The herald., 1898-10-01

Ing q fOregone conclusion In my opinion,
the problem which next confronts us re-
lates to the form of government which
we will give the islands.
Obligations Assumed
Aside from the fact that the general sem
timent Of the country seems to be against
returning any Of the islands to Spain, the
United States Is under obligations to the
insurgents to establish stable and en-
lightened form Of government throughout
the entire archipelago. When the war
broke out the Philippine island insurrec-
tionists became in a certain sense allies
of the Americans, and 1t is therefore our
moral duty to see to it that in the future
there will be assured safe and civilized
rule, and until the United States deter
mines in what manner the Philippines ulti-
mately shall be governed we necessarily
will have to consider the Philippines our
wards.
During this traditional period the United
States will be called upon to exercise
primitive, or rather, arbitrary form of con-
troll over the islands, and continue 1t until
congress finally evolves a system of gov
ernment In other words, it seems to me
we will have to maintain a temporary pro-
will be accomplished by means of the
army and navy now in the Philippines and
Philippine waters.
The Ultimate Outcome
"what will be the ultimate fate of the
islands Is, of course, q problem of the fu-
ture. Whether the Philippines will become
an independent nation or colony of the
United States. or whether a longtime
American protectorate will be established,
will be a subject for congress to decide.
The Only Obstacle
II feel confident that we will have no
further trouble in an armed way with
Spain. The only obstacle with which we
may have to contend is the opposition of
the insurgents to our plans. 1t is not at all
certain, of course that we will encounter
any such obstacle, though it is assuredly
among the probabilities. However, from
what have read of the mission of Agon-
clio, the personal representative Of Agui-
naldo, the insurgent ohieftain, we may
find the Filipinos tractable and willing to
accept whatever form Of government we
will finally decide upon so long as Spain
will have no hand in Its administration"
Won't Pay Money
Regarding the reports which come from
Paris that one Of Spain's propositions to
our commissioners will be that the United
States pay her $500 900 900 for the relinquish-
ment Of the Philippines, Senator Hanna
said, significantly: I'VE are not paying
money for or buying territory which we
now control"
Word From Otis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O.-The follow
ing cablegram was received at the war de-
partment today:
MANILA, Sept. 3o.-Ad1utant General,
Washington: Replying to telegram Of 21st,
state necessary notifications made in ra-
tions by telegraphic authority by commits
sary general. September 10, carefully con.
sidered clothing, and just ascertained
amounts here and to arrive. Light quail
ity manufactured here and Hongkong OBJ
tanned at cheap rates. Will soon be abun-
dantly supplied with clothing suitable to
climate. Nothing needed. OTIS,
Major General.
1nsurgent Activity
MADRID. Sept. 30.--A dispatch received
from General Rios, Spanish Governor OF
the Vizcayas Islands, who was reported
to have recently proclaimed himself Gov
ernor-General Of the Spanish dominions
In the Philippines reports that the In :
surgent expeditions have arrived at the
Vizcayas. The rebellion. 1t Is also re-
ported, is spreading and several provinces
in the island Of Luzon have been invaded
and some officers Of the gendarmerie and
their families massacred. The government
officials at Iliolo, island of Panay, have
fled to Manila.
La Correspondence blames the Amer
leans for tolerating the new rising of the
insurgents and urges the government to
present a protest to the Paris commission.
Tho Work at Paris
PARIS. Sept. sO-The United States
Peace Commission has taken possession Of
its working quarters. a suite of seven
rooms on the ground foo6 of the CONT
mental Hotel. at the corner Of the Rue de
Rivoli and Rue Royal commanding the
Tuileries Gardens and formerly used by the
ex-Empress Eugenie. American fags drape
the entrance Of the Peace Commission's
apartments.
The clerical force Of the commission has
been systematized and Is uow working
busi1y. The spirit Of the Paris press is
daily rendered into English for the infor.
nation of the commissioners and the same
thing Is done with the newspapers OF Ma
drid Many wooden boxes Of records. data
and authorities affecting the case Of the
United States we're unpacked today and
carefully arranged.
The American commission held its usual
session this morning. It is believed the
commissioners are carefully statising
the plans and arranging all tho details Of
the work which will b. taken up when the