The people will soon be glad to see the soldiers of the United States, the representatives of the downfall and departure of the instruments of Spain.

Aguinaldo and his party have a Congress.

It might be an approved beginning of a Territorial Legislature, and the insurgent General might be the presiding officer.

There would be abundant reason for the auspicious exercise of all his rights in the public service.

As for the cost of the Philippines under our Government, that would fall upon the treasury of the United States.