The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1899-09-09
GOVERNMENT OF
5ss
new POSSESSIONS
Civil Commission Said to Be Nc.
Kinley's Plan for the
Philippines,
TO Be SUBMITTED TO coz -REss
Territorial Form Of Government 10,
Puerto Rico and Hawaii--
The Program in Res
gard to Caba.

Washington, Sept. 5.-There is good
authority for the statement that The
president has returned to Washington
with these general ideas uppcrmost i'll
his mind as to his future curse in re-
lation to the new dependencies:
The Phiiippines-Ciyil government
by three commissioners, 10 supplant
military rule, Immediately after the
rebellion is crushed.
Cuba Continued military control
until it is determined by means of n
general election whether the inhabi-
tnnts desire independence or anncxa-
ton. If Independence, the new gov
eminent elected will be recognized by
the United States, and will be given
encouragement and every opportunity
to establish its stability. III nnnexa-
8tion, the president will be governed by
the sentiment of American citizens ts
it may then exist.
Puerto Rico4 Civil government of
territorial form. similar to that which
prevails in Arizona.
Hawaii-Territorial form of govern
ment, as recommended by The Ha-
waiian commission, and MS provided
for in a measure now pending i'll con.
gress.
Some weeks will elapse before the
president settles down to the ac-
ttal preparation of his message, but he
has returned from his vacation with
some well-defined views as to the diili.
cult problems which confront him. and
will Immediately m discus
sions of the details with the members
of his cabinet.
1T has been generally supposed that.
with the war still in progress in the
Philippines. the president would avoid
committing himself to recommenda-
lions for their future government, but
such will probably no be the case. His
Pittsburg speech leaves no room for
doubt that he viii insist upon perma-
l1ent American control of the Philip
pines. To this extent he has como
out squarely and thrown down tho
gauntlet to the anti-eNpansionists.
Mr.. Mckinley not only fayors this
permanent control, but is prepared
with all the forces ut his command to
fight for il. But to avoid the charge
OF militarism-and that is his reason
Tor making the recommendation-he
purposes outlining u plan to congress
o''ti IL IL
melrt for the military the
peace is obtained and the complete SUI
premacy of the United States estab-
lished.
Future discussions with his cabinet
may change somewhat the presidents
views as to the form of civil govern.
ment best suited TO meet the situation,
but at present the commission idea
predominates.
Prof. S%churman, president Of tho
peace commission, is understood to
favor this kind of control and q his.
torical review recently prepared for
the president, showing that the United
States has frequently adopted this
method of control of new territory in q
transitory state, has deeply impressed
members of the administration.
lit is appreciated that it will be some
years before the islands are ripe for
even n territorial form of government.
that control by commissioners, much
The same as the District of Columbia is
governed, is deemed a happy substi-
tnte for Il military government and a
safe and simple means of control pre-
%liminary TO the establishment of a ter.
rl1orial form Of government, when it
may be possible TO give the natives
generally the right Of suffrage.
The plan under consideration con
templates three commissioners; one an
army officer. to have charge of fiscal
affairs; another naval officer, to have
control of customs, and the third a
leading Filipino of legal experience, to
look after the judiciary, all three to be
appointed by the president and con
tirmed by the senate.
Further details contemplate giving
the Eilipinos n voice in all municipal
affairs and the most liberal self gov.
ernncnt possible.