Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-09-16
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a. and brief. Mr.. Ashford, chairman
~ the committee, explained to the
goyernor-general that a number Of To-
cal -.emocrats had called TO meet him
and to extend their congratulations
for his appointment.
Appointment surplse.
Il deeply appreciate your interest
and hospitality; and ! only regret
that ] cannot be with you longer"
said Mr.. Harrison. This is the first
time 4 have been on the Pacific, so,
or course, the first time | have seen
Honolulu As he spoke he was
standing on the deck, the ship NOV
ing slowly into port, and the clouds
OF the early morning were rising slow
~, Ike curtain on pretty scene,
land Honolulu and its background
stood out in clear cut view.
"A brief time ago 1t was far from
my mind that ! would be on my way
to Manila continued the governor
general. When the appointment
came was working in congress; It
lcame as a complete surprise TO me.
/ considered the offered appointment
4 four days, all the while urged by my
friends to accept, before finally
agreed TO permit t1y lame being
sent to the senate as the pres
iident,s nominee for the governor-gen-
eralship Of the islands.
Now that have been confirmed
and am actually on my way to the
Iscene Of my work for the next few
Il years, feel that hold a great re-
responsibility and In position which
requires study in order to best serve
the needs of the people Of the Philip
lpines and of the United States.
Before leaving Washington had
q long conference with the president
and one with the secretary of war,
under whose direction the islands are.
/ cannot disclose the nature of these
conferences, except to say that my
4 conference with the secretary OF war
did not relate to military matters.
VIII Study Condition.
II cannot say at this time when the
policy Of the administration toward
the islands will he announced. That
is something which must be decided
lin Washington. As for myself, shall
mot express any opinion until have
gone over the ground
whether I am In favor Of giving
THE Filipino absolute Independence or.
mot is also a question which cannot
answer now. / propose to study the
conditions there as thoroughly as pos-
sible and determine as best can how
and when steps should be taken to-
ward that end. Possibly In year or
(: two WI be called TO washington to
make report and recommendation
and the study speak Of Is to prepare
for that time.
sThe Jones resolution to give the
Philippines independence has not
been re-enacied. The resolution calls
for their independence at q time GER
tain. In view of the fact, that 1t has
not been re-submitted. though 1t pass
ed the house during the last session.
together with other considerations.
II am led to believe that no legisla-
ton relating to the independence Of
the islands win be passed until my
report is made. The party has pledg-
Led itself to give the islands freedom,
and believe that pledge will be made
good, but II win require time and
study to determine upon how and
when this pledge should be carried
iout.s
ReeeptIon at Capitol.
With representatives Of the mill
ltary present, officers Of the civic
bodies. prominent business mem and
lofIicials Of the territory and munich
lpality, the public reception given In
1.-THE throne room Of the executive
building In honor Of Governor-generaI
harrison was success. The recep-
ton was for an hour, from 1880 to
l12:30. during which time several
score representative men of the city
shook the hand of the new governor,
congratulated him on his appointment,
land wished him success.
Unlike the one later in the after
moon, given on the roof-garden OF the
Young hotel by local Democrats, the
reception this morning was attended
by men OF all political faiths, and
the affair was, at least to all pur-
poses, nonpartisan. In the receiving
line were Former Governor George r.
Carter. president of the. Chamber of
Commerce, acting Governor Mott
lSmith, Mayor j. J. Fern and Territor-
ial Auditor ]. H. Fisher. George H.
Angus. president Of the Commercial
Club, George @. Guild, acting presi.
ident Of the Merchants Associations
and w. r Harrington, president of
the AID Club. were among those who
greeted Mr.. Harrison.
During the reception the Hawaiian
band played in the capitol grounds.
Immediately following the recep-
ton the governor-general was taken
to the University Club for. lunch.
Among those present at the capt.
tol reception were the following:
H L. Strange, ]. H. Fisher, Zeno
!. K. Myers. w. c. McGonagle. F. T.
lP. Waterhouse, Charles Marquez. G..
!. p. Wilder, Mayor ]. ]. Fern, e. |.
Spalding. George R Carter, A. L c..
Atkinson. J. NJ. Dowsett, c. Hede-
mann. A w. T. Bottomley, Robert c.
: Lydeeker, ]. w. Waldron, George G.
II Guild George n Aue1ls q w Ash.