How different this condition is as compared with that which existed in the islands previous to the coming of the American flag! In those days only those who had money. position. and power could think of educating their children. And through the accident of birth the people were segregated into classes. but that condition has all been changed since the coming of the American flag to the Philippines. and the doors of our ports are open to those who live in the Philippines. and their coming and their going is not measured by any immigration quota. I would ask the politicians to tell the people that Japan. the great neighbor on the east and China. another great neighbor. and India. another great neighbor. with all their great armies and their great navies can not force their citizens into the United States or give to them the right to come and go that is now so freely enjoyed by the residents of the Philippine Islands. America has not exploited the Philippine Islands or the people. but has soughtdiligently to teach them the high ideals of American government and to inspire in them a desire to take advantage of the splendid opportunities that are to be found only under the Government of the United States of America. The Philippine people are not a subject people. but they are now a part of this great and wonderful Christian Nation. and I hope that those who think deeply and love their families will realize the blessings that they now enjoy. due to their present relations with our Government. and that they will hold fast to that which has brought hope. education. opportunity. and an equal chance for rich and poor alike. I hope that the real friends of the Philippine people will take a decided stand in the interest of the welfare of the citizens of the Philippine Islands and hold fast to the friendship and helpful cooperation that is now so freely given by the Government of the United States. I ask the politicians of the Philippines to tell their people of the immigration laws of America. Tell them that millions of white people from all the countries of Europe are constantly knocking at our doors for admission and are refused. save only a few who can measure up to the very rigid requirements of our health laws. as well as other restrictions. And again I call their .attention to the fact that those who live in tme Philippine Islands now enjoy opportunities that they never had until the American Government began to teach them.
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