AMERICAN RULE

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11651, 16 October 1923, Page 5

AMERICAN RULE

TROUBLE IN PHILIPPINES BITTER FEELING MAY END IN REVOLT. POLICE OUT OF HAND. By TolperapTi.—Press Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received October 15, 8.50 p.m.l NEW YORK, October U. The Manila correspondent of the '‘New York Times,” says that the anti-American feeling which the I ilipino leaders have engendered in tho past few months has now extended among tho populace to a greater extent than is generally realised, and tho Philippines are living on a volcano of suppressed passions which may erupt at any moment. Some quarters expect a physical outbreak against the American sovereignty in tli© Philijypines. '1 he Fiess under Quezon’s control, is more outspoken than ever* in opposition to General Wood, the Governor. The Legislature, which is due to meet within three days, is expected to make Double if General Wood attempts to carry through any programme. SECRET SOCIETIES.

One manifestation of the popular feeling is the amalgamation of all tho Filipino secret societies into one. It is also known that the Consrumiary.i® lapidly getting out of hand, and ?ts officers are losing control of their men. The Philippine Scouts are also reported to be wavering in their loyalty. "Word from Washington that the Government’s investigation commission had held up consideration of the dispute with General Wood has augmented the ill-feeling. USURPATION OF POWERS. A political sensation followed the reinstatement of Mr Conley. of the Secret Service, after he had been tried and acquitted on a charge of bribery’, in August. The whole Filipino Cabinet resigned, together with many departmental officers. The Filipinos allege that General M ood is usurping the powers of the Legislature.