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.

CONTENTS

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"Our Educational Policy in Relation to Independence,"
Address by Prof. Francisco Benitez............ 189
Open Discussion..................... 196
Second Session
"The Role of Science in an Independent Philippines,"
Address by Director Angel Arguelles........ 197
"Philippine Independence as an Incentive to Philippine
Art," Address by Director Fabian de la Rosa.. 203
Open Discussion........................... 207
INTERNATIONAL. RELATIONS SECTION
(February 23, 1930)
"The Recognition of New States and the Possible Guarantees to Philippine Independence," Address by Hon.
M ariano H. de Joya........................ 209
"Diplomatic Correspondence (1898-1899) of the Hon.
Felipe Agoncillo".......................... 220
"Our Neighbors in the Far East," Address by Mr. Pedro
A u n ario................................. 2 3 6
Open Discussion............................. 240
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND COMMUNICATIONS
SECTION
(February 24, 1930)
"The Stambouliski System and our National Defense,"
Address by Gen. Jose Alejandrino............. 243
"The Nationalization of our Highways," Address by
Hon. Filemon Perez...................... 252
Open Discussion and Resolutions............. 262
MINDANAO AND THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
SECTION
(February 26, 1930)
"Mindanao and Independence," Address by Hon. Jose
P. Melencio....................... 264