New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
In THE PHILIPPINES,
Returned attorney Pays Tribute to
York of Mr. Taft.

Howard D. Terrell. leading attorney in the
fhilippine Islands. a of A. w Terrell OF Aus
tl' lex. formerly United States Minister to Tur-
heS- was a passenger on the Prinzessn Cecilie, on
her last incoming trip Mr.. Terrell has had an Of
nee IN Manila for the last years. and has
been one of the closest observers of the progress
of the islands.
When seen at his hotel yesterday he made some
interesting observations upon the islands and their
fu1ure. and spoke particularly of the work begun
by Secretary Taft while Governor of the islands
and now being elaborated and carried on.
Ihe people OF the United States. speaking gem
erally, said Mr.. Terrell. have only faint idea
OF the services rendered by Mr.. Taft in the Phil
ipPlne Islands The armed forces of the United
States were engaged in putting down rebellion and
inSurrection when Taft to the islands but
1hls END could not be accomplished by force alone
moral agent was needed. and this moral agent
Secretary Taft became civil governor through
his genius and personality The army could and
oid WHIP the natives into subsection and submis-
sion. but legislation had to be shaped 80 and
ever changing conditions. and without disparaging
the work OF the other members of the commission
the present Secretary of War the author of all
the more important legislation of this class
Mr. Terrell paid compliment to Mr.. Tan for
MS quick conception Of the Filipino character. 'as
far as the Filipino character is capable of analy-
sis. and also praised his firmness and determina-
ton when it became necessary to act. as well as
for the soft words and irresistible smile which
won over 10 American rule an alien people coldiy
SUSPICIOUS and within whose breasts still ranked
the sting of defeat. Mr.. Terrell continued:
Governor Taft almost the entire leader
ship OF the insurrection Every former general and
his supporter and friend, and with this material
he proceeded to found his provincial and municipal
governments. the result being that the rank and
NE OF those who opposed the American sovereignty
It is Secretary Tar that ali in the Philippine
ISLANDS now turn TO start an era Of great pros
viii be made President. If nominated. he is ex-
pected TO force the Philippines the front as an
a "A az adfsp mill ha
rich treasure they have in the Phffippines~Ticher
by far than Aaska-rich In agriculture. timber and
IN n minerals an that is lacking to make the Phil
states and its citizens is the necessary legislation
to give II the advantages Of free trade with the
United States and a declaration by Congress that
u is and shall always be considered part and par
A restricted limited Chinese immigration into
the Islands. In my opinion, is vital necessity
would largely tend 10 bring about full productive
sf me & ap9s conditions there are dianetrcay
Immigration viii be welcomed by all classes there
Such an immigration would prove no menace to
labor, for the simple that the Filipino works
only when he cannot avoid doing so. and the small
of making his holdings valuable
Under such Hesitation; capital will find its way
thither, and settlers VIII seek homesteahs where
the climate is delightful. farming easy. crops fire.
quent and almost certain and illimitable. Ameri-
cans think. evidently. that the Philippine Islands
are celebrated for typhoons earthquakes, volcanic
other calamity in the category of terrible things
But this is not SO The United States produces
more cyclones, disastrous earthquakes, yellow fe
Yer, smallpox. epizootic and other dire infic
tons than dreamed OF IN the Philippine Islands
The health Of Americans over there Is quite as
good at home
Possible with Japan is topic of discussion
not only in the Philippines. but along the China
coast and among the residents of the Federated
Malay States and India II is my observation that
the Japanese masses would welcome a conflict at
this tuncture. and one cannot always truly know
the ultimate intent of the japanese government In
nv opinion. however. IF there ia to be war with
japan within the next quarter of century, II VIII
begin within the next ninety days know per
sonally that the greatest precaution has been pre-
served aboard Asiatic feet for some months
whenever any japanese war vessel was IN close
proximity