LAD/Blog #23: McKinley's War Message

In this message, President McKinley talks about how he wants conflicts with Cuba to end. At this time, America was involved in investments with Cuba, which most of which were lost, leaving the american economy and trade in shambles.  Additionally, McKinley disagrees with former President Grant and believes Cuba should be independent, and there are other ways to resolve problems other than war. McKinley supports this by saying that the U.S. has to focus on human right issues, should be aiding legal and financial protection to Cuba, intervening would help boost trade back in America, and that militarily, there is a lot of tension between the two. Thus, this message is made out to congress to carefully consider whether or not the U.S. should intervene in Cuba.