Publisher's Synopsis
The Problem In The Philippines is a speech delivered by Henry Moore Teller, a senator from Colorado, in the United States Senate in 1902. The speech addresses the ongoing conflict and controversy surrounding the United States' presence in the Philippines, which had been acquired by the US as a result of the Spanish-American War.Teller argues that the US should not be involved in the Philippines, citing the high cost of maintaining a military presence there and the negative impact on American values and principles. He also criticizes the colonial policies of the US government in the Philippines, particularly the suppression of Filipino independence movements and the use of violent tactics to maintain control.Throughout the speech, Teller emphasizes the importance of upholding democratic ideals and principles, and argues that the US should not be involved in imperialistic ventures. He calls for the US to withdraw from the Philippines and allow the Filipino people to determine their own destiny.Overall, The Problem In The Philippines is a passionate and persuasive argument against US involvement in the Philippines, and a call for the US to uphold its democratic values and principles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
