Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-25
ROOSEVELT AVERTS
/. PHILIPPINE STRIFE.
Resignation as Vice Governor
Followed by Appointment
to Hungary.

~ tia Associated Press.
A ssquau brewing in Congress over
Philippine affairs ever since the APP
pointment of Nicholas Roosevelt of
New York to be Vice Governor of the
islands appeared diSsipated today
through the acceptance of his resigna-
ton by President Hoover.
Roosevelt an editorial writer and au-
thor Of books dealing with Philippine
affairs, found his appointment blocked
when 1t was presented to the Senate in
the closing days of the last session. Ex-
landed hearings and a vigorous fight
were promised by supporters of Philip
pine independence if his name came I'D
again this Fall. They protested to see
in his writings antagonism to their
cause. Public burning of his works at
gatherings Of FilpinoS in the islands
and other demonstrations occurred.
His resignation was rendered to the
President yesterday on the ground
that controversy over his writings
would complicate fundamental Philip
pine issues. Mr.. Hoover Immediately
announced his appointment as Minister
TO Hungary. J. Butler Wright, now at
Budapest, win go to Uruguay to re-
place Minister Leland Harrison, who
has resigned. Roosevelt had not taken
up his Philippine duties.
Charges Misrepresentation.
In his letter of resignation Roosevelt
said Philippine leaders had broadcast
Misrepresentation of his writings, which
twisted his expressed attitude on island
affairs He reiterated sentiments of
friendship for the islanders, pointing
out he had accepted the post, anxious
to further Philippine-American rela-
lions, which had for years been his
special study.
In my writings have taken the posi-
ton that the United States stands in
relation to the Philippines as a trustee
to its ward, and that, in consequence
We cannot withdraw until we have fully
discharged the obligations which we as
sumed on taking over the islands," he
said.
ITO this end I have urged that edu-
catfonal facilities be extended so that,
instead of only one child in three at
tending school, as at present, every child
should have seat in school. I have
advocated the extension Of the suffrage
to include the women of the Philippines.
] have pointed out that IL ever the
Philippines are to be Self-suStaining,
greater attention must be paid to eco
nomic development and less to politics.
Fought for Natives.
at have fought the restrictions which
selfish American interests have sought
to place on Philippine products and Fill
Pine immigration coming into the
United States. Finally, I have urged
that so long as the American flag flies
over the islands the American admins
tration should be efficient as well as
honest and sympathetic.
Unfortunately, the Philippine lead
erS have ignored these views and have.
instead, broadcast misrepresentation
Of my writings with an obvious indif-
ference to the correlation between their
statements and the facts. In many
cases this has been done by persons
Who apparently have not even read
what ] have written, contenting them
selves instead with isolated sentences
twisted from their context"
President Lands Spirit.
In repting the resignation Mr..
Howe, ~oressed appreciation of the
'unselhsh spirit which prompted
RoOeevelt's withdrawal.
Roosevelt, q Harvard graduate, has
served the United States abroad on two