The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-28
CARNECIE'S LETTER.
The Philanthropist Makes a State
ment on the Philippine War.
DECLARES FOR CONCILIATORY POLICY
Advises That Gen. Miles lie Sent to Ma
Mia and Authorized to Make All the
Concessions Necessary to
obtain Peace.

London, July 24.-Andrew Carnegie
sends the following statement on the
Philippine situation:
Those who warned the president that there
was no prospect Of loyalty when he changed his
instructions to the peace commission and bought
rebellion from Spain said the Philippines
could not easily be conquered, and that long
and costly war was inevitable Il he rus hly un-
dertook sublugaton. We have not been de-
ceived as the president was by Gen. Otis an
nounced intention weei after week to end the
war ~ capturing the insurgents by u proposed
| increase of raw. unframed volunteers, only
leading him into second season Of failure.
Gen. Lawton has told MS that 100000 soldiers
are required-soldiers and not fresh volunteers
We have not got these ana cannot get them,
since trained volunteers have refused to rc-en-
list The war probably will end next June fer
another rainy season, without result Even II
the Insurgents are badly punished, we shall not
De much nearer peaceful ana successful occu-
patton OF the country, necessary to begin the
work Of civilization and development These
s'OOoOOJ people will still question our keeping
there an empowering military force.
lhere is no solution except that which makes
the people friendly to US, and this is only to be
obtained 10y a promise Of independence. such as
was given to Cuba The only true remedy Is
Cancellation. We must concliatc the pee pie Of
the Philippines, not try to subduc them, for
even this, If successfully accomplished brings
u no nearer the end.
There is a recent episode IN Great Brltain's
history which commend to the pres dent.
Two years ago 10000 British troops were con-
centrated, the largest force ever assembled in
India, ana war was declared against the Afridis.
The campaign resulted much rs ours against
the FilipinoS Gen. LOclthart published proc
lamation stating that he was about to descend
from the mountains into the valley for climatic
reasons, but in the spring would return to COM
plete the campaign. The spring never came
ana not one word has ever been heard OF his re-
turn. The Afrdis, like the Filpinos have been
found TO be such heroic defenders OF their land
mat the government recognized the bad mis-
take that had been made. The AfridiS remain
independent; their land is their own
such craftsmanship strong man like Lord
salisbury can adopt The opposition party had
denounced the unjust attack ON the Afridis and
rcJoiced in the defeat But Salsbury's govern
meut il stronger than ever. so IL would be with
our Philippine mistake II the president only
had Salisbury's courage. Instead OF sending
l2'WO more Of our thoughtleSs young men to be
sacrificed he should send capable statesman
one with a mind Of his own. authorize him to
negotiate peace and promise independence under
our protectorate until proper government can
be established.
The democratic party would stultify itself II
II ala not indOrse this policy. The republican
party could then 20 into the forthcoming polti-
successful, although 1t must be heavily handi-
capped in any case. II the next rainy season
finds w. st.ll at war with the Filipinos 1t will
20 hard indeed with the republican party's
nominee. No 1900 or 5000 men, mostly UNI
trained and macclimatized, are likely To effec-
tually establish our control 10y next June for not
the dispensing of the opposition army, but cor
cial acceptance Of our rule by the people must
be obtained. without this, victory is only de-
feat
Gen. Miles Is no doubt our best general. He
nus never yet failed. His greatest victories
have been those won by Cancellation and man
ugement Let him be sent to Manila, author
lied 70 take all the concliatory rs well as mill
tary measures necessary in his judgment to
obtain lasting peace, including authority to
promise trial of independence under our pro-
tectorate whenever a satisfactory government
is securely established. | believe his record Of
unyaryiul success will not be broken.
. is either this policy now or another year OF
failure. We have nothing to hope from the
military forces alone in the Philippines. We
are not "a military power. 5000 miles from
our military base and hope we never win be-
a great standing army is necessary for foreign
conquest This the masses Of the American
people, fortunately, will not approve Let US
have peace. ANDREW CARNEGIE.