The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-03-08

The principles which led to our inter-
vention require that the Fundamental NV
upon which the new government rests
should be adapted To secure "A government
capable OF performing the duties ana dis
charging the functions OF q separate ma
tien. OF observing It's international ODii-
cations OF protecting life and property.
insuring order, safety and liberty, and
conforming 10 the established and his
torical policy OF tbs United States In iis
relation TO Cuba
The peace which we are pledged to leave
TO the cuban people must carry with II
the guarantees OF permanence. We be-
came sponsors for the pncihcation OF the
island, and we remnin accountable to the
cuhans. no less than 10 our own country
and people. for the reconstruction OF Cuba
as a fee commonwealth ON abiding
foundations OF right justice. liberty and
the people will not he competed until free
Cuba shall be reality. not name: a
perfect entity. not a hasty experiment
while the treaty OF peace with Spain
was ratified on the sixth OF February.
1899, and ratifications were exchanged
indicated no form Of government for the
Philippine islands. IL has, however pro-
vided an army TO enable the executive 20
SUPPRESS instruction; restore peace. give
the authority OF the United States
throughout the archipelago IL has su-
thorized the organization OF native troops
been advised from time TO time OF the
acts OF the military and naval officers In
the Islands. OK my action In appointing
which they were charged. of their duties
and powers, OF their recommendation,
commission. together with the very com
plcte general information they have sub
mitted. These reports fully set forth the
conditions, past and present In the islands,
principles which will guide the executive
until the congress shall, as II is req iircd
70 do by the treaty, determine the civil
rights and political status of the native
inhabitants" The congr ess having added
the sanction OF its authority to the pow
eers already possessed. and exercised by
thereby leaving with the executive the
responsibility for the government OF the
Philippines, ! shall continue the efforts
already begun until order can be restored
throughout the islaIds ana as fast as
conditions permit establish local govern
mcnts. In the formation OF which the 1ull
cooperation of the people has been al
ready invited, and when established Will
encourage the people to administer them.
The settled purpose long ago declared. to
afford the inhabitants of the islands self
government as fast as they were ready
for IL. will be pursued with earnestness
and fidelity. Already something has been
accomplished in this direction. The gov
eminent $ representatives., civil and mill
tary. are doing faithful and noble work In
their mission OF emancipation, and merit
the approval and support of their country
men. The most liberal terms of amnesty
have already been communicated to the
insurgents. and the way Is still open for
those who have raised their arms against
the Cover nment for honorable submission
TO Its authority. Our countrymen should
not be deceived. We are not waging war
against the inhabitants of the Philippine
islands. A portion OF them are making
war against the United States. By far
the greater part Of the inhabitants recog-
nize American sovereignty and welcome
IL as "A guaranty of order and Of securi-
ty for life, property, liberty. freedom of
conscience and the pursuit of happiness.
To them full protection will be given.
They shall not be abandoned. We VIII
not leave the destiny 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 soon chose no now break ne
peace shall keep H. Force will not he
needed or used when those who make war
against US shall make II no more. May IL
end without further b.ccdshed. and there
be ushercd in the reign of peace to lie
made permanent by a government of iib-
erty under the law.
President Mckinley after delivering
the inaugural address, returned to
the senate wing and took luncheon in
the room of the committee on mill.
tary affairs. The vice-president and
Others were present.