Annexation of Philippine Islands



Annexation of Philippine Islands

Honorable President McKinley:

The question of whether or not to annex the Philippine Islands is quite surprising, since there is no other choice or option available but to annex the Islands as soon as possible. This I say, with certain justifiable points in mind. It would be surprising for me if any American stands up and questions about the annexation, since it is an evident affirmative for a variety of reasons. The United States of America must possess the Islands both for economic progress and strategic development. If we see the situation from an economic ...