Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06

the ESTABLISHMENTS OF one central civil
government Tor all the islands. With its
scat 1T Manila. but rather that the
work should be commenced by building
UP from the bottom. first establishing
municipal governments ana then pro-
HlnHiai governments. L central govern
iEeHt al last to follow.
VIGOROUS MEASURES
Until Congress shall have made
known the formal expression OF its will
shall use the authority vested in me
by the constitution and the statutes to
ui'h"!d tn" sovereignty CT the United
States in those islands as in all other
places where our flag rightfully floats
| shall put at Che disposal Of the army
and navy all the means which the lib
erIlity of Congress and the people have
provided - cause this unprovokel and
;cful insurrection to cease. II any
orders OF mine We're required to insure
the merciful conduct of military and
naval operations they would not be
l;>"kln2: but every step OF the progress
OF cur troops mas been marked by 4
humanity which has surprised even the
misguided insurgents. The truesr kind
ness u them will be 4 swift and effect
Ike defeat OF their nrescns leader. The
hour ii Victory Will be the hour of
cl=me.lcy and reconstruction.
No effort will be spared to build up
thc waste places desolated by war and
b. long years Of msgovernment We
shall not wait for the end Of strife to
begin the hcneti@ent work We Shall
continue as we have begun. to open the
schools and the churches to set the
counts; in operation. to foster industry
and trade and agriculture, and in every
way IN our power TO make these people
whom Providence has brought within
Oh: jurisdiction ls'el that ii is their lib
elty "nd not our power. their welfare
ana no; our gain. we are seeking to en-
haace Our flag has never waved over
t.ns) b>,11r1 it,- :, ~,
iirrr the Filipinos will soon recognize
the tact that it has not lost its gift Of
ben"dictinn in iva Worldwide. juurnev
70 their shores" 49," r"
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Concerning the Hawaiian Islands the
President says;
The people Of those islands are en-
titled TO the benefits TO the islands ana
privileges OF our constitution. but in
tie absence of any act Of Congress pro-
vld!ns for Federal courts in the islands
ana fer L procedure by which appeals.
Writs Of error and other judicial pro-
ceeTlnss necessary for the enforcement
OF civil rights may be prosecuted they
are loWerless TO secure their enforce
n;cnt by the Judgment of the courts Of
n" United States 1t is nlanifesty i'm
o"Etant. therefore. that an acc shall be
assed as speedily as possible erecting
'neSe islands INTO a judicial district,
i'sovlclnE tor the appointment of a judge
ara other proper officers and methods
.: procedure III appellate PROCEEDINGS
ana mat IN" government OF this newly
acquitted territory under the Fedora!
constitution shah he .ul!y defined ana
provided for"
PORTO RICO. .-
FOR The government Of Porto Rico the
President recommends that Congress
pass 4 law for the organization if a
temporary government which SHALL
provide for tn" appointments bv the
PleSlGent subject 20 confirmation by
the senate, Of a governor and such 9th
el officers as the general administration
OF the island may require and that fo,,
leSlSlauEe purposes upon subjects Of
Il locai nature not partaking of a Fed
eral character a legislative council.
composed partly Of Porto Ricans and
parity OF ciuzens OF the United States.
snail be nominated and appointed BY.
the President, subject to confirmation
by the Senate their acts being subiect
70 siie approval OF the Congress CT the
PRESIDENT prior TO going into effect. In
Ine hiunlelpalitles and other local sub
d!V.Slon ne recommends that the prn-
slple Of local self government be ap-
pled at once. so as to enable the intel
llsent citizens Of the island to partici
l'a;c IN their own government and to
!eaIH hE practical experience the du-
ties and requirements Of a self-con-
famed and self governing people.
!AS i"Ne " IAN ana the sense CT
obedience and submission to the Jaw
luliy constituted judicial tribunals are
indebted in the hearts OF our people
2Hd any violation of these sentiments
and disregard OF their obligations iuSr
" arousEs public condemnation
SUPPRESS LYNCHING. .
what | said in my inaugural ad-
dress of March I, 1897. I now repeat:
The constituted authorities must be
caeeriuily and vigorously upheld.
Lynchings must not be tolerated in a
great and civilized country like the.
United states Courts not mobs must
execute The penalties of the law. The
preservation of public order. the rjc-h,
oi discussion, the integrity OF courts,
ana the orderly administration of JUS
tice must continue forever the rock OF
culcly rests.
CIVIL SERVICE
The executive order of May 6. 1896,
extending the limits OF the classified
service brought within the operation
OF the civil service law md rules nearly
'ali OF the executive civil service net
pieiously classified.
some OF the inclusions We're found
wholly Illogical and unsuited 10 the
work OF the several departments. The
application OF the rules to many of the
places SO included was found TO result
III friction and embarra ssnent Artei.
>lonS AND very careful consideration il
became evident to Inc heads Of the de-
parslEeTfs, responsible for their eff
clency, that in order TO remove these
difficulties aud promote an efficient and
harmonious admins tration certain
amendments were necessary. These
amendments We're promulgated BY me
in executive order dated May % 1899.
he principal purpose of tne order