The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10

Ike rate. The duties thus Mia a.
= cohected both in Porto Rico ana ~
United states are paid to the pove rnmen
OF forto Rico and no part thereof is take,
py the National government. An NJ IN,
uu,ieS from November /, 1898. to June =.
!oyv' assregatlns the sum OF s2,25O, 52S. Z
pau at the custom houses in the Unite,
states uhue! Porto Rlcan products, undel
the laws existing prior to the ab,ye men,
Toned act of congress. have gone into IN,
treasury OF Porto Rico to relieve the dos,
utu'e and for schools and other puhii,
purposes. In addition to this we hay
expended for relief, education and i'm.
Pavement Of roads the sum OF Sl518..
oS4.95. T-''-o'
Inc United States military force in IN,
island has been reduced from II 0OO N
lhOO, and native Porto Ricans coastitut,
ior the most part the local conssabularv
Under the new law. the inauguration o.
e e government there has been graft
iylhR revival or business, The manufas-
lures OF Porto Rico ere developing. he,
imports are Increasing; her tariff is Weld.
me increased returns her fields are ne.
ing cultivated, and free schools are he.
ing established Notwithstanding III.
many embarrassments Incident Ia 4
chAnge of national conditions. she is ran.
IDLY showing the good effects of her new
relations to this Nation.
Passing to the Philippine question. the
president presents at some length t1e
( events OF Importance leading up to the
present situation. The war with SPAN
ana It's results is briefly sketched ana ths
instructions given to the peace oomn,is.
sionars at Paris are qGoted. The presi-
aent calls attention TO the ratification of
'he treaty by the senate and the repori
OF the Philippine commission headed bv
Dr.. Schurmann.
Regarding the outbreak of hostllitics
hetween the natives and the American
troops the president quotes the commits
sion as follows:
'eplonlole as is war, the one in which
VIC are now engaged was unavoidable TO
us We were attacked by a bold adyen-
turous and enthusiastic army. No al.
Tentative was left TO us except ignonini-
GUS rel eat.
u is not to be conceived that any
American would have sanctioned tha sur
render Of Manila to the Insurgents. Oar
op-Eatlons to other nations and to the
friendly Fiipinos. and to ourselves ana
our nag demanded chat force should be
met by force. Whatever the future (
me philippines may be thsrc is no course
opea 10 us now except the prosecution of
tAe war until the Insurgents are reduced
L.
opinion that there has haeu no time since
The destruction of the Spanish squadron
by Admiral Dewey Hh IN 1t was possible
10 withdraw our forces from the island
ether with honor 10 ourselves or win
safety to the Inhabitants"
Satisfied that nothing further could he
accomplished in pursuance OF their mis-
sion until the rebellion was suppressed
End de1iring to place before tho congress
inc result OF their observations. | re-
quested the commission to return to the
ohlted states. Their most intelligent and
comprehensive report was submitted 10
congress.
The president then recites the appoint.
nent OF a civil commission, headed by
Judge Taft. and quntes from Instructions
defining its duties as follows:
Upon all officers and employees of the
United States, both civil aud military,
should be impressed sense of the duty
10 observe, not only the material, but
Inc personal and social rights % the peo-
pie OF the ISLANDS, ana TO treat them wi
the same courtesy ana respect for their
personal dignity which the people of the
United States are accustomed TO require
fro n each other.
The articles OF equalization of the city
Of Manila on the 18th of August, 1898,
conclude with these words:
This city, its inhabitants, its churches
and religious worship, It's educational es-
adjustments and its private property OF
all descriptions are placed under the spe-
oial safeguard OF tho faith and honor OF
The American army
i believe that this pledge has been
faithfully kept. AS high and sacred an
Obligation rests upon the government of
he United States TO give protection Of
liberty and life, civil and religious, free
lom and wise, firm and unselfsh guid-
ince in the paths of peace and prosperity
. ali the people of the Philippine islands.
n charged this commission 10 labor Tor
he fun nplishment Of tniS ob,iga-
ion, which concerns the honor and con-
ci -nce Of their country in the firm hope
ha. through their la5ors all the inhabi-
ants of the Philippines may come 10 look
,1ck with gratitude % the day when God
5lye victory to American arms in Manila
nl sat their island under the sovereignty
md the protection OF the people OF the
United Suites.
That all might share in the regenera-
ion Of the islands and participate in
heir government, | directed General Mac
Arthur, military governor Of The Philip
ines, to issue d Pr clamat!on of amnesty
which contained smong other statements
he following:
"Msuila. June /. ltO0.--By direction Of
he president OF the United States the
ndcrsigrel announces amnesty with COM
lete immunity for The past and absolute
berty of action for the future TO all per-
ms who are now or at any time since
4, 1893, have been IN in surrec-
ion against the United States in either
military or civil capacity and who sha 1,
'!th.n period # niney days from tho
ate hereof formally renounce all con-
ection vita such insurrecti5n and sub
crihe to declaration ackno Hlsd cling and
coepting the sovereignty and authority OF
lie United States IN and over he Philip
me island. The privilege herewith pub
shed is extended to all concerned with
ut any reservation whatever excepting
hat persons who have violated the laws
I war during the period of active hos
Titles are not embraced within the scope
I this amnesty.
In order TO mitigate as much as pcs-
Ible consequence resulting from the va
I9use disturbances which since 1896 have
,royide in some measure for destitute
filipino soldiers during the transitory
eriad which must inevitably succeed
eneral peace. the military authorities
7 the United Stites will pay thirty pesos
, each man who presents a rife In good
1rd tion."
Under their instructions the commits
ION composed OF representative Ameri-