An Observer in the Philippines Or Life in Our New Possessions
An Observer in the Philippines Or Life in Our New Possessions
John Bancroft Devins
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In case you are in conformity with this and return to peace, determine upon the necessary con- ditions that you should ask in order to save yourselves from any vexations, and if you think that I should trans- mit your petition to the constituted authorities I am dis- posed to comply at any time. POVERTY BORN OF WAR 223 "There are those who say your procedure is the cause of many abuses and methods which are unfavorable to the country, but I believe that the remedy for this, if true, is not comp...arable to the great poverty which would be born of a war apparently interminable. I believe that as long as the Filipinos do not endeavor to liberate them- selves from their bonds the period of their liberty will not arrive. "Excuse me for telling you this. If, perchance, you are not in accord with my opinion, this will not, as far as I am concerned, be a motive for destroying our former friendship and companionship. Order your hum- ble servant whenever you see fit. " In answer to Governor Taft's inquiry Mabini addressed to him, April 9, 1903, the following letter: "A few days after my arrival at this capital I re- ceived a message from the late San Miguel, sending greetings of welcome, and requesting my opinion in re- gard to his attitude.
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