New-York tribune., 1901-07-05
GOV. TAFT INAUGURATED.
cHAFFEE SUCCEEDS MACARTHUR IN
COMMAND-PRESIDEN MKINLEY
SENDS CONGRATULATIONS.

Manila July civil government estab-
lshed in the Philippines to-day under auspcious
circumstances. Judge William H Taft, presi-
dent of the Philippine Commission. was inaugu-
rated the first Civil Governor of the islands
and General Chaffee succeeded General Mac
Arthur Military Governor. Judge Taft was
escorted this morning by Generals Macarthur
end Chaffee from the palace TO great tempo
rary tribune the opposite side of the Plaza
Palacio. The entire front of the tribune,
block long, was decorated with flags, and sew
eral hundred officers, with their families and
friends, were seated there. General Macarthur
Judge Taft and General Chaffee occupied the
centre, with other generals their right. Rear
Admiral Kempf and his staff were their
left The United States Commissioners and
the Justices of the Supreme Court were i'm
mediately in the with the foreign consuls.
The mass of the people stood in the park op-
posite. The Filipino leaders were there but
more Americans than Filipnos We're present
JUDGE TAFT TAKES THE OATH
Standing on a projection at the centre Of the
tribune. Judge Taft took the oath of office as
Civil Governor, which administered by Chief
Justice Arellano. Governor Taft was then in
troduced by General Macarthur. while the guns
Of Fort Santiago fired salute
Governor Taft then delivered his inaugural
ganized he said, the insurrection still exists in
five This will cause continuance of the mill
tary government in them. Sixteen additional
provinces are reported free from nsurrection
but they have not yet been organized. Four
provinces are not ready for civil government
Judge Taft predicted that with the concentra-
ton Of troops into larger garrisons It would be
necessary for the people to assist the police in
preserving order Fleet launches will be pro-
1rp he cniS iob
ton among the provinces. we'll as aid the
postal and revenue departments. In regard TO
education. Governor Taft said that adults should
be educated by observing American methods
Ihere was a reasonable hope that Congress
would provide a suitable tariff that would assist
in the development Of the Philippines instead
Of an application Of the United States tariff
There is an unexpended balance in the insular
treasury Of S37000O0, and an annual income Of
S10000,O00
ANY possibility of friction between civil and
military subordinates Judge Taft said should
be discouraged The patriotism of the leading
Filipinos commended. A feature Of the in
augural address the announcement that
on September L the commission would be in
creased by the appointment of three native
members, Dr. Wardo Detavera, Bento Legarda
and Jose Luzuriaga- Before September i four
departments will be established with the fol-
lowing commissioners at the head Of them:
Interor-woRCSTER
Commerce and Polce-WRIGHT.
Justice ana Finance-IDE.
Public Instruction-MosES.
In conclusion Governor Taft reiterated the
hope expressed by President Mckinley that in
the future the inhabitants would be grateful for
American victories in the Philippines, and that
tiey would be indlssouby linked in ties Of af-
lection with the common country.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY's MESSAGE.
The Governor then read the following
sage from President Mckinley:
Taf+. Manila:
Upon the assumption of your new duties as
Civil Governor of the Philippine Islands, have
great pleasure in sending congratulations to
you and your associate commissioners. and my
lhanks for the good work already accomplished
extend TO you my full confidence and best
wishes for still greater in the larger
responsibilities devolved upon you, and
The assurance, not only for myself but for my
eountrymen, Of goodwill for the people Of the
islands. and the hope that their participation
IN the government which IL is purpose to
develop among them may lead to their highest
~NFahcement' happiness and prosperity
WILLIAM MK1NLEY.
The reading of the message was enthusias-
tcaly cheered
cHAFFEE SUCCEEDS MACARTHUR.
The transfer of military authority from Cen
erai Macarthur to General Chafee took place In
the presence of the generals in General Mac
Arthur's Office. There was no forynality. Gen.
eral Macarthur presented the new commander
10 The generals. and remarked: II bequeath to
you all my troubles"
reception in honor of General Macarthur
was given at the residence of the Civil Governor.
Mrs Taft and Mrs. Chaffee assisted In receiv-
Ing the guests
All the high civil and army officers accom-
panied General Macarthur to the river front.
~here he embarked Governor Taft and General
Shanee then returned to the palace and received
the public.
Inc transport Meade sailed tonight for Naga-
saki with General Macarthur and the members
OF his staff on board.
FILIPINO DEMAND FOR NATIVE CLERGY.