Chapter XXIX

The Way Out 647-655

Shows how, by neutralization treaties with the other powers, as proposed in many different resolutions, of both Republican and Democratic origin, now pending in Congress, whereby the other powers should agree not to annex the Islands after we give them their independence, the Philippines can be made permanently neutral territory in Asiatic politics exactly as both Switzerland and Belgium have been for nearly a hundred years in European politics.

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ILLUSTRATIONS

Page The Capture of Aguinaldo, March 23, 1901--The Central Fact of the American Military Occupation Frontispiece From the Drawing by F. C. Yohn Copyright by Charles Scribner's Sons

Bird's-eye View of the Philippine Archipelago, Showing Preponderating Importance of Luzon 228

Outline Sketch of the Theatre of Operations in Luzon, 1899 232

Sketch Map of the Philippines At End

THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES