would discuss the matter although one or two of them admitted that action had been taken. It is stated that the order of the Governor-General will be rigidly enforced. [From Manila Opinion, August 24, 1907.] PROTECTION TO GOVERNMENT There is a feature of the agitation for more respect for the flag that we would not have exploited under other circumstances had it not been for the developments of the past week. We refer, without seeking to make capital out of it, to the position taken by the OPINION in the patriotic agitation of the American press. We handled the question without gloves from the beginning and are told by several of our friends that our editorial expressions on the subject last week were an im portant factor in securing the prompt action which the Commission took on Tuesday last. For the passage of the amendment to the Sedition Law as a forerunner of a Flag Law every American in the Islands and every other law-abiding, self-respecting resident is under obligations. While the Katipunan flag and other banners of the native agitators are given no recognition in this law, and while the vicious attacks of the Filipino press on the Government receive no direct cognizance, the legislation covers the latter and other similar subjects, all of which were deserving of legislative attention. While we all rejoice in the action of the Commission and must heartily endorse the motives that instigated it, we can not but remark that had this law been passed long ago the Governor-General and his colleagues ས ས ས 1:|:|:|:ཀྱི 67 would have been saved much anxiety over the local situation and the Americans an equal amount of irritation. However, as all delay in the administration of public affairs has a reason behind it and usually a good reasonwe will pass up the past and rejoice in the present and future security which the new law promises for fair play, and American prestige and sovereignty in these Islands. [From Manila Opinion, August 24, 1907.] O, Starry Flag of the Union, Hail! O, starry flag of the Union, bail! Proclaims abroad dear Freedom nigb. Wabo dares baul down from mast or tower, Von emblem of Columbia's pride, bis life bolds light in that dread bour, Since brave men for that flag bave died. We raise no band for strife or war, We plead for peace for every land; But love we always each bright star, Each color, stripe and rainbow strand. -JOHNSON. 69 (FACSIMILE-REDUCED-OF POSTERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED ABOUT MANILA) PATRIOTIC MEETING AMERICANS, ATTENTION Deeply moved by the occurrences of the last few weeks in Manila out of which has arisen the question: "Is the sovereignty of these Islands to be represented by other than the American flag?" a meeting of all Americans of these Islands is called to settle this question and to take steps to secure the peaceful adjustment of this problem. The meeting will be called at the Grand Opera House in Manila 8 o'clock, Friday night, August 23, 1907. Dr. S. B. Rossiter Walter E. Olsen Roy Squires H. B. Sullivan Milton E. Springer McGovern Wm. Crozier Henry D. Woolfe C. W. Ney E. J. Smith A. O. Brooks J. T. H. Flaherty F. Luling J. Wm. Marker R. C. Hosty Carl E. Lundgren Earl Hamilton Smith Capt. Thomas Leonard Jos L. Travis Edward H. Murphy Among the distinguished the meeting will be: John R. Edgar speakers who will address Mr. J. W. Haussermann Captain L. W. Southworth, Major H. W. Bishop, Rev. Dr. S. B. Rossiter. ALL AMERICANS INVITED Every American Man, Every American Woman, Every American Child Ought to Attend and Hear the Patriotic Addresses ALL BOXES RESERVED FOR THE LADIES AND THEIR ESCORTS |