The sun., 1904-06-17
FILIpINOS SEE The SIGHTS.
FORTY COMMISSIONERS VISIT
THE TOP OF A SKYSCRAPER.
Go Up Broadway In Autos and Are Cheered
- Japanese Omcers-Some Seek
More Thrills at COney Island-P1ea
to the Presldent for an Election.

40 japanese Omcers-S0me Seek
More Thrills at C0ney Island-Plca
tO the President for an Election,
The forty Filiptnos Of the honorary oom-
mission chosen to visit the United States
started their day yesterday by having their
pictures taken in front Of the Murray Hill
Hotel. ...
Then they went downtown to view the
city from tho roof Of the American Surety
Company building. The heavy haze which
hung over the city somewhat obscured
the view, but the visitors were much Inn
pressed. ~
Leaving the Surety building, the CON-
mission went to the Chamber Of Commerce
whore they were welcomed by q delegation
and shown through the building; Vice.
assembly to order and made q brief spec oh
Of welcome, to which the Hon. Pardo Tavera,
who u the president Of the Honorary Board
Of Filipino Commissioners-the full name
Of the delegation-responded.
meroe or productive industry in the Phil
ippine Islands. and said that the Spanish
rule had prevented it's growth.
1T Is to American push. DR.. Tavera
went on. that the Filipinos look for the
development Of the immense natural. re-
q place In the glorious union OF the States. "
After the speeches luncheon was served
and many toasts drunk to the prosperity
Of the islands and an enduring peace.
The visiting forty spent the afternoon
seeing the city from automobiles. Going
up broadway they were mistaken by a
crowd Of small boys for Japanese officers
and cheered. The enthusiasm was con-
tagious and at Fourteenth street the cheer
ing became general. The commissioners
bowed right and left as the autos swung
DR.. Tavera, president OF the honorary
board. IL also a member Of the Filipino COM
mission, the present governing body OF the
islands. He hopes for an immediate trial
Of popular government ,l IN the islands .,iNa and
Roosevelt, asking that such privilege be
The present Government was estab lished
by an act Of July 1, 1902. which provided
that census should be taken and that two
years after 1t was published lower house,
or Congress. should be elected by popular
vote. The commission acts as a perma-
nent upper house. The census was made
public not long ago and the Filipinos wish
an immediate election.
Capt. Thomas Hardenan, who Is accom-
panying the commission, and whose long
service on the islands has given him a
clear knowledge Of affairs, says that con-
ditions in the islands warrant an immediate
election. --.
Among the commissioners, beside Dr..
Tavera, are Benito Leeardo, also a member
ofUni the ted States commission; Victorino
Mafa, Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court Of the islands; Simeon Luz, Governor
OF the province Of Bantanza;. Alfonso
Pamos, governor Of province OF Tarlac;
aaiiano % Tri.s dSxsrnor Of Cavise; p0lsn
and Juan Villamor, Governor Of the prov
inoe OF Abra.
Most Of the commission rested at the
hotel during the evening, but some went
In search Of moro American thrills at Coney
Island. To-day they visit the museums
Of the city and In tho evening will dine at
Delmonico's Saturday they visit Bridge
port and from there 90 to Boston.