of the
population of the entire islands and an infinitely smaller proportion
of their area.
"From the foregoing it will appear that the Philippine government is
now, as it has been practically ever since the 16th of June, 1898,
in substantially full possession of the territory of the people it
represents."--Taylor Ex. 530 57 KU., Congressional Record, June 3,
1902, Vol. 35, part 6, p. 6217.
[379] Blount, p. 70.
[380] "September, 1898.
"_Decree_
"Although article 11, Chapter 2, of the Organic Decree of June
23 (1898) last, prescribes that the appointment of provisional
representatives of Congress be given to persons who have been born
or have resided in the provinces which they are to represent; taking
into consideration the urgent necessity that said body enter upon
its functions immediately, I hereby decree the following:--
"1. The following are appointed provisional Representatives ...
"2. A meeting of Congress is called for the 15th instant, to be held
in the town of Malolos, province of Bulacan.
"3. The Secretary of the Interior shall take steps to notify the
persons appointed and those elected by the popular commanders in the
provinces already occupied by the Revolution, of the call as soon
as possible.
"Giv .
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