Evening star., 1928-03-01
'ST|MSON ASSUMES
OFFICE IN MANILA
New Governor General Urges
Economic Progress of
Islands.
By the Associated Press,


MANILA, March Henry L. Stim-
son. New York lawyer and Secretary OF
War under President Taft. today took
Office as Governor General Of the Phil
fppineS. succeeding the late Gen. Leon
ard Wood
The inauguration Of the Stiinson ad-
ninistration, which has been widely
heralded here as the beginning of an
era Of corporation With the United
States. was marked By impressive cere-
monies at the Luneta. one OF the heights
overlooking Manila Bay, few hours
after the arrival of the new executive
from the United States.
Col StimSon ignored the question Of
tnsular independence in his inaugural
address. beyond saying that the future
relations of the islands to the United
States rest with the Government of the
United States" In more or less direct
phrases he asked the Filipinos to for
set politics for a while and concentrate
their efforts upon economic develop
ment as a means Of attaining greater
political freedom.
Urges Cooperation.
what we have TO accomplish to-
Eetller III successful administration of
government in these islands. can only
be achieved by the fullest possible meas
ure Of sympathetic and patient CO.
operation he said. For my part
shall use my utmost endeavor to estab-
lish such harmonious corporation un-
der the organic law under which it is
Our joint duty TO labor.
1T is not within the province of the
governor general to determine the fu-
ture relations of the inhabitants of
these islands to the United States; that
DUTY rests with the Government of the
United States-but it is his duty, so
long as the present connection remains,
to endeavor to make that union q happy
and fruitful one and to carry on the
government Of these islands as far as
!, rests in his hands IN full conformity
with the noble, unSelfiSh purpose of
the American leaders. who in past years
have devised, created and administered
Il. ." =
II lay particular stress upon indus
trial and economic progress 1t has
often seemed to me that sometimes, in
our insistence upon political develop
ment. We overlook the Importance Of
the economic foundations which must
underlie it and upon which 1t neces-
sarily rests. Industrial development has
been dreaded by some of US as If 1t
were inconsistent with the liberties of
the people. As a general proposition.
believe that no greater error could be
made.
Limit of Revenues.
To-day your budget and your tax
laws indicate that you are already
reaching the limit of revenues obtain
able upon your present economic de-
yelopment. You are faced with the al
Tentative Of increasing your taxable
wealth or TO check some Of the neceS-
sary activities of your government and
Of important public Improvements.
in short, il is simple truth not
only that individual freedom and the
practice OF self-government are found
TO be almost prevalent and firmly held
Ii those communities and nations which
have highly developed system of in
dustry and commerce as their founda-
ton, but 1t is also true that only in
such communities and nations can the
average citizen attain the degree OF
individual comfort. education and cul-
ture which modern civilization is COM
tng 70 demand.
rs there any reason why the Filipino
people shouldn't attain such economic
development? Manifestly they lack 1t
today. Manitestly their attention during
the past generation has been concen-
trateo upon political rather than eco
nornic development. with the result that
the progress In the latter field has not
kept pace with the exceptional progress
made IN education and public affairs.
Points to America.
But the Philippine Islands are today
possessed OF political connections with
the foremost industrial Nation in the
vorld-a Nation where not only have
mechanica! inventions made the great
est advance, but where organization
methods Of industry and the relations
OF capital and labor are more enlight-
erec and fruitful than In any other
country under the sun Is ii not the
part OF wisdom and prudence for this
people 70 absorb 10 the utternost the
lessons and benefits which can be de-
Tiyed from the teachings OF such a sue
ceksful practitioner?
Have not the people Of the United
States sufficiently demonstrated the un-
se5fisaness Of their attitude toward
fflese Islands in the matter OF political
development 70 make them worthy OF
cH1ndence In the matter OF economic
Development?
Il be!ieTe that nowhere In the world
are relations OF capital To the public
watched With more jealous eyes than
TO-DAY IN the United States. The abuses
OF capital which excited criticism a
generation, ago have been cured. The
American captains OF industry today
have very different standard OF duty
toward the public from their predeces-
sors of the nineteenth century. II
shouic be an easy matter for wise