The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-09-15

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shall tend to fit the people for the duties
| of citizenship. and for the ordinary avo-
cations of a civilized community
Especial attention should be at once given
| TO affording full opportunity to ali the
people of the Islands to acquire the use
of the English language.
| Upon all officers and employees of the
| United States. both civil and military,
should be impressed sense of the duty
ttS the oI nersonai and social rights of the
| people of the islands, and to treat them
| with the same courtesy and respect for
| of the United States are accustomed to
require from each other;
1.-THE articles of capitulation of the city
of Manila on the 18th OF August, 1898.
| concluded with these words: This city,
| its inhabitants, It's churches. and religious
worship Its educational l establishments
| lions. are placed under the special safe
guard Of the faith and honor of the
II believe that this pledge has been
| faithfully kept. AS high and sacred an
obligation rests upon the government of
property and life, civil and religious free
| dom, and wise. firm and unseltsh gut
dance in the paths Of peace and prosper
islands. l charge this commission to La
Dor for the full performance of this OBJ
legation. which concerns the honor and
hope that through their labors all the
| inhabitants OF the Philippine islands may
come 10 look DaCk WITH 10 the
day when God gave. victory to the Amer
lean arms at Manila and set their land
under the sovereignty and the protec-
ton of the people OF the United States"
Proclamation of Amnesty.
That all might share In the regeneration
of the islands and participate in their gov
| eminent. / directed Gen. Macarthur the
military governor OF the Philippines, to is
sue proclamation of amnesty, which con-
tanned, among other statements. the fol-
! lowing:
Manila. P. l., June 81, 190o.-By direction
of 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 who are now, or at any time since Feb
ruary 4, 1899, have been in instruction
against the United States in either mill
itary or civil capacity, and who shall, with
| in a period of 80 days from the date here
of, formally renounce all connection with
such instruction and subscribe to dec
| laration acknowledging and accepting the
sovereignty and authority OF the United
States In and over the Philippine islands.
The privilege herewith published is extend
ed to all concerned, without any reserva-
ton whatever, excepting that persons who
| have violated the laws of war during the
period of active hostilities are not en-
braced within the scope Of this amnes-
I'm order to mitigate as much as possi-
| BILE consequences resulting from the va
rious disturbances which since 1896 have
succeeded each other so rapidly and to
| provide in some measure for destitute Fill
| which must inevitably succeed general
peace. the military authorities of the Unit
ed States viii pay pay 30 pesos TO each man
| who presents rifle in good condition.
To Establish stable Government.
| Under their Instructions the commits
| sion composed of representative Ameri-
cans of different sections of the country
| and from different political parties, whose
| character and ability guarantee the most
| faithful, intelligent and patriotic service,
are now laboring TO establish stable gov
inhabitants shall participates, giving them
! opportunity to demonstrate how far they
are prepared for self-government. This
commission under date of August p, 1890.
! makes an interesting report. from which
| l quote the following extracts:
| Hostility against Americans originally
| aroused by absurd falsehoods of unscru-
pulous leaders. The distribution of troops
In 300 posts has by contact largely dispelied
| hostility and steadily improved temper OF
the people. This Improvement Is furthered
| by the abuses of insurgents. Large num-
bers of people long for peace and are willing
States. Insurgents not surrendering after
defeat divided into small guerrilla bands
under general officers or become robbers;
politicians of the insurrection except Ag-
uinaldo have since been captured or have
giance' anu All northern Luzon except
two provinces substantially free from IN
surgents. People busy planting and asking
for municipal organization. Railway and
| telegraph line from Manila TO Dagupan.
To- miles. not moested for five months
Tagalogs alone active In leading
guerrilla warfare. In Negros, Cebu. ROM
blon. Masbate, Sibuyan, Tablas, Bohol and
| other Philippine islands little disturbance
exists and civil government eagerly await
ed Four years of war and lawless-
ness In parts Of islands hsye ,, created . uh-
settled conditions. Nauye conslaD-
lied at once. will end this and the terrorism
to which defenseless people are subjected.
The natives desire to enlist In these organi-
H.
cered. will be efficient forces for mainte-
nance of order and will permit early mate
Turning islands over to coterie OF
Tagalog politicians will blight fair pros.
poets of enormous improvement. drive out
and religious. most Insecure, Danish by fear
of cruel prescription considerable body OF
Americans in weiippfounded belief that their
| people are not now TIT for self-government
and reintroduce some oppression and cor
ruption which existed In all provinces un-
der Malolos insurgent government during
the eight months of its control. The result
will be factional strife between jealous
leaders. chaos and anarchy. and VIII re-
qure and justify active intervention by
our government or some other.
Business interrupted by war much e-
gros more sugar In cultivation than ever
before. New forestry regulations give inn
petus to timber trade and reduce high
price of lumber. The customs collections
for last quarter so per cent. greater than
ever In Spanish history, and August collec-
| lions show further increase. The total rev.
enue for same period one-third greater than
| In any quarter under Spain, though cedula
| tax. chief source of Spanish revenue prac-
| tically abolished. Economy and efficiency
| Of military government have created sur
plus fund of 81, 200. 900. which should be ex-
pended In much needed public works, nota-
bly, Improvement of Manila harbor
| With proper tariff and facilities Manila VIII
| become great port of orient"
The commission Is confident that by
tudlcious customs law. reasonable land
| tax and proper corporation franchise tax.
imposition of no greater rate than that
In an average American state Will give
less annoyance and with peace will pro-
duce revenues sufficient to pay expenses
of efficient government, including militia
and constabulary. They are preparing
a stringent civil service law giving equal
opportunity to Filipinos and Americans,
with preference for former where quail.
fications are equal. to enter at lowest
rank and by promotion reach head OF
department. Forty-fve miles OF railroad
extension under negotiation will give ac-
cess to large province rich In valuable
minerals. mile high, with strictly tenn
perate climate. Railroad construction
I will give employment to many and COM
munication will furnish market to vast
stretches of high agricultural lands.
They report that there are calls from
| all parts of the Islands for public schools,
school supplies and English teachers.