This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter xxvii philippine service From the date of the occupation of the Philippine Islands by the army the commanding general of the forces, exercising also the functions of military governor, had been responsible for the civil and military control of the archipelago. Political opponents of the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter xxvii philippine service From the date of the occupation of the Philippine Islands by the army the commanding general of the forces, exercising also the functions of military governor, had been responsible for the civil and military control of the archipelago. Political opponents of the administration and those who were opposed to the retention of the islands, playing always for advantage, made it expedient, if not a matter of real moment, to hasten the inauguration of civil government. In his annual message to Congress, December 5, 1899, the President said, in reference to the Philippine Islands: As long as the insurrection continues, the military arm must necessarily be supreme. But there is no reason why steps should not be taken from time to time to inaugurate governments essentially popular in their form as fast as territory is held and controlled by our troops. To this end I am considering the advisability of the return of the commission, or such of the members thereof as can be secured, to aid the existing authorities and facilitate this work throughout the islands. To give effect to this expressed intention the President appointed five commissioners to the Philippine Islands to continue and perfect the work of organizing and establishing civil government already commenced by the military authorities. Honorable William How 336 ard Taf t was designated as president of the Board of Commissioners. In communicating his instructions to the Secretary of War the President said: It is probable that the transfer of authority from military commanders to civil officers will be gradual and will occupy a considerable period. Its successful accomplishment and the maintenance of peace and order in the meantime will require the most...
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Very Good. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1917. First edition, 1917. Illustrated in black and white. Royal blue cloth printed in gilt, no dustjacket. Some rubbing to spine ends, corners lightly bumped, good hinges, sound text block, illustrated bookplate of Joseph M. Gleason inside front cover, five digit number stamped on copyright page, no other markings. Joseph Gleason (1869-1942) was an avid book collector and Catholic priest who resided in California. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
