ommander.

The revenues derived from such service are to be applied to the expenses
of conducting it, and the United States postage stamps are therefore to
be used.

The Postmaster-General is charged with the execution of this order in
cooperation with the military commander, to whom the Secretary of War
will issue the necessary directions.

WILLIAM McKINLEY.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, August 6, 1898_.

_Ordered_, That the graves of our soldiers at Santiago shall be
permanently marked. The present marking will last but a short time, and
before its effacement occurs suitable and permanent markers should be
put up.

The Secretary of War is charged with the execution of this order.

WILLIAM McKINLEY.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE, _Washington, August 17, 1898._

Major-General MERRITT,
_Manila, Philippines_:

The President directs that there must be no joint occupation with the
insurgents. The United States, in the possession of Manila City, Manila
Bay and Harbor, must preserve the peace and protect persons and property
within the territory occupied by their military and naval forces.
The insurgents and all others must recognize the military occupation
and authority of the United States and the cessation of hostilities
proclaimed by the President. Use whatever means in your judgment are
necessary to this end. All law-abiding people must be treated alike.

By order Secretary War:

H.C. CORBIN,
_Adjutant-General._

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, August 21, 1898._

Major-General MERRITT,
_United States Army, Manila_:

In my own behalf and for the nation I extend to you and the officers
and men of your command sincere thanks and congratulations for the
conspicuously gallant conduct displayed in your campaign.

WILLIAM McKINLEY.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, August 21, 1898_.

Admiral DEWEY,
_Manila_:

Receive for yourself and for the officers, sailors, and marines of your
command my thanks and congratulations and those of the nation for the
gallant conduct all have again so conspicuously displayed.

WILLIAM McKINLEY.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE, _Washington, December 4, 1898_.

General OTIS,
_Manila, Philippine Islands_:

By direction of the Secretary of War, following from the President is
sent you for your early consideration.

CORBIN.

The President desires that Admiral Dewey and General Otis shall have
an early conference and advise him what force a