary acts of the insurgents. Lastly, the United States would be called in to eliminate any hostilities that would endanger the well being of America itself. In conclusion, the two nations, having spheres of influence both economically and socially with America, the United States had a duty to pacify Cuba in the end.