Evening journal., 1904-09-22

a way az TO make possible the early com
plction OF an isthman canal which has
long been demanded In the interest OF
commerce and the national defense.
He concluded the negotiations with
Great Britain for the ahrogation OF the
Clayton -Bulwer treaty. lie negotiated a
treaty with the republic OF Colombia for
the requisite rights ana franchises for
the construction ana operation - canal.
It's ratification was contcmptuously re-
fused by the Colombian government
Ihereupon the people OF Panama re-
nounced their allegiance TO the parent
government and declared their independ-
ence. The president acting within the
limits Of his executive authority and In
conformity with well established prece-
dent, promptly recognized their independ-
ence. lie negotiated a treaty with Pam
ANA whereby the United States obtained
the necessary rights and franchises for
building and operating the canal
When the insurrection occurred upon
the iHthmus the president aafeguarded
American interests Hc acted promptly
but deliberately, prudently not raahly
firmly not unlawfuily. He usurped no au-
thority He only exercised that executive
power which is clearly vested IN him by
| the constitution and which his predeces-
sors had employed under similar circum-
stances. N he had failed 20 appreciate
/ our rights or 10 act firmly and promptly
rights OF American citizens would have
been sacrificed and the construction OF
tho canal would have been indefinitely de.
layed.
The president IN due time appointed a
commission composed OF eminent engl-
neers and men or practical experience to
undertake the work OF constructing the
canal as speedily as practicable There
! Is no longer any doubt or uncertainty as
10 the enterprise It's completion Is now
an assured fact. and II will stand ms one
OF the memorable achievements OF the
new century.
The Philippines.
The administration in the Philippines
has been dictated by n broad sense OF
duty. II has not been subversive OF our
national ideals. but has been IN conform
ity with the best traditions OF the re-
] public
/ The archipelago came 20 the United
states az the result Of a war. and II be-
came the duty Of the administration TO
/ enforce the laws there as elsewhere. 70
maintain the national sovereignty and TO
inaugurate civll government Before the
/ insurrection had ceased President McKin-
ley admirably expressed our purpose. Said
he:
mo effort will be spared to build up the
| waste places desolated by war and by
/ long years OF misg0vernment. We shall
not walt for the end OF strife 20 begin the
! bencncent work. We shaH continue as
we have begun 10 open the schools and
/ the churches. TO set the courts In opera
/ ton, 10 foster industry and trade and
| commerce. and In every way IN our power
10 make these people whom Providence
/ 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 but in bless
Ing l believe the Filipinos will soon rec
ognize the fact that it has not lost its
gift Of honedction in rs world wide jour
I hey 20 their shores"
President Roosevelt has continued the
/ work In the same Just and generous spirit
which inspired President Mckinley.
The people OF the islands have had
abundant evidence OF the exalted purpose
Of the United States. The various degrees
Of civilization among them. their unfamil.
| larity with civic duties. make u inadvis.
| able TO indulge I'm any declaration as q
| The future policies which may lead tC
misunderstanding. The people OF IN,
| Philippines do not distrust us. We neet
not distrust ourselves
4 We are inspired with one high purpos,
and that Is. under divine guidance. TO pro
mote peace and good order. virtue anS
knowledge. justice. patriotism and pros
pcrity among our countrymcn and to in
crease 20 the utmost the strength an,
hanor Of the great republic