In the days of McKinley / by Margaret Leech.

Includes index.

Notes and references: pp. 612-669

Cont.: The major and his wife -- Champion of protection -- Republican succes story -- Front porch -- Prelude to high office -- Honeymoon period -- Cuba -- Manila Bay -- The president and the war -- Santiago Bay -- The price of delay -- The submission of Spain -- The war department -- Destiny in the Pacific -- The golden apple of discord -- Farewell to secretary Alger -- Matter of U.S. colonies -- The hero's return -- First lady -- Winter of decision -- The republican lawmakers -- Affairs of state -- The running mate and the issues -- The verdict of the people -- The second act begins -- Appointment at Buffalo.