New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-18
WELCOME FOR FlLIPINOS.
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are great political relations and aspects Of this
E1Gs NOT alone Of the Tned sS[ouSiy Tor the
philippine Islands but Of the whole East on M,
way 10 the Philippine Islands I was entertained IN
Of the legal profession, who the dinner one
night said We are glad the bishop is coming
visit. and one Of the things he needs To learn is
safes and san Francisco IS the front door ''e1
Well said. that is Charming" I said: THAT
deal IN the East I cid nor know you had gotten
ne door-whether it be the front door or the hack
door cannot venture 10 say-that leads out Of the
Golden Gate and across the Pacific. and into Ma
Mia Bay. you viii recognize the tremendous reIa-
sustain 70 the great East which lies beyond"
rejoice with al my heart that il has been
the Philippine men Of distinction TO associate the
birh Of their new life most of al the new life in
visit 10 this country and this city. They are
sire5dy learned that deliE63fgI bin Of phfos5 6
expressed by n Highlander. who said that the
best thing in Boston was the o'clock train mat
went 70 New-Fork- daughter
DIR sCHURMAN's SENTIMENTS
The Bishop was followed ny President Schur-
nan, who was introduced not only as the Presi-
dent OF Cornell. but as the president of the first
Philippine Commission. Dr.. Schurnan said in
part:
Mr. Chairman: L is with deep and genuine emo
ton that join you in extending cordial welcome
70 our distinguished visitors Gentlemen of tie
heart ~ America is open 10 you And this CHAM
Der OF loInerce tenders you ne best entertain
meE- which our country arords. No welcome could
be- cordial, reception too lavish. Tor
islands for the Fiipinos themselves are 81 an
peoples IN the world the most arniahle the most
me FiI,pinos al a very critical period in rler his
rory-aud our The arbitraruent Of war had. TO
the surprise OF US a'i. and The regret Of most.
suddenly made Us responsible. in the forum II
diion and destiny OF $500. people on ne other
as Americans We're Of The Philippines I am at
graphicllly the nature and extent of that mutual
ignorance n was not merely darkness, but. N
nue. ~ perception and mutual understandir- A.
know edge enables men 10 act wisely and pru-
IDENTIFY. so ignorance AT one and the same time
SINUS UP the eyes and awal1ens the passions. Hap
our government was then in the hands OF a wise.
well poised, and sklltul statesman. a man above
passion, sweetIy reasonable. and with a heart OF
ali mankind. il captivared every one who came
under its radiant and benign influence Happy the
low, T 90 nor say ffa- these men wera infIIIf6Ia
n. d. : - ,7,,rcTi3, rrs- ~ ~, bi-r 49, ~
supreme power into the stature Of which they
most other rulers the world has ever seen
And 50 believe that no government Ia 1885 could
have handled the FhlIpplne question with more 81
wisdom or less ~ error than the government Of
more II the Philippines than his fellow country
men. bur even then lis natural wisdom ana his
sTot5S5 vyfsb The Tii,+iros bas m MAJ ina
been represented by a man Of the same breadth OF
mind. The same freedom trom suspicion. the same
fraternaI sentiments and the same prudent states
mansHip- II would be ungenerous TO cr1tlcise
fnl-lq Ae llhaIdo GelealeS slG cl751p HllS.1' re
self-respect. Yet cannot refrain from expressing
PRni3pi6e naiionaiism ana nde5endence. the in
surrecon against American sovereignty was great
sentative ana spokesrnar a man y the type Of
10
unguishec commissioners you honor-a man tif l
may name onel like my INDUSTRIOUS friend here,
Cayetano Arellauo. now Chief Justice or President
OF the Supreme Court Of the Philippine Islands
And now the gentlemen who were our friends
e8e sep N me Pa % are mar aF tbeS viii vii
Al "a Lows. III Ihev VII Sc t rssaIr Of the nations
the President ne Republic has already bid them
welcome, giving them. am sure. q -andshahe as
show our regard Tor our Filipino guests or 20 pay
and nv yi~rfo- --- a-r-- ,,,,+S -J-1s1,s
s. cultured. refined and capable VIII tend 70 give
our people more correct idea OF the character
this mission was designed as means u 4dacat.6n
f2r th- Fepinos believe that its effect viii be 10
regard 10 the FfIipinos
WARM WELCOME FOR Mr.. TAFT.
President schurman was followed by the Sec
Rotary Of War. who received a hearty welcome.
The guests rose TO their feet and cheered the
FfLpin0s especially displaying great enthusiasm.
M Tart warmly welcomed the commissioners.
referred 10 his experiences on the island, gave
his views 10 their future and replied some
what IN detail To the statements Of Dr.. Schur-
man He said among other things
We decided on an exhibition, as il were. from
the islands that The citizens of the United
States might what the islands could Co
Complaint was made that in taking representa-
Cves Of the wild tribes Of the Philippine Islands
10 81. Louis We're in danger OF representing
10 the world al large, and the American people
u particular. That The Philippine ArchlpeIaSe
contained nothing but wild tribes. We thought.
therefore. that IL perfectly just that V =
should send, by way Of making the Filipino peo-
Die acquainted with America and also Of max
ING the American people familiar with the Fill
plno people. the best type Of delegates They
are here tonight
And 7 am sure from what has happened thus
Iully accomplished and that the people Of the
United states VIII know that gentlemen, eGu-
Gated gentlemen. within the tropics do not diff
Ter IN honor, IN reason and ia common sense
views Of things and in habits and behavior from
the gentlemen Of the temperate zone.
was advised by the Secretary that there was
70 be no discussion here, but If there Is a con-
tenlon. il there is a issue with respect 10
the Philippine Islands that my friend President
schurnan Old not get into his speech. have
Dot heard f.
n dealing with the Filipino people the first and
most important principle that has got 10 govern
uie men OF man responsible for the future OF
exact truth Mere general expressions about Il
4oFe OF liberty and a government Of the people
Hy The people are simply misleading, II you IN
tenc 10 apply them in a far distant future and Il
Ley are not applicable tomorrow.
Ny friend President SchurmaD has not al
ways been Of the same opinion. He has eX-
pressed various views within only four years,
ana -et that indefinite party 20 which he re
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