Contention That Filipinos Cannot Govern The Islands
A political address argues that the United States must not abandon governance in the Philippines. It condemns claims of Filipino incapacity, defends self government, and rejects imperial rule as contrary to moral law. It contrasts with Republican calls for world power and trade expansion by force.
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Themaptven
Philippine Islands
Nfe
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
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Chapultepec
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Empire costs and benefits split by class
The passage argues imperialism benefits army contractors shipowners and officials while harming farmers and laboring people who pay more taxes under consumption based systems. It notes labor organizations warn of military burdens they will bear and the few profit from imperial expansion.
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Philippines
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