LAD #22

President McKinley's War Message gave his views regarding the war between the revolting Cubans and Spain. He complains that involvements with the war were costing the U.S precious time and money, as it was hurting trade and investments. He gives grounds for justification of U.S intervention in the war. They are, as follows, 1) to end the "barbarities", 2) give aid to the American citizens in Cuba, 3) help commerce, and 4) limit the toll the war is taking on the U.S. In conclusion, he points out that these are merely his opinions of how to go about solving this problem. In the end, it will be Congress's "solemn responsibility" to make the decision.