In a telegram sent to the Department on June 23 I expressed the opinion that "these people are far superior in their intelligence. and more capable of selfgovernment than the natives of Cuba. and I am familiar with both races." Further intercourse with them has confirmed me in this opinion. Do you know. Mr. President. that in the "Notes on the Philippines." issued by the AdjutantGenerals Office of the War Department last September. the following language occurs: The Philippine Malays are a superior race to many other Asiatic peoples. Orderly. amiable. courteous. honest. and exceedingly superstitious. they are easily influenced upon professions of Christianity. Like most tropical people. their efforts are intermittent rather than steady. their wants are readily provided for. and they take life easy. * * The inhabitants are generally tractable and amenable tu government. and generally not hostile to foreigners.
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Generalizations about the Philippine Malays being superior, orderly, amiable, courteous, honest, superstitious, easily influenced by Christianity, and having intermittent work habits.