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The Philippine Problem and American Rule in 1914
An overview argues the United States has administered the Philippines well, expanding education, sanitation, roads, and justice. Filipinos seek self government, though Americans and expatriates split on timing and form, with the Philippine assembly showing capable progress and gradual local autonomy possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
United States
Australia
Philippines
Japan
China
Dutch East Indies
Straits Settlements
Burmah
India
Madrid
Mexico
Acapulco
Gridley
Dewey
Panama Canal
Far East
Mediterranean
Philippine Treasury
Jacob Gould Schurman
Taft
Wright
Forbes
Harrison
General Aguinaldo
General Aguimaldo
Univer
Presii Thomas Bartlett
Orient
Missouri
Middle West
Central
Bilibid
Iwahig
Washington
Don Martin Ocampo
Wilson
Bryan
Clark
Philippine Assembly
Islands
Commission
America
Osemena
Cebu
Palma
Thomas A. Street
Law School
University of Missouri
Code Committee of the Philippines
B. B. Buck
Regular Army
Tropics
Joseph B. Bowles