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119 of Title 28 which states that "Puerto Rico constitutes one judicial district".

AMENDMENTS

1927-Act Mar. 4, 1927, added second paragraph.

CHANGE OF NAME

The name of "Porto Rico" was changed to "Puerto Rico" by act May 17, 1932.

CROSS REFERENCES

Habeas corpus, see chapter 153 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Suspension of privilege of writ of habeas corpus by Legislative Assembly, see Art. II, § 13, of Commonwealth Constitution, set out as a note under section 731d of this

title.

Writs, issuance of, see section 1651 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE Abolishment of writ of mandamus, see rule 81 (b), Title 28, Appendix, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Rules of civil procedure for district courts, see section 2072 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

§ 873. Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5 (2), 64 Stat. 320, eff. July 25, 1952.

Section, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 49, 39 Stat. 967; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to the appointment of judges, marshals and secretaries. Subject matter is now covered by Art. V, § 8, of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, set out as a note under section 731d of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL

For explanation of the date of July 25, 1952, as being the effective date of that repeal, see note under former section 732 of this title.

§ 873a. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.

Section, act Feb. 12, 1940, ch. 25, § 1, 54 Stat. 22, which related to rules governing civil cases, is now covered by section 2072 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. § 874. Judicial process; officials to be citizens of United States; oath.

All judicial process shall run in the name of "United States of America, ss, the President of the United States", and all penal or criminal prosecutions in the local courts shall be conducted in the name and by the authority of "The People of Puerto Rico." All officials shall be citizens of the United States, and, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the laws of Puerto Rico. (Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 10, 39 Stat. 954; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

CHANGE OF NAME

The name of "Porto Rico" was changed to "Puerto Rico" by act May 17, 1932.

PRIOR LAW

Similar provisions were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, § 16, 31 Stat. 81.

CROSS REFERENCES

Criminal actions to be conducted in the name of "The People of Puerto Rico" until otherwise provided by law, see Art. VI, § 18, of Commonwealth Constitution, set out as a note under section 731d of this title.

FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

Rules of civil procedure for district courts, see section 2072 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

§§ 875, 876. Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.

Section 875, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 55, 39 Stat. 968, which related to continuation of court's jurisdiction, is not now covered as it is executed.

Section 876, act Jan. 7, 1913, ch. 6, 37 Stat. 648, which related to temporary judge, is not now covered.

RESIDENT COMMISSIONER

§ 891. Resident Commissioner; election.

The qualified electors of Puerto Rico shall choose a Resident Commissioner to the United States at each general election, whose term of office shall be four years from the 3d of January following such general election, and who shall be entitled to receive official recognition as such commissioner by all of the departments of the Government of the United States. upon presentation, through the Department of State, of a certificate of election of the Governor of Puerto Rico. (Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 36, 39 Stat. 963; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 5, 1934, ch. 390, 5, 48 Stat. 879.)

CODIFICATION

Section is comprised of second sentence of section 36 of act Mar. 2, 1917. The first sentence of section 36, providing for election of a Resident Commissioner to the United States at the next general election for a term commencing with date of issuance of certificate of election and terminating Mar. 4, 1921, was omitted as executed. The other sentences of section 36 are classified to section 46 of Title 2, The Congress, and to sections 892 and 893 of this title. Part of the third sentence of section 36, fixing the salary of the commissioner at $7,500 per annum, was superseded by act Mar. 4, 1925 as amended (section 893 of this title and section 31 of Title 2, The Congress), providing, for that commissioner, a salary of $22,500 per annum.

AMENDMENTS

1934-Act June 5, 1934, changed the commencement of the term of office from March 4th to January 3rd following the general election.

CHANGE OF NAME

The name of "Porto Rico" was changed to "Puerto Rico" by act May 17, 1932.

PRIOR LAW

Similar provisions were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, § 39, 31 Stat. 86.

The salary allowed by section 39 of act Apr. 12, 1900, was increased by act Feb. 26, 1907, ch. 1635, § 4, 34 Stat. 993. The resident commissioner was allowed traveling expenses in addition to his salary, and the commencement of his term was fixed by act July 1, 1902, ch. 1383, § 3, 32 Stat. 732.

The manner of paying the salary and traveling expenses of the resident commissioner was fixed by a provision of act June 22, 1906, ch. 3514, § 1, 34 Stat. 417.

§ 892. Same; qualifications; appointment to fill vacancy.

No person shall be eligible to election as Resident Commissioner who is not a bona fide citizen of the United States and who is not more than twenty-five years of age, and who does not read and write the English language. In case of a vacancy in the office of Resident Commissioner by death, resignation, or otherwise, the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a Resident Commissioner to fill the vacancy, who shall serve until the next general election and until his successor is elected and qualified. (Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 36, 39 Stat. 963; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, § 4, 43 Stat. 1301.)

CODIFICATION

Section is comprised of fifth sentence of section 36 of act Mar. 2, 1917. See, also, note under section 891 of this title

§ 893. Same; salary; allowances; franking privilege.

The Resident Commissioner shall receive a salary payable monthly by the United States. He shall be allowed the same sum for stationery and for the pay of necessary clerk hire as is allowed Members of the House of Representatives of the United States. He shall be allowed the franking privilege granted Members of Congress. (Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 36, 39 Stat. 963; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, § 4, 43 Stat. 1301.) CODIFICATION

Section is comprised of parts of third and fourth sentences of section 36 of act Mar. 2, 1917. Part of third sentence of section 36, fixing the salary of the commissioner at $7,500 per annum, was superseded by act Mar. 4, 1925, as amended, and set out as section 31 of Title 2, The Congress, providing for that commissioner a salary of $22,500 per annum. Part of the fourth sentence of section 36 is classified to section 46 of Title 2, The Congress. See, also, note under section 891 of this title. CROSS REFERENCES

Clerk hire, see section 60g of Title 2, The Congress. Mileage, see section 43 of Title 2, The Congress. Salary of the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, see section 31 of Title 2, The Congress.

Stationery allowance, see section 46b of Title 2, The Congress.

Telephone and telegraph allowances, see section 461 of Title 2, The Congress.

§ 894. Salary and traveling expenses; payment.

The salary and traveling expenses of the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico to the United States shall be paid by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives in the same manner as the salaries of the members of the House of Representatives are paid. (June 22, 1906, ch. 3514, § 1, 34 Stat. 417; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as a part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

CHANGE OF NAME

The name of "Porto Rico" was changed to "Puerto Rico" by act May 17, 1932.

CROSS REFERENCES

Mileage, see section 43 of Title 2, The Congress.

SLUM CLEARANCE AND URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

CROSS REFERENCES

Low rent housing projects and elimination of substandard housing, see section 911 et seq. of this title. § 910. Slum clearance and urban redevelopment and renewal projects; powers of government. The government of Puerto Rico acting through its legislature, may create a public corporate authority or authorities and may authorize such authority or authorities or any other public corporate authority or any municipal corporation or political subdivision, acting directly or through any officer or agency thereof or through a public corporate authority, to undertake slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects and to do all things, exercise any and all powers, and to assume and fulfill any and all obligations, duties, responsibilities, and requirements, including but not limited to those relating to planning and zoning, necessary or desirable for receiving Federal assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949 (Public Law 171, Eighty-first Congress), as amended, or any other

law, except that public corporate authorities (as distinct from municipalities or political subdivisions) created or authorized to operate in accordance with sections 910-910b of this title shall not be given any power of taxation or any power to pledge the full faith and credit of the people of the Territory, or municipality, or political subdivision, as the case may be, for any loan whatever. The Legislature of Puerto Rico may, with respect to any public corporate authority or authorities empowered or which may be empowered to undertake slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects, provide for the appointment and terms of office of the members thereof, and for the powers of such authorities, including authority to accept whatever benefits the Federal Government may make available for slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects, and authority, notwithstanding any other Federal law, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the respective legislatures may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of any Territory or municipal corporation or other political subdivision or agency thereof other than the public corporate authority which issued such notes, bonds, or obligations, nor constitute a debt, indebtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obligations contained in any laws of the United States applicable to Puerto Rico, or to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision or agency thereof. (July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, § 101, 64 Stat. 344; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, § 107 (3), (7), (9), 69 Stat. 637, 638.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

Title I of the Housing Act of 1949 (Public Law 171, Eighty-first Congress), as amended, referred to in text, is classified to sections 1450, 1451, 1452, 1453-1455, 14561460, and 1462-1465 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

AMENDMENTS

1955-Act Aug. 11, 1955, included urban renewal projects, and inserted "as amended" after (Public Law 171, Eighty-first Congress).

URBAN RENEWAL ACTIVITIES

Financial assistance available for urban renewal projects, see section 107 (1), (2) of act Aug. 11, 1955, set out as a note under section 480 of this title.

§ 910a. Same; authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by government and municipalities.

The government of Puerto Rico may assist slum clearance and urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects through cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property, facilities, and services, and otherwise, and may authorize municipalities or other political subdivisions to make cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property to public corporate authorities and to take other action, including but not limited to the making available or the furnishing of facilities and services, in aid of slum clearance and

urban redevelopment projects and urban renewal projects. (July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, § 102, 64 Stat. 344; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, § 107 (3), 69 Stat. 637.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

AMENDMENTS

1955-Act Aug. 11, 1955, included urban renewal projects.

§ 910b. Same; ratification of prior acts.

All legislation heretofore enacted by the Legislature of the Territory of Puerto Rico dealing with the subject matter of sections 910-916 of this title and not inconsistent herewith is ratified and confirmed. (July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title I, § 103, 64 Stat. 345.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECTS AND ELIMINATION OF SUB-STANDARD HOUSING

§ 911. Legislative authorization to create authorities. The Legislature of Puerto Rico may create public corporate authorities to undertake slum clearance and projects to provide dwelling accommodations for families of low income. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 1, 52 Stat. 1203.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

§ 912. Same; appointment of commissioners; powers of authorities.

The Legislature of Puerto Rico may provide for the appointment and terms of the commissioners of such authorities, and for the powers of such authorities, except that such authorities shall be given no power of taxation, and may authorize the commissioners of such authorities to fix the salaries of employees. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 2, 52 Stat. 1203.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as a part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

§ 913. Same; authorization of loans, conveyances, etc., by municipalities.

The legislature may appropriate funds for and may make and authorize any municipality of Puerto Rico to make loans, donations, and conveyances of money or property to such authorities; may make and authorize any municipality of Puerto Rico to make available its facilities and services to such authorities and take other action in aid of slum clearance or low-rent housing; and may, without regard to any Federal Acts restricting the disposition of public property or lands in Puerto Rico, provide for the use by or disposal to such authorities of any public lands or other property held or controlled by the people of Puerto Rico, its municipalities, or other subdivisions. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 3, 52 Stat. 1203.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

§ 914. Same; issuance of bonds and obligations.

The legislature may authorize such authorities to Issue bonds or other obligations with such security as the legislature may provide and may provide for the disposition of the proceeds of such bonds and all receipts and revenues of such authorities. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 4, 52 Stat. 1203.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

§ 915. Same; bonds as public debt.

Such bonds shall not be a debt of Puerto Rico or any municipality, and shall not constitute a public indebtedness within the meaning of section 745 of this title. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 5, 52 Stat. 1203.) CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

916. Same; ratification of previous legislation.

All legislation heretofore enacted by the Legislature of Puerto Rico dealing with the subject matter of sections 911-916 of this title and not inconsistent herewith is ratified and confirmed. (June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 6, 52 Stat. 1203.)

CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as a part of the Jones Act, which generally comprises this chapter.

Chapter 5.-THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE

The independence of the Philippine Islands was recognized and American sovereignty withdrawn by 1946 Proc. No. 2695, eff. July 4, 1946, 11 F. R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352, issued pursuant to section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and set out as a note under that section.

CROSS REFERENCES

Philippine Property Act of 1946, see section 1381 et seq. of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. Philippine Trade Act of 1946, see section 1251 et seq. of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955, see sections 734 of this title and 1371 et seq. of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

S$ 1001-1008. Omitted.

CODIFICATION

Sections 1001-1008 of this title, which related to the Philippine Islands, are obsolete or, in some cases, have been transferred to Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, in view of recognition of Philippine Independence by 1946 Proc. No. 2695, issued under authority of section 1394 of Title 22, and set out as a note under that section. The prior history of sections 1001-1008 is as follows: Section 1001, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 1, 39 Stat. 545, defined the Philippine Islands.

Section 1002, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 2, 39 Stat. 546, related to Philippine citizenship.

Section 1003, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 5, 39 Stat. 547, related to the application of statutory law of United States.

Section 1004, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 6, 39 Stat. 547, related to the continuing force and effect of Philippine laws.

Section 1005, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 7, 39 Stat. 547, related to the power of the Philippine Legislature to modify, repeal, etc., laws.

Section 1006, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 31, 39 Stat. 556, related to laws continued in force.

Section 1007, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 4, 39 Stat. 547, related to payment of expenses of the Philippine government.

Section 1007a, acts Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 898, title V, § 503, 50 Stat. 915; Oct. 15, 1940, ch. 887, 54 Stat. 1178, related to appropriations for financing program of economic adjustment.

Section 1008, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 3, 39 Stat. 546, related to a bill of rights and restrictions for the Islands. § 1009. Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 56 (d), 65 Stat. 729.

Section, act Mar. 8, 1902, ch. 140, § 9, 32 Stat. 55, related to requirements as to evidence in treason cases in the Philippines. Prior to this repeal, it had been omitted from the Code as obsolete in view of the independence of the Philippines.

SAVINGS CLAUSE

Subsec. (1) of section 56 of act Oct. 31, 1951 provided that the repeal of this section should not affect any rights or liabilities existing hereunder on the effective date of that repeal (Oct. 31, 1951).

SS 1010-1276e. Omitted.

CODIFICATION

Sections 1010-1276e of this title, which related to the Philippine Islands, are obsolete or, in some cases, have been transferred to Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, in view of recognition of Philippine Independence by 1946 Proc. No. 2695, issued under authority of section 1394 of Title 22, and set out as a note under that section. Section 1010, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 11, 39 Stat. 548; July 21, 1921, ch. 51, 42 Stat. 145; May 31, 1922, ch. 203, 42 Stat. 599, related to prohibition against export duties and imposition of taxes and assessments.

Section 1011, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 84, 32 Stat. 711; July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 711, 58 Stat. 714; Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, § 5, 60 Stat. 1049, related to shipping, customs duties, seamen, and health laws.

Section 1011a, act July 3, 1930, ch. 831, 46 Stat. 851, related to imports consigned to departments and bureaus of United States Government.

Section 1012, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 5, 33 Stat. 692, related to the admission free of duty of railroad material. Section 1013, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 6, 33 Stat. 692, related to the administration of immigration laws.

Section 1014, act Apr. 29, 1908, ch. 152, § 5, 35 Stat. 70, related to the administration of navigation laws.

Section 1015, act Apr. 29, 1908, ch. 152, § 1, 35 Stat. 70, related to the temporary regulation of transportation of merchandise and passengers.

Section 1016, acts Apr. 29, 1908, ch. 152, § 4, 35 Stat. 70; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 22, 39 Stat. 553, related to licenses to certain vessels.

Section 1017, act Apr. 29, 1908, ch. 152, § 3, 35 Stat. 70, related to inapplicability to certain foreign vessels of restrictions merchandise and of passengers.

on

transportation

Section 1018, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 11, 32 Stat. 695, related to improvement of harbors and navigable waters.

Section 1019, acts Mar. 22, 1902, ch. 273, 32 Stat. 88; Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 54, 39 Stat. 968, related to acknowledgment of deeds.

Section 1041, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 8, 39 Stat. 547, related to the grant of legislative power to the Philippine Legislature.

Section 1042, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 10, 39 Stet 548, related to Legislature's authority over trade relations. tariff acts, and immigration.

Section 1043, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 12, 39 Stat. 548, related to the composition of the Legislature.

Section 1044, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 13, 39 Stat. 549, related to the qualifications and election of senators. Section 1045, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 14, 39 Stat 549, related to the qualifications and election of representatives.

Section 1046, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 16, 39 Stat 549, related to senatorial and representative districts.

Section 1047, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 15, 39 Stat 549, related to qualifications of voters.

Section 1048, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 17, 39 Stat 550, related to terms of office of senators and representatives.

Section 1049, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 18, 39 Stat. 550, related to legislatiye sessions.

Section 1050, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 18, 39 Stat. 550, related to the compensation and privileges of members.

Section 1051, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 18, 39 Stat. 550, related to the ineligibility of senators and representatives to hold certain offices.

Section 1052, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 19, 39 Stat. 551, related to the enactment of laws and approval by the President of the United States.

Section 1053, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 19, 39 Stat. 551, related to the failure to make appropriations.

Section 1054, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 19, 39 Stat. 551; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1, 45 Stat. 996; Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 364, §§ 1, 2, 45 Stat. 1348, related to the reporting of laws to Congress.

Section 1055, acts June 2, 1924, ch. 234, § 261, 43 Stat. 294; Feb. 26, 1926, ch. 27, §§ 261, 1200, 44 Stat. 52, 125, related to income tax laws.

Section 1071, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 9, 32 Stat. 695; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 26, 39 Stat. 555, related to jurisdiction of the courts.

Section 1072, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 26, 39 Stat. 555, related to admiralty jurisdiction.

Section 1073, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 26, 39 Stat. 555, related to appointment of chief Justice and associate justices of the supreme court.

Section 1074, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 26, 39 Stat. 555, related to appointment of judges of courts of first instance.

Section 1075, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 29, 39 Stat. 556; May 29, 1928, ch. 904, §§ 1, 2, 45 Stat. 997, related to salaries of judges.

Section 1075a, act May 29, 1928, ch. 904, §§ 1, 2, 45 Stat. 997, related to salaries of judges.

Section 1076, act Apr. 9, 1910, No. 19, 36 Stat. 877, related to special terms of supreme court.

Section 1077, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 7, 33 Stat. 692, related to temporary judges of the supreme court. Section 1078, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 26, 39 Stat. 555, related to jurisdiction of municipal courts.

Section 1091, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 20, 39 Stat. 552; June 5, 1934, ch. 390, § 4, 48 Stat. 879, related to appointment and qualifications of Resident Commissioners.

Section 1092, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 8, 32 Stat. 694; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 20, 39 Stat. 552, related to temporary appointment of Resident Commissioners.

Section 1093, acts May 22, 1908, ch. 186, § 1, 35 Stat. 188; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to salary of Resident Commissioners.

Section 1094, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 20, 39 Stat. 552, related to allowance for stationery and clerk hire. Section 1111, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 21, 39 Stat. 552, related to appointment, powers, and duties of Governor General.

Section 1112, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 23, 39 Stat. 553, related to designation of acting Governor General. Section 1113, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 23, 39 Stat. 553, related to appointment and duties of Vice Governor. Section 1114, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 22, 39 Stat. 553, related to increase or decrease in executive departments.

Section 1115, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 22, 39 Stat. 553, related to the bureau of non-christian tribes. Section 1116, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to appointment and duties of auditor. Section 1117, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to the deputy and assistant auditor.

Section 1118, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to the administrative jurisdiction of accounts. Section 1119, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to auditor's authority to summon witnesses. Section 1120, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, §§ 301, 310, 42 Stat. 23, 25, related to the finality of auditor's decisions.

Section 1121, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to reports by auditor to Governor General and Secretary of War.

Section 1122, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 24, 39 Stat. 553, related to supervision of auditor's office by Governor General.

Section 1123, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 25, 39 Stat. 554, related to appeals from auditor's decisions.

Section 1124, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 29, 39 Stat. 556, related to salaries of officials.

Section 1125, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 30, 39 Stat. 556, related to compensation of municipal officers out of provincial and municipal revenues.

Section 1141, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 76, 32 Stat. 710, related to the establishment of a mint at Manila. Section 1142, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 1, 32 Stat. 952, related to the establishment of the gold peso as the unit of value.

Section 1143, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, §§ 2, 3, 32 Stat. 953, related to coinage of silver pesos.

Section 1144, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 77, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 4, 32 Stat. 953, related to coinage of subsidiary silver coins.

Section 1145, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 5, 32 Stat. 953, related to the limitations on subsidiary coins as legal tender.

Section 1146, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 79, 32 Stat. 710, related to coinage of minor coins.

Section 1147, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 82, 32 Stat. 711; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 11, 32 Stat. 954, related to devices and inscriptions on coins.

Section 1148, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 81, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 10, 32 Stat. 954, related to place of coinage.

Section 1149, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 5, 32 Stat. 953, related to purchase of silver bullion and recoinage.

Section 1150, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 80, 32 Stat. 710; Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 9, 32 Stat. 954, related to the purchase of metal.

Section 1151, acts Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 6, 32 Stat. 953; July 21, 1921, ch. 51, 42 Stat. 146, related to gold and silver peso parity.

Section 1152, act June 23, 1906, ch. 3521, § 1, 34 Stat. 453, related to change in weight and fineness of silver coins.

Section 1153, acts Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 8, 32 Stat. 954; Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 10, 33 Stat. 697; June 23, 1906, ch. 3521, § 2, 34 Stat. 453, related to redemption of silver certificates.

Section 1154, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 12, 32 Stat. 954, related to drawings, designs, and plates.

Section 1155, act Mar. 2, 1903, ch. 980, § 7, 32 Stat. 954, related to previously used silver coins as legal tender. Section 1156, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 83, 32 Stat. 711, related to redemption and reissue of defective coins. Section 1157, acts June 11, 1934, ch. 445, 48 Stat. 929; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 809, § 1, 60 Stat. 901, which related to deposits of public money in the United States Treasury, and which had been transferred to former section 1333 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, terminated on July 1, 1951, under the provisions of section 2 of act Aug. 7, 1946.

Section 1171, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 28, 39 Stat. 555, related to the granting of franchises and rights and compensation for property taken or damaged.

Section 1172, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 28, 39 Stat. 555, related to involuntary servitude and penalties

therefor.

Section 1173, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 75, 32 Stat. 709, related to corporation engaged in real estate business. Section 1191, acts Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 11, 39 Stat. 548; July 21, 1921, ch. 51, 42 Stat. 145; May 31, 1922, ch. 203, 42 Stat. 599, related to bond issues to anticipate taxes and revenue.

Section 1192, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 2, 33 Stat. 689, related to bond issues for public improvements.

Section 1193, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 1, 33 Stat. 689, related to government bonds as exempt from taxation. Section 1194, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 66, 32 Stat. 707; Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 3, 33 Stat. 690, related to municipal indebtedness for improvements.

Section 1195, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 67, 32 Stat. 707, related to denominations of bonds.

Section 1196, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 68, 32 Stat. 708, related to use of funds from sale of bonds.

Section 1197, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 69, 32 Stat. 708, related to taxes to pay bonds and creation of a sinking fund.

Section 1198, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §§ 70, 71, 32 Stat. 708, related to bonds for sewers and water supply in Manila.

Section 1199, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 72, 32 Stat. 708, related to use of funds from sale of bonds for sewers and water supply in Manila.

Section 1200, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 73, 32 Stat. 708, related to taxes and sinking fund for payment of bonds for sewers and water supply in Manila.

Section 1201, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 4, 33 Stat. 690, related to guarantee of railroad bonds and the contract of guaranty.

Section 1202, act Feb. 6, 1905, ch. 453, § 4, 33 Stat. 690, related to jurisdiction of Supreme Court of Philippines over actions brought under former section 1201 of this title.

Section 1221, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 9, 39 Stat. 547, related to restoration of public property and lands ceded to United States by Spain to the Philippine Legislature. Section 1222, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 9, 39 Stat. 547, related to approval by President of acts regulating public domain, mining, and timber.

Section 1223, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 14, 32 Stat. 696; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 12, 39 Stat. 548, related to perfecting titles of claimants from Spain.

Section 1224, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 63, 32 Stat. 706, related to authority of Government to acquire real and personal property.

Section 1225, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 64, 32 Stat. 706; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §§ 12, 22, 39 Stat. 548, 553, related to the acquisition of property of religious orders. Section 1226, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 65, 32 Stat. 707, related to use of lands acquired from religious orders as public property.

Section 1231, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 1, 47 Stat. 761; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 1, 48 Stat. 456, related to a convention to frame a constitution for Philippines.

Section 1232, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 10, 47 Stat. 768; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 2, 48 Stat. 457; 1946 Proc. No. 2695, eff. July 4, 1946, 11 F. R. 7515, 60 Stat. 1352, related to mandatory provisions of constitution.

Section 1233, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 3, 47 Stat. 763; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 3, 48 Stat. 458, related to the submission of the proposed constitution to the President of the United States.

Section 1234, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 4, 47 Stat. 763; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 4, 48 Stat. 458, related to submission of constitution to Filipino people.

Section 1235 related to transfer of property and rights to Philippine Commonwealth, and has been transferred to section 1391 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Section 1235a related to acquisition of military and naval bases by United States, and has been transferred to section 1392 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Section 1236 related to supplementary sinking fund for bond payments, purchase of bonds by United States, and creation of special trust account, and has been transferred to section 1393 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Section 1236a, act June 14, 1935, ch. 240, §§ 1-5, 49 Stat. 340, which fixed the quantity of Manila and other fibre products, produced in the Philippine Islands, to be admitted into the United States duty free, by its own terms originally expired three years from May 1, 1935. By 1938 Proc. No. 2272, Jan. 26, 1938, 3 F. R. 222, 52 Stat. 1534, the effective period was extended for an additional three years from and including May 1, 1938.

Section 1236b, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, § 1, 55 Stat. 352, related to export tax rate and temporary suspension. Section 1236c, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, § 2, 55 Stat. 852, related to reduction of export quotas and temporary suspension.

Section 1237, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 7, 47 Stat. 765; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 7, 48 Stat. 460, related to government relations and appointment and duties of the High Commissioner to the Philippines.

Section 1237a, acts Mar. 21, 1935, ch. 36, title I, 49 Stat. 59; May 15, 1936, ch. 404, § 1, 49 Stat. 1306; July 19, 1937, ch. 511, § 1, 50 Stat. 516; June 11, 1938, ch. 348, § 1, 52 Stat. 669; June 28, 1939, ch. 246, § 1, 53 Stat. 858; June 18, 1940, ch. 395, § 1, 54 Stat. 410; June 28, 1941, ch. 259, § 1, 55 Stat. 309; July 2, 1942, ch. 473, § 1, 56 Stat. 510;

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