Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 111, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1899 — WAR TO BE PUSHED. [ARTICLE]

WAR TO BE PUSHED.

President Decides on Vigorous Cam* paign in Philippines. President McKinley’s .policy on the Philippines was officially outlined after a conference held by him with advisers at the conclusion of the Dewey dinner at the White House Tuesday night. It is to push the war to a successful conclusion with all possible vigor, and when peace comes to submit to Congress for settlement the question of the future of the islands. This program was announced after the conference by Congressman Boutelle of Maine, chairman of the House Committee on Naval Affairs. Besides Congressman Boutelle those at the conference were Secretary Root, Secretary iDtchcock, Attorney General Griggs, Senator Hanna, former Secretary Cornelius N. Bliss and Myron T., Herrick of Cleveland. There was an infonfifcl talk on the' Philippine situation, during which the President in 4 few words stated Ms position, as later defined by Congressman Boutelle. Admiral Dewey had an important conference with President McKialey on the same subject Wed- „ w. urff. ~ w f ft