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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
4
A Philippine delegation urged independence at U S political conventions. They argued the American declaration of independence and the Jones law promise self rule, claiming a stable government exists and urging U S endorsement. They cited literacy, Christian majority, and cultural ties as context.
William J. Bryan salutes Jose P. Melencio, a Filipino leader of the Philippine Independence publicity drive in the United States, at the Democratic convention hall in San Francisco. The article notes Melencio’s prominent role and Bryan’s high praise.
Jose P. Melencio, 26, head of the Philippine Publicity Bureau in Washington, spoke at the Democratic convention promoting Pilipinas independence. A product of Philippine public schools and Georgetown, he impressed the audience with clear logic and poised delivery, drawing cheers from committee members and visitors.
The author argues Filipinos overwhelmingly want independence and credit the Jones law for improving U S Filipino relations. Americans are urged to honor their pledge to self government and withdraw sovereignty promptly, creating a Christian democracy in the Far East.
Mount Mayon in Albay Philippines is praised for its near perfect cone and dramatic setting. Standing 7048 feet high it is visible from over 60 miles and is encircled by a 120 mile road while its activity includes a deadly 1814 eruption that killed 1200 people and a 1900 lava flow reaching eight miles to the sea.
The Commissioner of Public Lands will offer at public sale at 2 PM on Tuesday October 19 1920 in Lordsburg Hidalgo County NM the lands described under Sale No 1582 including many fractional sections totaling 14654.55 acres with 6246.88 acres selected for the Santa Fe and Grant County Railroad Bond Fund. Purchasers pay one tenth of price, four percent interest in advance, and may pay the balance over thirty years for most tracts. All mineral rights reserved to the State.
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