Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
Til.man Advises President to
"Run a Freight Train Over
Obstructionists."
FIVE NATIVES PICKED FOR
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
Dr.. Arthur Yager to Be Nominated
al Governor Of Porto Rico.
Wilson Declines Invitations.

II came here to urge President Wilson
to run the freight train right over the
obstructionists who are holding UP the
currency BILL" snapped Senator Ttllman
of South Carolina. as he was leaving the
executive offices today. 1t was the old
time. fighting Ben Tillman who uttered
the words. too. and the President Is
said to have smiled broadly while
listening TO the freight train" sug-
gestions of his South Carolina friend. OF
whom he Is exceedingly fond.
The present course Of the committee
on banking and currency is merely the
blocking OF the bill. All the arguments
Of witnesses being heard before 1t We
have heard time and time again. The
committee seems to be playing the same
old Aldrich game of trying to educate
the public with emphasis on the "edu-
cate'o. but the public does not need to
be educated Personally, think some
thing ought to be done. so that We can
be assured Of an early report on the bill.
and pass II before the special session Is
over"
The White House had little to say on
the currency problem during The day be-
yond guarded statements that all reports
more favorable.
Senator J. w. Smith q Caller.
Senator John Walter Smith of Mary
land. who was sent for by President WILL
son the other day. was with the Pres :
dent today upon his own motion. talking
currency situation. Senator Smith said:
Ill ,-.g1p H.
passed The people are expecting Il and
the country needs it."
President Wilson and Secretary Gar
rfson today selected the five Fil!pinos
who are to constitute the majority of the
Philippine commission, under the new
policy Of President Wilson. and the new
governor OF Porto Rico also was picked.
The names will 60 to the Senate. No
decision has been reached as to the three
Americans who. with Governor General
Harrison, will constitute the minority OF
the Philippine commission. The Ave Fill
ipinos were selected from a list of Afteen
natives submitted to Secretary Garrison
by Messrs. Quexon and Earnshaw. the
resident commissioners Of the Philippines
here.
One of the FIVE will act as secretary of
justice and finance. and the other four
as legislative members Of the commission.
The Americans will, be named as vice
governor. secretary Of public instruction.
secretary of the interior and secretary of
commerce and police.
DR.. Arthur Yager of Kentucky is to be
nominated as governor Of Porto Rico.
President Gets Invitations.
Senators Smith and Bacon asked Presi.
dent Wilson to stop In Atlanta when he
goes to Montgomery the last of this
month, The President. cannot accept the
invitation. Another invitation to the Pres
dent is from the Commercial Club of
Kansas City, Mo. q. M; clendenuing.
secretary OF that organisation, would Tx !
the President to take part In big event
there November ~.
President Wilson was today presented
wit, genuine Irish blackthorn walking
cane by Representative Ansberry of Ohio
who has been abroad for some time. This
cane has a great history Mr.. Ansberry
told the President. 1T has made many
trips to Donnybrook ia rs. where 1t par
ticipated actively in the settlement O. q
number OF disputes. l suggest its use by
the White House in case real live work
Is desired in settling problems here