The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-16

with which our soldiers and sailors whose
| terms OF service had expired refused 10
avail themselves OF their right TO return
home as long as they were needed at me
our annals. Although their operations
have been somewhat interrupted and
checked by a rainy season OF unusual ,oi
lence and duration, they have gained
ground steadily In every direction. and
now look forward confidently to speedy
completion OF their task.
Work OF Reconstruction.
The unfavorable circumstances connect
ed with an ACTIVE campaign nave n 9i DGeh
permitted TO Interfere with the equally i'm,
p0rtaut work of reconstruction AGAIN !
invite your attention TO the report q the
commissioners for the interesting ana en-
couragirg details OF the work already ac-
compished In the establishment of peace
and order and the Inauguration OF sell
OF the archipelago. y notable beginning
has been made in the establishment or z
government in the island OF Negros which
Il; deserving OF special consideration. This
was the first island to accept American
sovereignty. Its people unreseryedly pro,
claimed allegiance to the United states ana
adopted constitution looking 10 the eS-
tabishment OF n popular government, II
was impossible TO guarantee 10 the people
of NJ gros that the constitution SO adopted
should be the ultimate form or govern
mont. Such a question. under the treaty
with Spain, ard in accordance With our
own constitution and laws. came eXclu-
sively within the jurisdiction of congress.
The government actually set up by the
Inhabitants of Negros eventually proved
unsatisfactory 10 the natives the mselVes.
4 new system was put into force by, order
of the major general commanding the de-
partment.
The Sulu Islands.
lie refers to the government established
In HI4f 80 . ~ Il 30 = q
outlines its salient features. OF the Suu
group be gives the features Of the treaty
sultan ard Of that portion of the treaty
relating to slavery In the Islands says:
Article Y. provides that any slave In the
archipelago Of Jclo shall have the right
tor the usual market value The agree
ment Ivy Gen Bates was made subject 10
confirmation by the president and 20 fu-
ture notifications by the consent OF the
parties in interest | have confirmed said
agreement. subject 10 the action Of tho
congress, ana with the reservation, which
| have directed shall be communicated To
the sultan of Jolo. that this agreement Is
not to Ice deemed In any way to authorize
or give the. consent Of the United states
10 the existence OF slavery in the Suu
arch!rclago | communicate these facts
to the congress fer its Information and
action.
The United States nag will be used in
the archipelago and It's dependencies, or
land aid sea. Piracy j. 20 be suppressed
ana the sultan a&r5e $ 20 cooperate heart-
that erd and make every possible { fort 10
arrest ana bring TO justice all persons en-
sas55d IN piracy, Al trade IN, domestic
products of the archipelago of Jolp when
carried or with any part OF the Philippine
Islands and under the American flag shah
be free. unlimited and urdu;!ables, The
United States viii give fun protection to
the sultan r. case any foreign ration should
attempt To- impose upon him. The United
q hE Tel NJ Of he rob 10 f~fA to
any foreign nation without the consent OF
the sultan. Salaries for the sultan and his
associates in the ADMINISTRATION OF The Is
lands have beer agreed upon to the
amount OF $500 monthly.
Government OF the Philippines.
The president points TO the recent vic
tories over the insurgent forces as proof
that the insurrection In the Islands Is about
over, and says Of their future government:
The future government of the Philippines
rests with the congress OF the United
States. Few graver slbiitles have
them in a spirit worthy OF our race and our
traditions, great opportunity comes with
them; The islands lie under the shelter OF
our flag. They are ours by every title of
law and equity. They cannot be aban-
doned. If we desert them we leave them
ism: We fling them. a golden apple OF dis.
cord among the rival powers, no one Of
which could permit another to seize them
unquestioned Their rich plains and val
leys would be the scene OF endless strife
and bloodshed.
The advent OF Dewey's feet in Manila
Of a new day of freedom and progress, will
have been the beginning Of an era OF misery
and violence worse than any which has
darkened their unhappy past. The sugges-
ton has been made that we could re-
nounce our authority over the islands and,
giving them independence. could retain
will not he found. / am sure. worthy OF
your serious attention. Such an arrange.
ment would involve at the outset. cruel
breach OF faith. IT would place the peace
able and loyal majority, who ask nothing
better than to accept our authority, at the
mercy Of the minority of armed insur-
gents. II would make US responsible for
the acts Of the irsurgent leaders and give
MS no power to control them. II would
charge. us with the task Of protecting them
against each other, and defending them
against any foreign power with which they
chose to quarrel In short, Il would take
from the congress of the United States the
power Of declaring war and vest that ire
mendous prerogative In the Tagalo leader
OF the hour.
Recommendation Not Needed Now.
He does not deem recommendations for
the Philippines needed at the present time,
has been fully restored there. Until such
time as congress shall legislate upon the
subject he announces that ne WI maintain
islands, and put at the disposal Of the army
and navy ALI the means possible to put
down the lnsuTTeCllOI. vi tUe tHOrlS TO
build up the waste places as fast as they
shall come within our control he says:
No effort will be spared to build up the
waste places desolated by war and by long
years of misgovernment. We shall not
wait for the end Of strife to begin the
henefcent work. We shall continue, as we
have begun, to open the schools and the
churches, TO set the courts in operation
TO foster industry and trade and agricul-
ture. and In every way in our power to
make these people whom Providence has
brought within our jurisdiction feel that
It is their liberty and not our power. their
welfare and not our gain, we are seeking
20 enhance. our flag has never waved
over any community but in blessing. I
believe the Filipinos will soon recognize
the fact that It has not lost its gift of bene-
dction in it's worldwide journey to their
shores.
The Hawaiian Islands.
Regarding the Hawaiian islands he rec
ommends speedy legislation ard the estab-
lishmcnt of a government under our sys-
TEN. He recounts the possible difficulties
that may he encountered, and says:
The people of these Islands are entitled
to the benefits and privileges of our con-
sttut!on, but in the absence of any act
Of congress providing for federal courts in
the Islands, and for procedure by which
an nn1g vsrig q 4 H.. III.