Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-30
What Fiipiuos Would Do II Left
to Themselves,
GEN. OTIS TALKS OF THEN.
The uuitcd states must Keep Porcc
In dhc Islands tor some TImc-
End Of the Insurrcction.

Chicigo, June s0.-Gcn. Harrison
Grey pits Of Los Angeles. Cal, who
was Win the Eighth army corps at Ma
Mia. When the insurrcction began and
who lnw nearly years lighting
arourd that city arrived Ia chicago
last hlght en- route FOR Washington.
lie Foppod ot the Palmer house. and
VIII fcmnin IN the city until tonight be-
fore proceeding eastward. His visit TO
Washington will mark his muster out
OF TIE volunteers service.
cen. uty discussed the situation In
tho Philippines at considerable icngth.
and took the hopeful view that with
the additional troops TO be furnished
the war would. be terminated before the
next rainy senson sots In.
with 10000 troops all told-say 3d.
oOt FOR the fighting columns. and 10000
Tor garrison duty he said. Major
General oils can suppress the revolt
before the next rainy season. restore
peace. establish order, protect all well
meaning natives of iuEuu Ia their
rights OF person ana property and cH-
tabliHh and maintain u simple, ccunu-
mlcnl Just and effective government
over the islnuds."
''Do YOU believe the Tiuplnos are cap
able ~ self government, or Will u be
necessary for the United states TO
maintain a standing army on the b.
lands Tor n great length of tlmcF"
In their present state I do not be-
liuvc the FiNpinuH are capable Of Hrlf-
government n the restraint and con-
troll of this government were with
drawn from thum new, ! believe thoy
would be- at each others threats In q
very short time. and make farce ~
relf-EuNCrnmont The conclusion from
this promise. therefore. u that u Will
be necessary for the United States TO
maintain e considerable force In the
Islands for an indefinite period Such
course will. In my Judgment be un-
nvoldnhlc. II we are 60 hold protect
and properly govern the possessions
wrrrted from Spain nH legitimate prizes
OF war In an honorable combat.
This country owes much to Itself.
and u owes the distinct obligation N
providing a sound. adequate and Just
government Of the Philippine group.
Moreover. Il owes something TO the
world IN this regard. for IL would be- a
shame and a rcpronch 10 an enlightened
nation 90 conquer and puHaehn "a lnlt-
civilized land. then abandon Il without
adequate governmental protection and
internal security"
HAS there ever been any question
90 the duty Of the government In the
Philippine"
7 cannot hec that the duty ~ he gov
crument In the Philippines can be- fair
IS questioned by any Hclf-rcspocting
American with a proper conception N
the actual situation, II wnH not poHHl-
bile 20 avoid hoHtllitlon after the cap
turc ~ Manila. The most careful hon
est aud persistent efforts 60 accom-
pllHh that Fo desirable result were
made hy Major General Otis. and all
IN his command IN obedience 10 the orr
dorH OF the President Of the United
States.
Regarding the general situation In
tho Philippines. let these prime facts
be- borne In mind. first. with even the
small fsrcc now available IN Luzun, tho
enemy has been defeated IN every en-
guucmont. second, no serious mistakes
have been made by Major General otis.
either military or civil. Tie has shown
himself Co be commander with q
strong grasp on the situation. lie has
ability. experience. SKIN, integrity and
n marvellous capacity for work.