Insular Possessions of the United States: Hawaii, Philippine Islands, Porto Rico; Republic of Cuba; Including Brief Historical and Descriptive Sketches and Statements of Financial StatusHarvey Fisk & Sons, 1916 - 119 pages |
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... four months the United States found itself charged with the respons- ibility of governing new possessions in the West Indies and in the far away Philippine Islands . Problems of governmental administration called for immediate solution ...
... four months the United States found itself charged with the respons- ibility of governing new possessions in the West Indies and in the far away Philippine Islands . Problems of governmental administration called for immediate solution ...
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... four countries , if such they may be called . Under the terms of the treaty of Paris , ratified December 10 , 1898 , and of the so - called Platt Amend- ment , the United States is obligated to see that a stable government is maintained ...
... four countries , if such they may be called . Under the terms of the treaty of Paris , ratified December 10 , 1898 , and of the so - called Platt Amend- ment , the United States is obligated to see that a stable government is maintained ...
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... four years and a House of Representatives of 30 members elected for two years . Sessions , limited to 60 days , are held biennially . The Governor and Secretary are ap- pointed for four years by the President of the United States . The ...
... four years and a House of Representatives of 30 members elected for two years . Sessions , limited to 60 days , are held biennially . The Governor and Secretary are ap- pointed for four years by the President of the United States . The ...
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... four administrative heads of department during most of the year 1915 a Filipino was Secretary of Finance and Justice and another Filipino acting Secre- tary of Commerce and Police . A Filipino also acted as Secretary of Public ...
... four administrative heads of department during most of the year 1915 a Filipino was Secretary of Finance and Justice and another Filipino acting Secre- tary of Commerce and Police . A Filipino also acted as Secretary of Public ...
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... four and a half million dollars . As showing the awakening of public spirit throughout the Islands , it is interesting to note that 250 municipalities have filed applications for loans for the construction of markets , besides numerous ...
... four and a half million dollars . As showing the awakening of public spirit throughout the Islands , it is interesting to note that 250 municipalities have filed applications for loans for the construction of markets , besides numerous ...
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accrued interest act of Congress agricultural American amortization amount annual approved ARTICLE authorized bonds issued cash cent circulation City of Manila construction countries Coupon bonds Cuban currency customs receipts December 31 deposits dollar ernment exchange exempt exports Filipinos Finance gold coin gold standard fund Governor guaranteed Havana Hawaiian hereby Honolulu important indebtedness Insular Government Insular Treasury interest payable invested January July June 30 Land Purchase Bonds loan Manila Railroad maturity ment mortgage municipal outstanding paid payment Pesos Philippine Commission Philippine Government Philippine Islands pine Government pledged population Porto Rico President Principal and interest provinces purpose Railroad Company redemption refunding bonds registered bonds Republic of Cuba revenues Secretary silver sinking fund Spanish Speyer square miles statement sugar taxation taxes Territory of Hawaii thereof tion Total trade United States Congress United States gold United States Treasury York
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Page 59 - ... exempt from the payment of all taxes or duties of the, United States, as well as from taxation in any form by or under State, municipal, or local authority...
Page 58 - An Act temporarily to provide for the administration of the affairs of civil government in the Philippine Islands, and for other purposes...
Page 89 - That the government of Cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will impair or tend to impair the independence of Cuba, nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgment in or control over any portion of said island.
Page 90 - Cuba, the title thereto being left to future adjustment by treaty.* 7. "That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the Government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points, to be agreed upon with the President of the United States. 8. "That by way of further assurance the Government of Cuba will embody the foregoing provisions...
Page 89 - That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the Treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba.
Page 67 - ... taxes and assessments on property, internal revenue, and license fees, and royalties for franchises, privileges, and concessions may be imposed for the purposes of the insular and municipal governments, respectively, as may be provided and defined by...
Page 68 - SEC. 70. That for the purpose of providing funds to construct sewers in the city of Manila and to furnish it with an adequate sewer and drainage system and supply of water the Government. of the Philippine Islands, with the approval of the President of the United States first had...
Page 90 - That the Isle of Pines shall be omitted from the proposed constitutional boundaries of Cuba, the title thereto being left to future adjustment by treaty.
Page 58 - All moneys realized or received from sales or other disposition of said lands or by reason thereof shall constitute a trust fund for the payment of principal and interest of said bonds, and also constitute a sinking fund for the payment of said bonds at their maturity.
Page 68 - Islands shall, by the levy and collection of taxes on the municipality, its inhabitants and their property, or by other means, make adequate provision to meet the obligation of the bonds of such municipality, and shall create a sinking fund sufficient to retire them and pay the...