Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-10-20
Statement in Manila Speech
Would Seem to Indicate Sec
retary Has Small Hopes Of
Presidency.
PRAISES PROGRESS OF
PHILIPPINE PEOPLE
Declares Government Willing
and Anxious to Help Business,
and Prosperity Of Far East
ern Possessions,
NY Morning Journal special Leased wire.I

INV Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.
Manila, Oct l9.--At a banquet given
in his honor in this city tonight Seere-
tary OF War William II. TAFT made a
most significant statement He was
referring Go the fact that he had al
ready visited the Philippines three
times and in expressing his intention
to come here again. he said.
II hone In another two years To
visit Manila again, but then | probably
will come as a private Citizen The
Significance of Mr. Tafts remarks In
relation to the chances of his nominal
ton for the presidency next year did
not seem to strike his audience. The
secretary's speech was received with
much enthusiasm by the representa-
tive Filipinos present when he de-
ciared the government was anxious
and ready to help the business lrus-
perity Of the islands.
Secretary Taft devoted the day to an
inspection of the schools Of Manila. He
visited the Normal academy and trade
school and was given reception at
the industrial exposition now being
held here. In addressing gathering
of pupils the secretary declared edu-
cation TO be the he Of the island.
He said the trade sghools afofsed a
wardere1l oppor' ahitss teaening the
dignity of labor with head a'l hands.
No people could advance TO high
state of civilization who loblsei down
upon or despised labor, and the Fili-
pinos should take pride and satisfac-
tion in developing the education OF
their hands as well as their heads.
Agriculture, the secretary continued.
was most important phase IN the de-
velopment OF the Philippines, far
mers being needed Just as much as
lawyers. doctors and clergymen. and
agricultural instruction should not be
neglected. He paid a tribute 10 the
self-sacrificing work OF the teachers
and complimented Governor General
Smith and DIR. Barrows, Of the educa-
tional department on the school sys-
TEN. The secretary Inspected also the
newly established medical school In
Manila. Speaking to the medical STU
derts he said he considered this new /
work fully as important os any taken
up by the government AMI that the
islands we're in need of physicians and
a hygienic system Of living. He paid
a tribute to American doctors. With |
out the knowledge in tropical diseases
gained by American doctors during
the Spanish American war the con-
struction Of the Panama canal w,u'd |
have been impossible, but with this
knowledge they have been able tn
clean up the canal zone and make u !
healthy and the completion Of the ca |
nal IL assured. In conclusion the sec
retary complimented the medical sects
upon the harmonious cooperation Of
American and Filipino instructors
While returning from Fort William |
Mckinley last night the horses at |
taehed to the carriage In which were
Secretary Taft and Governor General
Smith ran away A detective who was
on the box, took the reins from the
hands Of the driver. but he was unable
10 bring the horses to a standstill He ]
succeeded. however In driving them
into a ditch and thus stopping the
carriage. Neither occupants nor
horses were hurt There u no official
program for tomorrow and the seere-
AIRY consequently will have free day.
There was an enthusiastic demon
,tration for Secretary Taft et a ban
fuet given in his honor tonight by
william Morgan Shuster. member OF
ne Philippine commission. Leading
of all classes and ma
ionaIitIes was present. Tho speakers
included Senior Osmena, the newly
.Iected speaker Of the assembly and
Governor General Smith. Governor
smith confessed In his remarks that
le was one Of those who had doubted
he wisdom Of the policy inaugurated
" Secretary Taft eight years ago. but
,e now realized that this had been
he only method 10 bring the two peo-
lies to a common ground. He said
hat n one were 70 Judge the future
" the past. the success Of Mr.. Tafts
,olicy would be unbounded and nc
vas thankful for the circumstance
lnder which Il had been possible for
he secretary to participate In the IN
ular legislation. II was feared three
months ago. the general went on. that
he national assembly wJuld BE- radi-
al. but Il has proved it, conservatism
nd has settled down to do business
n conservative lines. (,
Secretary Taft opened his address
y de ,laring that the future prosperity
r the Philippine Stands derended ori-
aarIlv on the Fli9inos themselves.
hey must make progress ~ nation
efore they coQld obtain the benefits
eaiized by other nations and u was
he duty Of business men aui others
investment in the Phil
splnes 70 help the natives ~ better
heir condition. n was with Tire most