The times., 1899-10-08

rizsd among the nations OF the earth. They
passed TO the jurisdiction Of the United
States by the cession OF the Treaty of
Peace. duly ratified and exchanged by the
two powers engaged in the war. With the
extension CT our sovereignty there came
the duties which American sovereignty i'm
plies-the enforcement OF law and order
The preservation OF the peace. A portion
Of the inhabitants OF the islands denied
the supremacy Of the United States in the
archipelago They challenged the exalted
purpo-e OF the Government; they wan
tonly fired upon the American troops pend
ing the ratification OF the Treaty of Peace.
without the pretence of proyocaitoa or
the shadow of justification. they have as
sailed the flag whose mission is merciful
'The Administration resisted the attack
and did what the people Of the United
States desired ii should; it did its duty
by asserting the supremacy OF the national
authority by force Of arms
"Our forces in the Philippines formed no
league with Aguinaldo; made no compact
with him for subordnsting the authority
cf the United States 10 his self-constituted
dictatorship. Our peerless captain Of the
seas added ImpeTishable glory to the
American flag. He could not have sur
rendered the Geld OF his Incompatible vic
tcgy 10 the insurgent chieftain.
When the Administrator overthrow the
Spanish authority in Manila il owed
high and solemn duty 70 the Americans.
the British. the Germans, the French, the
Spaniards. and other nationalities in the
archipelago. TO preserve them from massa-
ere and to save their homes and property
from pilage and the torch. 1t could not
have Withdrawn its support and left to
chance the protection OF the thousands Of
Of
OF the world. who were there under the
guardianship OF the Spanish authority. 1t
would not have compOrted with the dig
nifty. the justice, and the mercy Of the
Republic for the Administration TO have
recalled cur victorious forces. lest by stay
ing %e should assume some unexpected
responsibilities. Such policy would have
been dastardly and would have dishonor-
cd the flag, which is without its first blem-
ish. Yea. more than that, il would have
been the master crime of the age. More
over, We can never forget that We were
under large obligation TO the peace OF the
world. which an abandonment of the
Philippines would lave placed inevitably
IN serious peril
our Authority Must BE Respected.
I'VE are not now concerned with ques-
tions Of imperialism, or Of expansion. We
tion of enforcing respect for the national
authority. Of suppressing rebellion against
f. Opposition 20 our authority, wherever
Il has been extended under universally rec
ognizsd law is rebellious, whether il is in
Illinois or in the Philippines. We have ala
irreTeTsible and irrevocable code of ma
tional duty; the flag must be protected
wherever il is lawfully raised What Amer
ican can demand less? We wish the war
had been honorsbly averted, great and
splendid as have been its results, but, in
Gods providence. that was impossible. We
could not desire TO avoid any of the re-
sponsibilities OF duties which Justly de-
yolTe upon q victorious army; country
brave enough and just enough 10 go TO war
in humanitys name must be just enough
and brave enough 10 accept the conse-
quences. whatever they may be. To at
tempt TO escape the burdens fairly arising
out OF our own course and conduct would
earn for US the reproaeh Of the civilized
world. and the forfeiture OF our own ma
fional self-respect. We have but one way
10 go, and that is in the path Of duty.
There all honor lies.
Until the insurrection ends there is but
one duty before the Administration, and
that is 20 conquer il. The supremacy OF
the United States must be acknowledged.
There viii be no useless parley, no pause.
until the insurrection is suppressed and
American authority acknowledged and es-
tabiished' More than $4,000 soldiers al
the front and now upon the seas emphasize
the aggressive purpose thus expressed.
When peace is restored then viii come
the discussion OF our future relations 10
the Filipinos; then viii come the question
of granting them. through the wisdom of
Congress. the fullest measure of self-gov-
ernment and the amplest liberty, con-
sistent with our duties and responsibility
and with their needs and their capacities.
They are not the truest and wisest friends
of the Filipinos who counsel their further
resistance 10 the authority OF the United
States.
Our Standing Among Nations.
The United States never stood higher
in the esteem OF the great powers OF the
earth than now. Her justice, her mag
nanimity. and her power have become
manifest to all II is, indeed, of the ut
most importance that our country should
sustain relations OF amity with other
countries. Our commerce is expanding
and more than ever seeking distant mark
cts. Nothing viii more distinctly aid in
Its extension than the existence OF cordial
relations with foreign peoples We must
Wiz our way 10 tne command OF the
worlds trade by compelling, through our
course and example. the worlds respect
Our relations with Great Britain, Germany,
France, Russia. and all the other powers
presage an increased interchange of COM
merce. and the mutual exchange OF the rich
fruits OF a higher and better civilization
Existing questions pending between tht
United States and any Of the foreign ma
tons viii not disturb their peaceful reIa-
tions. They viii be adjusted through tbs
channels cf diplomacy, with wisdom and
patriotism, and upon terms consonant with
the dignity and the honor Of the powers
concerned.
AT KNOX COLLEGE.