The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-10-27
IMPERIALISM IN LUZoN.
Letter from a North Dakota Boy in
the PhilippinsS.

the Philippines.
The following is an interesting state.
ment of the situation in the Philip
pines as bearing out the question of
imperialism as it is begun in that far
off land. The letter is from Il: Il. Man
ley, formerly of Company II. First
regiment, North Dakota volunteers, to
his brother, James Manley, New Rock
ford, dated Aug. 10. He says:
Things are in such a chaotic state
here, even after more than two years
occupation, that l cannot make up my
mind to remain here much longer, try
though L may to suppress my supreme
disgust at the way things have been
run here. L am anxious to go back to
the states to take part in the coming
campaign as l feel that it is going to
be an important One-one involving is
sues of far greater Importance than
have been presented for solution
since l was born-questions that may
seriously affect our Republican princi-
pies and institution, and if not solved
properly may sound the death knell OF
Republican principle throughout the
world; for il we fail, il we succumb,
what republic on the Western cont.
nent can resist the onward march OF
imperialistic principles when backed
by all the power that wealth e'er gave
but james, while l tremble for my
country and Republican principles and
feel that might do something in
doubtful states to stem the tide OF
Imperialism that seems to be sweeping
the country since the Spanish-Ameri
can war, binding the people with the
ideas of military glory and conquest,
still feel that cannot break away
from ALL business associations here
and devote months of my time as wei
as no small amount OF money without
any compensation.
Il have about made up my mind tt
quit Manila before very long. Lean
not endure the vile practices here
The wholesale bribery of courts as
well as most all public Offices is S,
revolving to me that prefer not tc
compete in the headlong ana unre
strained race Of corruption. The
eyes and ears of nearly all officials arc
closed to it, as they are nearly nj
parties to it in one form or another.
do not say that all officers are corrupt
but knowrso many of them that are
that am almost constrained to say
with Washington: Whom can W.
trust now and but little better, il
any, are the corrupt 'rascals here thar
was Arnold; for he had some caus,
(had to deal with some political scoan
drels such as we have here, who would
not do him JUSTICE for his rash act; bu
the scoundrels have in great measure
brought on the trouble with the Phil
ippines and are nursing it at the pres
ent time, causing millions of expense
and the shedding of, innocent blood
and last, but not least, disgracIne
the. flag they have recorded an oatl
in heaven to defend.
The only difference between Spanish
corruption and American corruption i.
one of price, the latter being much
higher price. The Filipinos have beer
learning that lesson since the 18th OF
August, 1898, and they know it wei
now; hence have lost all faith in III
and will believe nothing we tell them
for our actions speak palmer thar
words, and they say we are like the
Spaniards-'here for what there is II
it'-and not for the love Of the Tili
pino
'The PHILIPPINE trouble is far from
dead. MS Otis has told you; the pas
month has been the worst since I have
been here. More captures Of outposts
and burning Of towns than ever. Still
they say that the war is-over and sup
press the news to make you follow
their falsehoods.'
r. e. Manley."
MONTANA MATTERS.