Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-15

erty and conforming to the established
ard historical policy OF the United States
in its relation to Cuba
The peace which we are pledged to
leave TO the Cuban people must carry
with II the guarantees of permanencs.
We became sponsors for the pacihcation
Of the island and we remain accountable
TO the Cubans, no less than to our own
country and people, for the recOnstruo-
ton Of Cuba as a free commonwealth on
abiding foundations OF right justice lib
erty and assured order Our enfranchise-
ment of the people viii not be completed
until free Cuba shall he a reality. not q
name; a perfect entity. not a hasty ex-
pertinent be9rng within itself the ele-
mentS of failure
Regarding the Philippines.
while the treaty of peace with Spain
was ratified on the 9Th OF February.
1899, and ratifications were exchanged
nearly two years ago. the Congress has
indicated no form OF government for the
Philippine Islands. Il has however, pro-
vlded an army to enable the executive
to suppress instruction. restore peace.
give security 10 the inhabitants and es-
tablish the authority of the United STATES
throughout the archipelago. It has au-
thorized the organization OF native troops
aS auxiliary 10 the regular force. Il has
been advised from time TO time OF the
acts OF he military and naval officers
in the islands, OF my action IN appointing
civil commissions, Of the instructions
with which they were charged OF their
duties and powers. of the recommenda-
lions and OF the several acts under eXecu-
tive commission together With the very
complete general information they have
submitted. These reports fully set forth
the conditions past and present, in the
islands and the Instructions clearly show
the principles which viii guide the exeou-
tive until the Congress shall, as il Is
required to do by the treaty, determine
the civil rights and political status OF
the native Inhabitants
THE Congress having added the sane
ton Of its authority 10 the powers al
ready possessed and exercised by the ex-
ecutive under the Constitution thereby
leaving with the executive the response
bility for the government Of the Philip
pines, l shall continue the efforts already
begun until order shall be restored
throughout the islands, and as fast as
conditions permit viii establish local
governments. in the formation of which
the full cooperation OF the people has
been already invited. and when estab
lished will encourage the people 20 ad-
minister them.
GOOD work EeinS Done.
THE settled purpose, long ago prevail
ing. TO afford the inhabitants OF ths
Islands self-sCvernment as last as they
were ready Tor il viii be pursued with
earnes tnesS and fidelity Already some
thing has been accomplished in this d.
rectiOn. The governments representa-
tives. civil and military are doing faith
full and noble work in their mission Of
emancipation and merit the approval and
support of their cOuntrymen. The most
liberal terms Of amnesty already have
been communicated to the insurgents.
and the way is still open for those who
have raised their arms against the gov
eminent for honorable submission 10 its
authority. Our countrymen should not
be deceived We are not waGing war
against the Inhabitants Of the Philippine
Islands. y portion Of them are making
war against the United States. BY far
the greater part OF the inhabitants rec
ognize American sovereignty and well
come 1t as a guaranty OF order and Of
security for life property liberty. free
dom OF conscience and the pursuit OF
happiness. To them full protection will
be given. They shall not be abandoned.
We will not leave the destiny of the
loyal millions in the islands to the dis
loyal thousands who are in rebellion
against the United States. Order under
civil institutions will come as soon as
those who now break the peace shall
keep it. Force will not be needed or used
when those who make war against us
shall make it no more May It end with
out further bloodshed, and there be
ushered in the reign of peace o be made
permanent by government Of liberty
under law.