The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-04

them degree OF independence for which they un-
ht' thereby inviting reaction and disaster. AS fast
as there Is any reasonable hope that in given dis
trct the people can govern themselves, aelfgovern-
meht has been given In that district There is not
locality fitted for seifsovetnmcnt which has not rc.
ceivca II. But II may well be that In certain Cascs
II Will have to he withdrawn because the nhabitanle
show themselves unfit to exercise IT. such instances
have already occurred. In other words, there is no
the slightest chance of our failing TO show SUN
cienv humanitarian spirit The danger comes in the
opposite direction.
There still troubles ahead in the islands. Th,
insurrecton has become an affair of local bandits
and marauders who deserve higher regard than
the hrigands of portions of the Old World. Enco,ir
agcment direct indirect. to these insurrectos
stands on the footing encourag cement to hos.
tile Indians in the days when still had indian
Exactly our aim is to give to the Indian who re-
mains peaceful the fullest and ampest tion
but to have 1t understood that we will show weak
ness If he goes the warpah, must make II
evident, unless false to traditions and
to the demands OF civilization and humanity. tha,
while we will do everything in power for the Fi-
pno who is peaceful, will take the sterncst
nres with the Filipino who follows the path of the
insurrecto and the ladrone.
The heartiest praise is due large numbers the
natives of the island for their seadast loyalty The
Mhcabebes have been conspicuous for their courage
and devotion to the flag | recommend that the secre
tarH of war be empowered to take somo systematic
action I'm the way of aiding those of these WIN
are crippled in the service and the families Of those
who killed.
The time has when there should be add
tionai legislation tor the Philippines. Nothing bette,
can be done for the Islands than to introduce indus
trial enterprises. Nothing would benefit them
much as throwing them open to industrial develop
ment The connection between dleness and mischief
is proverbia and the opportunity to do remuneratve
work is one of the surest preventives of war. or
course no business will go into the Philippines
unless it is to his interest to do and 1t is
y to the interest of the islands that he go In
1t is therefore necessary that the congress shoult
pass laws by which the resources of the islands
be developed; that franchises (for limited terms
years. can be granted to companies doing business
them. and every encouragement be given to the in
coming of business men of every kind.
Not to permit this to do wrong to the Philip.
pines. The franchises must be granted and the bust
ness permitted only under regulations which will
guarantee the islands against any kind OF improper
exploitation. But the vast natural wealth of the
islands must be developed and the capital willing
develop it must be given the opportunity. The field
must he thrown open to Individual enterprise which
has been the real factor in the development ever,
region over which our flag has flown. 1t s urgently
necessary to enact suitable laws dealing with general
transpor rtaton mining. banking, currency, home
steads. and the and ownership of the lands and
timber These laws will give free play to indus ria
enterprise; and the commercial development which
will surely follow will afford the people of tn,
islands the best proofs of the sincerity OF tc
aid them.