The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-04
President Issues Proclamation Of
Pardon for Insurgents.
CIVIL CONTROL is ESTABLISHED
The a n erican Army in Cuba and the
I:!tss,s.e ePhiIippines'sIs2 Praised
II. & 5:4st'%t:5 and Thanked.

The Am erican Army In Cuba and the
s::.tesss.o PhiIippinessIsa Praised
IT. 81 z.sst'*i2 and Thanked.
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Washington, July 4-The president has
formally declared the restoration Of
peace in the Philippine archipelago and
has placed the; Islands under complete
civil control and has extended general
amnesty to the Filipinos who have been
in rebellion. - + ....;-@ :. ..s.l -.
These three things, marking one Of the
most important epochs in Philippine his
tory, were accomplished through the is
sue Of these three orders ad proclama-
tions. .: -. = - ~ So.
The proclamation Of amnesty, issud
over the presidents own signature, IS
Amnesty Proclamation. .
Whereas, many Of the inhabitants of the
Philippine archipelago were in insurrection
against the authority and sovereignty Of the
Kingdom Of Spain at divers times from Aug
ust, 1885, until the cession Of the archi-
pelago by that kingdom to the United States
OF America, and since such cession many Of
the persons so engaged in insurrection have
until recently resisted the. authority and
sovereignty Of the United States; and, =;
End of Insurrection. -
Whereas, the insurrection against the au-
thority and, sovereignty of the United States
is now at an. end. and peace has been es-
tablished in all parts of the archipelago ex-
cept in the country inhabited by the Moro
tribes, to which this proclamation does not
apply; and, -, - " .-~ .. ,.
Whereas, during the course Of the insurrec-
tion against the kingdom of Spain and against
the government of the United States, persons
engaged therein, or those in sympathy with
and abetting them, committed many acts in
violation of the. laws of civilized warfare,
but it is believed that such acts were gener-
ally committed in ignorance OF those laws,
and under orders issued by the civil mill
tary insurrectionary leaders; and,
Whereas, 1t is deemed to be wise and hu-
name, in accordance with the beneficent pur-
poses of the government. of the United States
towards the Filipino people, and conducive to
peace, order and loyalty among them, that
the doers Of such acts who have not already
suffered punishment shall not be held Grim
inally responsible but shall be relieved from
punishment for participation in these insur-
rections, and for unlawful acts committed
during the course thereof by a general am
|. .nesty and pardon:
Full Pardon Granted.
Now therefore, be it known that I, Theo-
dore Roosevelt, president Of the United States
Of America, by virtue. Of the power and au-
! thority vested in me by the constitution, dc
hereby proclaim, and declare, without reser-
| walton or condition except as hereinafter pro-
vided, full and complete pardon and am.
| nesty to all persons in the Philippine archi-
pelago who have, participated in the inslr.
rectons aforesaid, or who have given aid anc
| comfort to persons participating in said insur
rections, for the offenses of treason. or sedi
| ton, and for all oftenses, political In thei
character, committed in the course of sucf
instructions pursuant to orders issued By
the civil or military insurrectory authorities
or which grew out. of interna! political teud:
or dissensions between Filipinos and Span
iards or the Spanish authorities, or which
resulted from internal political feuds or dis
sensions among the Filipinos themselves dur
ing either. of said instructions.
Recent Offenders Not Included.
Provided, however, that the pardon ant
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 wa:
established; nor shall it include such per
sons as have been heretofore finally convicted
of the crimes Of murder, rape, arson or rob
berry by any military or civil tribunal or
ganized under the authority OF Spain or o.
the United States of America, but for Wh1cf
application may be made to the proper au'
thority for pardon by any. person belonging
to the exempted classes, and such clemenc!
as is consistent with humanity and justice
will be literally extended; and, further:
Property Rights Not Affected.
Provided, that this amnesty and pardon
shall not affect the title or right OF the gov
ernment of the United States or that Of the
Philippine islands to any property or prop
erty rights heretofore used or appropriated
hy the military or civil authorities Of the
government Of the United States or that OF
the Philippine islands, organized under au-
thority Of the United States by way Of con
fscation or otherwise; and q:
Oath of Allegiance.
Provided further, that every person, who
shall seek to avail himself. of this procla.
nation shall take and subscribe the, follow
ing oath before any. authority in the Phil
ippine archipelago authorized to administer
oaths, namely: - 80 -: go .s-.-....-
l. :...., solemnly swear (or affirm
thority of the United States Of America In the
Philippine Islands,. and will maintain true
faith and allegiance thereto; that | impose
upon myself this obligation voluntarily, with
out mental reservation or purpose: OF evasion.
so help me God. -. .-"-: : = -,
Given under my hand at the city OF Wash
ington, this 4th day of July, in the year .o1
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
two. and in the one hundred and twenty
seventh year of the independence Of the
United States
| (Signed.)' Theodore Roosevelt
BY the president: :
-Elihu Root, Secretary Of War. -
Civil ommission Is Authority.
General Chaffee is relieved Of his civil
duties and the Philippine commission is
made superior authority in an order is
sued by the direction of the president,
through Secretary Root. -.ozls- 80 = j.
! President Thanks Army. IT,
The presidents third order expresses
his thanks to the army in the following
terms: II .r.s. -, -, -
TO the, army Of the United States: .
The president, upon this anniversary o1
national independence, wishes to express tc
the officers and enlisted men of. the United
+ States army Ibis deep appreciation Of the
service they have rendered to the country in
the great and difficult undertakings which
they have brought to successful conclusion
during the past year. - .--r K =
He thanks the officers and the enlisted
men who have been maintaining order and
carrying on military. government in Cuba
because they have faithfully given effect to
the humane purposes: Of the. American people
They have, with sincere. kindness, helped
+ the Cuban people to take all the successive
steps necessary to the establishment of theil
own constitutional government ( =
6. Have Governed .Cnba Wisely.
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