The sun., 1901-03-05

tnr evacuation OF She island by tnr army OF spain
lie executive, with all practicable speed, has
been assisting its people in the successive steps
necessary TO the establishment Of free and inde-
pendent government prepared to assume and per-
form the obligations of international law which
now rest upon the United States under the treaty
# Paris. The convention elected by the people
TO frame constitution is approaching the com
peton Of its labors. The transfer Of 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 he advised by the recent act Of con-
gress of the policy which the legislative branch
of the government deems essential to the best in
crosts Of Cuba and the United States The prin-
ciple~ which led to our intervention require that
The fundamental law upon which the gov
crnment rests should be adapted to a gov
crninent capable OF performing the duties and dis
| charging the functions Of separate nation, OF
Observing its international obligations of protect
| ing life and property, insurng order, safety and
liberty and conforming to the established and his.
tprica 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 il the guarantees
| 1T prrnanencp. We became sponsors for the
| 1ncifoation Of the islark and remain ac-
cuntablc to the Cubans no less than 10 our own
/ country and people for the reconstruction OF Cuba
| a- a free commonwealth on abiding foundations OF
right, justice liberty and assured order. Our en-.
iranchiscment Of tie people will not be conplet-
ed until free Cuba shall 'be a reality, not a
ian,c; perfect entity, not a hasty experiment
bearing within itself the elements Of failure"
The Philippines.
While tic treaty Of peace with Spain was rati
fed s the 9th Of February, 1899, and ratiicatiuns
were exchanged nearly two years ago the con
gross las indicated no form of government fol
the Philippine Islands Ii has. however, provide,
IN army 10 enable the executive 10 suppress in
srrection, restore peace, give security TO the in
hlbi'ants and establish the authority Of the Unit.
ed states throughout the archipelago. Ii has al.
tlmH.l the organization d native troops as aux.
ilialN 70 the regular force. 1t has been advised
nom time to time of the acts Of the military and
naval officers in the islands Of my action III ap
pointing civil commissions, Of the instructions
with which they were charged, OF their duties and
powers, Of their recommendations and OF theii
several acts under executive commission, together
. with the very complete general information the,
: have submitted. These reports fully set forth til,
. conditions past and present, in the islands, an,
i lac Instructions clearly show the principles whcl
till guide the executive until the congress shall
bS II is required to do by the treaty, detcrmn,
II 'the civil rights and political status of the nativ
!, inhahitlnts,' The congress having added tlt
! sanction Of its authority 10 the powers ALREADY
possessed and exercised by the executive under TN
"a constitution, thereby leaving with the executiv
- the responsibility for the government Of the Phil
4 ippincs shall continue the efforts already begu
q until order shall he restored throughout the is
N lands and as fast as conditions permit will es
tabllsi local governments, in the formation q
- which the full cooperation of the people has bee
ar already invited, and when established will encouI
n age the people to administer them. The settle
purpose, long ago proclaimed, to afford the il
habitanis Of the islands self government as fast a
they were ready for 1t will be pursued with cal
at nostness and fidelity. Already something has bee
| Ebp1i la
il representatives,, civil and military, are doin
as faithful and noble work in their mission of elnar
I'd cipation and merit the approval and support {
lie their countrynen. The most liberal terms Of an
IL hestN have already been communicated to the il
en- surgents, and the way is still open for those vii
MS have raised their against the government {,
n? honorable submission to its authority. Our com
nj trymen should not be deceived We are not wa,
or ing against the inhabitants Of the Philippir
To Islands. portion of them making WI
on against the United States. BY far the great,
its part Of the inhabitants recognize American so
70 creignty and welcome il as guaranty Of ord
10y and security for life property liberty, freedom
ID. conscience and the pursuit Of happiness To the
full protection will be given They shall not
he abandoned. We will not leave the destiny of Il
ire loyal millions in the islands TO the disloyal tho
re sands who are in rebellion against the Unit
ar States. Order under civil institutions will con
nd as soon as those who now break the peace sha
lie keep it. Force will not be needed or used VIII,
lly those who make war against us shall make it
10 more. May it end without further bloodshed al
ne there be usered in the reign of peace to be ma
i'll permanent by government of liberty under law
y" The address concluded. the preside
NJ. tial and vice presidential parties toe
Ird luncheon in the capitol, while the trool
NJ and civic bodies were being formed f,
~" ai the general inaugural parade, Il
course of which led hack to the Viii