The most impossible argument is made that if we leave those islands we will be embroiled in war. whereas we will not be if we keep them. Mr. President. when America frees the Philippine Islands there is no longer any war to be had between the Asiatic races over an Asiatic Monroe doctrine. There is no longer any such thing as an Asiatic Monroe doctrine principle to stir up trouble when we free the Philippines. We will have a treaty with all nations. as this bill provides. pledging neutrality so far as the Philippine Islands are concerned. So how. where. and why can we possibly stir up antagonism when we have given the Philippine people their freedom and have moved out of there. merely helping them to get their house in order and extending them the aid of the American country?