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.

APPENDIX 363
and for that reason, before passing the present resolution, we have
prayed for divine guidance and inspiration; hence, in the name and
on behalf of the different colonies of Filipino citizens residing in
different parts of the world, we do hereby resolve to ask the General
President of this FIRST PHLIPPINE INDEPENDENCE WORLD
CONGRESS to send by cable to the Congress of the United States,
through the Resident Commissioners of the Philippines in Washington,
the following request:
"Delegates Filipino colonies residing different parts world, forming FIRST PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE WORLD CONGRESS,
convened City Paris, May 26, respectfully request the people and
government of the United States to grant the Philippines immediate,
complete and absolute independence. Filipinos will appreciate with
eternal gratitude this act of American justice and generosity."
Approved, May 26, 1930.
Certified correct:
GREGORIO YNCIONG ZARA,
Secretary,
First Philippine Independence
World Congress.
Address: 9 rue Victor Cousin
Paris (France)