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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

OF primary education which shall be free to
an, ana which shall tend TO az the people
LOT the duties OF citizenship. and for the or
ainHry ayocations OF a civilized community.
c,ro, especial attention should be at once
Even 10 ahording null opportunity to all the
psople OF the islands TO acquire the use of
me hhgllsh language.
Hpoh an officers and employees of the
Sninea states, both civil and military,
shoulu De impressed a sense Of the duty TO
observe noe Laerely the material but the per
sonar and social rights OF the people OF the
lslahus' and TO treat them with the same
n2urtesy and respect for their personal dig.
nIty whleh the people Of the United States
are accustomed TO require from each other
All Pledges Kept.
The articles OF capitulat.on of the City of
Manila on the 18th OF August, 1898, con
Sluueu with these words: This city. It's in
habitants, Its churches, and religious wor.
snip, Its educational establishments and Its
private property OF all descriptions, are
placed under the special safeguard OF the
iailh ana honor Of the American army
believe that this pledge has ben faith
Luliy Kept. AS high and sacred an obligation
rests upon the government of the United
S.ates 10 give protection for property and
IRE. civil and religious freedom, and wise,
urn and unselfsh guidance In the paths OF
peace and prosperity to all the people Of the
philippine islands, 7 charge this commits.
sion TO labor Tor the full performance of this
obIgation. which concerns the honor and
conscience of their country, In the arm hope
mat through sheir labors all the inhabitants
or the Ph!lippina ISLANDS may come to look
pack with gratitude 20 toe day when God
gave victory TO American arms at Manila
aud set their lard under tie sovereignty and
the protection OF the people Of the United
States"
Amuects p~roclai.1ed.
That &l might chsre N TIE regeneration
or the tc.eEa3 and participate IN their gov
ernmsnt, / diresfed Gen. Macarthur, the
military governo. OF the Philippines, to Is
sue a proclamation OF amnesty, which con
tanned among other statements the follow
ing:
Manila, r. L., June 81. 190o.-By direction
or the President of the United States the
undersigned announces amnesty. with com
plete Immunity for the past and absolute
liberty OF action for the future, to all per-
sons VINO are now, or at any time since
Feb. :, 1899, have been In insurrection
against the United States In either a mill
tary or civil capacity, and who shall. within
a period Of ninety days from the date there
OF, formally renounce all connection with
such insurrection and subscribe to a dec
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

New forestry regulations give impetus to
timber trade and reduce high price OF lum-
Der. The customs collections for last quar-
ter 80 per cent greater than ever In Spanish
history, and August collections show fur.
Their increase. The total revenue for same
period one-third greater than In any quarter
under Spain. though cedula tax chief source
OF Spanish revenue. practically abolished.
Economy and efficiency OF military gov
eminent have created surplus fund Of &c.
600, COO, which should be expended In much
needed public works, notably Improvement
OF Manila harbor. With proper tar
in and facilities Manila will become great
port os 0rieut."
The commission Is confident that by a
judicious customs law. reasonable land tax
and proper corporation franchise tax. im-
position OF no greater rate than that In the
average American State will give less an
noyance and with peace will produce reye'
government, including militia and constabp-
larry.
Nc Sign cf Alliance.
They ARE preparing a stringent civil ser
vice law giving equal opportunity TO FIJI
pinos and Americans, With preference Tor
the former where qualifications are equal,
to enter at the lowest rank and by promotion
reach the head OF the department.
"Forty-hye miles OF railroad extension
under negotiation will give access to a large
province rich In valuable minerals. a nile
high, with stricxly temperate climate
Railroad construction will give employment
to many and communication will furnish a
market to vast stretches OF rich agricultural
lands"
They report that there are calls from all
parts of the Islands for public schools,
school supplies and English teachers, greater
than the commission can provide until a
comprehensive school system Is organized.
Night schools for teaching English to adults
are being established In response to popular
demand. Native children show aptitude In
learning English. Spanish Is spoken by a
small fraction OF the people, aud In a few
years the medium of communication In the
courts, public offices and between different
tribes Will be English.
Working for Humanity.
Creation OF central government within
eighteen months, under which substantially
all rights described In the bin of rights In
the federal constitution are to be secured TO
the people of the Philippines. will bring TO
them contentment, prosperity, education
and political enlightenment.
This shows to my countrymen what has
been and is being done to bring the benefits
of liberty and good government to these
wards OF the nation. Every effort has been
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Striking Phrases from President MckinIey's Letter.

7 1t will be noted that theC Democratic demand is for the immediate restora
Z ton of tn. free coinage OF snyera at 10 to l. IL another issue Is paramoun TINS
4 Is immediate. 1t will admit Of no delay. and Will ufer no potponemenI
7 We accept the Issues and again Invite the sound money forces to Join In vim
z ming another Ia we hope a permanent triumph for an honest financial system
4 which Will continue inviolabe the public faith
\ 1t is our purpose to establish in the Philippines a enn sutable 10 the
: wants n conditions OF the inhabitants and to prepare them tr s sen govern %a s
4 ment M 10 give then sefgovernment when they are ready Tor IT. au as
: rapidly as thya r ready for It,
TEe-e has been no i'm since the obstruction Of the enemys heetw hen We
: could or should have left the Philippine, archipelago. after the treaty 9Ip peace
: foot of the territory thus acquired
: Every efort hast been directed to their (Filpinos peace ad prosperity, ther
. dvancement an weibdng. not for our ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or for pride OF might
s motif rtradeo or commerce, motif Tor exploitation, tut for umanty ana cNlazatnn-
Z The Amencana question Is between duya and deseln. The Ameranv verdict
: Will for duty and against deerton, for the republic against Doth anarchy M
) Imperialism.
s Honest cooperation of capdal Is necessary to meet new business conditions
Z md extend our rapidly Increasing foregnt trade, but consphacdeS IN comoina-
) lions intended to restrict business, create monopohes ant control picessh should
y b. effectively restrained.
{ For labor a shor day Is better than a short dollar.
3 Unless something unforeeeno occurs to reduce or. revenues or Increase r e-
} pendtures, the Congre at its next session should reduce taxation very ma
2 terany.
B We ought to the ships for our carrying trade with the world, and w e
, ought ito uud then in American hipyards md man them with Americans sailors.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Dutjcs of the Commission.

IN March. 1900, believing that the lnsur.
rect!on was practically ended and earnestly
desiring 20 promote the establishment OF a
stable government In the archipelago, ! ap-
pointed the following civil commission
William II. Taft Of Ohio, Professor Dean c.
Worcester of Michigan, Luke /. Wright of
Tennessee, Henry c. lde of Vermont, and
Bernard Moses of California. My instruc-
lions to them contained the following:
You tthe Secretary OF War; will instruct
the commission . TO devote their at
~tentIon IN the first instance to the establish
ment Of municipal governments, In which
the natives OF the islands, both In the cities
and in the rural communities, shall be af-
forded the opportunity 10 manage their own
local affairs TO the fullest extent of which
they are capable and subject to the least de-
gree Of supervision and control which q care
full study OF their capacities and observation
II the workings OF native control show 10 be
consistent with the maintenance of law, or
der and loyalty. 49,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Awaits .he Report.

"WheneNer the commission is OF the opin.
ion that the condition of affairs In the isl
ands Is such that the central administration
may safely be transferred from military to
civil control they will report that conclu-
sion TO you tthe Secretary of War, with
their personal recommendations as to the
fork of central government to be estab-
lshed fer the purpose of taking over the
control. 80"
"Begiauing with the 1st day Of Septem-
Der. lyuD. the authority 10 exercise, SUBJECT
to ms approval through the Secretary "l
Nar. that part Of the power OF government
In the Philippine Islands which Is OF a leg-
i~,larlye nature is to be transferred from tue
military governor of the islands 10 this com.
mission, to be thereafter exercised oy mem
in the place and stead Of the military gov.
.rr,nr. under such rules and regulations As
Won tthe Secretary of War shall prescribe;
until the establishment Of the civil cehtra!
government for the islands contemplated IN
fhp last foregoing paragraph or unti Con
nress shalt otherwise provide.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Signs Of T~reachery.

:"
|sepra.," et part of May another group
Sdpr s, aiNes came from the insurgeat
inca me who'll matter was fully dis.
kpsa 'h them and promise Of acceptance
hni.sla.f ~ hand. They assured our
hi, NY they would return after CON.
u tneir leader. but they never did.
II n OF the views expressed by the
b a. ~ representative favorable TO the
a b. commission. It appears that he
lder. .,.,i.afy order OF the insurgcnt
kxd ,pea o. his shoulder straps. ais
ave ~ .he army and sentenced is
ssars' Imprisonment
IA a. \ " she commission are best set
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

"ouid Invite Anarchy.
should our power by any fatality be
Withdrawn, the commission believes that the
government VI the Philippines would speed.
'F lapse into anarchy. which would excuse,
II u ala not neccssitate, the Intervention Of
'theF powers. and the eventual division of
me Islands among them. Only through
American occupation, therefore, Is the idea
u = Tree, self-g I~verning and united Philip.
pine commonwealth at all conceivable. 49,
Thus the welfare of the Filipinos coin.
ciles with the dictates Of national honor In
Ior2ild.ng our abandonment OF the archi-
pelaso. We cannot from any point Of view
escape the responsibilities Of government
winch our sovereignty entails, and the ccm-
mission Is strongly persuaded that The per-
Romance Of our h~ational duty will prove
the greatest blessing TO the people OF the
Philippine Islands,"
satisfied that nothing further could be ac-
"omp!iShed in pursuance of their mission
antIl the rebellion was suppressed. and de,
string 10 place before the Congress the re-
suit OF their observations, l requested the
commission to return TO the United States.
Their most Intelligent and comprehensive
report, was submitted 10 Congress.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Legislative Author ty.

"Fxercice Of this legislative authority will
Inciude the making, OF rules ana ofuers nav
ius me effect of iaw for the raising or reNe-
NM, ~ lakes, customs dnties and lnlposts'
,ba denomination and expenditure OF the
nnbllr funds OF the islands; the estaphsH.
meut of an educational system throughaut
the islands, the establishment OF a ssssem
10 secure an efficient civil sersiCe, tAe -
ynnization and establishment or courts lbe
9rganization and establishment OF muAielpas
ana departmental governments. anu ~
other matters Of a evil nature OF witch tue
military governor Is new coinpeteht 70 Pr,
ri,i. ~ rules or orders or 4 legislative cnat'
ms commission will also nave
n,vver dnrtny the same period 20 ApFolut "
,,tice such officers under the ludlctal; euu
%,ntinnai and civil service systems anu -
munieipal and Departmental
suall be provided.
Rules for the Interim.
Until Congress shall take action ! direc'eu
sirnan every division and branen OF ny
rc~oycrument OF the Philippines must oc lm
,,ossti these inyiolable rules. ! uht y" p
Son shall lie deprived OF NE, liberty ~ p,vt
..tr Nil out due process or law' tnat ~
IN. rra,,erty shall not be taken Tor puphc
No III ,hout iusf compensation that ~ ~
rrininni prosecutions the acctseu .
~ m, ri.ht 10 u speedy ana puDic liia,. -
lie informed OF the nature nau lin the viii.
uccusation, to be confronted Win ,ne W., W.,
nasses against him. 10 nave cvmpu.soi.
nynccss for obtaining Witnesses ~ his Wi
and to have the assistance oi sou gu nn, ba re.
ueienso 40, ax,essiya fines imposed. nor cruei
and unusual punishment Inflicted; 'n gnr ne
anso,, shall he put twice In Jeopardy 1oran
psnspn oanse or he compelled In any criu,
nal ease 10 be . witness against un nrears
that the right 70 be secure as nnlI moi he VIC.
mr. TINT neither slavery nor inyoinniary
seryitudv shall exist except a. ! Pa ar az 10, 4
LOT .tiin.. si,aiI he passed: that no law snha
a ae' passed aSrldgIns The ,. freedom q, ,h 81 seesSe 20 %
of Tue press, ,tie AMI ~petitjon the govern
peaeea ,ny ! redress OF grievances hat 10
law shall i,e made r espsisit,ar III Inc free !,
hient :, raef ana that the free EXERCISE
s md enjoyment OF religlons Profa Is nre fsa
worship without diseriEinai'oa
enee shall forever pe a..N
Extending Education. !,
II, ,,,,, 10 the dusy Of The commission ~
-p,o,note AND extend. aud. AZ Insa nH1 NJ,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

on Then
,~tructed shs
, indemnity
and the Il
pay our ST.
$, do We nsl
lie OF Inc
nit us 10 rtu
spsln' coala
course, OF
other rssf
ave the rs'pX
cannot s's
mo. beiieeM
can DHhs
the. future
!. well a.
he war. are "
might be ~
,uestious 4 e.
he PRESIDED
}, spproprnw1
: marked hI
realty.
oncluda@M
he srcAx
lands,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

ana enthusiastic army. No alternative was
ret : us except ignominious retreat.
Had to Remain.
III is not 10 be conceived of that INV
American would have sanctioned tho srr
render OF Manila to the insurgents. Our oh.
iisatiohs 10 other nations and to the friendly
'"'plhos ana TO ourselves and our flag dc.
minded that force should be met with force
"haterer the future of the Philippines may
ne there Is no course open TO US now excent
tue prosecution of the wax until the insur.
gents are reduced TO submission.
Inc commission Is of the opinion TINT
there has been no time since the destruction
OF the Spanish squadron BIZ Admiral Dewey
"hen II was possible to withdraw our forces
from the Islands either With honor to our
serves or with safety 10 tie Inhabitants"
atter the most thorough study OF the peo-
pies OF the archipelago the commission re.
ported, among other things.
lhclr lack Of education and political OK.
perience, combined with their racial and
linguistic diyerslties, dlsqualify them. In
spite or their mental gifts and domestic v,r.
tues 10 undertake the task Of goy arning the
archipelago at the present time. The most
'ha' can be expected OF them Is TO cooper
ate win the Americans In the sdmipistra.
ZION OF general affairs, from Manila as n
center. and to undertake, subject 20 Amer.
'cah control or guidance las may be found
necessary the administration of provincial
ana municipal affairs. ss
~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

Not only have we reason FOR Thanksgiving
for our material blessings, but we should re-
joice In the complete unincation of the peo-
pie OF all sections OF our country TINT has
20 happily developed Ia the last rev yenrx
and made for us 4 more perfect Union. yhe
Obllteration OF old differences, the cornnaon
devotion to the nag ind the common sRc-
rinces for its honor. 90 conspicuously shown
6RanislA war, have so strengthened the tiex
~ ffAendehip and mutual respect that noth-
strf cum ever again divide Us,
i. ~ y etknn,- xsaas Fhrys a a<naomrn
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

Generals Merritt. Grsene and Anderson.
who were Ia ccmniaHd AT the beginning Of
!, our 0ccapaticc add mutt. The surrender az
! Nani4a. stare that there WAS 10 alliance
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

The AmerIcan people VIII not make the
murderers OF our soldiers the agents OF the
republic to convey the blessings of liberty
and order to the philippines They will not
make them the builders OF the new common
wealth. such q course would I've a betrayal
~ our sacred obligations TO the peaceful Fiji.
pinos. and would place at the mercy OF dan
gerous adventures the lives and property OF
he natives and foreigners. 1t would make
possible aud easy the commission OF such
atrocities as were secretly planned, to he
execEted on the 22d OF February. 1890. Ia
the City OF Ma1fla. when only the vigilance
of our army prevented the attempt TO asszs-
sjnare our soldiers and all foreigners and
piilage aud destroy the city and Its surround
ings.
III short. the proposition Of those opposed
70 o. ~ eontinue All tho obligations In the
ft1uppin3s which now rest or0n The govern
Arizona republican., 1900-11-18
COLOSSAL PROJECT
The AmaIgamati0n Of Three
 Great Railroads
The Dream of J. J. Hill to Be Realized by Consolidation of the Union Pa cifc. Northern Pacific and the Great Northerz.

New York. Nov. 1.-The Mail and Express prints an article today to the effect that the Great Northern, Union Pacific and Northern Pacific will short ly be consolidated under one manage iLent, with J. J. Hill as president. J. Pierpont Morgan and Hill, acting with the Deutsche bank Of Berlin, which has always been a large holder of Northern Pacific stock have pooled their interests and added to their hold ings till they now have a controlling interest, which they propose to trans fer to the Great Northern, which, it is believed, will pay for the huge block Of stock by the issue of more common stock of the Great Northern. or by means Of a new security not yet de- termined.
 Hill and his friends will enter the di- rectory of the Northern Pacific, some Of ET0rgan's associates will be elected Great Northern directors, and Union Pacific interests will bs represented on the boards of both the northern roads. The scheme is one of the most co!os- sal railroad deals in recent years, an is in pursuance of a plan long cher ished by Hill, who is IeckOned as one of the greatest living railroad mana oNrS
Arizona republican., 1900-11-18
WORLD OF DEGENERATEs
A Belief That the Human Race is
 Weakening.

Stanford University, Nov. 17.-Dr. J. Il. Kellogg. surgeon in charge. and chief Of the Battle Creek sanitarium, lectured on college athletics today in the university chapel. Dr. Kellogg introduced statistics showing that the hlfn.an rare is degenerating at a rapid rate physically.
 Lunacy, he said, had increased three hundred per cent. Modern civiliza- tion,' he said, does much to increase the physical degeneration of people Who are getting wiser, but weaker. A great majority of people, and especial ly students. have curvature of the spine"
 Continuing, he said that many foot ball men were not physically strong becaLse they broke off training so suddenly at Thanksgiving. Study does not hurt anyone, he said. but it is sit ting so long in one position.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-18
CARNIVAL GRANDEUR
Something of the Preparation For the
 G. eat Event.

The appropriations for the great car nival of the Indians and cowboys, cOm- bined with the wonderful midway and street fair features, are progressing So favorably that the members of the eX- ecutive committee are satisfied from the present outlook that this years entertainment will be on an unequalled scale of grandeur. Some of the finest Autographs and pictorial printed mat ter ever turned out for a carnival has been received, and samples are now on exhibition at carnival headquarters, in the Ford block.
 It would be well for the merchants of Phoenix ard vicinity to take a look at these bills, and then will be under stood the trouble and expense that the committee has gone to in order to thoroughly advertise this years car nivaI throughout the southwest. These bills will be put out from Denver to Fl Paso and Los Angeles to Albuquerque, giving preference, of course. to Ari- zona and New Mexico cities and towns.
 ThousaC5s of folders are being sent out and press matter for all the papers throughout this section of the country, and to the qualification of the commit tee every mail brings back newspapers with marked articles, showing that the journals are most generously giving space to make known the features of our grand carnival.
 The two social committees. known this year as the ladies reception Com- 1littee and the gentlemen's reception committee, have been organized by the executive committee as follows:
 Mrs. Webster Street. chairman; Mrs. N. O. Murphy, Mrs. c. II. Akers, Mrs. T.. Gang, Mrs. R. Allyn Lewis, Mrs Nj. II McCord, Mrs H. F. Tritle, Mrs. F.. J. Bennitt, Mrs. Chas. F. Ainsw0rth, Mrs. Wm. PicIlrell Ms. c. J. Hall, Mrs. F. E. Knox, Mrs. J. L. B. Alexander, Mrs. J. w. Doris, Mrs. H. J. Jessop, Mrs. Thomas D. Bennett Mrs. B. F. Porter, Mrs. Thomas Nj. Sloan, Mrs. Wm Christy, Mrs. E. w. Gillett, Mrs. Leslie LIarimer, Mrs. Sims Ely, Mrs. W. c. Budge, Mrs. H. H. McNeiI, Mrs. A. NJ. Benham, Mrs J. c. Wasson, Mrs. c. M. Frazier, Mrs. w. D. Fulwiler, Mrs. Lloyd B. Christy, Mrs. J. J. Sweeney, Mrs. J. H. McGlintock, Mrs. Win Wy lie. Mrs. w. K. James, Mrs. George w. Vickers. Mrs. Thomas w. Pemberton, Mrs. B. A. Fickas, Mrs. George H. Cook, Mrs. J. c. Adams, Mrs. H. I. La tham, Mrs. D. B. Heard, Mrs H. J. Jones. Mrs N. A. Morford. Mrs. J. M. Aitken, Mrs. P. A. Tharaldson, Mrs. J. Elliott Walker. Mrs. J. w. Evans, Mrs. Jerry Mfllay, Mrs William Duffield, Mrs w A Watts, Mrs. w. A Orr, and Mrs. Charles Goldman.
 Gentlemen's reception committee Hon. c. H. Akers, chairman; Hon N. O. Murphy. Hon. Webster Street, AIessrs r. Gang, Aaron Goldberg, B.