William McKinley: Statement to the General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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William McKinley: Statement to the General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Abstract

Hold a moment longer! Not quite yet, gentlemen! Before you go I would like to say just a word about the Philippine business. I have been criticized a good deal about the Philippines, but don’t deserve it. The truth is I didn’t want the Philippines, and when they came to us, as a gift from the gods, I did not know what to do with them.