Evening star., 1898-09-28
THE PHILIPPINE PLANK
Reference to Islands by New York Republi-
cans.
Believed to Represent the Attitude
Which VIII he Occupied by
the Party.

The reference to the Philippines made
in the platform adopted at the republican
convention in New York is read with
great deal of interest in Washington, espe-
cially as 1T comedies with some of the in
side talk that is heard here at present.
The statement in the platform that the
republicans of New York recognize that
the war has compelled us to destroy Span
ish authority in the Antilles and the Phil
ippines represents the idea which is de-
velcping in responsible quarters as to the
probable outcome Of the negotiations of
peace now in progress in Paris. The New
York convention is regarded as The most
important and the most influential IN its
| national bearing of any that will be held
this year. 1t is believed that there was
general understanding by the republican
leaders in New York of the policy of the
administration, and it is thought that the
utteranCe of the republican convention in
New York fairly represents the attitude
which will be occupied by the republican
party with relation to the question of ex-
pansion and our conduct toward the inhab-
itants of the islands which have been
wrested from Spanish control. While not
committed to q colonial policy as respects
the Philippines, it is believed that opin-
ion within the circle of the administration
and among republican leaders is crystailiz-
ing into a determination that none of the
to incompetent. corrupt and oppressive gov
ernment by Spain.
The expression in this platform which dis
avoWs any policy Of acquisition as the in
spring motive of the war, but at the same
time recognizes the responsibilities and the
obligations to humanity devolvin9 upon
this government by reason of the war,
represents tie controlling idea, as it is
understood, of the administration in deal
ing with this question. 1t is believed that
the President feels the same obligation
to give a good government to the Philip
pine Islands that he does to establish
stable government in Cuba
The statement in the dispatches from
Paris yesterday that there is some dissat-
iSfaction among the sympathiZerS of Spain
on account of their understanding of the
instructions given our commission with re
Spect to the Philippines is regarded sig
niicant of the firm character of these in
StructionS.
No further trouble with the followers of
Aguinaldo is anticipated and it is believed
that the representatives of Aguinado, who
arrived here yesterday, will be satisfied
with the situation as they will understand
it The statement given out by Agoncilo
last evening indicates a greater acquieS-
Cence on the part of the FilipinOS in tn"
policy Of the United States toward those
islands than reports from Manila gave rea-
son to believe existed. This is regarded as
an evidence that he has come to a better
understanding of the attitude of this gov
ernment and does not feel the same ap-
tofore of an abandonment OF the natives to
the mercy of Spain. 1t is thought that be-
fore the F'ilipinos leave Washington Ahey
Will be satisfied that there is no intention
municatiOns sent by Agoncillo to Aguin-
aldo will have the effect of quieting any
feeling Of discomfort and suspicion that may
exist among Asuinaldo's followers.