The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-22

1f In the future the exigencies or busi-
ness which no wisdom can now foresee.
should make additional monetary or gnsn-
cial legislation advisable. the Republican
party may be intrusted 10 enact II along
national lines.
The presidents course I'm Panama mer-
its the most generous approval He dealt
with a delicate and difficult situation
clearly within our national rights in such
a way as 10 make possible the early com
pletion OF an isthmian canal which has
long been demanded I'm the interest OF our
commerce and the national defense
He concluded the negotiations with
Great Britain for the abrogation OF the |
Clayton Bulwer treaty. He negotiated
treaty with the Republic OF Colombia for |
the requisite dights and franchises for |
the construction and operation OF a canal |
It's ratification was contemptuously re-
fused by the Colombian government |
Thereupon the people OF Panama re-
nounced their allegiance TO the parent
government and declared their indepen- |
dence. The president, acting within the
limits OF his executive authority, and In |
conformity with well-established prece- |
dent. promptly recognized their indepen- |
dence He negotiated a treaty with Pana- |
ma. whereby the United States obtained
| the necessary rights and franchises for |
building and operating the canal
sAFEGUARDED OUR INTERESTS.
the sthmus. the president safeguarded |
American interests. He acted promptly |
but deliberately: prudently. not rashly; |
| hrmly. not unlawfully. He usurped no
authority. He only exercised that execu-
| tive power which is clearly vested In him
| by the convention, and which his prede-
cessors had employed under similar cir
| cumstances. II ne had failed 20 appreciate
| our rights or to act firmly and promptly,
| blood would have been shed and the
rights OF American citizens would have
| been sacrificed. and the construction OF
| the canal would have been indefinitely
| delayed.
The president In due time appointed a
| commission composed OF eminent engi-
| neers and men OF practical experience 20
| undertake the work OF constructing the
| canal as speedily as practicable There is
no longer any doubt or uncertainty as to
| the enterprise It's completion is now an
assured fact. and II will stand az one OF
the memorable achievements OF the new
| century.
The completion OF this great work
| should be left TO the administration which
has done so much 10 carry IL forward
against formidable obstacles abroad and
| vexatious opposition at home
The administration in the Philippines
has been dictated by broad sense OF
duty. II has not been subversive OF our
national ideals, but has been in con-
!
public.
THE PHILIPPINES
The archipelago came TO the United
states as the result OF a war, and IL be-
came the duty Of the administration TO
enforce the laws there as elsewhere. TO
maintain the national sovereignty and
to inaugurate civil government. Before
the nsurrection had ceased President Nc
Kinley admirable expressed our purpose,
said he:
"No effort will he spared to build up
the waste places desolated by war and
by long years OF mis-government We
shall not wait for the end OF strife TO he
gin the benefcent work. We shall con-
tinue as we have begun 10 open the
schools and the churches. to set the courts
in opera tion 10 foster industry and trade
ard commerce. and TO every way ia our
power TO make these people whom Provi-
dence has brought within our jurisdiction
feel that Il is their liberty and not our
power: their welfare, and not our gain, we
are seeking TO enhance. Our flag has
never waived over any community hut
in blessing / believe the Filipinos will
soon recognize the fact that IL has not
lost it's gift OF benediction In its world
wide Journey to their shores"
President Roosevelt has continued the
work In the same just and generous spirit
which inspired President Mckinley.
Military rule was quickly succeeded by
the civil authority. The people OF tho
islands have been invited. as fast as DOS
sible. 10 participate In the work OF gov
ernment. The judicial system has been
improved corruption has been driven out,
public schools have been established and
the people are already enjoying a large
measure OF self-government.
Congress has authorized a representa-
tive assembly to be chosen in due time by
| tla nY,1A .f e No h,tf H. 4,
is not the sign OF imperialism. No one
need have any grave concern with respect
to tho future OF the archipelago II the
United States goes forward as heretofore
inspired by the same lofty purpose which
has chara racterized the administrations OF
President Mckinley and President Roose-
welt. We may safely trust 20 the future
to deal with the Fllrinos in a manner
consistent with their highest and best
interest. and with the duty and honor OF
the United States
The people Of the islands have had
abundant evidence OF the exalted pur-
pose OF the United States. The various
degrees OF civilization among them their
unfamilarity with civic duties make IL
Iinadvisable 10 indulge IN any declaration
as 10 the future policies which may lead
TO misunderstanding The people OF the
Philippines do not dstrust us. We need
not distrust ourselves.
NOT FOR DOLLARS AND CENTS.
our opponents say the Philippine policy
does not pay They should not forget
that the United States did not 60 10 war
with Spain for dollars and cents They
should remember that when II comes 10 a
matter OF duty the United States does
not consider the cost. When the history
81 our country Is written II will be found
that there Is no brighter page or one
! MI avI o.
faction In Its contemplation than the one
which tells OF our discharge OF the re-
spt nF'tilities growing out OF the war with
Spain. The archipelago belongs 10 me
| United states. It's title Is vested and
! | ra' !anl according 20 the requirements OF
thn constitution, and the responsibility oi
aCninistri tion rests upon us. not as q
} matter of sentiment. but as n duty i'm.
rnscd 10y the obligations OF the law
; TIE application OF the proceeds OF public