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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
3
The Philippine Commission presents its terms for administering the archipelago, detailing aims to establish humane governance, protect life and property, study local administration, justice, and taxes, and appoint commissioners to coordinate with inhabitants. It discusses the intent to peacefully establish American authority while assessing local conditions and infrastructure.
A long extract outlines the Philippine question and administration aims, naming the United States, Spain, and local figures while discussing peace terms, authority, and the role of commissions. The text emphasizes protection of the people, restraint by authorities, and the path toward a stable governance amid war.
Fragmented text argues for continuing American stewardship of the Philippines, detailing a March commission to establish civil government under military to civil transfer. It lists commissioners, aims to study native governance, and asserts safeguards, education, taxes, and civil rights amid transitional rule. An amnesty proclamation by General MacArthur grants pardon to insurrectionists who pledge loyalty.
The article laments broken promises of independence for Filipinos and argues against continued insurgent resistance. It reports on the northern Luzon situation, peacetime gains, and plans to entrust governance to local forces while maintaining U.S. military presence.
The document discusses US policy in the Philippines, Dewey Merritt and Aguinaldo, and debates over independence versus joint occupation. It argues Congress and the president must uphold sovereignty while insurgents attack during treaty ratification, noting Allied plans and potential consequences of withdrawal.
Article argues the prolonged war harms the push for Filipino independence. It critiques exaggerated factionalism, supports treaty ratification and American governance until Philippines ready for self-rule, and questions opponents' stance on sovereignty and U S military withdrawal. The piece emphasizes unity to secure stable governance and eventual independence.
Experiments show Kaffir corn can yield glucose and starch for wine and whisky, with reports from J. Ow of Highlands and others noting quality. While early tests in Peoria and westward trials prove potential, production hinges on farmers growing sufficient quantities to supply brewers and refineries at reasonable prices.
A concerned piece argues that a stable government is needed and denounces opponents who seek to surrender sovereignty in the Philippines. It warns against placing minority interests above the majority and rejects military guardianship from a foreign power. The author urges defending sovereignty, preserving peace, and maintaining executive authority without capitulating to internal or external forces. The piece signals continuation on the eighth page.
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