The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-05
Mckinney Wishes Happiness
and Prosperity.
A VERY QUIET FOURTH AT WASHINGTON
Governor jennings at Tammany Hall.
Bryan's Message on the Constitu-
tion. Col. Hemphilps Ad-
dress at onderoga.
(By the Associated Press.)

Manila July 4.-Civil Government in
the Philippines was suspiciously inaV
gurated today Commissioner Taft was
escorted by General Macarthur and
General Chaffee from the Palace to a
great temporary tribune on the oppo-
site side of the plaza palacio. Stand
ing on a projecting center Of the trib-
une, Mr. Taft took the oath of office as
civil gov vernor of the Philippine Islands,
the oath being administered by Chief
Justice Arellano. Governor Taft was
then introduced by Genearl Macarthur,
the guns of Fort Santiago being fired
by way of a salute.
A feature of the inaugural address
by Governor aft was the announcement
that on September 1st, 1901, the commits
sion would be increased by the appoint
ment of three native members, DR..
Wardo Detavera, Bento Legarda and
Jose Lusuriaga Before the first of
sep. .1El.ei departments will be insti-
tuted as follows; the heads being
members of the United States Philip
pine Commissions:
Interior Worcester.
Commerce and Police-Wright.
Justice and Finance-Ide.
Publis Observation-Disclosures.
OF the 27 provinces organized, Gov
ernor Taft said the insurrection still
exists in five. This will cause the con-
tinuance of the military Government in
these cactjrpS Eixtoan ad1itipoal
provinces are reported without insur-
rections but as yet they have not been
organized. Four provinces are not
ready for civil government. Governor
Taft said that with the concentration
of troopos in larger parrisons 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 comumnica-
tion among the provinces las well as
aid the postal and revenue depart
ments. In connection with educational
efforts, Governor Taft said that adults
should be educated by an observation
OF American methods. He said that
there was a reasonable hope that Con.
sress would provide a tariff suitable
TO assist in the development of the
Philippines and not a mere application
of the United States tariff.
According to Governor Taft there is
anunexpended balance in the insular
treasury of So, 100000, and an annual in
come of ten million dollars
The Governor said that any possible
friction between civil and military subor-
dinates should be discouraged. The pa
triotism of the leading Fiipinos was COM
mended. In conclusion Civil Governor
Taft reiterated hope expressed by the
President that in the future the inhabi-
tants would be grateful for the American
Philippine victories and that they would
be indissolubly linked in ties of affection
with the common country.
The reading Of President McKinley's
message of congratulation was enthusias-
tically cheered. The entire front of the
tribunal, block long, was decorated with
flags and several hundred officers, with
their families and friends, were seated
there in. General Macarthur Civil Gov
ernor Taft, and Military Governor Chaffee
occupied the center, with the other gen.
rails on their right Roar Admiral Kempff
and his staff were on their left. The Uni
ted States Commissioners and the Justice
of the Supreme Court were Immediately
in the rear with the foreign consuls The
mass of the people stood in the park op-
pcste. The Filipino leaders were there
but there were more Americans than Fill
pinos present
The Presidents message is as follows
Taft, Manila.
Upon the assumption of your new du-
ties as Civil Governor of the Philippine
Islands. ! have great pleasure in sending
congratulations to you and your asso-
ciate commissioners and my thanks for
the good work already accomplished.
extend to you my full confidence and best
wishes for still greater success in the
larger responsibilities now devolved upon
you. and the assurance not only for my
self, but for my countrymen of good will
for the people of the islands and the
hope that their participation in the Gov
eInment, which it is our purpose to de-
velop among them may lead to their high
est advancement, happiness and pros
perity.
tSigned) 'WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
The transfer of the military authority
TO General Chaffee was carried out in the
presence of the generals, in General Mac
Arthur's office. There was no formality.
General Macarthur presented the new