Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1899 — INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN. [ARTICLE]

INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN.

President Furnishes Advices to Philippine Commissioners. The President has furnished the written instructions to the Philippine commissioners. It is understood that the commission is charged to make a careful investigation of the social and economic conditions of the islands, and of their prospective value to the United States as acquired territory. The commissioners are especially urged to examine into the an-

nexation and independence sentiments on the islands, and also to gather all possible information as to the capacity for selfgovernment.