The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-06
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past OF the United States In the thrilling
scenes IN China, while new to American lie,
has been In harmony With the true spirit
and the best traditions and, in dealing with
results Its policy will be that OF moderation
and fairness.
I'VE face st this moment the most impor-
tant questiop-that OF the future relations OF
the united states and Cuba: with our near
declaration OF the purpose ofthia government
In the resolution OF April 20, 1898, must be
made good. Ever since the evacuation OF the
island by the army OF Spain, the executive.
with all practicable speed. has been assisting
the people In the successive steps necessary TO
the establishment OF q free and Independent
government, prepared to assume and perform
the obligations OF the International law
which now rest upon the United States under
the treaty OF Paris.
"The convention. elected by the people, TO
pletion Of It's labors. The transfer Of the
American control to the new government Is
OF such great Importance, involving an
obligation resulting. from our Intervention
and the treaty OF peace. that am glad to be
| advised by the recent act Of congress OF q
policy which the legislative branch Of the
govern ment deems essential TO The best in.
lerestes Of Cuba and the United Statea.
| "The principles which led TO our interven-
tion require that the fundamental law upon
which the new government rests should be
adapted 10 secure government captable OF
performing the duties and dschargng the
functions OF separate nations. observing its
obligations, protecting life and property, in
surfing order, safety and hterty. and conform
of THE United States in its relation 10 Cuba.
peace, which we are pledged to give to the
Cuban people, must carry with It guarantees
OF permsnency. We became sponsors for
| the pacficatiOn OF The island and We remain
accountable 10 the Cubans. no less than TO
our own country and people. for the recon-
struction OF. Cuba as free commonwealth, on
the abiding foundations OF right, Justice,
"Our enfranchisement OF the people will
not be com pleted until free Cuba shall be q
reality, not name; perfect in its entirety.
the elements OF lure ........
While the treaty OF peace with Spain was
ratified on the 9th ofFebruary. 1899, and the
ratitications we're exchanged nearly two
years ago, the congress has indicated no
form OF government for the Philippine ts'
lands. II has, however. provided an army
to enable the legislative body to suppress
TO the Inhabitants and establish the author.
ity OF the United States throughout the
archipelago. II has authorized the organiza-
tion of native troops as an auxiliary to the
regular force. 1t has been advised from time
to time Of the acts OF military and naval Of
ficers In the islands. and Of my action In ap.
pointing commission.
II shall continue the efforts already begun
that order should be restored throughout
the islands and, as the the conditions permit
Will establish governments, OF which the
cooperation OF tne people mas Deen areaoy
invited and shall encourage the people to
administer them.
ut was my settled purpose, long ago pro-
claimed, to afford 10 the Inhabitants OF the
islands self government as fat as they were
ready for 1t, and II will he pursued with ear
nest ness and fidelity. The most liberal terms
OF amnesty have already been communicated
TO the insurgents, and the way Is still open
for those who have ra sed their arms against
this government for honorable submission TO
It's authority.
"Our countrymep should not be deceived.
We are not waging war against the inhabit-
ants OF the Philippine Islands. A portion OF
them are making war against the UEited
States. By far the greater part of the inhabi-
tants recognize the American sovereignty
and welcome II as guaranty Of order and OF
security OF life, property. liberty, freedom OF
conacien ce and the pursuit OF happiness.
"ro them full protection will be given.
They shall not be abandoned. We will not
leave the destiny Of loyal millions in the
Islands TO the disloyal thousands who are in
rebellion against the United States. Order,
under civil Institutions. will come az soon as
those who now break the peace shall keep IL.
Force will not be needed. or used, when those
who make war against US shall make 1t no
more May 1t end without further bloodshed
and may there be ushered In the reign OF
peace, 10 he made permanent by a govern
ment Of liberty under the law"