The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-07

Senator Teller one OF the few Bryan
ties who does not believe In the surren-
der OF the Philippines. says that In his
opinion the war win cease when we sat
isfy the people that we intend to con-
cede them seif-government. II have
urged, ever since the war began. that
we take steps to convince the Fflipinos
that we are not going to deny them par
ticipation in their government"
Senator Teller Is one OF those who
are really in sympathy with the Repub-
lican party on the Philippine question.
but who have gone so far in their OPP
position to the administration on other
issues that they feel impelled to close
their eyes 20 the situation as II actu-
ally exists. In order that they may Jus
tify themselves. What Senator Teller
insists upon az the proper attitude to-
wards the F'iiipinos is precisely the one
which the Republican party favors. and
which the administration has consistent
iy adopted since the acquisition OF those
islands from Spain. IT is in absolute
opposition TO the attitude which the
Democratic party. and particularly Mr..
Bryan. its imperator. has adopted on
the subject
The administration has never depart
ed from the position that the Filipinos
ahs,,t, 10 antr,sfaa x.,tth yncat .ats 100,
eminent and participation in all govern
mental AFFAIRS. as fast as they show
themselves capable OF inteilisentiy and
honestly administering their govern
ment. In whatever villages and prov
inces have fallen completely under
American control. local governments
with Filipino officers have been installed,
and all local affairs have been left sub
stantiaily 10 their control. with Amer
lean supervision. TO insure honesty and
fidelity In the administration.
That the Ffiipinos have not been sat
isfied OF the good faith with which these
promises were extended Is due TO the Sc
ditlous action Of the party with which
Mr.. Teller II now affiliated. and whose
presidential nominee he Is now support
Ing Democratic orators. Of whom Mr..
Bryan Is chief. have strenuousiy sought
10 create the impression ON The Filipino
mind that the United States. in resaln-
ing the philippine islands. proposes -
enslase the natives. 70 govern them az
ter the spanish colonial method. to deny
them any participation tn their own gov
eminent. and 10 reduce them TO eon-
iition Of peonage. These outrageous
SANDERS upon this country have been
circulated among the FiIipiEos and have
naturally had = strong tendency 20 dis
credit IN their minds the promises made
to them hy the military authorities and
the Philippine commissioners
II Is the uniform testimony % all army
officers who have seen service In the
Philippines. including numbers who. IN
politics. have heretofore been Demo-
Gratis that the trouble there would have
been over long age, u. indeed. there had
ever been any outbreak. had II not been
for the support which the insurSent
cause received IN the United states. and
the reports as to the objects aud pur-
poses of the American government In
It's dealings with the FiMpiaos which
hsvc been circulated hy the opponents of
the present administration. Fortunate
~. however, despite the despieahle Sian
ders q partisan opponents 81 the ad-
mlnistration. the Fnipinos have been
gradually acquiring confidence in the
good faith Of the American people; re-
alize that they are to have a fair share