The sun., 1907-12-01

ment which permits OF the peAceful con-
quest Of political party without resort
TO the innumerabls petty wars which 80
frequently disrupt our American republics.
The desire to get the ifs out and the outs
IN ls an idiOsyncrasy not entirely unknown
70 other peoples. but with people accus-
toned to choose their own rulers IL 10 an
idicsyncraay which does no harm. Had
the Filipino people their independence.
however, the desire OF the outs TO secure
ONCE might find expression In violence In
cnse Of disappointment at the polls.
Under Government however. dis
Interested enough TO insist on fair play
at the polls and strong enough to compel
respect for the decision Of the people when
once announced, every election becomes a
lesson in self-restraint and a step toward
the acquisition Of the sine qua non Of demo-
cratic Government. the submission Of
strong minority to the will Of a weak
majority.
The mercenary would sell the islands
20 whoever might wish to buy, and pocket
ing the price get rid Of the trouble OF govern
ing them; the ant-imperialist would give
them Independence and leave them at the
gates OF China unprepared TO meet their
new responsibilities and wholly unable
TO sustain their national existence; the ex-
pioiter. whether for ambition or dollars,
would govern the islands with a strong
hand, which translated means the curbing
OF Free speech. the gagging OF the press. the
encouragement Of education. the blotting
out Of local self government, the concen-
trati0n OF almost dictatorical powers in the
hands of one man: the ultraconservative
would keep the Filipino in his place. make
the masses work. furnish some education
to the classes. respect the religious pref
udices OF the people, prohibit all criticism
OF the Government or of its officials, main
t1in an impartial Judiciary. protect life and
property and provide a Just government for
all. in which, however. no native might ever
aw fr,E E,lavy INF ,ovf Anu
of these things would be much easier than
what the Government il attempting to do.
but not so creditable nor 30 consistent with
republican institutions.
A careful analysis OF the elections in
dicates that the irreconciIables and the
radicals were not entirely in the ascendant
at the polls. and from conferences had
with many of those who will lead In the
deliberations OF the Assembly il may be
reasonably assumed that there will not
necessarily he trouble with that body
Far from being a source of discord, il will
probably be the means OF bringing about
a better understanding with the masses Of
the people. The official returns for all
the provinces except Cagayan Hor which
there are as yet only nOn-otfiCial returnsI
distributed among the various political
parties as follows:
LrOgIeslslas.'
Catholics. i.ie2
independents i3pS
NatiOnallstas.. .54.277
Inmt dintiStas. 7ls6
lndependlstas. 1908
Scattering. l.0H
Rejected ................ 26A
Some Of the NatiOnalistas want i'm.
mediate Independence. but most of them
only want the United States TO formally
declare that independence will be granted
to the Philippines. and when. The Inde-
pendstas and Immediatistas wished inn
mediate independence before election. but
" Ould be satisfied now to got it, say. in five
or six years. The total vote Of the Nation
alistas. Undergraduates. Immediatistas and
lGlesa Eilipina was n, SAT. The total COM
bined vote of the ProgresistAs Independ-
ents and Catholics was 40, 800.
The disturbed conditions in the province
Of Leyte re apparently ended. Albion, for
Fifteen relr rs or more Possessed Of great
prestige ,-mong the mountain people on
account of his supposed supernatural en-
dowments, has been captured with his
entire family. He and several of his
Generals have been tried and sentenced
10 death. Esperidion Rota, one of the sub
chiefs, is still out, but he is a valley
man and not likely to exercise much in
iuence on the mountain people.
No disturbances have occurred in Samar
Tor nearly year. Papa OtOy. however. is
still out, and until he is captured a revival
Df disturbances may he expected. IL ex-
perienoe during these disturbances in
'avite Batangas. Leyte and Samar has
shown anything it il that the mere disper-
ZION Of the elements OF disorder amounts |
o nothiny. and that IL the outlaw leaders. |
zig and liitle are to be captured or other |
wise disposed OI and anything for per- |
nanent peace accomplished the people !
must be brought to the side of the Govern |
nent by tnctful. not entirely by violent, |
measures. In Leyte the PuIajanes were |
time and again. but until De Veyra |
apurpd tho pOnnerafiOn Of khA uaopVa 1
here was about as much hope Of finding |
| AhlOn and his followers as there would be |
II discovering a needle in a haystack.
IL is true that just about the time Of the |
Japanese difficulties any rascal would have
,een able 10 cause trouble. One man with |
rifle and half dozen followers announcing |
he landing of the Japanese would have |
)een able to get together following of |
gnorant men inspired either by terror or
he desire for loot. Yet IL there il one thing
majority Of the Filipino
,eople il is the transfer Of these islands 20
he jurisdi ction OF Japan.
For many months the insular press has i
)een filed with rumors OF Japanese spies
md Of the spending Of JapaHsse money
Filipino spirit. Many Japanese have been
ound in various parts Of the islands map
ling roads and bridges, collecting informa-
ion from the people and mixing with the
political leaders. There are many who
,elieve That these agents have dietributed
With some measure of success to create
public sentiment among more OF less dis
yruntled elements. However, the efforts
Il these men TO create any real public senti-
nent in favor of the control Of the islands
" Japan is doubtful.
MOSQUITOES IN TREES.