The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-10
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AFFAIRS OF A r


This nations foreign policy is based on
the theory that right must be done be-
tween nations precisely as between indi-
Niduals and In our actions for the last ten
years we have in this matter proven orr
and our behaving toward other nations,
as in private life IN honorable mar would
behave towards his fellows.
Panama Canal.
The work on the Panama canal is being
done with a speed, efficiency and entire
devotion to duty, which make it a model
for all work of the kind. No task of such
magnitude has every before been undertake
en- by any nation; and no task of the kind
has ever been better performed. The meno on
the Isthmus, from Colonel Goethals and
his fellow commissioners through the en-
tire list of employees who are faithfully
doing their duty, have won their right to
the u~ngrudging respect and gratitude Of
the American people.
The Philippines.
Real progress towara self government is
being made in the Philippine islands. The
gathering of a Philippine legislative body
and Philippine assembly marks a process
absolutely new in Asia, not only as re-
CARDS Asiatic colonies of ILuropean pow
ers but as regards Asiatic possessions Of
other ASiatlc powers; and, indeed, always
excepting the striking and wonderful ex-
ample afforded by the great empire of
Japan, it opens an entirely new depart
ure when compared with anything which
has happened among Asiatic powers which
are. their own masters. Hitherto this Phil
ippine legislature has acted with Inodera-
ton and self-restraint. and has seemed
In practical fashion to realize the eternal
truth that there must always be govern
ment, and hat the only way in which any
body of individuals can escape the nee
essity of being governed by outsiders is to
show that they are able to restrain them
selves, to keep down wrongdoing and dis
order. The Filipino people, through their
officials, are therefore making real steps
IN the direction Of self-government. l
the beginning of q course which will con-
tinue till the Filipinos become fit to de-
eide for themselves whether they desire
to be an independent nation.
| again recommend that American citi-
zenship be conferred upon the people of
Porto Rico.
In Cuba our will cease in
about two months time; the Cubans have
in orderly manner elected their own gov
ornamental authorities. and the island will
be turned over to them. Our occupation
Cd this occasion has lasted a little over
two years, and Cuba has thl'iven and pros
pered under it. Our earnest hope and
shall now govern themselves with justice.
SO that peace and order may be secure.
Japanese Exposition.
The Japanese government has postponed
until 1917 the date OF the great i~nterna-
tional exposition, the action being taken
SO as to insure ample time in which to
prepare to make the exposition all thai
1t should be made.
The United States, because of the an
cient friendship between the two peoples,
because each of us fronts on the Pacific,
and because of the growing commercial
relations between this country and Asia,
takes a peculiar interest in seeing the cX-
position made a success in every way.
a this opportunity publicly to state
my appreciation of the way in which Jap
an, in Australia, in New Zealand, and in
all the states Of South America, the battle
fleet has been received Gu its practice voy-
age around the world. h American gov
eminent can not too strongly express its
appreciation of the Astounding and gener-
Gus hospitality shown our ships in every
port they visited.