THE PHILIPPINES.
AMERICAN POLICY. SOVEREIGNITY IN TRUST. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION]. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT). Washington, January 16. Senator Grey, one of the Americm Peace Commissioners, speaking at Wilmington, said while the. Powers were willing that America should take over the Philippines, the Americans would stultify themselves if the islands were exposed to anarchy. Hence President McKinley's acceptance of the principle of sovereignty in trust was in harmony Avith liberty and the roving aspirations of the Filipinos. President McKinley has appointed a commission to study and report upon the future of the Philippines. The Commission includes Admiral Dewey, and Major-General Otis, the naval and military commanders of the islands.
Hongkong, January 16,
Disease is prevalent among the American forces in the Philippines, and many of the troops are incapacitated by sickness. (Received January 18, 11.35 a.m.). Washington, January 17.
The Commission appointed by President McKinley will act as an Advisory Board regarding the resources and commercial possibilities of the Philippines. J. G. Schurman, President of the Corneyll University, has been appointed President, and Professor Worcester will become a member.
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Waikato Argus, Volume VI, Issue 384, 19 January 1899, Page 2
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