The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-06

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fal Queen Of The Antiils:. - sAs snfos1s tAis
vAars have discussed tks Qosa4inn q rsci-
pretty; In the case Of caes ao~sv:r. thsrs
tional interest why the policy should b held
|as have = peculiar application. and l most
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Substantial reduction in the tAriH duties on
ECsAsn imports into the United States. Cubs
has in her constitution afnrmed what We de-
eiYed, that she should stand, In international
matters, in closer and more friendly relations
with us than with any other power: and ws
ana $spediescy to p.s ~ seommsreiai %sasurss n uaes
in the interest Of her material vell-bsing.
The PhnisPsas Problem.
'.In the Philippines our problem 10 larger.
They are very rich tropical Islands, inhabi-
TED BY many varying tribes. representing
civilization. Our earnest effort Is to help
these people upward along the stony and df-
ncult path that leads to self government We
lands honorable to our nation by making 1t
OF the highest benefit to the Filipinos them
selves; and as an earnest Of what we intend
to do. We point to what we have done. Al
ready greater measure Of material prosper
tty and Of governmental honesty and ef1cl-
ency has been attained In the Philippines
than ever before in their history
In dealing with the Philippine people We
must show both patience and strength. for
bearance and steadfast resolution. Our aim
Is high. We do not desire to do for the is
landers merely what has elsewhere been done
for tropic peoples by even the best foreign
governments. W hope to do for them what
tof the tropcs-to make them fit for self
government Gfter the fashion Of tae really
free nAtions.e ~ ~
"ro leave the islands at this time would
mean that they would fall into welter Of
murderous anarchy. such desertion OF duty
on our part would be a crime againnt hu-
nVtf he rha nfAr nf nNW nv rT.4t avxA
of his associates and subordinates Us proof,
IL such be needed. Of the sincerity of our ef-
fort to give the islanders a constantly In
creasing measure Of self-government. exactly
fast as they show themselves Mt to exer-
else it. Since the civil government was es-
tablished not an appointment has been made
in the islands with any reference TO consider
atoms Of political influence or to aught else
save the fitness Of the man and the needs
OF the service.
There are still troubles ahead In the is
lands. The insurrection has become an affair
of local banditti and marauders who deserve
no higher regard than the brigands of por-
rect or Indirect, to these insurrectos stands
on the same footing encouragement to hos
tile Indians in the days when We still had In
dian wars. As we will do everything In our
power for the Filipino who is peaceful, we
will take the sternest measures with the
Filipinos who follow the path o. the insur-
'.'rhe time has come when there should be
additional legislation for the Philippines.
Nothing better can be done for the Islands
than to introduce industrial enterprises.
Nothing would benefit them SO much as
throwing them open to industrial develop
msnt. 1t is therefore necessary that the
Congress should pass laws by which the re-
sources of the islands can be developed: so
that franchises for limited terms Of years)
can be granted to companies doing business
in them, and every encouragement be given
to- the incoming OF business men Of every
kind
~ call your attention most earnestly to the
- A.. H.. ,,,,A tt@
Philippines, to be continued from the Phil
ippines to points In Asia. We should not
defer day Longer than necessary the con.
struction OF such cable. 1t Is demanded
not merely for commercial but for political
and military considerations. s.
Either the Congress should Immediately
provide for the construction OF govsrn-
ment cable. or else arrangement should
be made by which like advantages to those
accruing from = government cable may Be
secured to the government by contract With
private cable company. Fgf@ t~N
n R.oommends Nlear.euan Can.l
~ -No single great material vofsiwhich re-
mains to be undertaken on this continent ID
of such consequence to the American people
as the building Of canal across the Ist4mus
its beneficial effects would perhaps be most
marked upon the Pacific coast and the gulf
and South Atlantic states. It would also
greatly benent other sections II 10 em-
phatically work which It 10 for the interest
OF the entire country to begin and complete
as soon A. possible; II IL one OF those great
works which only great nation can under
take with prospects of success. and which
when done are not only permanent assets
In the nations material interests. but stand
ing monuments to Its constructive ability.
II am glad to be able to announce to you
that our negotiations on this subject with
Great Britain, conducted on both sides In
spirit of friendliness and mutual good will
and respect, have resulted In my being able
to lay before the Senate "a treaty which II
ratihed will enable US to begin preparations
for an Isthmian canal at any time. and which
guarantees to this nation every right that
1t has over asked in connection with the
canal. In this treaty. the old Clayton-B Bull
wer treaty. so long recognized AZ inadequate
to supply the base for the construction and
mantenanes Of necessarily american a,a. AMP
that the United States alone shall do the
work of building and assume the response.
bility Of safeguarding the canal and shall
regulate Its neutral use by all nations on
terms Of equality without the guaranty or
interference OF any outside nation from any
quarter. The signed treaty Will at once be
laid before the Senate. and II approved the
the advantages 1t secures US by providing for
the building of the canal.
1.-THE true end of every great and free peo-
nation most earnestly desires sincere and
cordial friendship with ALI others. Over the
entire world, of recent years, wars between
the great civilized powers have become less
smi-barbarous peoples come In An entirely
different category, being merely most re-
KrettAble but necessary international police
duty which must BE- psrformea ior the .,s saks
be kept with certainty where both sides Wish
to keep II; but more and more the civilized
peoples are realizing the wicked folly OF war
intsiiissnt s T % regard Tor Tor Tie rights Of othsrs
which will In the end, ~ We hops and be-
iisvs. make vorla-vids peace possible. The