Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 29, Number 9, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 August 1898 — Page 3

^PHILIPPINE WEALTH

BOUNDLESS RESOURCES RIPE FOR AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT.

RarprUIng Intelligence of the People off the Island* Far Beyond the 8ftv»ffe

State—Compulsory Edneatlon Already

Established.

[8pecfal Correspondence.]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.—The peace negotiations with Spain, instead of lessening public and official interest at the national capital in the Philippine islands, appear to have had^i contrary effect. We know the intentions of the government regarding Porto Rico, and doubtful as the Cuban problem is and difficult to solve we feel reasonably certain as to the final disposition to be made in this particular instance, but when it comes to the Philippine islands we are all at sea without our bearings.

The opinions relative to the disposal to be made of the islands are as various as are the characteristics and preferenoes of the persons that entertain them. Many in official life and a few

ANCIENT PHILIPPINE POTTEBT.

senators, members of congress and others that still linger in Washington are in favor of the United States retaining permanent possession of the group, or at lean'fi maintaining a controlling interest thero. Tbo ambiguous nature of the reference made to the Philippines in the conditions of peace presented by this country to Spain has also had a disquieting effect upon the public mind hore, ns it is feared that the eastern archipelago will be restored to Spain, as it was before the war began.

Othors, who are opposed to a so called policy of imperialism, heartily wish that wo were rid of the whole business, let the ultimate fate of the islands be what it may. They anticipate rightly or wrongly foreign complications looming up in tho near future whatever the degree of control we may exercise in these islunds, and to retain them permanently thoy regard as not only opposed to our policy as a nation, but also subversive of the constitution of the Unitod States.

I imagine that the constitutional objections advanoed against the acquisition of fresh territory by this country will be very easily disposed of and will not prevent such a territorial expansion should cogent reasons exist in favor of it.

A few days before congress adjourned I happened to meet Senator William E. Chandler, and in the course of the conversation the subject of the Philippine islands was introduced. While not altogether in favor of annexing these islands he stated that there were moral reasons why we should not restore them to Spain. "We were,"he remarked, "impelled by humane motives to interfere in Cuba, Why should we, then, in opposition to such a mode of action, hand over the Philippine islands to Spaiu to oommit cruelties far more enormous thnn any for which we have justly banished her from the western hemisphere?"

This question of morality will doubtless be regarded as of paramount importanoo by the president and his cabinet in dispowiug of tho Philippines. There are many others throughout tho country who will view the matter from a totally different point of viow. Nearly all tho people of the Pacific coast favor the retention of the islands, for the very obvious reason of the trade it would bring to their porta Similar motives doubtless influence eastern merchants and manufacturers, though to a less extent.

Though it would be unwise and hazardous to adopt the role of Cassandra and indulge in proleptio speculations as to the outcome of tho matter, I think we may safely oonclude that our government will not end negotiations without making provisions for improving the political condition of the inhabitants of the archipelago. This I conclude will be the minimum of the president's demands, and not improbably the stipulations may involve much mom

Since Aguinaldo became slightly recalcitrant we have heard a great deal to the disfavor of the Filipinos. The truth of the matter is that as a people they are intellectually as well in other respects superior to our Cuban allies and would be more capable of •elf government That Aguinaldo and his army aro not as friendly to the Americans as they first were is probably largely owing to the restraints placed upon them in dealing with their Spanish enemies. They also suffered wrongs as well as the Cubans. What wonder, then, if they, conditioned as they are. should seek to revenge their injuries? Even nations that have attained a high degree of civilisation do not regulate their policy in dealing with their enemies by the sermon on the mount How, then, can we expect such a people, remembering centuries of wrong, to be more forgiving and forgetful of injuries.

It woedd perhaps be an tnJafe experiment to permit the native® of the Philippine islands to rale themselves—not because they have not able men among

them capable of conducting a govern ment, nor from the want of intelligence and capacity among the people, but rather because of their eastern way of thinking and their nnfamiliarity with the principles of political liberty. 'Under the tutelage of such a nation as the United States the Filipinos before many years had gone by would no doubt prove themselves capable of enjoying the privileges of freedom without abusing them.

The fact that education is compulsory in the Philippine islands may be accepted as very good evidence that the people are not savages and illiterate, students in the high schools display great intellectual capacity, and a remarkable number of them study Latin, Greek, English and French. They not only have a desire for the acquisition qf languages, but have additional a decided talent for acquiring them. They are, strange to state, as much opposed to the official language (Spanish) as are the common people. Many of the young men study law not with the intention of adopting it as a profession, but as a training in political philosophy.

The language of the natives of the islands is a dialect of the Malay. It is not by any means a rude form of speech, but is capable of expressing the various emotions of an intelligent people and lends itself readily to all the purposes of poetry and eloquence. This form of speech has an extensive literature, and the natives of the Philippines can boast of their distinguished poets and authors.

The Malay Indians form the great bulk of the population of the islands and are divided into two tribes—the Tagals and Visayans. They are very expert in manufacturing a variety of useful articles, and the women are noted for their skill in needlework.

The pure Spanish on the islands number only about 6,000, exclusive of the troops. There are many Spanish Creoles, a few hundred thousand Chinese, pure and half breeds, and a large number of Mohammedans from the East Indies. The notions of morality existing among the natives, whether pure or mixed, are not of an elevated character, though in this respect they occupy a much higher plane than in former years. The Malays as a race have been regarded as cruel and revengeful, and not without cause. Though people of this extraction in the .Philippines can scarcely be charged with prominently displaying those objectionable characteristics they have undoubtedly hereditary leanings in this direction.

While just as receptive of foreign ideas as the Japanese, and probably more intellectual, they are loss inolined to change than those Frenohmen of the orient and are slow to adopt anything that would have a tendenoy to destroy or even to modify their distinctive features as a race. If less amiable and docile than the natives of Japan, they are certainly their equals if not their superiors mentally, and from the physical standpoint are generally considered their superiors.

The other day I met an official of the bureau of foreign oommeroe who gave me muoh valuable information about the trade, Industries and productions of the Philippine islands. He remarked that there was no limit to the productiveness of the islands and that a trade could be developed between them and the United States which could not fail to greatly benefit and enrich our people.

The latest trade returns from the Philippines, he stated, were for 1896. For that year the total of imports from the islands to various countries amounted to $19,702,819 and the exports to |9,174,098. The United States imported considerably over $4,000,000 worth of products from the islands and sent them only about $94,000 worth in return. Henceforth I expect the figures will be largely increased so far as this country is ooncemed and will be less disproportionate than at present. The import? from and exports to Spain were nearly equal, about $5,000,000 each. Great Britain is the best customer the Philippines have, her imports being valued at $6,223,426 and her exports $2,0623,578. The principal imports from the islandscomprise hemp, $6,745, 177 tobacco, $3,435,, 552 cocoanuts and copra, $2,009,802, and sugar, $4,282,110.

My informant stated further that valuable mineral deposits exist on nearly all the islands of the group. Gold is found in the sand of the rivers, and oopper, iron, coal, sulphur and mercury exist extensively. The islands are of amazing fertility, and there is absolutely no limit to their productiveness.

The area of the entire group, comprising nine large and 1,200 small islands, is 113,500 square miles. Luzon

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the largest, has an area of 41,181 square miles and a population of 4,600,000,

considerably more tLau half the population of the entire archipelago. A nil* road 119 miles in length lead* from Manila, the capital of the islands, to JDagupan. and there are about 1*600 miles of telegraph line.

The resources of the Philippine islands remain practically undeveloped and promise possibilities of oommeroe and productiveness unsurpassed in any other part of the world.

If left to themselves, the islands will probably become a bone of contention to the great powers of Europe. If returned to Spain, the condition of the inhabitants will likely be worse than before. Jobs Hcxmorox.

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EELICS OF THE WAR.

ALL SORTS OF SOUVENIRS BROUGHT BY THE BATTLESHIP TEXAS.

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[Special Correspondence.]

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.—Since the battleship Texas arrived home from the scene of action the town has been filled with trophies of the war. These souvenirs are composed of Spaiksh coins, parts of uniforms, bullets, parts of shells and scraps of iron taken from the decks of the Spanish squadron and almost every conceivable thing that is carried on board of a warship from the plates to the small arms, the latter of which were brought in great abundance. The bluejackets as a rule are not business men and did not bring the trophies home with the idea of making any profit out of the sale of them. They were brought home for the purpose of distribution among friends, and Jack has these in plenty, especially if he has anything to give away. *.

After the battle was over the sailow from the American ships were allowed to visit the wrecks of the Spanish squadron for the purpose of removing the dead and caring for the injured. After this was done Jack turned his mind to gathering some relics for his friends, whom he knew would expect to have something brought home to them, and a queerer lot of junk was never allowed aboard an American man-of-war. The officers were indulgent, and the men took advantage of their kindness and began to fill the vacant places with their souvenirs. Ditty boxes and olothesbags were emptied and filled with the objeots taken from the destroyed cruisers. No questions were asked the men by the officers as to where they got the different things that were brought on the ships. Everything was going along smoothly, and Jaok kept himself busy filling the unoccupied spaces with tnementos of the fight. One day before the ship sailed the executive officer of the Texas was standing on deck watching the men as they came on board. He noticed one of the apprentice boys tugging at a gun much larger than himself and weighing about 400 pounds. It was taking all his

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strength, and before any of the meu could assist bim to get it on the decls the executive officer hailed bim.' "What have you got there?" "A gun, sir, from, the Vizcava."

Wha* are you going to do with it?" "Take it home, sir, to one of unfriends."

The exeoutive officer concluded the line would have to be drawn, and the boy was told he oould not make a junkshop of the ship, and he was obliged to throw the gun overboard. The same thing happened to some of the other men who tried to get the wrecks op board or as much of them as they could carry.

From the amount of Spanish gold and silver coin brought home by the men on the Texas the vessels must have been well supplied with money. Some of the men got hundreds of the Spanish dollars. The majority of the coins were silver pesos. Some wore in good condition, while many were blackened by the heat and not a few were melted and run together in a rough mass.

All kinds of answers were given when the men were arked where they got the coin. Several claimed the bottom of the ship's safe was melted by the heat and the money ran out about the decks. It was a sailor's yarn and can be taken for what it is worth. There is one thing certain, and that is that there was a large quantity of it and the sailors got all they could find.

There is one thing for which the sailon of the service can be relied upon, and that is loyalty. They love the fiag and everything American, including the American dollar, and when the ship arrived at the home station and was boarded by thousands of people each one anxious to get some souvenirs, Jacky became a business man, and liberal offers were accepted for trophies. Mauser rifles with the stocks burned off sold readily for prices ranging from $6 to $0, while the Coins and smaller objects brought good sums. American dollars are more to Jack's fancy than Spanish coins, and soon the trophies that were brought home for friends were disposed of to the highest bidders, and the pockets of the sailors were bulged out with American coin and bills. "But what's the good of having money?" one sunburned tar remarked on the Texas. "When I go ashore, nobody will let me buy anything. I'm from the Texas and everything is free."

The men have reaped a harvest.from the sale of their trophies, and their only regret is they oould not bring more.

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One day a customer entered the shop and asked if he had any trousers made especially for one legged men. "Certainly," replied the merchant "What kind do you want?" 'Dress trousers,'' said the man. "The beet you've got"

Hurrying into the rear of the store, the enterprising merchant snatched up a pair of trousers and snipped off the right leg with a pair of scissors. Hastily turning under the edges, he presented them to the customer. "That's the kind I want What's the price?" "One guinea." "Well, give me a pair with the left leg off.",

A month later the merchant was pronounced convalescent and on the high road to recovery.—Pearson's Weekly.

Lucky Mr. Walter!

Davi£ Walter, a farmer living near Lititz, was the victim of a unique surprise the other day. It was the thirtyeighth anniversary of his birth, and Mrs. Walter invited about 60 friends and relatives to participate in a celebration of the event. Shortly before dinner a handsome carriage was presented to Mr. Walter. Under his plate at the table was a fine gold watch. Leaving th« table, Mr. Walter was invited to the yard and a herd of ten Holstein cows was driven up and presented to him. This was followed by the appearance of two young ladies dressed in pink, who carried a tray on which were piled gold and silver to the amount of $8,000. This, too, was presented to the happy man.

Everything was the gift of Mr. Walter's wife, who by industry and frugality in their 15 years of married life had saved the money without the knowledge of her husband.—Philadelphia Times.

Spain's Popular Beverage.

"Horobata de chufa," is the singular name of the most popular drink in Madrid. This is made from a nut called "chufa," yielding a milky liquid when reduced to a pulp. This is diluted with water, and forms a most cooling and refreshing drink. However, it is an aoquired taste. Very few like it at the first trial. The horchata may be made from different kinds of nuts. The almond is used also.

Strange to relate, the horchata de chufa is always sold where matting is kept for sale, so that when you spy a roll of the latter outside the store door, it is a sufficient indication that in that particular place you may procure a glass of the horchata. In spite of inquiries, I was unable to discover the origin of the singular combination of articles on sale.—Truth.

Why Slgibte Turned Senttler.

Chi another occasion Captain Sigsbee deliberately sank his ship to save her from a still worse fate. He was in command of the coast survey steamer Blake and was anchored in a West Indian port when a hurricane came up, and in the heavy sea the ship's anchors began to drag. She was drifting to utter and inevitable destruction on a reef. Where she lay there was a soft, sandy bottom. The captain ordered her scuttled, and down she went. Later she was pumped out and raised—an expensive operation, but far less costly than building a new ship.—Munsey's Magazine.

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