There is another matter of general concern, and that is this—that when our relations with a foreign country are in the condition that our relations with some of the Chinese are in at the present time, it is in danger of being quite harmful…

In this case it has no foundation whatever.

Submitting to the vote of the people the question of independence, unless such action is requested by the Congress of the United States, can be but disturbing to good relations.

The best security to the Philippine Islands is the protection of and by the United States.

There are undoubtedly many Filipinos who desire the immediate independence of their country but who also realize the necessity for the protection of the American Government for several years, if not indefinitely.

In frankness and with the utmost friendliness, I must state my sincere conviction that the people of the Philippine Islands have not as yet attained the capability of full self-government.

I therefore return the bill without my approval.

I return without my approval, 'An Act to Hold a Plebiscite of the People of the Philippine Islands on the Question of Philippine Independence.'

The standards of living have been raised, a splendid educational system established, the fundamental rights of the people preserved.

Responsibility without authority would be unthinkable.

We think we have a sufficient force to protect our people at Shanghai.

I think we have sufficient forces there for rescue purposes and to do everything that could be done in that direction.