The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-17
TAFT'S MISSION
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indifferent to the presence of the Friars but in the interest of the whole people of. the Philippines. who were bitterly op- posed to their presence.
 Tt was thought by the generous pro- posal of a contract which would bind the Philippine government to certain finan- cial and other obligations to secure t he much-longed for desire of the Philippine people in the withdrawal of the friars. Now that the Vatican does not see it's way clear to make a definite withdrawal, the American government has deemed it wise to recur to the methods of settle ment of the various questions at issue suggested by Cardinal Rampollas first communication of June 21, namely:
 First. An investigation by both sides into the possible and probable liabilities and claims and the settlement of them by an accredited apostolic delegate with the Governor in Manila. after the condi- tions with respect to the titles of the friars to the land and the amount of claims for rental have been presented by the representative of the Church to the representatives of the Philippine govern ment in Manila.
 As to the indemnity for the friar's 5 lands. your eminence has pointed put the difficulty of computing so precipitately the exact value, but this might be done by examining the title deeds. The Wash ington government will immediately or der the general commanding the forces in the Philippines to furnish all indica- tions to ascertain what damage has been done by the military occupation. Al | though regretful that all the questions have not been decided definitely. the | government is glad to express satisfac- | tion at the effects obtained
 D. I.g- .s.z. Nsz.- declares that Judge Tafts journey is 1t is possible to ike general lines upon | which later can be amicably resolved all | the questions now pending Meanwhile, as a preliminary, he wishes Cardinal Rampolla to send to the Philippine gov ernment four lists of the property con sidered to belong to the religious orders. comprising:
 First-That transferred to corporations. Second-rhe ecclesiastical buildings oc- cupied by the troops, with indications of the damage and compensation therefor. Third-The property before considered Spanish crown lands which 1t is desired the American government should transfer that a satisfactory agreement be reached on all other questions.
 Fourth-The charitable and educational institutions which the Vatican desires to be considered as belonging to the Church.
 Secretary Root concludes by instruct ing Judge Taft to express to Sardinal Rampolla his pleasure that the visit of the American representative has result ed in a broad basis for harmonious set clement, his thanks for the courtesy shown by the Vatican to Judge Taft and for the promptness with which the Va tican has acted and his hopes. although no specific agreement has been reached, the Vatican will ultimately find it just to do what has been suggested.
 Judge Taft concludes his note to the Vatican thus:
 Tn obedience to Secretary Roots, dis patch request that the future negotia tions on the points raised be held in Ma nila between an apostolic delegate and the Governor, after the information sug- gested above by Secretary Root has | been ascertained and presented"