Certainly there is no justification for holding the islands for the benefit of the favored few. Nor is there any good reason for holding them. otherwise. when it is apparent that their retention would profit only a few Americansmainly capitalists and financiers--while. at the same time. it would be detrimental to the interests of American farmers. particularly dairymen. sugar and cotton producers. Furthermore. immigrants flocking to this country from the Philippines constitute a serious menace to American labor. There can be no justification for leaving the bars down when nearly 10.000.000 of American workmen are out of work. Consequently. freeing the Philippines would not only enhance the welfare of the 13.000.000 inhabitants thereof but greatly enhance the economic status of our farmers and industrial workers.
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