The true northerner., 1900-12-07


tually he by the United States forces
and In which as long as insurrection con-
tinues the military arm must necessarily
be supreme l stated my purpose, until
the congress shall have made known the
formal expression OF its Will, 10 use the
authority vested I'm me by the constitu-
tion and the statutes 10 uphold the SOW
ereignty of the United States In those dis
tant islands, as in all other places where
our nag rightfully floats placing to thai
end, at the disposal of the army and navy
all the means which the liberality OF the
congress and the people have provided
No contrary expression OF the will OF the
congress having been made, | have stead
lastly pursued the purpose so declared
employing the civil arm as well toward
the accomplishment OF pacification and
the institution OF local governments with.
In the lines OF authority and law.
Progress I'm the hOped-for direction has
been favorable. Our forces have success.
fully controlled the greater part OF the
islands, overcoming the organized forces
or the insurgents and carrying order and
administrative regularity to all quarters
The president then describes conditions
prevailing in the islands, the work and
plans of the commission headed by Judge
Taft I'm establishing municipal govern.
ment, and concludes:
In all the forms OF government and ad.
ministratiVe provisions which they are
authorized to prescribe, the commission
should bear In mind that the government
which they are establishing Is designed
not for our satisfaction, or for the ex-
preston of our theoretical views, but for
the happiness, peace and prosperity OF
the people OF the Philippine Islands. and
the measures adoted should be made to
conform TO their customs, their habits,
and even their prejudices, to the fullest
extent consistent with the accomplish
ment OF the indispensable requisites OF
just and effective government.
That no person shall be deprived Of life,
liberty or property without due process
OF law; that private property shall not be
taken for public use without Just com
pensation; that In all criminal prosecu-
tions the accused shall enjoy the right tc
speedy and public trial, 10 be inform
ed of the nature and cause of the accu-
sation, to be confronted with the wit
nesses against him, TO have compulsory
process for obtaining witnesses in his IA
vor, and to have the assistance OF coun-
sci for his defense; that excessive bail
shall not be required, nor excessive fines
imposed.
Then follows an exhaustive review of
the general work of the commission in
investigating titles of large tracts Of
lands claimed by individuals and church
es and a settlement of controversies
pending thereby The commission Is TO
establish and extend a system OF edu-
cation, making primary education in Eng
lish language free to all. Care shall be
taken not 10 violate the treaty OF Paris,
and that all persons shall be accorded a
full and fair hearing when action by the
commission appears necessary. just
and equal system OF taxation Is to be es-
tablished, avoiding taxes which tend to
penaliZe or repress industry and enter
prise.
In dealing with the uncivilized tribes
the commission is TO follow our course in
dealing with North American Indians,
them TO maintain their tribal
form In peace subject TO wise ana nrm
regulations for their good. The president
says that already encouraging reports
are being received from the commission.
He calls the natives the wards or the
nation" and says Ii is our duty so TO
treat them that our flag may be no less
beloved in the mountains OF Luson ana
the fertile zones Of Mindanao ana Me-
gros than IL is at home; that there as
here IL shall be the revered symbol or
liberty. enlightenment and progress In
every avenue of development
CLOGAN
Delagoa Bay Award.
The long standing contention with Port
ugal, growing out of the seizure OF the
Deiagoa Bay railway has been at last de-
termined by a favorable award OF the trl-
bunal of arbitration at Berne, to when
1t was submitted. The amount OF the
award, which was deposited IN Lohuon
awaiting arrangements by the govern
ments of the United States and Great
Britain for its disposal, has recently Deen
paid over to the two governments.
A lately signed convention OF eXtradl-
ION with Peru as amended by the senate
has been ratified by the peruvian con-
gress.
Another Illustration Of the policy OF this
10 refer International dlS-
Dutes TO impartial arbitration Is seen in
he agreement reached with Russia 10
submit the claims on behalf OF American
sealing vessels seized in Bering Sea TO de-
by Mr.. L. NJ. 6. Asser, dis
Linguished statesman and jurist OF the
Netherlands.
Thanks are due TO the imperial Russian
government for the kindly aid rendered
by its authorities in eastern Siberia to
American missionaries fleeing from Man
:huria.
American Vessels.
American vessels during the past three
years have carried about nine per cent OF
lur exports and imports. Foreign ships
should carry the least not the greatest,
part of American trade. The remarkable
growth of our steel industries, the prog
Tess of shipbuilding for the domestic
litures for the navy have created an OPP
)ortunty to place the United States in
he first rank Of commercial maritime
powers.
Besides realizing a proper national as
)iration this will mean the establishment
md healthy growth along all our coasts
II distinctive national industry, expand
ng the field for the profitable employment
facilities and reduce
freight charges on the vast volume of
products brought from the interior to the
,eaboard for export, and will strengthen
IN arm OF the national defence
Again urging immediate action by the
congress on measures TO promote Ameri-
,an shipping and foreign trade, / direct
attention To the recommendations on the
subject in previous messages, and partic-
llarly to the opinion expressed in the
Message OF 1899:
| am satisfied the judgment OF the
country faVors the policy of aid to our
merchant marine, which will broaden our
ommerce and markets and upbuild our
ga a-carrying capacity for the products of
agriculture and manufacture, which, with
he increase OF our navy, mean more
work and wages to our countrymen as
we'll as "A safeguard to American inter-
sts in every part of the world.
The attention of the congress is invited
o the recommendation of the secretary
4 the treasury in his annual report for
egislation I'm behalf of the revenue cut
er service, and favorable action is urged
Good work Continues
The bureau Of the American Republics
ontinue. to discharge, with the happiest
esults, the important work OF promoting
ordial relations between the United
states and the Latin-American countries
Ill of which are now active members of
he international union. The bureau has
'een instrumental in bringing about the
Igreement FOR another international
american congress, which Is to meet in
he City OF Mexico In October 1901 The
ureau's future for another term of ten
ears is assured by the international com
act, but the congress will doubtless nave
much to do with shaping new lines Of
york and a general policy. Its usefulness
o the interests OF Latin-American trade