Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-24
IMPERIALIsS. PLAINLY.
The True Import OF the AdmInIstra-
tion's Policy ON the PhiiIi-
pIne Question.


tion's Policy on the PhiIII-
pine Question.
lnsiduous methods are always used
for the introduction OF that which is
void cf merit. Under the name OF
patriotism venality shelters her hid
eousness, and under the name OF lib.
erty crimes against God and man are
often committed Nine. Roland once
exclaimed: "Ch, liberty, what crimes
are committed i'll tiny name" She
was mounting the scaifold steps to
execution on the lock MS one OF
Frances purest patriots. The crime
was committed in the name OF iher-
ty. Thn flag is the potential repre-
sentative ~ sur country. An appeal
Tor it's defense quickens every sturdy
generous impulse. On the moment
men are ready to do and die that its
folds may not be insulted or its color
dimmed. To trail 1t in the dust is
one Of the capital sins. To prostitute
it for selfish purposes, 10 use it's sig
niticance tl!at personal gain may fol-
low, Is to invite the condemnation OF
every liberty loving man. TO use it
against those who pleaded for its pur.
lty and protection Of its character is
little less than sacrilege. In this day
it is beng raised to cngraft an imper.
ism on our cOuntry,ln the name OF the
starry banner an effort is being made
to destroy people which hay, been
unucr the yoke OF tyranny for cen.
turtles. 1t was properly used to drive
from the Philippines the decaying
monarchy OF Spain. Under its ample
folds liberty WIS enriched. The ty-
rant was driven from Luzon and the
people OF those islands rcjoiccd. On
der its stars and stripes an attempt is
being made to reenslave the Filipinos
To them Our Government says: ~You
must be dependents. We will inaug-
urate government for you and we will
enforce the government which we
give you. You must not question.
You have nothing to do with the mat
ter but to obey. II you claim that
another system is better suited to
your people You are insurgents
traitors. You know not what is good
for yOurselves,the United States does.
You shall not become a part OF the
great Republic. You must simply and
quietly obey. II Il question ia asked
rs to where lies hidden the basic
principles OF our government We an
swer: 'Our people are in charge OF
the destinies OF your people. We
need these islands, but not to make
them sharcrs OF our liberty and pnr-
ticipanis In the exalted glories we are
winning. You are untitled for the
enjoyment OF liberty, You are ignor.
ant and debased and need master.
We will be your master and you will
be our subjects. In short we arc
about to enter on an imperialistic ca
reer. We must commence by enslav.
ing others. You can be made tribu-
tary to our aims. We cannot take
from our own people single right
which they now enjoy, but deny you
whatsoever we may. To appeal to
our people in direct manner to be-
come lmperialists, would be to have
our offer rejected with scorn. We
must approach our desire by iudircc.
ton. You SINH bo the path by which
inpcrialistic power will be reached.
We must practice deception. So un.
der the plea Of patriotism and under
the folds OF the flag we will destroy
tho Republic and take our place with
tho Imperial powers"
That answer ia not strained. II
represents the true state OF the H..
tents Of tho administration OF VIM.
Mckinley.
How long will people remain do.
cciyedY When will their patience
tire and revoltH These are questions
that will soon he answered. .--Cincin.
natl Enquirer.
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