The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-23
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ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS.
The Philippine Situation-A Dua' FRO
tectoratc is Suggested.

The New York Herald's European eo'-
ton of yesterday publishes the following.
Germany's reputation OF any intention
to intervene in the Philippines II received
only half-heartedly here.
The Journal des Debats Berlin CORE
spondent let's the cat out of the bag. PC
cordlng TO him. America does not hold the
PHILIPPINES. 1t Is the natives who menace
them more than the Americans rms
"chop logic" is used to show that Ger
many may be compelled to step In.
"If Spain loses this colony" says the
Debats 1T could only become native
republic"
You will notice that nothing Is said
about the fact that only Rear-Admira'
Dewey's victory made Aguinaldo's sue
cesses possible.
such a republic must be regarded by
the whole Of Europe as compromising the
progress Of civilization in those regions
IL Russia. France and England were
brought to intervene. then only would
Germany break away from her strict
neutrality
England's action IN the matter may be
regarded as certainly friendly %
America. but as TO Frances and
Russia's attitude matters are not
clear. The Times yesterday had
a curious dispatch from Odessa. IL
said: "The government has arranged that
several volunteer fleet cruisers shall he
temporarily stationed at Vladivostock
and Port Arthur. The reason for the
temporary attachment OF these cruisers
to the Russian Pacific fleet Is believed 10
be that Russa's voice I'm the decision OF
the ultimate ownership OF the Philippine
Islands may be supported by tho neces-
sary force 10 give It due weight"
Frances action would depend upon
what Russia did. Germany might. there
fore again succeed in swinging France
into line for the furtherance OF her Far
Eastern policy.
Il is papable that Germany's Emperor
has some hidden line Of conduct which he
is pursuing with regard 10 the Malay
Archipelago. Whatever II may be, the
mere idea OF his interference in the ques-
ton is regarded here as likely to unite
all sections OF the United States In favor
of annexation pure and simple.
A decision OF this kind would probably
bring about a disposition OF the Powers
with Germany. France and Russia on one
side and the United States and England
on the other.
annaxation. The Daily Graphics leader
Yesterday may be taken as typicai. ~
says: A.. A..
America must either restore the Is
lands TO Spain when the war Is over or
she must give political independence 10
the Malagonegrlto population.
..The first would be a sin against tns
fundamental justification for the war.
The other would be TO produce state OF
affairs infinitely worse than has existed
under the Spaniards.
Nothing then Is left but annexation OF
protection. -. ,,,s-h,
II Is suggested here that there mixht
va a dual protectorate by the Uniten
states and Spanish governments oss,
the Islands. This could be coaunuoo
mill the war indemnity and expenses
had been paid. In the mean time roaus'
railways and telegraphs could Dc con-
structed an educational scheme put INTO
onera tion freedom for religious customs
Guaranteed, and liberal municpai anu
PROVINCIAL governments organized.
Then. at the proper time. pleoiscite OF
the inhabitants could decide between one
~ tour destinies--to remain under tho
Anal protectorate, become federai col
onv, OF America. return to Spain. or De-
come independent.
This solution would probably sausfac-
,oriIv settle the question I'm accordance
With Aerican ideas OF freedom and at tne
same time nip the German Emperor
ambitious, schemes In the bud, or, az AIRY
rate. gdvs him a Roland Tor MS oi'er'