The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-05

Sentlal to nationality With no Su'it Luz
pose was the nation created In no such
spirit has it developed its full and iude-
pendent sovereignty. We ;1hsr9 to the
principle of equality among ourselves, and
by no act of ours will we assign to our
selves a subordinate rank in the family
My fellow citizens, the public events
OF the past four years have gone ir..
history. They are too near TO iu;i u
recital. Some Of them were Unforeseen
many of them momentous and far-rearl-
ing in their consequences to ourselves
and our relations with the rest of The
world. The part which the United states
bore so honorably in the thrilling scenes
in China, while new to American life, has
been in harmony with it's true spirit and
best traditions, and in dealing with the
results its policy will be that of modera-
ton and fairness.
RELATIONS WITH CUBA?
We face at this moment a most impor-
tant queston.-that of the future relations
OF the United States and Cuba. With our
near neighbors we must remain close
friends. The declaration of the purposes
OF this 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 its
people in the successive steps necessary
to the establishment OF free and indie
pendent government prepared to assume
and perform the obligations of interna-
tionai law which now rest upon the
United States under the Treaty of Paris.
The convention elected by the people to
frame constitution is approaching the
completion of its labors. The transfer of
American control to the new government
is Of such great Importance. involving an
obligation resulting from our Intervention
AMI the Treaty OF Peace, that | am glad
TO be advised by the recent act OF Con-
greSs OF the policy which the legislative
branch Of the government deems essen
tial TO the best interests of Cuba and the
United States. the principles which led
to Our Intervention require that the fun
damental law upon which the new govern
ment rests should be adapted to secure a
government capable of performing the
duties and discharging the functions Of a
separate nation. Of observing its interna-
tiOnal ohliga tons of protecting life and
insuring order, safety, and lib
erty, and conforming TO the established
and '.'rt~ricai 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 permanence. VIC
became sponsors for the pacificatiCn CT
the island and we remain accountable to
tbs CubaRs, o.less than to our own coun-
try and people. fer the reconstruction of
Cuba as a free commonwealth on abiding
founda tions of right, justice, liberty, anG
assured order Our enfranChscmCnt OF
the people will net be completed until
free Cuba shall BE reality. not
name; perfect entity. not a hasty eS-
pertinent bearing within itself the ele-
ments of failure
PHILIPPINE SITUATION.
While the Treaty Of Peace with Spain
was ratified on the 9Th Of February, 1899.
and ratifcat lions we're exchanged nearly
two years ago the Congress has indicated
no form of government for the Philippine
Islands. 1t has. however, provided ain
army TO enable the Executive 10 suppress
restore peace, give security
to the inhabitants, and establish the au-
thority of the United States throughout
the archipelago. 1t mas authorized the
organization Of native troops as auxiliary
O the regular force 1t has been advised
from time to time of the acts of the mil
tary and naval officers in the islands. OF
nv action in appointing civil commissions
IF the instructions with which they were
charged. Of their duties and powers, CT
heir recommendations. and of their sew
raj acts under Executive commission.
Cgether with the very complete general
Information they have submitted. These
'eports fully SCI forth the conditions, past
md present, in the islands, and the in
;tructions clearly show the principles
which will guide the Executive until the
Congress shall, as it is required to do by
he treaty determine "the civil rights
md political status % the native lnnaDl-
ants" The Congress having added the
sanction CT its authority to the powers
already possessed and exercised by the
Executive under the Constitution, thereby
eaving with the Executive the response
,ility for the government of the Philip
,ines. | shall continue the efforts already
,coun until order shall be restored
throughout the islands, and as fast as
conditions permit will establish local gov
,rpments. in the formation of which the
already invited, ana when established VIII
encourage the people to administer mem.
rhe settled purpose. long ago proclaimed,
o afford the inhabitants Of the ISLANDS
as fast as they were
,eady fer it will be pursued with earnest
less and fidelity. Already something has
,oen accomplished in this direction. The
representatives. civil and
military. are doing faithful and noble
work in their mission of emancipation
md merit the approval and support of
heir countrymen. The most liberal
erms of amnesty have already been COM
to the insurgents and the
yay is still open for those who have
raised their arms against the Govern
nent for honorable submission to its au-
.bority. Our countrymen SHOULD not be
deceived We arc not waging war against
A Iortion of them arc making war against
he United States BY far the greater part
If the inhabitants recognize American
and welcome il as a guaranty
II order and OF security fer life. property.
liberty. freedom CT conscience and the
pursuit of happiness. TO them full pro-
lection will he given. They shall moi be
bandoned. We will not leave the des-
inv OF the loyal millions in the islands
10 tho dislcyal thousands who are in re-
oailion against the United States. Order
undcr civil institutions will come as
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