Word: statehood
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...second of the interclass debates, between the Seniors and the Juniors, will be held on Tuesday, December 20. The question, submitted by the Seniors, is: "Resolved, That it should be the policy of the United States not to hold territory unless with the purpose that it shall ultimately enjoy statehood...
...defeat the measure. But the treaty was ratified and as a result the Philippines became American territory. Thus the Democratic party is equally responsible with the Republican for the annexation of the Philippines. There are three solutions to the Philippine problem. First, we can fit the islanders for statehood and admit them to the Union. This, however, is scarcely feasible. Secondly, we can hold them as subjects without constitutional rights. In the third place, we can endeavor to set up a government on American principles and leave it to the people when they are fit for it. This the Republican...