TWO ADMINISTRATIONS
A PROVISIONAL SETTLEMENT
McKinley, a President. Sagasta, a Prime Minister. Aguinaldo, a Patriot.
Sagasta—Señor Presidente, you are very good, and you will find that Spain is not unreasonable. I have instructed my peace commissioners to concede quite a number of the demands that yours will probably make.
McKinley—And the others?
Sag.—Why, of course, Señor, a demand that is not conceded is refused.
McK.—But if my commissioners have the sorrow to insist?
Sag.—In that case Spain knows how to defend her honor.