Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-19
A NEW COMMISSION.
1t will Confer with the Natives Of
the Philippines.
AND ADVISE WITH THE MILITARY.
It IS Thought IL viii be AbIc 10 Avert
an Outbreak OF MOstllltles--
The latest Cuban
News.

Washington, january l7-Presideut
6churman, OF Cornell university, waS
at the White House Monday, and had
a. talk with the president On leav.
ing, he said that he had accepted a
position ON a commission OF five which
Us no be appointed TO study the COM
merclal and soclpl problems OF the
Philippines, II IL now understood that
hhe other members OF the committee
will be Admiral Dewey, General Otis,
Colonel Charles DENLY and Professor
Worcester, of Ann Arbor university.
The work OF the commission will be
OF purely economic and not OF q
political nature. They will study the
habits and manners OF the Flllpinos,
the material resources OF the country
and it's commercial possibilities, but
they will not aplempt to zeal with the
problem OF government, for the ISL
ands.
The president has been anxious for
some time past to have commission
of this sort upon whose information
ne could rely. The personnel OF the
commission is considered excellent,
from the standpoint OF expert lonowl-
edge. Admiral Dewey and General
Otis have, OF course, become familiar
With many OF the practical sides of
the Phlhpplne problem, Colonel Den
ny was for many years minister TO
Ohina, and is thoroughly familiar
with the people and many of the
problems OF the Orient Professor
Worcester has lived for years In the
philippines, hunted with the widest
OF the Moros and Sulus, attended
their TRIBAL rites and studied the po-
Ethical economy OF the islands ait close
range. He has written book ON the
Philippines which Is considered
standard reference work, and recent
ly contributed an interesting series Of
articles on THE Philippines to the Gem
tury magazine. PresdeDt Schurmon
said the commission expected TO sail
for Manila about February |.
The commission which the presl.
dent is about to appoint TO proceed
10 the Philippines will not be subject
no THE continuation OF the United
Staues senate, but will be named un-
der reserved authority of THE presi-
dent, ana its expenses will be paid out
of the war appropriations. 1t is not
expected to commit the United States
government to recognition of the in
dependence of the natives, nor is it 10
frame scheme of government for the
islands, as was the case with the 1Ia-
wa,iian commission. Undoubtedly,
however, the commissioners will un-
officially confer with the natives and
advise with the military authorities
it being felt here that men of their
experience land qualifications will be
valuable counselors in the conditions
NOW existing. 1t is believed THAT the
natives can be kept from hostilltles
until the arrival of tine commission at
MJamdla, and then 1T is hoped that the
best results will follow the VISIT In
cluding the reinsurance of the ma
tiyes upon many points as TO which
they are now doubtful.
It will also be perceived that, by the
appointment Of the commission, the
president Is granting the appeal OF
some OF the best FiDipinos, who are
confident THAT both sides will be en-
llghtened by its creation and declare
THAT the United States government
will be shown THAT the abilities of tlle
Filipinos for government has been un-
dereStimaited, while the Flliplnos
themselves will be induced to have pa
thence before insisting upon self-gov-
ernment.
SO far as can be gathered, the pres
idelnlt has mot definitely completed the
list of the commissioners. Supposing
that he includes General Otis and ADJ
miral Dewey, he would add tine names
of President Schurman. Of Cornell
university, and Professor Worcester
of Ann Arbor. lie has under consld-
erabion the names OF Charles Denby
hs the last member, but as Mr.. Denby
is engaged with the war investigation
commission at present, with an in,
definite programme before him, he
has not positively decided to appoint
him.
Ithaca, N. Y, Jam. FIT was an
n0lLnced Monday nuRht tllat the BOARD
OF trustees OF Cornell university will
appoint T. +. Crane, present dean Of
bhe faculty of arts and sciences, to
perform the Duties OF President ]. s.
Sclhurman during the latter's absence
in the Philippine islands. President
Schurman's leave of absence will ex-
tend to january /, 1900
Havana, Jam. 17.-The colossal task
of putting into proper eanitary con-
dftion every DWELLING In Havana be.
gan Monday, Surgeon Major Davis
hiring 100 resident physicians for
house to house inspection. TO compel
obedience 10 the new regulations. All
cesspools under houses are to he
CLOSED and sealed. Garbage is to be
removed daily. 1t is expected that
che city will be in fairly good sand
tiary condition within three months.
wSthout underground sewerage. The
old resbdentS reawrd the nAw health
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