New-York tribune., 1900-12-04

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an IoEi bicS tSev are authorized to prescribe
the Commission should bear IN MIND ihal lhe $3.50 go
NOT S0r our satisfaction or for the expression Of
theoretical views but for the happiness peace aI
ana the measures adopted should be made 70 r eoar
form 20 their cusIops tneiF naD,'s ssfent an1 With
The accomplishment OF the indispensable rePui7''''
Al the same time the Commission should bear de t
mind and the people Of the Islands shouId m great
principles of government which have DeGn hl' vts
the basis OF our GoVerhmehtaI - on1 the main
tenance of Individual freedom, and OF when me- me-
Possessed by US that there are also certain Psat 30
De essential to the preservation OF these
cples Of liberty and law. and that these
and maintained in their islands for the SAKE s, oI
their liberty and happiness hoT@eVsr @ ot pToeeGure
with which they are familiar. , .,o,,ob,
Of b is Pbppne fdHn tn Islands i fully appreciates the
portance of these principles ana fueS am nd I1Ii
versaI assent Upon every division and braheh OF
the government of the Philippines therefore, must
be imposed these inViOlabe rules: - -
That no person shall be deprived OF life, liberty
or property without due due m taken 0r foE public
without just compensation; Lhat IN an criminal
a speedy and public trial. be Informed OF the
nature, and cause Of the accusation to be con,
compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his
favor and TO have the assistance of counsel for
his defence: that excessive bail shall not be re-
qured. nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and
Unusual punishment indicted; that no person shall
be put twice In jeopardy for the same offence or
be compelled in any criminal to be a witness
unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be
Violated that neither slavery nor Involuntary serv-
tude shall exist except as punishment for crime:
that bill OF attainder or ex post facto law shall
be passed; that no law shall be passed abrdging
the freedom OF speech or or the press or the rights
OF the people 10 peaceahly assemble and petition
no law shall be made respecting an establishment
OF religion or prohoitng the free exercise thereof
has he free - and aDior
lgious profession and worship without dscrhnina-
tion 'or preference shall forever he allowed
II will be the duty Of the Commission to make
a thorough investigation into the titles 10 the
large tracts Of land held claimed by individuals
by religious orders: into the Justice Of the
claims and complaints made against such land
holders by the people OF the island or any part Of
the people and 10 seek by wise and peaceable
me- measures Just settieme3t of the controyersies
bloodshed in the past, In the performance OF this
Justice is done 70 have regard for substantial
rights and equity disregarding technicaties so
a as suhStntlaI riSht permits, and TO observe the
That The provision Of the Treaty of Paris pledg-
of property in the islands and as well the prin-
cipIe of our own Government which nrohibits the
taking Of private property without due process of
law, shall not be violated that the welfare OF the
consideration, shall be attained consistently with
this rule Of property right that II II becomes nee
essarv for the public interest Of the people OF the
islands 70 dispose Of claims 20 property which the
Commission finds u be not lawfully acquired and
held disposition shan be made thereof by due legal
procedure in which there shall be fun opportunity
and impartial hearing Judgment.
u me same puoHc interests require the extnsush,
ment OF property rights lawfully acquired and
held due compensation shall be made out OF the
public treasury therefor; that no form OF religion
and no minister OF , relision sha be forced upon
that; upon the other hand no minister OF religion
shall be Intertered with molested in following his
Church shan be real entire ana absolute
u will De The duty Of the Commission 90 pro
improve. the system Of education already inaugu-
rated by the military authorities In doing this
should K
tension OF a system OF primary education which
the people for the duties Of citizenshp and for the
ordinary avocations of a civilized community. This
every part OF the Islands in the language OF the
people IN view of the great number OF LANGUAGES
portant TO the prosperity OF the islands that a
G@hed and II Is obviously desirable that this me
3iHm should he the English language Especial at
dS"9 10 m I e e. TaSs sSp give" % tho 10 * i
G.,re the use OF the English language.
fbe bodv ~ he laws undeT Which the paople I are
been made by the military government. should be
established under he auspices Of the Commission.
II viii. however, ne the duty or the Commission
70 Inquire diligently as 10 whether there are any
further changes which ought not TO be DELAYED.
and n 80. they are authorized 20 make such
they are to bear in mind that taxes which tend
20 be avoided: that provisions for taxation should
be simple. so that they may be understood by the
ticable subjects Of taxation which win serve for
the general distribution OF the burden -.
rights and oblisatons OF the people should be
Changes made should be mainly IN procedure
and IN the criminal laws 10 secure speedy and i'm
istration and respect for individual rights.
In dealing with the uncivilized tribes OF the ISL
ands the Commission should adopt the same course
followed By Congress In permitting the tribes 9t
our North american ii0ians 10 IN. MAINTAIN % S InSlr
which many OF those tribes are now living in peace
which they are unable unwilling to conform.
Such tribal governments should. however. be sub
jected 20 wise and firm regulation, and. without
undue or petty interference constant and active
effort should be- exercised 20 prevent gsroaTous
Upon all officers and employees OF the United
a sense OF the duty TO observe not merely the
terial but the personal and social rights or the
same courtesy and respect for their personal dig
customed mra,i 10 REQUIRE from sach other
The articles Of o Of t The city OF Manila
"This city its Inhabitants. It's churches and re-
llgtous worship. it's educational estabshments and
under the special safeguard OF the faith and honor
7 believe that this pledge has been faithfully
kept AS high and sacred an obligation rests upon
tSs f6F propeTy Sr % and e e and
freedom. and wise, firm and unselhsh guidance
people ne Of the philippine Islands charge this
Commission 10 labor for the full performance of this
obligation. which concerns the honor and con
science OF their country Ia the firm hope that
PhiippIne Islands may come TO look back with
gratitude 10 the day when God gave victory 20
American arms at Manila and set their land under
the sovereignty and protection of the people OF the
United States
Coincdently with the entrance of the Com
mission upon its labOrs I caused to be issued
by General Macarthur, the Military Governor Of
the Philippines, on June 21. 1900, proclamation
OF amnesty in generous terms. of which many
of the insurgents took advantage. among them
a number of important leaders.
This Commission, composed Of eminent citi-
zeps representing the diverse geographical and
political interests of the country, and bringing
10 their task the ripe fruits OF long and ntelli-
gent service in educational. administrative and
judicial careers. made great progress from the
outset AS early as August 81. 1900 IL submit
ted a preliminary report. which will be laid