The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-12-15

with which our soldiers and sailors whose
terms Of service had expired refused to
avail themselves of their right to return
home home as long they were needed at the
our annals. Although their operations
have been somewhat interrupted and
checked by rainy SON of aaned
ground steadily in every direction, and
now look forward confidently to speedy
completion of their task.
Work of Reconstruction.
The unfavorable circumstances connect
ed with an active campaign have not been
permitted to interfere with the equally i'm
portant work of reconstruction. Again
invite your attention to the report OF the
commissioners for the interesting and en-
couraging details of the work already ac-
complished in the establishment of peace
and order and the inauguration OF self
governing municipal life in many portions
of the archipelago. notable beginning
has been made in the establishment of
government in the island of Negroes, which
is deserving of special consideration. This
sovereignty. Its people unreseryedly pro,
claimed allegiance to the United States and
adopted a constitution looking to the es-
Establishment of popular government. II
was impossible to guarantee to the people
of Negroes that the constitution so adopted
should be the ultimate form Of govern
ment. Such a question, under the treaty
with Spain, and in accordance with our
own constitution and laws, came exclu-
Sively within the jurisdiction of congress.
The government actually set up by the
inhabitants of Negros eventually proved
unsatisfactory to the natives themselves
A new system was put into force by order
partment, of which the following are the
most important elements:
The Sulu Islands.
He refers to the government established
in the island of Negroes as successful, and
outlines it's salient features OF the Sulu
yixy hn foo M he
entered into between this country and the
sultan, and of that portion of the treaty
relating to slavery in the islands says:
Article X. provides that any slave in the
archipelago of Jolo shall have the right
to purchase freedom by paying to the mas
ter the usual market value. The agree
ment by Gen.. Bates was made subject to
confirmation by the president and to fu-
ture notifications by the consent of the
parties in interest. 1 have confirmed said
agreement, subject to the action of the
congress, and with the reservation, which
l have directed shall be communicated to
the sultan of Jolo, that this agreement is
not to be deemed in any way to authorize
or give the consent of the United States
to the existence of slavery in the Sulu
archipelago. 1 communicate these facts
to the congress for it's information and
action.
The United States flag will be used in
the archipelago and it's dependencies, on
land and sea. Piracy is 70 be suppressed
ana the sultan agrees to cooperate heart
that end and make every possible effort to
arrest and bring to justice all persons en-
gagged iE piracy. All trade in domestic
products of the archipelago of Jolo when
carried on with any part Of the Philippine
islands and under the American flag shall
be free, unlimited and undu,iable. The
the sultan in case any foreign nation should
attempt to impose upon him. The United
States will not sell the island of Jolo or
any other island of the Jolo archipelago to
dQV foreign nation without the consent Of
the sultan. Salaries for the sultan, and his
associates in the administration of the is
lands have been agreed upon to the
amount of $3.50 monthly.
Government of the Philippines.
The president points to the recent vic
tories over the insurgent forces as a proof
that the insurrection in the islands is about
over, and says of their future government:
rests with the congress of the United
States. Few graver responsibilities have
ever been confided to US. If we accept
them in a spirit worthy of our race and our
traditions, great opportunity comes with
them. The islands lie under the shelter of
our flag; They are ours by every title of
doned. If we desert them we leave them
at once to anarchy and finally to barbar-
ism. We fling them, golden apple of dis
which could permit another to seize them
unquestioned. Their rich plains and val
leys would be the scene of endless strife
ana DlOOQSneQ.
The advent of Dewey's fleet in Manila
bay, instead of being, as we hope, the dawn
of new day of freedom and progress, will
have been the beginning of an era of misery
and violence worse than any which has
darkened their unhappy past. The sugges-
ton has been made that we could re-
nounce our authority over the ISLANDS n, ana,
protectorate over them. This proposition
will not be found l am sure, worthy of
your serious attention. Such an arrange,
ynt116 inv Iva of q a
breach of faith. 1t would place the peace
able and loyal majority, who ask nothing
better than to accept our authority at the
mercy of the minority of armed insur-
gents 1t would make us responsible for
the acts of the insurgent leaders and give
us no power to control them. It would
charge us with the task of protecting them
against each other, and defending them
against any foreign power with WHICH they
chose to quarrel. In short. it would take
from the congress of the United States the
power of declaring war and vest that ire
mendous prerogative in the Tagalo leader
of the hour
Recommendations Not Needed Now.
He does not deem recommendations for
the Philippines needed at the present Tune,
has been fully restored there. Until such
time as congress shall legislate, upon the
subject he announces that ne VIII MAINTAIN
the sovereignty of the United States in the
islands, and put at the disposal OF the army
and navy all the means possible to put
down the lnSurrectlOn. VI the Efforts TO
build up the waste places as fast as they
shall come within our control he says:
No effort will be spared to build up the
waste places desolated by war and by long
wears of misgovernment. We shall not
wait for the end of strife to begin the
beneficent work. We shall continue, as we
have begun, to open the schools and the
churches to set the courts in operation.
to foster industry and trade and agricul-
ture and in every way in our power to
make these people whom Providence has
brought within our jurisdiction feel that
it is their liberty and not our power, their
welfare and not our gain, we are seeking
to enhance Our flag has never waved
over any community but in blessing. 1
believe the Filipinos will soon recognize
dction in it's worldwide journey to their
shores.
The Hawaiian Islands.
Regarding the Hawaiian islands he rec
ommends speedy legislation and the estab-
lishment of government under our sys-
tenn He recounts the possible difficulties
that may be encountered, and says:
The people of these islands are entitled
to the benefits and privileges of our con-
stitution, but in the absence of any act
of congress providing for federal courts in
the islands, and for procedure by which
appeals, writs of error, and other judicial
proceedings necessary for the enforcement
of civil rights may be prosecuted, they are
powerleSs to secure their enforcement by
the Judgment of the courts of the United
States 1t is manifestly important there
fore, that an act shall be passed as speedily
as possible erecting these islands into
judicial district, providing for the appoint
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