Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
The Amnesty Proclamation.
BY the President of the United S
\ PROCLAIM

\ PROCLAMATION.
Whereas many Of the inhabitants of the
Philippine archipelago were in insurrec~
ton against the authority and sovereignty
Of the kingdom of Spain at divers times
from August, 1896 until the CessiOn Of the
archipelago by that kingdom to the United
States Of America. and since such cesstOn
many of the persons so engaged in insur-
rection have until recently resisted the au-
thoriJy and sovereignty Of the United
States; and
Whereas the insurrection against the au-
thority and sovereignty of the United
States is now at an end, and peace has
been established in ali parts of the archt-
pelago except in the country inhabited by
the Moro tribes. to which this prOclama-
ton does not apply, and
Whereas during the course Of the insur-
reCtiOn against the kingdom of Spain and
against the government of the United
States. persons engaged therein, or those in
sympathy with and abetting them, COM
mitted many acts in violation Of the laws
of civilized warfare; but il is believed that
such acts were generally committed in ig-
norance Of those laws. and under orders
issued by the civil or military insurrec-
tiOnary leaders; and
Whereas it is deemed to be wise and hui
name, IN accordance with the benetiCent
purposes of the government Of the United
States toward the Filipino people, and con-
duCive to peace, order and loyalty among
them. that the doors of such acts who have
not already suffered punishment shall not
be held criminally responsible. but shall
De renewed from punishment LOT pdTllCl-
patton in these Instructions and for I'M
lawful acts committed during the course
thereof by a general amnesty and pardon;
Now. therefore, be II known that l. TheO-
dore Roosevelt, President of the United
States Of America. by virtue of the power
and authority vested in me by the Consti-
tuition, do hereby proclaim and declare,
without reservation or condition. except as
hereinafter provided, full and complete
pardon and amnesty to all persons in the
Philippine archipelago who have partici-
pated in the Instructions aforesaid,
who have given aid and comfort to persons
participating in said instructions, for the
Offenses of treason or Sedition, and for all
offenses political in their character com
nlitted in the course Of such instructions
pursuant TO orders issued by the civil or
military insurrectiOnary authorities. or
which grew out of internal political feuds
or dissensiOns between Filipinos and Span
iards or the Spanish authorities. or which
resulted from internal political feudS or
dissensiOns among the FilipinOs themselves
during either of said insurrections
Provided, however, that the pardon and
amnesty hereby granted shall not include
such persons committing crimes since May
l, 1902. in any province of the archipelago
In which at the time civil government was
established, nor shall it include such per-
sons as have been heretofore finally con-
victed of the crimes of murder. rape, arson
or robbery by any military or civil tribunal
organized under the authority Of Spain or
of the United States of America. but spe-
authority for pardon by any person be-
longing to the exempted classes and such
clemency as is consistent with humanity
and justice will be literally extended; and
further
Provided, That this amnesty and pardon
shall not affect the title or right of the
government of the United States or that of
the Philippine Islands TO any property or
property rights heretofore used or appro-
priated by the military or civil authorities
of the government of the United States or
that of the Philippine Islands organized
under authority OF the United States BY
way of cOrfiscation OF otherwise and
Provided further, That cry person who
shall seek to avail himseI of this procla-
nation shall take and subs CrIbe the follow
ing oath before any auth rity in the Phil
ippine archipelago author ID to administer
oathS, namely: u. -- SOL
EMMY swear Cor afirni that | recognize
and accept the supreme authority of the
United States of America in the Philippine
Islands and will maintain true faith and
allegiance thereto; that / impose upon my
self this obligation voluntarily without
mental reservation or purpose Of evasion
so help me God. ="
Given under my hand at the city Of
Washington this fourth day Of July. in the
year of our Lord one Thousand nine hun
dred and two. and in the one hundred and
twenty-sevcrth year Of the independence of
the United States.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
BY the President:
El.lIiI- ROOT