New-York tribune., 1906-08-01

Philippines. and 1t is on the cards for him ulti-
mately to become member OF the Cabinet,
thus following closely in the footsteps OF secre-
tary Taft, who TO Cabinet honOrs through
the Governor Generalship Of the Phiippine
Islands
the appointment Of Judge Magoon 70 this I'm
pOrtant office was decided on by the President
and Secretary Taft before the former went to
Oyster Bay, but it was thought wise to with
hold the fact for the time being, as Il was appre-
ciated that the announcement OF Governor Ma
goon's Forthcoming resignation would occasion
sincere regret in Panama.
HAS OUTGROWN PANAMA.
As already indicated in these dispatches Gov
ernor Magoon has outgrOwn the place he now
occupies. and the administration believes il can
better utilize his great executive and diplomat
ic ability in the Philippines. where the promo
tion Of prosperity and the cultivation OF pa
trtotism are all essential In his dealings with
the Panamans Governor MagoOn has demon
strated that he possesses precisely those charac-
teristics which made the administration OF Sec
retary Taft, when he was Governor General Of
the Philippines, so pre-eminently successful and
1t was natural deduction that he would be
able TO accomplish more in the Eastern Archi-
pelago than in the tiny canal zone where. under
his able direction. the machinery Of government
mas been put in successful motion and where. in
the estimation of the administration. mere exec
utive ability is all that Is required
IL Will be remembered that James T. Smith. OF
Caiifornia, was confirmed during the last ses-
sion of the Senate as Governor General of ths
Philippines. but he has not yet assumed the
duties of the office. and does not expect to do so
until some time IN the autumn. He viii prob
ably sail for Manila some time in September
and &c is expected that the new Vfce-eovernor
General will accompany him. Mr. Smiths pro-
motion left vacancy in the office Of Vice-Gover-
nor General which has practically been filed by
the selection Of Judge Magoon. the official an
nOuncement OF whose appointment will come
from Oyster Bay at no distant date.
There are many reasons why the administra-
ton desires especially able men at the head OF
the Philippine government. The new Philippine
Assembly will come into exile next sum-
mer. and. as the Philippine Commission will con-
stitute to all intents and purposes the upper
house of the Philippine Legislature. It is i'm
portant TO have its personnel of the highest and
most experienced that can be chosen.
HOPES FOR THE ISLANDS.
Moreover. Secretary Taft is most hopeful that
Congress will enact next session the Philippine
Tariff bill. which passed the House and was lost
in the Senate committee during the one receutIyr
ended. To that end the Secretary homes to nom
ularize the Philippines to a greater extent than
has recently been possible and it will be a part
Of Judge MagoOn's mission to accomplish this
end
Through no fault OF the government. more
over. but a result Of unusual climatic condf-
tions and what are popularity described as "visi-
tations Of Providence prosperity in internal
affairs has not blessed the Filipinos. and secre-
tary Taft is of the opinion that firm but kindly
guiding hand will prove Of the utmost assistance
20 those energetic citizens of the islands who
are seeking 20 found substantial material pros
perity on sound and enduring basis. Already
there are being constructed extensive railroads
through the archipelago. which require careful
supervision and control. and Judge Magoon win
find a number OF problems in the islands worthy
of his careful study and best effort
Mr.. MagOons successor as Governor Of the
Panama canal zone has not been selected, but
with Governor Magoon's departure the office Of
Governor will cease to be the important one IL IS
now. For the future, Chief Engineer Stevens
will be the all-important official In the canal
zone Secretary Taft is looking for a man 20
send as Governor OF the zone. one who possesses
good legal ability and executive capacity but |
IL is unlikely that the new incumbent will also |
be minister to Panama.
Congress has never permitted the Governor Of |
the zone to draw the salary Of minister. despite
the fact that Governor MagOon performed the |
duties of that Office, and it is probable that |
separate appointee will be selected for the dip
lomatc post.
either as Governor or as minister is likely to
be made until some time in September when
Secretary Taft returns from Murray Bay. where
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