It was critical of President McKinley, however in truth, Ambassador de Lome's criticism was valid and accurate although very undiplomatic.
The de Lome letter.
The De Lome letter was important because it was a private letter that was published in the American press telling about his feelings on President McKinley negatively. This prompted De Lome's resignation informing the U.S. authorities that it was his own views and not those of his government.
The de Lome letter.
Spain's Minister de Lome was less then diplomatic.
Enrique Dupuy de Lome.
The de Lome letter.
The De Lome letter was important because it was a private letter that was published in the American press telling about his feelings on President McKinley negatively. This prompted De Lome's resignation informing the U.S. authorities that it was his own views and not those of his government.
The de Lome letter.
The de Lome letter.
Spain's Minister de Lome was less then diplomatic.
The de Lome letter.
It was a scandalous but relatively accurate depiction of William McKinley's leadership skills.
Enrique Dupuy de Lome.
In the hope that it would embarass amd anger President McKinley.
De Lome letter
Enrique Dupuy de Lôme wrote "... McKinley is: weak and catering to the rabble, and, besides, a low politician, who desires to leave a door open to me and to stand well with the jingoes of his party." in his letter. The incident is known as the De Lome Letter and acted as one of the primary triggers of the Spanish-American War.
De Lome letter