Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-11
ARCHBISHOP cHAPELLE
WHAT MGR. BRESsI SAYS OF AN Eek.
IN
HAUSTIVE REPORT.
Extracts From PERSONAL Letter From
the Popal Delegate On the Philip
pine situation.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

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Special Correspondence of The evening Star.
PEKIN. Chipa, November %, 1900.
That the Philippine war is to be the SUBJ
| feet Of an exhaustive report by Archbishop
| Chapele papal delegate to the islands,
to the pope, is tho belief of Mons. Paul
| Bressi. secretary of the French Jesuits in
| Manila, who is at present in Pekin. Father
| Bressi was bound for China when the late
outbreak occurred and only recently came
to the Chinese capital He, himself, is
gathering facts and figures as to the losses
of Catholic missionaries through the up
| rising. devoting especial attention to the
loss Of life and property among the Jesuits.
In pursuance Of his duties Father Bressi
| will in a few days start for Bulan, in Mon
golia, whence he goes westward for some
| 700 miles
Father Bressi Is in possession Of per-
| sonal letter to him received at Nagasak
Japan, from Archbishop Chapelle. In his
| talk with Minister Conger q few days ago
he referred to the correspondence of the
papal delegate, and after seeing the letter
| Minister Conger requested copy that he
| might forward it on to Washington.
Father Breasts Statement.
81 gave Minister Conger copy Of the
| letter because I know exactly the feelings
Of the archbishop on the present uncalled
1oE anu UNNECESSARY war between the ld-
| tives Of the Philippines and the govern
ment Of the United States" said Father
| Bressi, land am certain he will not re-
| gard it as breach Of personal or clerical
| confidence. On the contrary, the arch
| bishop is DESTROYS that his views on the
Philippine troubles be known widely in
| the United States well as in the islands.
| As regards the making of copious extracts
| from the letter by Minister Conger l may
| as well say that at Nagasaki was tempted
20 NJ tha Ypo{c In, fu nntf rnty To
President at Washington. / regret much
| as any man possibly can the fearful strug-
| gle that is going on In the Philippines 1t
| is brutal series of conbats that cannot be
entirely unnecessary. The church has not
| taken, perhaps, as strong a stand as 1t
might have in the matter, and 1t is the pur-
pose Of the archbishop to submit such
report to the Vatican that the holy father
will use his best endeavors with both par
ties looking toward solution.
Will Urge a Special Envoy.
'In his letter to me he says as much. He
will urge the pope to send a special envoy
to Washington for the sole purpose Of adj
vising a change Of policy in the Philippines
1t must be remembered that, while the
archbishop Is like a father to the Filipino
people, he is strongly opposed to the exer-
else Of too much clemency toward the dis
turbing element. 1t must not be under
stood that he would see inaugurated rule
| Of blood and iron. Not at all. He Is an
apostle Of the God Of mercy and would be
happy did all men live in love and harmony
with each other. But he feels that the re-
bellion in the Philippines is not the work
Of men having the best interests Of the FIJI
ipinos at heart. He feels that large ma
tority Of the natives who are at present
bearing arms against American authority
do 50 through fear of Aguinaldo and the
other leaders more than because Of ha-
tired for the CnitedzSta ties or a feeling that
limo rlI1n To nf1rNra ccfH- -
Improper CIemency.
Here Father Bressi read from the arch
bishops letter. "Clemency may be i'm
properly placed. AS you are aware, I jus
tify the death sentence only in the most ex-
IRENE and aggravated cases of personal
domestic injury. l regard 1t as murder,
pure and simple, when lmeted out by ind-
v'duals or governments for political Of
lenses. But the cIemency of the American
government in its dealings with some of
the ill-famed characters of the instruction
is worse than the application of unduly Sc
we're measures. Men like - (here Father
Bressi omitted reading the names) and
many more of whom l have heard have
been paroled by the Americans, are allowed
to return to their homes, where they have
been of far greater assistance to their I'M
holy cause than they could have ever hoped
to be in the field. l blame the American
army officers for this condition. They are
not exact enough in their duties. from the
commanding generals down. vigorous
warfare-not upon the helpless and HARM
less Inhabitants Of the cities and Villages
but upon the bands Of marauders parading
under the name OF patriots. would entail
less loss Of life and treasure and bring the
unfortunate struggle to a speedy close.
Never will there be peace in these islands
while the American army is simply one OF
occupation. Advantageous, resolute. man.
~. judtcious, military-is what is needed.
Let the present policy be followed and the
disturbance will remain
Questioned to his views Of the matter
Father Bressi said that they were in strict
accord with those Of the archbishop.
Serious Mistake.
From my long experience in the Philip
pines I am convinced that the granting of
paroles is serious mistake. The worst
rebels in the islands are in the city Of
Manila. within a stones throw Of Gen.
MacArthurs residence. They are in con-
slant communication with the other lead
ers in the field and are supplying the first
great munitions of war-money.
ut is the archbishop's idea that all the
paroled Filipino officers should for the time
being be held as prisoners some of the
other islands of the group. at such a dis
lance as to be entirely out of communica-
ton with Aguinaldo and the other chiefs.
Then stirring advance of several columns
should be made against the bands Of in
surgents. They should be followed con-
stantly and allowed no opportunity to re-
cuperate their forces replenish their
stores. Drive them into the northern noun
tains and their field for recruiting by in
timidation Is taken from them. The vast |
majority of the Filipino people, will not
say that they are friendly to the United
States-are peacefully inclined and desire
an end to the strife. They have faith in
Aguinaldo only 80 long as he eludes the
Americans and claims great things for him
self in egotistical proclamations."
Father Bressi will go by French wagon
train to Sienuheva and Bulan. and from
the latter place have cavalry escort to |
mis- destination Pong tt Hoo.
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