Philippine Local Autonomy: Hearings...on H.R. 8856...April 30, May 1-3, 5-6, 1924 |
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Page 1
... Legislation upon the subject of the Philippine Islands is so im- portant in character and carries with it such far - reaching effects as to challenge the most thoughtful and considerate action . well , perhaps , to briefly state the ...
... Legislation upon the subject of the Philippine Islands is so im- portant in character and carries with it such far - reaching effects as to challenge the most thoughtful and considerate action . well , perhaps , to briefly state the ...
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... legislation as will be progressive , in line with the very things we have been doing , and that I hope may meet the ap- probation of the Filipinos themselves . This country has not exploited the Philippines , nor permitted their natural ...
... legislation as will be progressive , in line with the very things we have been doing , and that I hope may meet the ap- probation of the Filipinos themselves . This country has not exploited the Philippines , nor permitted their natural ...
Page 4
... legislation to so modify the Jones law as to make the representative assembly subordinate itself to the judgment of the governor . My own judgment is that neither of the preceding is a practicable solution of the present situation ...
... legislation to so modify the Jones law as to make the representative assembly subordinate itself to the judgment of the governor . My own judgment is that neither of the preceding is a practicable solution of the present situation ...
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... legislation upon which he must pass . And it is well to consider the fact , that the Governor General must sign every bill before it becomes a law . His judgment upon every bill is exacted , and he must pass either favorably or un ...
... legislation upon which he must pass . And it is well to consider the fact , that the Governor General must sign every bill before it becomes a law . His judgment upon every bill is exacted , and he must pass either favorably or un ...
Page 10
... legislative , executve , and judicial functions . There have been many evidences of disposition to extend the functions of the legis- lature . and thereby to curtail the proper authority of the executive . It has been charged that the ...
... legislative , executve , and judicial functions . There have been many evidences of disposition to extend the functions of the legis- lature . and thereby to curtail the proper authority of the executive . It has been charged that the ...
Common terms and phrases
act of Congress Ameri American capital authority autonomy Bank BEEDY believe cent CHAIRMAN China citizens colonial commercial complete independence Count Okuma Cuba definite status desire duty East economic export fact Fairfield bill favor Filipinos gentlemen GILBERT give Governor granted guaranteed Haiti hearing home rule HUDSON immediate independence inde INSULAR AFFAIRS interest invested issue J. G. White Japan Japanese Empire Jones Act Jones law KENT KNUTSON Korea legislation legislature MACLAFFERTY Manila matter mean ment MILLIGAN municipal Navy opinion opportunity PARDEE passed pendence Philip Philippine government Philippine independence Philippine Islands pine Islands political practically present President protect provision question QUEZON QUIST RAGON railroads reason represent Resident Commissioner Roxas SALMON SCHAFER self-government Senator situation sovereignty speak stable government statement sugar SWIFT SWITZER tariff territory thing tion to-day trade treaty tropical United
Popular passages
Page 3 - Whereas it is, as it has always been, the purpose of the people of the United States to withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands and to recognize their independence as soon as a stable government can be established therein...
Page 95 - As Premier of Japan, I have stated and I now again state to the people of America and of the world that Japan has no ulterior motive, no desire to secure more territory, no thought of depriving China or other peoples of anything which they now possess.
Page 14 - Allow me to call your attention to the fact that the people of the Philippine Islands have succeeded in maintaining a stable government since the last action of the Congress in their behalf, and have thus fulfilled the condition set by the Congress as precedent to a consideration of granting independence to the islands.
Page 104 - ... the Imperial Government of Japan, and adopt the advice of the latter in regard to improvement in administration.
Page 77 - Rico or of any political or municipal subdivision thereof, or by any State, or by any county, municipality, or other municipal subdivision of any State or Territory of the United States, or by the District of Columbia.
Page 12 - Philippines as a separate and self-governing nation and acknowledge the authority and control over the same of the Government instituted by the people thereof under the constitution now in force.
Page 72 - The President of the United States shall have authority to suspend the taking effect of or the operation of any law...
Page 135 - I do not want to take up the time of the committee but I am very much interested.
Page 10 - It is convinced that he has intended to act and has acted within the scope of his proper and constitutional authority. Thus convinced, it is determined to sustain him, and its purpose will be to encourage the broadest and most intelligent cooperation of the Filipino people in this policy. Looking at the...
Page 55 - I am serving those same interests by saying frankly that it is not possible to consider the extension of a larger measure of autonomy to the Filipino people until they shall have demonstrated a readiness and capacity to cooperate fully and effectively with the American Government and authorities.