The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-03-09


Free Cuba Must he Reality.
1.-THE peace which we are pledged to
leave to the Cuban people must carry with
1t the guarantees of permanence. We be-
came 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 reconstruction of Cuba
as free commonwealth on abiding foun-
dations of right, justice. liberty ard as
sured order. Our enfranchisement of the
people will not be completed until free
Cuba shall be a reality. not name; a per-
feet entity, not hasty experiment bearing
within itself the elements of failure
The Philippines.
while the treaty of peace with Spain
was ratified on the sixth Of February. 1899.
and ratihcati tons were exchanged nearly
two years ago. the congress has indicated
no form of government for the Philippine
Islands. 1t has, however. provided an
army to enable the executive to suppress
Instruction, restore peace, give security
| to the inhabitants, and establish the au-
thority of the United States throughout
the archipelago. 1t has authorized the or
! ganization of native troops as auxiliary
| to the regular force. 1t has been advised
| from time to time of the acts OF the mill
tary and naval officers In the Islands. of my
| action In appointing civil commissions, of
| the instruction with which they were
| their recommendations, and of the several
acts under executive commission, to-
| gether with the very complete general in
! formation they have submitted These
| reports fully set forth the conditions, past
and present. in the islands. and the in
| structions clearly show the principles
which will guide the executive until the
congress shall. as 1t Is required to do by
| the treaty, determine the civil rights and
political status Of the native inhabitants.
| His Policy.
"The congress having added the sane
ton OF its authority to the powers already
possessed and exercised by the executive
| under the constitution, thereby leaving
| with the executive the responsibility for
the government Of the Philippines. shall
| continue the efforts already begun until
! order shall be restored throughout the
Islands. and as fast as conditions permit
establish local governments. In the for
| nation Of which the full cooperation Of the
! people has been already invited, and wher
| established Will encourage the people to
| administer them. The settled purpose
| long ago prevailed, to afford the nhab
itants Of the Islands self-government as
fast as they were ready for II will be pur.
sued with earnestness and fidelity. AL
| ready something has been accomplished IT,
this direction. The governments repre-
sentatives, civil and military. are doinL
faithtul and noble work In their mission
emancipation and merit the approval anc
| support Of their countrymen. The most
liberal terms Of amnesty have already beer
| communicated to the insurgents, and thu
way Is still open for those who have raised
| their arms against the government for
honorable submission TO Its authority
Not Waging War.
Our countrymen should not be de-
ceived. We are not waging war against
the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands
| portion OF them are making war against
the United States. BY far the greater part
or the Inhabitants recognize America
sovereignty and welcome 1t as a guaranty
of order and OF security for life, property,
liberty. freedom of conscience and the pur.
suit OF happiness. To them full protection
| will be given. They shall not be aban.
doned. We will not leave the destiny OF
the loyal millions In the ISLANDS to the dis.
loyal thousands who are in rebellion
| against the United States. Order under
civil institutions will come as soon as thos.
| who now break the peace shall keep Il.
| Force will not be needed or used when
those who make war against us shall ma ks
II, no more. May II end without further
bloodshed, and there be ushered In the
reign Of peace to be made permanent by q
government OF liberty under law"
At the conclusion of the address the
president retired to his room in the
capitol, where he partook Of lunch
prior to heading the great parade up
Pennsylvania avenue TO the executive
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