The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-09-22

'"ration acknowledging and accepting the
Jyereignty and authority OF the Cnitet
states in and over the Philippine Islands.
The privilege herewith published Is ex
tended to all concerned without any reser
walton whatever, excepting that persons VINO
have violated the laws OF war during tn,
period Of active hostilities are not embraced
within the scope OF this amnesty.
Pay offered for Rifles.
I'm order to mltigrate as much ms possible
consequences resulting from the various dls.
turbances which since 1896 have succeeded
each other SO rapidly, and TO provide IN
some measure for destitute Filipino soldiers
during the transitOry period which must
inevitably succeed II general peace, the mil.
tary authorities OF the United states VIII
pay 80 pesos TO each man who presents a
rifle In good condition"
Under their Instructions the commission,
composed of representative Americans OF
different sections of the country and from
different political parties, whose character
and ability guarantee the most faithful in
tellgence and patriotic service, are now
laboring to establish stable government un-
der civil control, In which the Inhabitants
shall participate, giving them opportunity
to demonstrate how far they are prepared
for self government.
Quotes the Com m ssion.
This commission, under date Of Aug. q,
1900, makes an Interesting report, from
which | quote the following extracts:
Hostility against Americans was orig
inally aroused by absurd falsehoods of UNI
scrupulous leaders. The distribution of
troops in 300 posts has by contact largely
dispelled hostility, and steadily improved
temper OF people. This Improvement Is fur
thered by abuses of insurgents. Large mum.
beers of people long for peace and are willing
to accept government under the United
States. -
.'Insurgents not surrenderlng after defeat
divided into small guerrilla bands under gen
eral officers or became robbers. Nearly al
OF the prominent generals and politicians OF
In
since been captured or have surrendered and
taken the oath Of allegiance.
"All northern Luzon except two provinces
substantially free from insurgents. People
busy planting, and asking for municipal or
Ranization. Railway and telegraph lines
from Manila to Dagupan, 122 miles, not mo-
Tested for five months.
Plans Native Militia.
"Tagaiogs alone active In leading guerrilla
warfare. In Negroes, Cebu, Romblon, Mas
bate Sibuyan, Tablas, BohOl and other phil.
ippine Islands little disturbance exists, and
civil government eagerly awaited.
-Four years OF war and lawlessness In
parts Of Islands have created unsettled con-
ditions. Native constabulary and
militia, which should he organized ut once.
will end this and the terrorism to which de-
fenseless people are subjected. The natives
desire to enlist In these organizations. IL
judiciously selected and ofiicered, will be
efficient forces for maintenance Of order. and
will permit early material reduction OF
United States troops.
Turning Islands over to coterie OF Taga-
log politicians will blight fair prospects OF
enormous improvement, drive out capital,
make life and property secular and relig.
ious most lnsecure: Danish by fear OF cruel
prescription considerable body OF conserva-
tive Filipinos who have aided Americans In
well-founded belief that their people are
not now At for self-government. and relntro
duce same oppression and corruption which
existed In all provinces under Malolos In
surgent government during the eight months
OF its control. The result Will be factlonal
strife between jealous leaders, chaos aud
anarchy, and will require and Justify active
Intervention OF our government or some
ofher
Trade Follows Peace.
Business interrupted by war much I'm
| proved as peace extends. In Negros
more sugar In cultivation than ever before.