New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-21
F. B. HARRISON NAMED
PHILIPPINE GOVERNOR
New York Representative the
Presidents Personal SeIeC-
ton for the Post.
NEW BOARD TO BE NAMED
Oscar T. Crosby, of This City,
Likely to Get One of the
Two Commissionerships
To Be titled Soon.
IRON The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Aug @-Francis Burton
Harrison Representative from the 2Oth
District Of New York. was nominated by
the President to-day TO be Governor Cen
eral Of the Philippines. TO succeed w.
Cameron Forbes
Mr.. Harrison was first suggested to
President Wilson last Friday by Senator
Hughes. Of New Jersey. with the indorse-
ment of Representatives Underwood, Palm
er and other prominent Democrats. The
Secretary of War is also reported to have
favored the appointment but in reality
the choice is regarded as the Presidents
personal selection.
President Wilson first met Representa-
tive Harrison at a dinner of Democratic
club in New York little more than
year ago. when both were speakers. II
became known to-day that President VII
son was greatly impressed by the address
delivered by the New York Representa-
tive. and since then his admiration has
increased as a result Of his coming in
contact with Mr. Harrison as member
Of the Ways and Means Committee.
To Fill Other Vacancies.
Two other vacancies on the Philippine
Commission will he filed in the near fut-
ure. the intention Of the President being
TO reorganize the committee and the adj
ministration to conform with the Demo
cratic platform and Democratic ideas
Oscar T. Crosby. of New York, who, as
Secretary McAdoo's choice. has been men
toned as Governor General. and who was
Endorsed by Secretary Garrison for the
place, may be nominated for one Of the
commissionerships
Mr.. Harrison was a member Of the
party which accompanied William How
arc Taft on his trip to the Philippines
when the latter was Secretary OF War
He has talked with President Wilson sew
eral times about the Philippines. and his
ideas on the subject are well known 10
the President.
Representative HsSrison, If his appoint
ment Is confirmed, will leave within
fortnight to take up his new duties. The
President is particularly DESTROYS, on &C
count Of the deadlock between the eXecu-
tive officials and the Philippine Assembly
over questions Of appropriations that
the new Governor General should be at
his post when the Assembly meets in oc'
tober.
Contest for Committeeshlp.
Mr.. Harrison's retirement from Con-
gress will result I'm a contest among
members Of the New York delegation for
the vacancy on the Ways and Means
Committee. on which he ranked next TO
Chairman Underwood.
Some curiosity is expressed as TO how
the Secretary Of War will take the selec-
ton Of Mr.. Harrison. in the absence OF
the former. II is known that Mr.. CARR
son Objected strenuously and effectively TO
the appointment OF Joe" Davies. who
had the enthusiastic backing Of Secre-
taries Bryan and Daniels.
In advance Of his confirmation by the
Senate. Representative Harrison, said to-
night he would make no definite an
nouncement of his probable policy. Mr..
Harrison added. however. that he stood
squarely upon the Baltimore platform.
which is construed 10 mean that he favors
the early independence Of the Filipinos.
~ appreciate the opportunity TO render
public service in this manner and am
grateful for the nomination" said Mr..
Harrison. but I do not think | should
discuss at this time what you might term
my Philippine policy. l do not mind say
ing that I am standing on the Baltimore
platform declaration
THAT means independence for the Fill
pinos?" 1t was suggested.
well. the platform is pretty plain,
said Mr. Harrison. Il may have more TO
say in the event OF my confirmation"
The Philippine Plank.
The Baltimore platform has the follow
y plank on the Philippine Islands;
I'VE reaffirnI the position thrice an