The Washington herald., 1914-01-04
Governor General Of Philip
pines Not Notified Until
Harrison Was Named.
LEARNS FROM PAPERS
kilograms from Files of War Depart
ment Show Developments As
They Occurred.

governor general o.
shown. 1t Will be seen that Francis
Burton Harrison, former Representa-
tive from New York, was chosen by the
President and his nomination sent 10
the Senate before Mr.. Forbes, on duty
In Manila, knew of the intention of the
administration to replace him.
The headlines of the Manila papers
made known to him the fact of the
confirmation of Mr.. Harrison before
Mr. Forbes knew officially that his
resignation was to be asked by the
President, in opposition to the prece-
dent set by former administrations.
And with the request for his resigna-
tion there came also a request for in
formation as to the necessary table
linen, clothes, and automobiles that his
(. successor should bring with him to
the islands, and a request that the
servants that had attended to the
smaller wants of Gov. Gen. Forbes
should be retained by him to care for
.he,wants of the new governor general
After the news of Harrison's confir-
nation was g day old a cablegram to
Manila carried the news that the Presi-
dent appreciated your willingness to
remain as governor general OF the
Philippine Islands until 1 might with
elaboration select your successor"
Bryan Wanted Another Man.
1t was said among those ION the
inside" before the Harrison nomina-
ton, that Secretary of State Bryan was
active for Mr.. Davies, of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, for the gov
ernor generalship. and that Mr.. Bryan
grew so energetic in his behalf that
Secretary of War Garrison had to pro-
test to the President that affairs of the
islands were in the jurisdiction of the
War Department.
-, 1a1t rafa tEd
the selection of Davies name on the
recommendation of Mr.. Garrison, but
that during the absence OF the latter
official on a long trip through the West
!. pressure brought to bear from the state
Department resulted in the dispatching
OF the following kilograms, the 'Mcln-
tyre attached being Brig. Gen. Frank
McIntyre. Chief of the Bureau of In
sular Affairs:
TeIerrams show Procedure.
Aug. 20, 1913.
ITO Forbes, Manila:
.sTorfdentisl White House announced
that nomination OF Representative Fran
els Burton Harrison, of New York, to be
governor general, will be sent in today.
MCINTYRE.
Aug. %, 1873
''Toy Forbes Manila:
confidential Harrison confirmed
August Il The President desires him
to sail September 10. Will ii be con-
yc1ient TO have your resignation ac-
ccpted September /, Harrison to accept
ard take oath of Office September 2? The
President desires to meet your conNemi-
80 MCINTYRE"
With this message of the I'd there was
also sent this inquiry and request:
..shouId Harrison take linen, silver,
glass. china, and automobiles? What
else would you suggest? Wife and chill
dren will accompany him. Please en-
gage for him servants you leave.
Governor Forbes reply (or rather re-
plies) follows:
translation of cablegram received IL
D. m, August "a, 1873 L. u VI. oe
u. s. G. Manila.
.Secretary of War Washington:
referring TO telegram from your OF
flee ed inst. as suggested by the fresi'
dent;-I tender my resignation as gov
e-nor general of the Philippine Islands
taking effect September !.
Referring to telegram from your Of
fee of Sd inst, bed linen, table linen,
glassware and silver, my personal prop
erty also most Of china; that which De-
longs to government not enough for the
purpose. Mine, while not elegant, per
fectly serviceable. l will let him take
it nominal figure, should Governor Har-
u.
shall take home ultimately, but can ac-
commodate him for his use as long as
convenient TO him. / have six auto
mobiles, four in Manila, two in Bagulo;
one Packard, S0-horsepower. seVen-pas'
senger laudaulet, both excellent condi'
ton, four years old; others are Stanle!
steamers, now pretty well used up; on'
rine-passenger mountain wagon; one
five-passenger touring car. two four-pas
senyer runabouts; all in commission
however and still serviceable. VIII sci
him automobiles whatever price dealers
think fair, or can dispose of them other
wise satisfactory arrangements can bt
made with c. P. Hathaway, who vii
have charge of my affairs. Arrange
ments have been made here already
about your servants fohbES.
Thereupon Mcintyre" cabled on thu
next day: ,,,,
ITO Forbes. Manila:
THE President has written you toda!
as follows:
NV Dear Governor Forbes: / hav'
appreciated your willingness to remain n
governor general of the Philippine Is
lands until i might with deliberatiol
select your successor. 1 realize IN
amount of excellent work which yo'
have done in the islands, both as secre
>, tory of commerce and police and as gov
for your faithful and careful service. 1
is my desire that your successor should
If possible, reach Philippine Islands be
fore October is, and / therefore accep
vour resignation, to take effect Septem
her Ist. Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON
"secretary OF War is still absent fro1
washinston, which accounts for the fac
that he does not at this time send yo
the message which 1 know he woul
,,i,o 70 send. MCINTYRE"
At Variance with Usual Custom.
II is pointed out by students OF th
workings of the government for year
that the resignation Of Mr.. Forbes an
the appointment OF Mr.. Harrison was @
variance with the usual custom in th
handling of the Philippines.
II is said by such students that tn
policy in regard to the Philippines ha
been far removed from the "spoils sy.
tenn" and that it had been customar
10 retain in Office the government
seryants there who had worked satisfa,
torily irrespective of their political affilit
tons.
II is further pointed out that the letts
of the President to Mr.. Forbes acknow
edging his faithful services might lead Il
casual reader to the conclusion that II
governor general had presented his resi-
nation at the time of the change in az
ministration with members Of the Cabin
and foreign representatives who had r,
signed in accordance with custom. TIL