Cuba ought to be free and independent, and the government should be turned over to the Cuban people.

McKinley had spoken out against lynching while governor and most African Americans who could vote supported him in 1896. When McKinley ran for re-election in 1871 the Democrats nominated William A. They continued south toward Lynchburg tearing up railroad track as they advanced.

Rapid economic growth marked McKinley's presidency. S. S.