The point that Mark Twain’s A Defense of General Funston makes is quite clear and valid. He says that the use of force or war was always the US’s strategy and intention in dealing with the Philippines. Twain also challenges General Funston about his killing nature that he has developed. Pointing out that Funston’s scheme has been employed by war and stands acquitted of blame by history. Funston is referred to as a Brigadier-General who persuade