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'Cbc Conservative * THE MILITARY IN THE PHILIPPINES. If General MaoArthnr iu Manila can deport and practically confiscate the property of a newspaper publisher a native-born citizen of the United States it inevitably follows that a military officer commanding troops in Arizona , New Mexico , Oklahoma or Alaska may likewise deport citizens and confiscate their property. This doctrine cannot be questioned by those who deny that the constitution follows the flag. It is the very essence of their contention. It presents a somewhat disquieting outlook to the citizens of the territories , how ever. Chicago Chronicle. It is another evidence of the growth of militarism that General MacArthnr's administration should dare to do Euch a thing without the certainty of a rebuke. It is another proof of the arrogance of the army when left unrestrained and isolated from the influence of public opinion. General MaoArthur is treat ing the editor who offends him as he would treat a civilian whose presence was not desired at Fort Sheridan , if he happened to be in command of the mili tary post , by expelling him from the grounds. But he is treating the whole of the archipelago as a military post , which it is likely to be for many years under the present regime. He is exe cuting the policies of Otis frequently outlined by that'general when he was in command , whose habit it was to call before him the correspondents of the Record and other papers and announce : "I can put you off the island if I want to. " The "put-you-off-the-island" policy is in effect at last. Chicago Eecord. General MaoArthur , addressing a regiment of volunteers about to return from the Philippines , told the men that the chief advantage of the work in which they have been engaged is "engendering of a warlike spirit , with out which no nation can continue to live and by which alone a nation is created and made perpetual. " It is lamentable that an American should believe such a thing and teach it to his fellow-citizens. This nation was not created by the spirit of war and conquest , but by the spirit of indepen dence and -justice. War was an un avoidable means to an end and when the end was achieved the sword was sheathed that the republic might be perpetuated by peace. Perhaps a soldier may be excused for considering his work the highest and most important done in the world , but it is difficult to understand how an intelligent American , even though his training has been that of a warrior , can so misunderstand and misinterpret the ideas of the founders of this governmenl as to assert that its vital principle is war for war's sake. The engendering of a warlike spirit is one of the most evil and dangerous con sequences of the Philippine adventure in the view of those who are not blindec by commercialism and are capable ol drawing conclusions from the lessons ol history. If we are killing Filipinos just o keep our soldiers in practice and in- pire them with desire for martial glory , we are false to all the ideals of Ameri can manhood and have perverted the power of the republic to base ends. Free government and wars of conquest can not long keep company. Philadelphia North American. I THE NEW PRODUCT. IS A SPECIFIC FOR ALL EXTERNAL INFLAMMATIONS. RELIEVES PAIN CONTROLS FEVER PREVENTS BLOOD POISON In Emergency Cases as Burns , Bruises , Guts , Scalds , Etc , IT CONVEYS QUICK AND EFFECTIVE RELIEF. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT. Agents SKENE Wanted , Solo Agents for Chicago and Northwest. 641-643 UNITY BLDG. , CHICAGO. d 2 IF YOU ARE GOING WEST PACIFIC UNION Investigate the advantages offered by THE UNION PACIFIC before definitely deciding on your route of travel. You will find that the equipment , ser vice , and roadbed is as nearly perfect as can be made , and in addition thereto you reach your destination W Many Hours Quicker Than Via Any Other Line For instance , you can start from the Missouri River SipXtotS * for the Pacific Coast via the Union Pacific to-day and arrive sooner than if you left via any other line yesterday. For time tables , illustrated books , pamphlets , maps , etc. , descriptive of the country tributary to the Union Pacific , apply to your local agent or the undersigned , who will give all inquiries prompt and careful attention. E. L. LOMAX , G. P. & T. A. , OMAHA , NEB.