New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
MOHONK. CONFERENCE.
DR.. Draper Presides-FaUors Hold
ing the Philippines.

Lake Mohonk, n. Y. Oct. 25.-The Lake Mohonk
Conference. which meets yearly to discuss ques
tions regarding dependent peoples. opened its
sions to-day, with many prominent persons pres
ent delegates. Albert K. Smiley in outlining
the work of the conference, said the chief ques-
tion to be discussed TO whether the United
States should retain possession of the Philippine
Islands
DR.. Andrew S. Draper. Commissioner Of Educa-
ton Of the State of New York, was introduced
presiding officer He said in part:
It seems % me Idle to discuss whether We made
a mistake in getting the Philippines upon our hands.
ing whether we ought not to back out OF the re-
them. or give them away is time worse than
wasted. There is no other nation better able 70
do SO than we are. There is but one thing 10 do,
and that is. TO turn deaf ear 10 the waverers
taken upon ourselves or the, spirit and the
so far as know there can he no words but those
Of commendatior.
and morals there three phases of government
policy in the Philippines which suggest Themselves
20 political privileges, TO secular education and 70
AS giving political privileges. We are. for OBJ
vous reasons disposed TO much further than
other great nations who have had to deal with
similar questions Perhaps may be disposed TO
60 too far II is manifest enough that for long
Pile that the possibility of the safe exercise Of
sovereignty by the islands at an early DAY is quite
The adaptation OF schools 10 the needs Of the
a
ter than many would al once suppose. While We
bound hold out 10 every his equal chance.
we will do well II We encourage young FNpinos 20
be workmen rather than lawyers, and doctors. and
engineers and promoters OF enterprises and manag-
of other Fiiipinos.
Filipino Industries claim the best attention q the
government. The industrial problem in tho Philip
pines must very likely be always and necessarily
difficult II there is 10 he American aid
Filipino industries Congressional legislation must
open the way for and not hinder it The simple
Industries which will contribute 70 better living.
must be encouraged through better implements and
improved methods. And other industries. which
will find develop markets, must he studiousy as
certained and methodlCally introduced by govern
ment action. and. II need be- by liberal govern
nent aid. a tariff against insuar products FOR the
real purpose OF afordinE superior profits TO home
Industries that longer in their infancy -
abhorrent 70 the good conscience and overwhelming
opinion Of the American people.
Francis Z Leupp, United States Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs. spoke briefly on the work Of the
Indian Bureau during the year. Congressman
James s. Sherman, OF Utica. spoke in approval Of
the policy of the government in forcing the Indians
work white men do
The subject tonight THE Betterment Of
Religious Conditions Among tho Indians" The
speakers were Bishop Hendrix. OF Kansas city;
Bishop Hare of Sioux Falls. S. D. and the Rev.
Dr. Charles l.. Thompson. of New York, secre-
tary OF the Presbyterian Board or Home Mis-
sons.
Other speakers tonight were the Rev. Or. Walter
c. Roe, OF Oklahoma. the Rev. DR. James w.
Cooper of New York: John J. Delany Of New
York; the Rev f e. Chvers of New York and
f. N Wister. OF Philadelphia.