The Washington times., 1904-06-10
FILIPINO GUEST GIVEN
WELCOME IN CAPITAL
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unpassed. but we are pressing for its
passage. and we shall not be satisfied
as long as the majority continues IL
the House and Senate as IL is unit:
we obtain the legislation which you and
/ know Is necessary for the full devel-
opment Of the Philippine Islands
IN connection with work of improve
ment 1 am glad 10 say that we have
found man to fill the vacancy caused
IN the commission by the change when
1 came home. who goes 70 the Philip
pines with a full knowledge Of the
methods of construction that are need
Ell Tor railroad development, who goes
there with no other purpose than that
OF helping the islands and of making
ms reputation there, as he has made II
here, that OF a man devoted TO the pub
lie interest and knowing how 70 do
things that ought 10 be done. I refer
TO w. Cameron Forbes. l hope you Will
all have the pleasure OF meeting him
before he goes.
And now. gentlemen. / give you well
come. 7 promise not to burden you with
another speech as long as this, and /
hope your journey here may be produc-
tive Of nothing but pleasure in your
recollection. You VIII be entertained by
the President and Mrs Roosevelt this
afternoon, and | know you will find
from him that there was no policy he
Inherited from Mr.. Mckinley which he
has pursued with more zeal, and inter
philippines for the Filipinos. -
DR.. Trinidad II. Pardo de Tavera re-
sponded
Their Late Arrival
The party of Filipinos arrived in the
city more than an hour late yesterday
afternoon. Sightseeing along the line
delayed the train. Carriages were in
waiting and the Business Mems Asso-
citation committee escorted the party
TO the Arlington Hotel. where a large
number of friends of the visitors were
waiting to see them. Among the latter
were many army officers and civilians
who formerly served I'm the Philippines
The greetings we're amusing. pathetic
or just plain cordial, according TO the
circumstances under which the Ameri-
can and Filipino met in the war times
Among the army officers at the Airing
ton were many who fought against
some OF the little brown visitors.
After arriving at the hotel there was
an imprOmptu reception, and then the
party. tagged and dust covered, went
TO their rooms for little rest prior to
the reception at the Corcoran Art Cal
lery. At o'clock dinner was served In
the. regular dining room to the party
and then came the reception.
The ceremonies took place in the
main gallery, the Marine Band furnish
ing the music, and Commissioner Mac
farland making the address Of the even
ing. The whole affair was simple and
dignihed There were only few people
present in addition to the Government
officers and the members of the Board
Of Trade.
The Receiving Party.
Commissioner Macfarland spoke from
The stairway Of the main gallery. Stand
ing with him were Commissioners West
nd Biddle. Gen. John VI. Wilson. acting
resident Of the Board Of Trade, and
frank K. Raymond, president Of Bust
ness Mems Association. Among the In
vited guests were L. p. wolney. attor-
ney general OF the Philippines; John
Barrett. minister to Panama; Col Clar-
ence r. Edwards, chief OF the Bureau
Of Insular Affairs; DR.. William Tindall,
secretary Of the Board OF Commission
ers, and Louis c. Wilson. Commission
er Vests secretary.
In his address Commissioner Macfar-
land described the beauties and pre-
eminenCe Of the National Capital. ex-
pressed the welcome OF the citizens Of
" ashington to the visitors, and offered
them the freedom Of the city His adj
dress was made in English and trans
lated into Spanish by l.. l. JoaufnI Of
hcial Interpreter for the Insular Bureau.
DR.. F. II. Pardo de Tavero responded
TO the address He thanked the COM
missioner for not referring to any 20
htIcal questions, described the misrulc
OF the islands by the Spaniards for CEN
turtles. and explained that nearly an of
the trouble was brought about by the
belief that the Americans intended TO
follow In the footsteps Of the Dons lie
recalled the benefit derived from the
rule OF Secretary Taft IN the isla nds
paid honor 10 the memory Of Mckinley.
VINO. he said, evolved the plans which
nave raised the Filipinos to the high
standard they now enjoy.
Admire the City.
Despite the fact that II was after mid
night before the last Of the party re-
turned TO the Arlington last night from
the COrcOran Gallery or Art, ali were
up early this morning. and they were
soon out in the street. None seemed TO
have the dress suitable for official aft
ernOOn receptions. and as result scores
Of purchases were made in the various
shops Of the city. There was a run on
silk hats and frock coats In small
groups the visitors wandered about
Washington after the reception. see
ing the sights. All or them. notWith-
standing the travels Of some Of them In
Europe. have been astOnished by the
size and apparent wealth and power Of
the United States
At the White House.
AS much form and ceremony as pos
ton at the White House today given
by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt in
honor Of the Philippine Commission.
The state dining room table was decor
ated with plaques OF red rambler roses
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