The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-24
The Philippines

Archbishop Harry, of Manila, the
head of the Roman Catholic church
In the Philippines since June. 1903,
has been spending a few days in
Washington. He gave the following
account of the present conditions in
the islands to a reporter for the
Washington Star:
The real, almost the only. danger
to the prosperous and happy future
of these beautiful and wonderfully
fruitful islands is to be found among
the revolutionists. the professional
revolutionists. may say, who are
composed of small but noisy resolute
and aggressive groups here and there,
but principally in or near Manila.
1t is notorious that these revolutions
lists are men without education, prop
erty, ability or principles. Not one
of them has any property at stake.
The worst excuses of Central and
South American anarchy which now
and then disturb the world would be
the necessary consequences of per-
hitting these irresponsible men to
rise to power.
What have l to say about the Fill
pino feeling toward the United States?
1t Is most cordial among the better
element of all classes. The humanity
and disinterestedness of the American
government are becoming understood
and fully appreciated. All who have
anything to lose; all who are rearing
families-in short, the great. the i'm
mense majority of the people now
respect and really like the United
States. Whatever Americophobia may
exist is to be found only among the
disappointed revolutionary leaders.
Lest I may forget it, wish to say
now that it is impossible to speak too
highly of the general conduct of the
American soldiers in the islands. It
has been excellent, when We consider
the surrounding conditions. from Cen
eral Leonard Wood down to the hum
blest private. The rank and file de-
serve the gratitude of the American
people, as we'll as that of the people
of the islands, for what they have ac-
complished in strange land. among
strange people speaking strange
language.
General Wood has developed great
deal. His grasp of the situation is
firm and broad, but his administra-
tion is tactful and kindly in spirit.
His influence over the soldiers is pos
tive, and the wholesome impression
his rule has made upon the natives
will not be obliterated for long time.
The islands, as whole. are making
strides industrially and agricultural
ly. American machinery is doing
marvels, and will do even more yet
much more, as the country continues
to be opened up. You must remember
that less than one-tenth of the land
is under cultivation, but all of the
land in the islands Is classed with
the most fertile in the world and
capable of raising two and three crops
a year.
It is not difficult for Americans who
lead normal and moral life to adapt
themselves to the climate. Vigorous
dancing, late and sumptuous parties
heavy drinking-in fact, all excuses
drains and exacting indoor functions
must be "cut out" II I may be per.
mitted to use the term. in the Phil.
ippines. Life instead should be out
door and calm, not strenuous. Fol
eight months the climate Is ideal. The
diseases common to children are
practically unknown. The medical
services in the cities is admirable
The entire archipelago is paradise
for huntsmen and fishermen. The
longevity of the natives is remark
able; many live to very great age
J They are healthy. In Manila a sew