Cuba was similar to the present state of affairs.

He quotes the following words of General Grant:

"A recognition of the independence of Cuba being, in my opinion,
impracticable and indefensible, the question which next presents itself
is that of the recognition of belligerent rights in the parties to the
contest. In a former message to Congress I had occasion to consider this
question, and reached the conclusion that the conflict in Cuba, dreadful
and devastating as were its incidents, did not rise to the fearful
dignity of war...."

He declares that as regards filibustering, he thinks the Government has
simply done its duty. He leaves the Cuban question practically as it
was, asking Congress to wait and see how the Home Rule principle works
before taking any further steps.

He promises that if, in the future, intervention in the affairs of Cuba
seems necessary, he will face the necessity without hesitation.

HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION is treated very clearly by President McKinley.

He thinks the time is ripe for annexation, and recommends that the
treaty shall be confirmed as speedily as possible.

He seems to think there is no doubt that Congress will pass the treaty,
for he goes on to recommend that Home Rule shall be given to Hawaiians
as soon as the islands shall belong to the United States.

He reports progress on THE NICARAGUA CANAL, states that the surveys and