In bringing order to the philippines, our soldiers added a new page to the honor-roll of american history, and they incalculably benefited the islanders themselves. under the wise administration of governor taft the islands now enjoy a peace and liberty of which they have hitherto never even dreamed. . . every encouragement should be given . . . to the introduction of american industries and products; not merely because this is a good thing for our people, but infinitely more because it will be of incalculable benefit to the people in the philippines. - theodore roosevelt, 1901 how does roosevelt propose to improve the lives of the people of the philippines? by increasing the number of american soldiers there by ensuring the nation continues to be at war by introducing american industries and products