The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-12-08

4 commercial maritime powers Besides I
ealiEing proper national aspiration this
gowth along All our coasts q q distinet:
ve national Industry. expanding the feld
or profitable employment ef labor and
'spltal. Il will Increase the trsnspor-
. on the vast volume OF products brought
rom the interior TO the seaboard FOR
Export. and VIII strengthen an army OF
he nationai defense upon WHICH the
Iuccessors have relied. In again urging
Immediate action by, the congress on
measures TO promote American nhlpbuild-
70 the Recommendation on the subject
the opinion expressed In the message OF
lsss It am satianed ine Judgment Of the
marine. which will broaden our
commerce. and markets and upbuiid our
capacity for the products of
Agriculture and mannfaeture, which, with
and wages 20 our countrymen. as well a.
a safeguard to American interests in ev-
cry part Of the world.
40 the Recommendation Of the secretary
OF the treasury IN his annual report for
legislation In behalf OF the revenue cutter
service. and favorable action is urged.
WOULD RESTRAIN TRUSTS.
In my last annual message 70 the con-
gress called attention 20 the. necessity
mi~hf 81 found to exist IN connection !
win combinations OF capital oy1enlned
into trusts and again Invite attention 10
ny alseassInna q 81 sussss q xorss onas uni
Is apparent that uniformity OF legislation I
upon this subject In the several states
IL much TO be desired. II ls 70 be hoped |
that such uniformity. ionnoeo IN z ~
Injurious and what is useful and nsces-
sary In business operations may Be OBJ
tained. and shAt means may oe found Tor
its M constitnticnsi power. so 70 supplement
an effecfive code Of state legislation as
10 make q complete system % laws
throughout the United States adequate
sslutary rules 10 which have refsrred."'
The whole question 10 80 important and
far-reaching that am sure no part 0I
Il will be. lightly considsred, pus SsH,y
Grafton OF the congress. resulting IN wise
ana judicious action. Restraint upon such
combinstions a. are INJURIOUS, and ynien
are within federal lurisccmvn h navsrsas a9u'N "
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
In my last annual message ] dwet at
some Ieneth upon the condition Of af7airn
IN The Philippines. while seeking TO I'M
press upon You that the grave responsi-
biiity of the future governmsnt Of those
iinitsd id states, 1 abstainsd from recon;
%snan fasIn u soysrnmsnt % @ Tor tks territory &C.
tuaiiy held BY the United States forces
t,nues a." Y, he military arm must nscessarily
| Be supreme ] stated my purpose. untii
| the congress shall have made known me M
formal expression Of i!s will 70 u,,nn v.e tno
and he statutes 10 uphold the sovereignty
| of the United States In those distant vs.
lands as In all other places wners a ouI
nag rishtfuiy oss, o ~ p,ss,ns .rmv ana nav navy all
the means which the iiberality OF the
| conKrens and the people have proviueu.
| No contrary expression q the VII 2, ,.sh,
congress having & peen nnrnosa mno 40 declared,
employing the civil arm as well 10 toward 9 rd
me accomplishment OF pacincation eha
the institution of local goysrnmsnt "i'h'n
tnP Prnrress s il the hopsd-for direction has
heen Favorable. Our forces have success
sni,v controlled the greater part ot tne
ISLANDS. overcoming the orgsnifso iorSSe, rSe,
ona an sdministrative regularity 70 Az
Quarters What oppositien remains ~ ~
lar the most part scattered. obeying nc
concerted plan OF strategic acuoh, ope,
ating only by the .rr1,is Ts.nS1 Ssrfsre S Witch,
While ineffective TO alter the Genere con.
,roi now established. are stil sumcien'
TO beget insecurity. emonE ne p1puic,, =,
sons cdo nas hsxs sua thus "a aesS the coner
ment upon them OF the fuller measeleI es
| ~ local self-government, Of eduoauof
and 81 Industrial and agricultural de'
yeiopment which we stand ready 10 give
70 av % ,he spring Of this year the effectiv,
onnasition OF the dissatisfied Tagals 4
sks authority OF the unltsd States wa
rtgsy yssS.6n ssSsS aus N s!Hssis SHs1ia .d@insigs $
Hon aver much OF the territory. OF tn
archipelago. Desiring TO bring this abou
/ appointed in March last a civil eommis l,
TSft. Tart Of ohio; Prof Dean c. worcester
of MIchiGan; Hon. Luke y. Wright, Q
l Tennesses: Hon. Henry C.. 1ds, OF Yer
mont. and Prof. Bernard Moses. OF Can
4 high and sacred an obligation rest
, upon TIE government OF the United state
: 10 give protection for property and nie
! civh and religious freedom eha ha nstS WI,
! OF peace and prosperity. to all the peep,
Il OF the Philippine Islands. ! charge tnl
: | commlssion TO labor for the full per
r formancs qf this OBLIGATION. which n, eon
: country. in the Arm hope that thrcug
: their iabors ali the inhabitants OF tn
/ Philippine Islands may. come 10 look bee
: with gratitude 70 the day when uod gay
: victory to American arms At Manila an
! set their lands under the sovereigniy an
|: the protection Of the people Of tn
Z This This Commission. composed Of eminer
citizens representing diverse geograph
teal and political interests OF the. count
a try. and bringing to their task the rip
i fruits OF long and Intelligent service J
i educational, administrative and luo,S,s ~,
: the outset. As early as August u. w
!. II submitted q preliminary report, ,whle
q will be laid before the congress- and frol
! which y appear. that already IN, ths fSS tSS
y business, interrupted by hostilities,
N improving as peace extends: that iai
d ger area Is under sugar cultivation Una
: ever before that the customs Ievehus y,
l. Spanish rule that economy and ehcienc
\. in the military administration have CT.
"A ated a surplus fund OF 5000. .o0o, ayailao
for needed public improvements thai
stringent civil service law Is IN prepari
ton; that railroad communications al
CT expanding, opening up rich districts AZ
4 that q comprehensive scheme OF educi
10 ton II being organized.
a show a yet more encouraging .advan,
OF toward insurlng the dement's ot nperl
In and good government to the Filipinos.
20 the Interest os humanity and With q
n porting and self administering commun
ty IN those far eastern seas, ] would IN
er press upon the congress that MhateV
er legislation may be enacted 10 respect
he the Philippine islands should be aioi
ct these generous lines. The fortune
% war has thrown upon this nation an "
Is, sought trust which should be unselish
d. discharged and dsvolved upon this 20
ernmspp., moral a,s ss ,S.a. Ssi aS n,lons who
We have freed from an oppressive yok
70 n may be well that the main chang
% which should be made. in the system
as der which the people are goyernec, =
~ cept such changes as havs already pc
~ made by the. military goyeInment snou
=, be relegated to the civil novernme
which Y e be ssta6iishsd under ,;l ihe hn, Nv
eyer, be tho duty Of the commission
r. inquire diligently as to whether there q
III any further changes which ought not
O. be delayed. and II 50. they are ,anth99riz /
er ing 60 they are TO bear In mind that tax
of which tend TO psnalize or reprsss indu
Lr- try and enterprise are 70 De avQids
Is that provisions for taxation shonld
81 nv ne poople; that they should affect I
fewest practicable subjects OF taxau
e. which will serve for the general dat
,le ubtion OF the burden. The main BODY
Isl siirs,ions sss w'd ~ The people should Be- ma
70 tained with AZ little interference a. pt
~ sible. Changes made should be mainly
iar procedure, and In the criminal laws
ar secure speedy and impartial trials, a
,er Al the same time sffectiye administi
s0s tion and respect for individual rignta.
nd In dealing with the unciylllEed trlt
of the islands the commission ahol
he adopt the same course followed py &C
let Rress In permitting the tribes of Q
80 North American Indians to maintain IN
ar. tribal organisations and government.
IB, under which many OF those tribes
Of now living In peace and contsntment, y
are rounded BY a civilization 70 which VI
OIL are unwilling 70 conform. Such TIL
'ar governments should however. Dc 9!
,o9 3ected 10 Wise and Arm regulation, A.
10 without undue or petty interterence' o
~ stant and active effort should be OF
.e- eised 70 prevent barbarous practlcsh .
1se introduce civilized customs.
ur- upon all officers and empioyes ~
Hated States, both civil and mllta
In should be Impressed a sense OF the guy
iue obssrys not merely the material Dut
re- nersonal and social rights Qt the Pee
en- n the Islands and to treat them WIN
Ia same courtesy and respect lot theiI
for sonal dignity which the people oI
bn United States are accustomed 10 reou
INST from each other.
mt OUR OBLIGATION As ouARplAl
annehAr 0Crn aiOu cal