Proceedings of the first Independence congress : held in the city of Manila, Philippine islands, February 22-26, 1930 / Published under the direction of Dean maximo M. Kalaw, executive secretary, University of the Philippines.

iv INDEPENDENCE CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

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"Independence and the Tariff," Address by Mr. Cornelio Balm aceda......................... 82
Open Discussion........................... 92
POLITICAL SECTION
(February 23, 25 and 26, 1930)
First Session
"Historical Development of Iocal Government in the
Philippines and the Organization of our Provinces
and Municipalities under an Independent Govern-
ment," Address by Hon. Jos6 P. Laurel......... 95
Gist of the Address of Secretary Jose Abad Santos.... 122
"The Keeping of Law and Order in our Municipalities,"
Address by Hon. Honorio Ventura............ 123
Open Discussion.......................... 132
Second Session
"The Spirit of the Phlipipine Revolution as an Inspiration to the Present Campaign for Independence,"
Address by Director Teodoro M. Kalaw........ 135
"Our Campaign for Independence in the United States,"
Address by the Hon. Teodoro Sandiko........ 144
Open Discussion.......................... 146
Third Session
Resolutions and Discussions................... 148
"The Political Development of the Philippines Under
Independence," paper prepared by Dean Maximo
M. Kalaw............ 150
EDUCATIONAL SECTION
(February 24 and 25, 1930)
First Session
"The Vernacular as a Factor in National Solidarity and
Independence," Address by Hon. Lope K. Santos.. 159
"The Role of the University of the Philippines in an
Independent Philippines," Address by Hon. Rafael
Palma............................ 181