The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-03-14

Opening hour nhtil now. but Without sue:
cess. The republic has marched on and
on. and its every step has exalted free
som and humanity. we are unaergo1ns
nearly a century ago. We are following
the course they blazed. They triumphed.
Will their successors falter and plead or
ganic impotency in the nation? Surely
after LIS years of achievement for man
kind we will not now surrender our
equality with other powers on matters
fundamental and essential to nationality.
We face at this moment a most import
ant question-that of the future relations
Of the United States and Cuba With our
near neighbors we must remain close
frierds- The declaration of the purposes
OF tbs government in the resolution OF
April 20. 1888. must be made good.
leave to the Cuban 1eople must carry
with 1t the guarantees OF permanence.
We became sponsors for the pacification
of the island. and we remain accountable
to the Cubans no less than to our own
country and people. for the reconstruc-
ton Of Cuba AZ a free commonwealth on
abiding foundations OF right. justice. lib
erty and assured order. Our enfranchise-
ment Of the people will not be completed
until free Cuba shall be reality. not
name a perfect entity. not party ex-
pertinent bearing within itself the ele-
ments OF failure"
Our Mission In the Philippines.
While the treaty of peace with Spain
was ratified on the 9Th OF February, E9S.
and notifications were exchanged nearly
two years ago. the congress has Indicated
nc form of government for the Philip
pine islands. 1t has however, provided
an army to enable the executive to sup
press insurrection. restore peace. give Sc
curity to the Inhabitants. and establish
tire authority Of the United States
throughout the archipelago. 1t has au-
thorized the organization Of native troops
as auxiliary 10 the regular force 1t has
been advised from time to time Of the
acts OF the military and naval officers in
civil comn.iss ons, of the instructions with
which thy were charged. of their du-
ties and 20 ers. Of their recommended
tons. ard o. their several acts under ex-
very comp.ete genera! information they
have submitted.
The congress having added the sane
ton of its authority to the powers al
ready possessed ard exercised by the ex-
ecutiEe Under the constitution, thereby
leaving viii. the executive the RESPONSE
bility for the government of the Philip
pines, l shall continue the efforts already
begun until order shall be restored
throuct out the islands. and as fast as
conditions permit will establish local gov
.rnme:ts. in the formation Of which the
suii cooperation Of the people has been
already invited, and when established
them.
Our country men should not be deceived
s we are not If wagng War against the in.
portion OF them are making war against
the United States. BY far the greater
part Of the inha bitants recognize Ameri-
can sovereis nty and welcome it as
guaranty Of order and Of security for life,
property. liberty. freedom of conscience,
and the pursuit of happiness To them
full prote; tion will be given. They shall
not be abandoned. We will not leave
The dHstiny of the loyal millions In the
islands to the disloyal thousands who are
In rebellion against the United States
Order under civil institutions will come
as 500, as ,tose who now break the peace
shall keep it Force will not be needed
Or used when those who make war
against rs shall make 1t no more. May it
end without further bloodshed, and there
Dc ushersd IN the reign of peace to be
made permanent by a government OF lib
srty under law