General Miles’ Plan for the Philippines
In the recent correspondence between Lieutenant-General Miles and the Secretary of War, the former asked for authority to take with him to the Philippines ten Cubans and Porto Ricans, for the purpose of illustrating to the inhabitants of those islands the beneficial influence of the United States.
A representative group of Filipinos would then, on the return journey, be brought to this country, to familiarize them with our civilization. In this way it was hoped to establish a more amicable understanding between the two peoples.
After a careful consideration of General Miles’ plan, the Secretary of War stated his disapproval of it on the ground that it would be impracticable.