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...independence of the islands and as a preparation for that independence; and we hope to move toward that end as rapidly as the safety and the permanent...next. The Administration will take one step at once. It will give to the native citizens of the islands a majority in the appointive commission and thus...

...preparation for that Independence ; and we hope to move towards that end as rapidly as the safety aud the permanent Interests of the Islands will permit....next. The Administration will take one step at once. It will give to the native citizens of the Islands a majority In the appointive Commission, and thus...

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...independence of the islands and as a preparation for their independence; and we hope to move toward that end as rapidly as the safety and the permanent interests of the islands will permit." (Statement "by the President, quoted in the inaugural address of Gov. Gen. Harrison.) Senator WEEKS....

...point of emphasis in Governor Harrison's speech is that "we hope to move toward that end (independence) as rapidly as the safety and the permanent interests of the Islands will permit." In keeping with this statement, the Administration appointed Filipinos to a majority of the places...

...will be taken with a view to the ultimate independence of the Islands and as a preparation for their independence; and we hope to move towards that end...next. The Administration will take one step at once. It will give to the native citizens of the Islands a majority in the appointive Commission and thus...

...which message was duly communicated on the sixth day of October, nineteen hundred and thirteen, and reads as follows: " We regard ourselves as trustees...permit. After each step taken experience will guide as to the next. " The administration will take one step at once and will give to the native citizens...

...preparation for that independence. And we hope to move toward that end as rapidly as the safety and permanent interests of the Islands will permit. After...step taken experience will guide us to the next." In October of 1912, and for the first time in the history of America in the Islands, a Filipino majority...

...independence of the Islands and as a preparation for that independence; and we hope to move toward that end as rapidly as the safety and the permanent interests of the Islands will permit." President Wilson appointed five of the nine commissioners from among the native citizens. In 1914 the...