The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-11
AFFAIRS OF STATE.



This nations foreign policy is based on
the theory that right must be done be-
tween nations precisely as between indi-
Niduals and III our actions for the last ten
,ailh by our deeds. We have behaved,
anu our behaving toward other nations,
as private life an honorable man would
ee-1 We towards his fellows.
Panama Canal.
The work on the Panama canal is being
done with a speed, efficiency and entire
devotion ,c duty, which make il a model
for all work OF the kind. No task OF such
en- by amy nations; and no task of the kind
has ever been better performed. Themen ON
the .sthmus, from Colonel Cocktails and
his fellow commissioners through the en-
tire las; OF employees who are faithfully
The llngaudging respect and gratitude of
the American people.
The Philippines.
Real progress toward self government is
being made in the Philippine islands. The
gathering of a Philippine legislative body
absolutely new in Asia. not only as re-
CARDS Asiatic colonies of European pow
.ls but as regards Asiatic possessions of
other Asiatic powers; and, indeed. always
excepting the striking and wonderful cX-
ample afforded by the great empire of
Japan, ii opens an entirely new depart-
ire when compared with anything which
has happened among -Asiatic powers which
are their own masters. Hitherto this Phil
lIplie IC6lssIdluIS LtS dcl0u Will 11lONpId-
ton and seif-restraint, and has seemed
IN practical fashion TO realize the eternal
truth that There must always be govern
tlent, and that the only way in which any
body of individuals can escape the nee
sssity of being governed by outsiders is to
show that they are able to restrain them
selves, to keep down ~wlongdoing and dis
order. The Filipino people, through their
officials. are therefore making real steps
N ,se and aIre seliene Of 'has se1 tbsss s,nns mari
the beginning OF a course which will con-
tinue tin the Filipinos become fit TO de-
ride for themselves whether they desire
10 be an Independent nation.
1 again recommend that American citi-
senship be conferred upon the people of
In Cuba cur win cease in
about two months, time: the cubans have
n orderly manner elected their own gov
hrntnental authorities. and the island will
De turned over to them. Our occupation
IN this occasion has lasted a little over
pered under IL. Our earnest nope and
one desire is that the people of the island
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 interna-
,lonal exposition, the action being taken
prepare to make the exposition all that
1t should be made.
The United States. because OF the an
slent 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.
lakes : peculiar interest in seeing the ex-
position made Il success in every way.
1 take 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
beet has been received on its practice roy-
Gge around the world. The American gov
trnment can not too strongly express it's
appreciation of the Astounding and gener-
GUS hospitality shown our ships in every
port they visited.