The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-14

our ardent desire for their welfare ana Of the
intention Of this government 70 DO everything
possible to advance their interests In nv
order OF the 9Th Of MAY. ISIS. the commander
OF the military expedition. dispatched 70 the
Fhlnpplnes was instructed to declare that We
came not 70 make war upon the people Of the
country, nor upon any part or faction amonR
them. but TO protect them in their homes. IN
their employments and IN their personal and
religious rights
Early in the year a commission was appointed
to establish civil government in the Philip
pines. But before their arrival az Manila the
sinister ambition Of a few leaders OF the Fiji
pinos had created a situation full Of embarrass-
ments for US and most grievouE in its oonss-
quences TO themselves
AMERICANS ATTACKED.
Just before the time set for the senate OF the
United States 10 vote upon the treaty an at
tack. evidently prepared in advance, was made
all along the American lines. which resulted in
terribly destructive and sanguinary repulse
OF the insurgents
Ten days later an order Of the inslrgent gov
eminent was issued TO its adherents who had
remained In Manila OF which General Otis
justly observes that "for barbarous intent II is
| unequaled In modern times" It directs the
slaughter OF all people in the city except Fill
pino families
Fortunately copy OF the proclamation fell
into the hands OF the Americans and they were
able to take measures to control the uprising
which was actually attempted.
considerable number OF armed insurgents
entered tho city by waterways and swamps
and in concert with confederates inside, at
tempted to destroy Manila by Dire. They were
kept in check during the night and the next
day were driven out OF the city with heavy loss.
Deplorable as war is the one in which we are
now engaged was unavoidable by us. We were
attacked by bold, adventurous and enthusi-
astic army. No alternative was left to US, ex-
cept ignomiuious retreat.
! Until congress shall have made known ths
formal expression Of its will. shall use the
authority vested in me by the constitution and
tho statutes to uphold the sovereignty OF the
| United States in those distant lands and In all
/ other places where our flag rightfully floats.
The truest kindness to the misguided insur-
gents will be a swift and effective defeat Of
their present leader The hour OF victory will
he the hour of clemancy and reconstruction.
No effort will be spared to build up the waste
places desolated by war and by long years Of
end OF the strife to begin the benehcent work
We shall continue, as we have begun, TO open
the schools and the churches and in every way
make these people feel that it is their liberty
and not our power, their welfare and not our
gain that we are seeking 70 enhance.
The people of the island OF Negroes have I'M
reservedly proclaimed allegiance to the United
States and adopted constitution looking TO
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The government set up by the Inhabitants Of
| Negros proved unsat Is, actory to the natives
themselves new system was put into force
by order OF the majorgeneral commanding the
department comprising a military governor,
who was authorized to appoint secretaries OF
the treasury, interior, agriculture, public i'm
provement, and attorney general; a civil gov
ernor who advises the military governor, and
acts as secretary Of state; an advisory council
of eight members elected by the people, who
discharge the duties Of Legislature. The
Judiciary consisty OF three judges appointed by
the military governor. Free public schools
are being established throughout the populous
districts where the English language is taught
NO WITHDRAWAL FROM ISLANDS.
The suggestion has oeen made that we could
renounce our authority over the islands, and
giving them independence, retain . protec-
torate over them. This proposition will not be
found, 1 am sure worthy of your serious atten-
ton. Such an arrangement would involve al
the outset . cruel breach OF faith. 1t would
place the peaceable and loyal majority who ask
nothing better than to accept our authority, al
the mercy of armed insurgents 1t would make
US responsible for the acts Of the insurgen
leaders and give US no power to control them
1t does not seem desirable that should recon-
mend at this time specific and final form o.
government for these islands. When peac,
shall be restored it will be the duty OF congress.
to construct plan of government which shall
establish and maintain freedom and order anC
peace in the Philippines The insurrection Il
still existing, and when 1t terminates, further
information will be required as to the actua
condition OF affairs before inaugurating a per
nanent scheme Of civil government
LAWS FOR ALASKA.
necessity for immediate legislative actor
exists in the Territory Of Alaska. Substantially
the only law providing q civil government TO
this territory is the act OF May IL, 1884 This +