New-York tribune., 1908-08-18
MANY SEE PRESIDENT
FASSETT At OYSTER BAY.
Filipino Leader Seeks Information
on Chance of independence.

Oyster BAY Aug 1T-President Roosevelt had a
number of callers his home Sycamore Hill
to-day and discussed wide range OF subjects with
them from Philippine Island affairs with Manuel
Quezon, leading Filipino TO New York Police De-
partment matters with ex- Chief John McCullagh-
Mr.. Roosevelt also had a long talk with Congress
man j. Sloat Fassett. with whom political condt-
tions in New York State were discussed
Congressman Fassett leaving Sycamore Hill
said he hardly knew what to say about his talk
with the President, because he feared that what
he might say would be taken coming from the
President Speaking for himself. Mr. Fassett said
he somewhat puzzled to the situation in
New York State. He believed that postal card
canvass should be made. to give the people
chance to express their views He said he thought
that 1t would be well have the state platform
present. as far possible the issues contained In
the platform adopted by the Republican National
Convention. He said he believed the various state
issues affecting the nomination of candidates for
Governor should be settled In the caucuses To
him, he said. the situation seemed badly twisted.
Speaking of the candidacy of Governor Hughes
for denomination. Congressman Fassett said:
Il find that there IS a large opposition TO Gov
ernor Hughes in the state, and especially in my
part Of the state, on the part of a large eie-
ment connected with the racetrack gambling
interests. l have also received strong protests
from prominent railway men and voters of the Ia
boring classes AS far can judge, though, the
party seems pretty evenly divided as to those VINO
In favor of and those who are against Gov
ernor Hughess denomination. I think it is rather
unusual to find strong an opposition 10 man
develop before he is nominated as Is the case
with Mr. Hughes, and l must confess that can
not see where Governor Hughes has gained any
strength over that which he showed two years
ago, when he against Mr. Hearst agree en-
tirely with Mr. Hughes, and believe that ne Is
right that the people should have their way IN
the matter and things be settled at the caucuses.
Mr. Fassett was asked whether there were any
other men whom the leaders were considering lot
the nomination OF Governor.
There is any one of dozen men who would
make good Governors said he, but who wants
to mention them under present conditions?
Sehor Ouezon who is leader of the NacionaIlssa
party in the Filipino Assembly, said through MS
Interpreter Senior Escamilla. that he had come 10
nav his respects to the President. He wished 10
inouire of the President he said. how much the
participation OF the Fipinos in the government OF
tbair islands would be increased. He said he had
been assured by President Roosevelt that IL Ihe
new Assembly. which will be elected TWO yea >
hence worked as well the present AssehipiS Is
working. power In the government Vi |
arcbtneaso would be granted to the Filipino people
ca6or Ouezon said the President favored complete
,ndependence Of the Fflipnos when they were aOie
N assume self government He said the flesiue
aid not believe in complete independence at pres
o+ ON account Of the possibility Of foreign as-
vresson but hoped in twenty years 10 see the
F1lipinos independent and able TO take care oi
themselves.
sehor Ouezon was highly enthusiastic over
rasident Roosevelt and said to his Interpreter IN
Spanish
He has conquered me. He Is a man our peoPie
will have faith in what he has said
Tho Acting Secretary OF the Navy. Truman H
Serbsrrv. and Charles Sheldon. who arrived at
sagamore Hill This afternoon remained over night
with the President.
John McCullagh came to request the President
TO lend his influence If he could consistently do So
toward having a plank placed IN the Republican
state platform advocating the enactment OF law
establishing the three platoon system for the police
departments of all first and second class cities OF
the state. He found. however. he said. that while
the President was IN full sympathy with the idea.
he could not enlist the Executive in support OF H.
Mr Roosevelt insisting that as II a state issue
interference by the President was not to be
thought