LAD #22: McKinley's War Message

In 1898, President McKinley addressed the United States Congress stating that it would be best if the war between Cuba and Spain didn't continue. He did not want to put economic relations with these nations at risk, and chose to serve as a neutral element in the mix proposing peace terms for the two nations. Eventually, McKinley decided  to remain a neutral party and composed a four step plan. One: The United States must realize that protection of the people is necessary. Two: The USA should evaluate the degree of importance of the war. Three: Violence will be responded to with retaliation. Four: If economic interests were harmed then the United States would enter the war. Given by the Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war.