The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-07-10
TAFT TAKES CHARGE
Judge Taft installed as Civil Gov.
ernor Of Philippines.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Governor Taft Hopes FlIjpinos
Will Soon b. Glad Thay are
Not Free, Cen. chaffsa
RsIievcs M Arthur.
RsIievcs M Arthur.

RsIieves M'A,!hur.
Civil government in the Philippines
was auspiciously inaugurated Thursday.
Commissioner Taft vas escorted by
Gen. MacArthur and Gen. Chafee
from the pslsce to a great temporary
tribune on the opposite side Ct the
Plaza Piaoic. Standing on a projecting
centre of the tribune, Mr.. Taft took the
ost; os cff,e as civil governor Of the
Philippine islands. The oath vas sd
ninistercd by Chief Justice A1nello.
Gov. Tsft vas thea introduced by Gen.
Macarthur, the gun of Fort Santiago
being fred by way Of a salute.
4 feature Of the inaugural address Of
Gov. Taft was the announ uncement that
on Sept. l, 1901, the commission would
be increased by the appointment OF
three native members, Dr.. Wardo De-
tavera, Beaito Lsgarda ana Jose Luz1
riags Before the 1st Of September,
departments will be instituted as fol-
low, tie heacs being members Of the
United States Philippine commission:
Inserior-Worsester.
Commsrce aud Poliee-Wright.
Justice and Fira1ce-Ide.
Public Observation-Disclosures.
OF the 27 provinces organized, Gov.
Taft said the jnsurrection still exists
in five. This will cause the continu,
ance of the military government in
those sections. Sixteen additional
provinces are reported without insur-
rection, but as yet they have not been
organized. Four provinces are not
ready for civil government. Gov. Tafs
said that with the concentration Of
troops in large garrisons it would be
necessary for the people to assist the
police in the preservation Of order.
Fleet launches will be procured, he
said, which will facilitate communics-
tion among the provinces, as we'll as
aid the postal and revenue depart.
ments.
In connection with educational ef-
forts, Gov. Taft said that adults should
be educated by an obs sryation Of
American methods. He said that there
was a reasonable hope that congress
would provide tariff, suitable to as
sist in the development Of the Phil.
ippipes and rot mere application OF
the Uaited States tariff
According to Gov. Taft there is an
unexpended balance in the insular
treasury of s3,7O0,000 ard annual in
come Of $40, 100000.
The governor said that any possible
friction between civil and military sub.
ordinates should be discouraged. The
patriotism of the leading Filipinos was
commended. In conclusion Civil Gov.
ernor Taft reiterated a h3pe expressed
by the president that in the future the
inhabitants would be grateful for the
American Philippine victories and that
they would be indissolubly linked in
ties of affection with the c?mnon
country.
The reading Of President McKinley's 5
message of congratu'ation was enthusi-
ssticalIy cheerod. The entire front Of
the tribune, block long, was decorat,
ed with figs aId several hundred Of
dcers with their families and friends
were ated therein. Gen. Macarthur,
Civil Governor Taft aud Military Gov.
erncr Chafse occupied the centre, With
the other generals on their right. Rear
Admiral Kenpf aad his staff were Oh
their left. The United States commits
siontrs and the justices Of the supreme
court were immediately in the rear with
the foreign consuls. The msss Of the
people stood in the park opposite. The
Filipino leaders wece there, but there
Wera more Americans than Fil4pinos
present.
The presidents message is as fol-
lows:
"Taft, Manila:
Upon the assumption Of your new
duties as civil governor of the Phil
ippines, I have CREST pleasure in send.
ing congratulations to you and your
associate commissioners and my thanks
for the gooi work already accom-.
plished. l extend to you my full conf,
dence and best wishes for still greater
SUCCESS in the large responsibilities
nov de7ol7ed upon you, snd the assur.
spce rot only for myself but for ny
oou1tr3men Of good will for the people
Of tbs Islands and the hope that their
participation in the government which
it is our purpoae to develop smong
them ms7 lead to their highest ad
vancement, happiness and prosperity.
"(Sjgned) William Mckinley"
The transfer OF the military author
ity to Gen. Chsf,e vas carried out in
the presence Of tie generals, in Gen.
MscArthu-'s ofi;e. There was no for
nality. Gea. Macarthur presented tbs
Few commando: to the generals and
remarked:
II be2uaath to you all my troubles.
All tie Ligh civil and army officers
accompanied Gen. Macarthur to the
river front, where he formally embark
ed. Gen. Chafse then returned to the
palace and received the public.
Four Negroes Hanged.
At Vernon, Fla, four negroes were