Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-13
OFF FOR THE sEAsHoRE.

internal communication, by development
with the aid of modern mechanical inven-
lions of the great natural resources of the
archipelago. and, in a word. by the unin-
terrupted devotion of the people to the
pursuit of useful objects and the realiza-
ton of those noble ideas which constitute
the higher civilization of mankind.
Unfortunately. these pure aims and pur-
poses of the American government and
people have been misinterpreted to some
Of the inhabitants of certain islands, and.
as consequence the friendly American
forces have, without provocation or cause,
been openly attacked, and why these hos
tilities? What do the best Filipinos de-
sire? Can 1t be more than the United
States is ready to give? They are patriots
and want liberty
Points of Cardinal Importance.
''In the meantime the attention of the
people of the Philippines is invited to GER
tain regulation principles by which the
United States will be guided in its relations
with them. These are deemed to be the
points of cardinal fmportance:
Il. The supremacy of the United States
must and will be enforced throughout every
part of the archipelago. and those who re-
sist 1t can accomplish no end other than
their own ruin.
'2. To the Philippine people will be grant
ed the most ample liberty and self-gov-
eminent reconcilable with the mainte-
nance of wise, just. stable. effective and
economical! administration of public af-
fairs and compatible with the sovereign
and international rights and the obligations
of the United States.
g. The civil rights Of the Philippine peo-
pie will be guaranteed and protected to
the fullest extent: religious freedom will
be assured. and all persons shall be equal
and have equal standing in the eyes Of the
law.
81. Honor. justice and friendship forbid
the Use of the Philippine people or the is
lands -:.ey inhabit as an object or means
Of exploitation. The purpose of the Amer
lean government is the welfare and the
advancement Of the Philippine people.
IS. There shall be guaranteed to the Phn-
fppine people an honest and effective civil
service, in which, to the fullest extent to
which 1t is practical. natives shall be en-
ployed.
taxes and other revenues will be placed
upon a sound. economical basis and the
public funds. raised justly and collected
honestly. will be applied only to defray
the regular and proper expenses incurred
by and for the establishment and mainte-
nance OF the Philippine government and
such general improvements as the public
interests may demand. Local funds col
iected will be used for local purposes and
not be devoted to other ends. With
such prudent and honest fiscal administra-
tton. 1t Is believed that the needs of the
government will in short time become
compatible with a considerable reduction
in taxation.
.7. pure. speedy and effective admin
istration of justice will be established
whereby may be eradicated the evils aris-
ing from delay. corruption and exploita-
ton.
"s. The construction Of roads, railroads
and similar means of communication and
transportation and of other public works.
manifestly to the advantage of the Philip
pine people. will De promoted.
80. Domestic and foreign trade and COM
merce. agriculture and other Industrial
pursuits tending toward the gene al devel-