The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-08-04
THE PHILIPPINE WAR
Senator Burrows, of Michigan, Is
Interviewed on the Matter.
WILL AFFECT THE REPUBLICAN, RTY
The Senator Says That Unless the War In
the Islands Speedily Ends II VIII
Become an Important Po-
litical Factor.

Washington, Aug. l.--Senator Bur-
rows of Michigan, in an interview
with Post reporter yesterday after
noon, said
1t is my opinion that II the war in the Philip
pines is stu in progress next year and the end
is not then in sight. the situation will be TO the
disadvantage Of the republican party. The
only hope for the party an the country, might
add is in u speedy change Of conditions In tho
Philippines Unless the war in the Philippines
speedily ends, 1t viii become an important
political factor and its continuance viii
make the outlook for republican success
uncertain to say the least. If / could have
had my way. we would simply have taken a
coaling station or base of supplies in the island
Of Luzon we would not have paid penny tC
spain, and we would have our fOuthold In the
east without the sacrifice of life ana money.
believe IN finding new markets for our people -
we are the greatest producers the world has
known-and the orient doubtless offers us q
great opportunity. No one vet knows what pos.
Nbilities are 20 Doe afforded by China which
seems 20 he staggering TO her fall II there
is to be "a gre VI development In that direction.
certainly want the United States to have d
share. A. Tia same time we must not overlook
the fact that we may run counter nj any
moment e. england, France or Germany. and
believe that England, now apparently so friend.
ly, will strike at rs the moment we cross hei
threshold More than this | say frankly that
II our participation in the eastern trade is to b,
purchased at the cost OF an indefinite war in tho
Philippines, we will pay a very large price fol
what we receive
How would you meet the present
situation?' was asked. The answer
was:
The president Is acting wisely, in my opinion
In cndeayorlnR to restore peace and order In the
Philippines by sending an increased army tC
assist Gen. Otis 1t is TO be sincerely hopct
that the fresh troops will bc able to establish
the authority Of the United States We mus
remember. however. that although we have
now been fighting some time we have
conquered a territory only about 30 miles
TO the north Of Manila and Is miles tC
the south, a mere bapatelle compared with
the immense area Of the archipelago II
the additional troops sent to Gen OH,
cannot restore peace congress will hay,
to deal with the problem and ought TO have 10y
the first OF December. some definite iuforma
tion upon which To- act For the present.
hope the president will continue In his effort Z,
end the trouble. and thlt his efforts will b,
crowned with success Victory for the repub
lcan party next year viii be made more certain
by the success Of our arms In the Philippines
You would not now abandon the
PhilippineS?' suggested the reporter.
The senator replied:
do not see how "" can got away now. W,
cannot surrender our ship, 90 Agu.uaido an,
say 90 him that Do can murder our soldiers
Now that we have commenced M" only min.
we can do is o. end the loIuicf as s. ION as posi-
BILE. After that is done" the question of IA" dis
position Of M" i~lud~ or their permanent rc
tent.on rest, with the people and with congress