The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06

| any OtneF portion OF our country, VIC nav
| given them the great gift OF free access 10
| their products to the markets OF the Unite
| States | ask the attention OF the Congress
to the need OF Legislation concerning the pub
lie lands OF Porto Rico.
Progress In Cuba.
"1n Cuba such progress has been made to
ward putting the Independent government o
the island upon n firm footing that before tn
present session of the Congress closes thi
will be an accomplished fact. Cubn viii thel
start as her own mistress. and to the beauti
ful Queen OF the Antilles, as. she unfolds TIL
now page OF her destiny. we extend GU
heartest greetings and good wishes. Else
where have discussed the question Of reel
procity. In the case of Cuba, however, Their
are weghty reasons OF morality ana OF ma
tional interest why the policy should be hell
to have a peculiar application, and ] mos
earnestly ask your attention TO the wisdom
indeed to the vital need, of providing for |
substantial reduction In the tarim duties OF
Cuban imports into the United states. Cubs
has In her constitution affirmed what we de
sired that she should stand, in internatona
matters, in closer and more friendly relations
with us than with any other power; ana We
are bound by every consideration or honor
and cxpedlenCy TO pass commercial measures
in the interest Of her material we'll being
The Philippine Problem.
I'm the Philippines our problem is larger
They are very rich tropical Islands. inhabi-
ted by many varying tribes representing
widely different stages of progress toward
civilization. Our earnest effort Is to help
these people upward along the stony and dif-
fcult path that leads to self-government. We
hope to make our administration of the is
lands honorable to our nation by making II
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
ity and Of governmental honesty and ef1ci-
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
bearancc 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
has never before been done for any people
Of the tropics-to make them M Tor sell
government after the fashion OF the really
free nations.
ITO leave the islands at this time would
mean that they would fall into a weller OF
murderous anarchy. Such desertion OF duty
on our part would be "A crime against hu-
manity The character of Governor Tart and
of his associates and subordlnates is a PROOF,
If such be needed of the sincerity OF our Ell
fort to give the islanders constantly IN
measure of self-government exactly
as fast as they show themselves fit to eXer-
else it. Since the civil government was es-
tablshod 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 nsurrection has become an af1alr
Of local banditti and marauders who deserve
no higher regard than the brigands or por-
lions OF the old world encouragement, di-
-ect or indirect, to these insurrectos stands
IN the same footing as encouragement to hos
lie Indians in the days when we stu had In
liam wars. AS we will do everything IN our
Itwxta NT1A tH
will take the sternest measures with the
0lipinos who follow the path OF the nsur-
ecto and the ladrone.
THE time has come when there should be
additional legislation for the Philippines
Nothing better can be done for the islands
han to introduce industrial enterprises.
Nothing would benefit them so much as
hrowng them open TO industrial develop
nent. 1t is therefore necessary that the
Congress- should pass laws by which the re
ources of the islands can be developed; so
hat franchises flor limited terms of years.
an be granted to companies doing business
n them. and every encouragement be given
0 the incoming of business men of every
ind.
~ call your attention most earnestly to the
rying need Of cable to Hawaii and the
TO be continued from the Phil
Dpnes to points in Asia. We should not
efer day longer than necessary the con-
truction of such cable. 1t is demanded
OF merely for commercial but for political
nd military considerations
Either the Congress should Immediately
royide for the construction of 4 govern
lent cable or else an arrangement should
c made by which like advantages to those
ccruing from Il government cable may De
ecured TO the government by contract with
private cable company.
Recommends Nicarasuan Canal.
mo single great material work which re-
lains to be undertaken on this continent is
9 IN bA npDDip
S the building of canal across the Isthmus
North and South America. While
S beneficial effects would perhaps be most
larked upon the Pacific coast and the gulf
nd South Atlantic states, it would also
realty benefit other sections. II Is en-
hatically work which it is for the interest
( the entire country to begin and complete
S soon as possible; 1t is one of those great
'orks which only q great nation can under
AXE with prospects OF success, and when
hen done are not only permanent assets
! the nations material interests, but stand
~ monuments to its constructive ability.
II am glad to be able to announce to you
hat our negotiations on this subject with
reat Britain, conducted on both sides in a
pirit OF frlendlness and mutual good Will
nd respect, have resulted in my being able
D lay before the Senate treaty which IT
atified will enable us to begin preparations
Dr. an Isthmian canal at any time, and which
to this nation every right that
has ever asked in connection with the
anal, In this treaty, the old Clayton-bul
;er treaty, so long recognized as inadequate
D supply the base for the construction and
maintenance of a necessarily American ship
anal is abrogated. 1t specifically provides
hat the United States alone shall do the
,ork of building and assume the RESPONSE
ilty of safeguarding the canal and shall
egulate its neutral use by all nations on
erms of equality without the guaranty or
Interference of any outside nation from any
uarter The signed treaty Will at once be
aid before the Senate, and If approved the
congress can then proceed to give enect to
he advantages it secures us by providing for
he building of the canal.
THE true end of every great and free peo-
lie should be self-respectinE peace; and this
alton most earnestly desires sincere and
ordal friendship with all others. Over the
ntre world of recent years, wars between
he great civilized powers have become less
nd less frequent. Wars with barbarous or
mi-barbarous peoples come in an entirely
iffercnt category, being merely most re-
reliable but necessary international police
uty which must be performed for the sake
{ the welfare of mankind. Peace can only
" kept with certainty where both sides wish
o keep Il; but more and more the civilized
eoples are realizing the wicked folly or war
nd are attaining that condition OF Just and
Intelligent regard for the rights OF others
which will in the end, as we hope and be-
eve. make worldwide peace possible. Inc
eace conference at The Hague gave definite
to this hope and belief and mark
d a stride toward their attainment
The Monroe Doctrine.
This same peace conference acquiesced in
ur statement of the Monroe doctrine as
Compatible with the purposes and aims OF
he conference.
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