The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-16

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Nj, irnsl Ndm,n,-,rstion'. avow~d policy
upier rre.iden, Mckinley and rre-,d~n'
R-p-svrlt has hcen and " to govern tho
i.land-. safeguarding rho interests AMI
vrlfare " tho Fiiipino-, and by the spread
~ general primary and Industrial cducstion
ant the u~raciicr Of partial political control
a. m tho people to maintain o stable gov
rrnmsnt
Va this policy 81 extending control
sontimpcs " must logically result finally
IN ending the sovereignty Of the United
States unless both people agree TO retsin
the bond owing to mutually beneficial
trade relations. None can anticipate the
period or process Of political preparation.
During my last visit | was OF the opinion
that II would take considerably longer
than . generation. My views remain un-
changed We are engaged in a great ex-
pertinent that no other nation has attempted.
Hence il would be- unwise to fix a period
when the experiment must succeed. Our
Philippines policy has been widely criti-
ci-ed by some as too hasty and a. too fool
ishly confident in the capacity of the Fill
Srinos. resulting in the so-called disastrous
\esult Of the elections.
Others demand the immediate granting
,of self government. The civil government
... t,wvratnI hoforD The olnaa ~ tho Uar
and it began inauspiciously. There has
been a strong minority party in the United
States ~denouncing our policy and ex-
pressing sympathy with armed enemies,
and aspiring to make the islands indie
PENDENT. This prolonged the war, en-
Couraged sullenness and obstructed the
development Of the Government. Hence
arose a controversy concerning political
capacity. This tended to divert peoples
attention from the existing Government.
Although useful participation must measure
progress and fitness for autonomy the
difference between the attitude of an ire
sponsible critic. who fans the easily aroused
prejudices of a people against an alien
Government. and that OF one attempting
toformulste beneficial legislation Isl health
full lesson for ambitious statesmen"
Mr.. Taft referred in detail TO many
constructive influences and misfortunes.
including the failure OF Congress to admit
Philippine sugar and tobacco to the United
States free Of duty. He anticipated that
the next Congress would secure a com-
promise, restoring the former prosperity
Of the planters but limiting the importation.
thus allayirs the fears Of the opponents OF
the plan. He added:
Finally, considering all the obstacles
and the present conditions, I feel profound
satisfaction. believe our policy will be
fully indicated. We have fulfilled the
promises Of Presidents Mckinley andlRoose-
Welt by extending political control through
The municipal code and provincial organi-
zation. | do not agree with the critics
claiming that the franchise should be the
last privilege granted in developing a
people. The electorate under the Philip
pine Law sufficiently appreciate. It's own
interests to make the exercise Of political
power a useful training"
Mr.. Taft IL infinitely pleased with his
cordial reception. lie saws he returns
among his adopted people dominated by
the most afectionate impulses. He said
he Immediately observed the wonderful
advancement brought about by the CO.
operation Of the Americans and Hlipinos.
never VI the history OF the fnlDpplnes
has there been such urgent necessity for
Congress TO study them and to frankly and
firmly define its policy. The curses OF the
island are congresses that do nothing, the
Independence agitation. governmental vacil-
lation and uncertainty. which permeate
the Administrstion and discourage bust
less.
The arrival OF Secretary Taft n the
mHptIDu nf tho taapp.hIv Gv N pavrhnlnUira
moment of infinite importance. Every one
expects a definite message tending TO OBJ
Hierate the dreams OF independence and
indicating Washington's policy.
MI Americans, especially the Con gress-
men who recently made a tour of the islands,
declare that the creates handicaptoa sue
"ssful administration is the lamentable
lack Of a defined policy. which condition
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